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Episode 133 of the "High Regard Show," "Oh to Be a Dog," has gone to the dogs! We talk to Shannon Sardella Arnold, a lifelong dog lover who founded dog-walking and dog-sitting service Oh to Be a Dog in Los Angeles in 2010. She has since expanded the business to New York City — and added wedding, proposal and engagement services to meet the ever-growing trend of including your dog in your wedding. Shannon explains the services that Oh to Be a Dog provides for your big day, which includes pet care, pick up, drop off, assistance for those super-cute photos and more, and some valuable things to keep in mind to make sure your dog has just as good a day as you should. Because Tom thought — and had to share the fact — that he initially thought Shannon was in the business of putting on weddings for dogs with Oh to Be a Dog, we had to skip “The POTSie,” but fear not, the segment will be back next week to cover all the "joys" of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Our rescue pit bull/studio manager Kona may not be in a wedding anytime soon, but you can still follow her adorable antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Oh to Be a Dog interview: 13:42:02 To learn more about Oh to Be a Dog, visit: Website: http://www.ohtobeadog.com/weddings.html Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 132, “Fantasy Island,” we talk about our recent move to Roosevelt Island, the two-mile long oasis that is part of Manhattan, New York, but yet is worlds away. We share a brief history of the East River sliver that was once known as Welfare Island — and Lunatic Island — as well as some of our favorite spots so far to catch not only amazing views of Midtown but also our breath. The conversation continues in “The POTSie,” in which Tom talks about how moving to Roosevelt Island will enable him to now think about adding a weight regime to his exercise routine — and how long he has to wait to see a real POTS specialist here in the city. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics as she settles into her new home on Roosevelt Island via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. “The POTSie” segment: 43:17:16 Listen to the show by clicking here! To learn more about MedMen, visit: Website Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

Hey, remember us? We're back after a hiatus for Episode 131, “Peculiar Patriot," in which we speak to Liza Jessie Peterson, writer and star of "The Peculiar Patriot," a scathing and funny commentary on the U.S. prison system. Before Liza takes the show out on the road, "The Peculiar Patriot" will have a run at the National Black Theatre of Harlem starting July 11. Liza, who spent two decades working with inmates at Rikers Island, tells us how "The Peculiar Patriot" came about, what it was like performing it in front of inmates and if she ever thinks we will see real prison reform in the U.S. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about how detrimental the high temperatures that have been plaguing New York City are affecting his system — and sounds off on some online trolls offering their disproving two cents about medical marijuana. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Liza Jessie Peterson interview: 09:32:11 “The POTSie” segment: 33:41:00 To learn more about Liza Jessie Peterson and "The Peculiar Patriot," Website: http://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/peculiar-patriot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liza.j.peterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizajessiep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizajessiepeterson/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 130, “Trusted Housesitters,” we speak to Angela Laws of Trusted Housesitters, which is a bit like Airbnb but with pets. Angela tells us how she got her start with the company that's taken her around the world to stay with a variety of pets in the comfort of their own home while their owners travel. She tells us how the yearly membership works and how TrustedHouseitters benefits pets, owners and especially its sitters, because what is better than traveling the world to stay with dogs? Or cats, horses or something even more exotic if that's your bag, baby? In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about how week one of being on dronabinol is going (spoiler: not good!) and shares some snacks from his childhood that he's resurfaced that might be good for others who suffer from POTS syndrome. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Angela Laws interview: 08:33:17 “The POTSie” segment: 36:15:10 To learn more about Trusted Housesitters, visit: Website: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/us/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 129, “Making Music with Jeff Russo,” we speak to Jeff Russo, a two-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning composer for hit TV shows like 'Fargo," "Counterpart" and our personal favorite, "Legion." Jeff tells us how he made the jump from his super-successful '90s band Tonic to composing thanks to some inspiration from Prince's former bandmates Wendy & Lisa, what it's like working on "Legion" and why he's not hitting the road with Tonic this summer. In “The POTSie” this week, Tom talks about dronabinol, the new medication he just started to help curb his POTS syndrome-induced nausea, which is becoming ever worse, and how the pill so far seems to be also helping his appetite — and ushering in whole new era of mood swings. