Will Smith Apologizes again for the Chris Rock incident. Is this apology better than previous attempts? Ryan Peterson of WTEN news joins the Tom Kelly Show for some in depth analysis. Tom Kelly lays out new standards for Will Smith to be forgiven. PLUS: the Choco Taco and how inflation is killing the Ice Cream Man

Thoughts on Shark Week. Behind the scenes on Good Morning America's Mackelmore concert, Signs You Are Not A Beach Person, a beautiful piece of Fan Mail, Adult Truth or Dare, the price of Pizza . . . and MURDER.

Ben Rosenfeld is a Russian born US comedian with a huge following on TikTok. How do American audiences treat Ben after finding out he is from Russia? As an immigrant, why did Ben give up a career in management to be a stand up comedian? Plus thoughts on the TikTok algorithm. Do Americans care more about Britney Griner than Russia's invasion of the Ukraine?

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Ben's TikTok: @BigBenComedy

Ben's Instagram: Big Ben Comedy

BONUS: A drunk frat guy walks onto the stage during Carmen Lynch’s set.  Tom Kelly carries the drunk guy upstairs and has to emceeing during the aftermath.

Is Tom Kelly a “Zaddy”?  Who were Tom’s favorite audience members at the One Republic concert.  Something goes wrong at a comedy show.  PLUS: Things Tom does not want to hear from good looking people AND How do you define a 2022 moment?

Matt Ruby writes Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian which is a newsletter that offers standup comedy philosophy, advice, and links from comedy greats. Matt talks with Tom Kelly about how writing a newsletter about the craft of comedy made him a better comedian!

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Matt's Funny How Newsletter:

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby

Matt Ruby's Instagram 

A great weekend of Tom Kelly sneaking a Covid test out of the house. Will Tom test positive for Covid? What does it mean when you send your best? What is the bar in your town that you always "wind up at"? Plus a tour of Jones Beach Field 6 and Tom Rains On Parades!

Tom Kelly warms up the audiences for The View from the Bahamar resort in the Bahamas! PLUS: Concerts return to Good Morning America with KPOP sensation Aespa! Tom spills the behind the scenes tea about his experiences!

How You Doing? Janette Barber returns to talk with Tom Kelly about the end of the Wendy Williams Show. What was Wendy’s impact on daytime TV? Plus nice stories about Sherri Shepherd and what would happen when Tom would tell Wendy Williams jokes at TV shows. Plus: Janette finds an expensive purse in the trash.

Janette Barber is a former Sirius XM radio and Food Network host. She was a Supervising Producer and Head Writer at the Rosie O'Donnell Show. She is a New York Times best selling author. She was a stand up comedian and mentor to Tom Kelly. She talks to Tom about the importance of not just keeping it real but creating a "Perception of Success."