Tom gets results from a skin cancer biopsy. Tom learns the words “Apricity” and “Hurkle Durkle”.

Tom Kelly is a middle aged, middle class stand up comedian from Long Island getting back to the basics and getting back to the fun. 

What is Tom’s favorite word to say with a Long Island accent?

Should you not take a paying job because no one will respect you if you take it?

Can Tom make a bathroom joke on Instagram?

Tom sets a simple New Year resolution for 2024 . . . “Get Back To The Fun”. And while driving Ocean Parkway on Long Island, Tom pulls over to help two 70 something year old bikers with a flat tire. While driving Dennis and Manny back to their cars, he gets some free advice. 

No news. No big topics. Just a few heart warming stories to get you in the mood for Christmas. 

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Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston made headlines this week for excluding white peers from an "electeds of color" holiday party. As a man who believes in representation at "the table" for all in government, Tom discusses how "woke" and "exclusionary" politics can lead to extremism. 

Mary Santora is an alcoholic and compulsive gambler who does stand up.  She has made a career out of turning a difficult life into entertainment as a stand up comedian and cohost of Cleveland’s Alan Cox Show.  Now, she is risking a relationship with her boyfriend and her career to move to New York City to double down on her comedy.  Tom asks “is this the beginning of a dream come true or a disaster waiting to happen.”

Instagram: MarySantoraComedy

Website: MarySantora.com

DEBBIE GIBSON is on the show . . . for about 30 seconds. But we'll take it! How was the Winterlicious show? PLUS why New Park Pizza in Howard Beach Queens is the best pizza in New York City and why you'll never experience it! 

Lenny Marcus, is a comedian who also is writer and producer for Leslie Jones. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Letterman, and Leno. He introduces "DEATH," his new album featuring humorously dark takes on mortality. The conversation delves into Lenny's provocative comedy theory: "Are all good jokes angry?" Lenny also discusses Skinny Boy Productions, his label supporting emerging comedians and veterans like Ted Alessandro. PLUS: Is there inside scoop on whether Leslie Jones will be the new host of the Daily Show?

Lenny Marcus Instagram

Lenny Marcus’s Album Death On Apple Music

Why is it we will take advice on forgiveness from Ted Lasso but not Jesus? Tom discusses why dating apps like Bumble and Hinge that filter on race and creed. Plus . . . is Tom Massapequa, Long Island's most famous celebrity? 

Debbie Gibson saw my reel poking fun at Merrick, Long Island. As some of my clips went viral this week, I faced an unusual adversary: crippling stage fright, on my own podcast! To overcome that adversary . . . I wrote out a list of the reasons Why I Podcast