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Jeff Russo Interview: 07:48:00 “The POTSie” segment: 37:55:00 Listen to the show by clicking here! To learn more about the Jeff Russo, visit: Website: http://jeffrusso.com Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 128, “MedMen,” we talk to Daniel Yi, vice president of corporate communications at MedMen. On 4/20, the California-based medical marijuana dispensary opened its first New York City location on swanky Fifth Avenue, and Daniel tells us why it was something 20 years in the making, how he feels about the future of cannabis in the U.S. and shares a personal story about how medical marijuana helped his father. Tom and Nikki also discuss MedMen's aesthetics, how it differs from other dispensaries Tom's visited here in the city and the products MedMen offers to card-carrying medical marijuana patients. In "The POTSie," Tom talks about how a recent outbreak of hot-AF weather in the city has been affecting his POTS syndrome for the worse and getting through a recent rough patch of debilitating nausea. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Daniel Yi of MedMen interview: 17:18:24 “The POTSie” segment: 42:32:21 To learn more about MedMen, visit: Website: https://medmen.com Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 127, “For Your Health,” "The POTSie" takes over as we speak with Jim Curtis, director of Remedy Health Media, about the chronic, undiagnosed illness he's been living with for the better part of two decades. Jim shares his tips for coping and staying calm as you navigate life post-diagnosis while also managing your health and a demanding career. He also gives some advice for how family members can interact, relate and show they care without being too helicopter-y to chronic illness sufferers. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Jim Curtis of Remedy Health Media interview: 12:01:00 “The POTSie” segment: N/A To learn more about Jim Curtis and Remedy Health Media, visit: Website: http://www.remedyhealthmedia.com Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 126, “4/20 With Tommy Chong,” we speak with America's sweetheart of cannabis, the legendary Tommy Chong, who will spend his holiday at The Capitol Theater in New York with Cheech to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Up In Smoke." Tommy tells us what fans can expect from the iconic stoner duo at the show, whether we'll ever see a new Cheech & Chong movie, who he'd like to smoke with in the Trump administration and then he blazed through a fire round to answer Nikki's burning questions about his favorite strain, method of imbibing, munchies and more. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about making edibles with his medical marijuana, what it helps and why it, as he says, "ain't going nowhere." Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona’s antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Tommy Chong interview: 08:34:21 “The POTSie” segment: 39:07:01 To learn more about Cheech & Chong's show at The Capitol Theatre, visit: Website: https://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/event/1559443-cheech-chong-port-chester/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 125, "Lucky Chick," we speak with Felicity Seidel, whose solo show, “Lucky Chick” opens April 19 at The Paradise Factory in New York. From growing up on the then-mean streets of New York City and being plucked from the audience by the Grateful Dead to run-ins with drug cartels, “Lucky Chick” details Felicity’s wild-but-true life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. She tells us how the show came about, what former beau Bob Weir knows of the show and how she'd fare growing up in today's New York City. In “The POTSie" this week, Tom opens up about deflecting the steady stream of health advice that pours in from his loved ones (yes, even Nikki's), including a very honest answer to the all-too-popular suggestion of calling his doctor(s) when he's having one of his bad days. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona's antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Felicity Seidel interview: 08:34:21 “The POTSie” segment: 39:07:01 To learn more about Felicity Seidel and "Lucky Chick," visit: Website: https://www.luckychick.nyc Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 124, "Dreaming With DMC," we speak with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC about his involvement in MSG's Garden of Dreams Foundation, which is holding its first-ever benefit concert on March 23 and its annual talent show, which puts more than 100 kids facing obstacles on stage at Radio City, on March 27. Darryl, the creative director of the talent show, tells us the personal story that explains why his work with Garden of Dreams is so important to him, what attendees can expect from the first concert and what makes the talent show so special. In “The POTSie" this week, Tom opens up about deflecting the steady stream of health advice that pours in from his loved ones (yes, even Nikki's), including a very honest answer to the all-too-popular suggestion of calling his doctor(s) when he's having one of his bad days. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona's antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Daryl "DMC" McDaniels Interview: 08:56:18 “The POTSie” segment: 39:30:1 To learn more about the Garden of Dreams Foundation, visit: Website: https://www.gardenofdreamsfoundation.org Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

Sláinte! With St. Patrick's Day coming this week, the "High Regard Show" presents Episode 123, "HRS Go Bragh," our travel guide to Ireland. We tell you why places like the Aran Islands, Rock of Cashel and Giant's Causeway are must-visits, offer tips for trip-planning and saving money, why you should definitely eat the black-and-white pudding in your Irish breakfast and how you should absolutely prepare to carry a little piece of the Emerald Isle in your heart long after you come home. . “The POTSie" will return next week! Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow our studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona's antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. “The POTSie” segment:N/A Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 122 of the “High Regard Show,” “Breakaway Toronto,” we introduce a new travel segment, "Breakaway," in which we highlight a 24-hour mini break in select cities. We start with Toronto, where we fit in: a visit to the underwater wonderland of Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, the views from CN Tower, cheering on our New York Islanders in the Church of the Maple Leafs, paying our respects to the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame and our first poutine — and splurged on a stay at the luxurious Omni King Edward Hotel. In “The POTSie," Tom talks about the effects of going without one of his POTS-treating staples during our stay in Canada and pushing through the exhaustion to enjoy our Breakaway in Toronto. Need a dose of cute in your life? Follow studio manager and rescue pit bull Kona's antics via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. “The POTSie” segment: 51:54:00 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 121 of the “High Regard Show,” “Becca Blackwell,” we talk to trans comedian Becca Blackwell. They will bring their one-person show, "They, Themselves and Schmerm," to Joe's Pub in the East Village on Feb. 22. Becca tells us how to pronounce "schmerm," how the show came about and what's next on their docket. “The POTSie” will be back next week since Nikki let Tom have the week off the segment since it's his birthday week and all, and he might even share what made his big day awesome, but you have to listen to find out! Kona made a (noisy) appearance on this week's show, but you can follow her antics every damn day by following our little rescue pit bull/studio manager via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Becca Blackwell interview: 09:46:00 “The POTSie” segment: N/A For more information about Becca Blackwell, visit: Website: http://www.beccablackwell.com Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 120 of the “High Regard Show,” “Konacation,” we talk about our Konacation, aka staycation, with studio manager Kona at the Executive Hotel Le Soleil in New York's Fashion District. We discuss the luxury hotel's great pet-friendly service, its human amenities, navigating Midtown Manhattan with your furkid and more. In this week's "The POTSie," Tom tackles his ever-increasing symptoms of brain fog, which are affecting his ability to get out of bed in the morning.   To see photos from the Konacation at the Executive Hotel Le Soleil, follow @TheKonaPersona, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook “The POTSie” segment: 29;30;00 For more information about Erin Sayer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esayer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsayer33 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 119 of the “High Regard Show,” “Edibles With Erin,” we talk to Erin Sayer, a muralist and cannabis cook from Minnesota about the products she makes, her clientele, who are often older and suffer from ailments that include diabetes, MS and insomnia. She also discusses the benefits they experience, the broad pricing of marijuana across the U.S. and she even shares her favorite gummy recipe. "The POTSie" will be back next week!   If you know what's good for you, you'll start following studio manager Kona, aka @TheKonaPersona, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Erin Sayer of Vote Run Lead: 11:38:00 “The POTSie” segment: NA For more information about Erin Sayer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esayer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsayer33 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 118 of the “High Regard Show,” “Vote Run Lead,” we talk to Erin Vilardi, founder and executive director of VoteRunLead, an organization that teaches women across the country how to run for office. Vote Run Lead is hosting "Women Run 2018" after the Women's March in NYC on Saturday, Jan. 20. Erin talks about the post-march event, how she became interested in politics back in the seventh grade and her hopes for women in politics in 2018. In "The POTSie," Tom talks about his current bout with two big symptoms of POTS, nausea and blurred vision, which have suddenly come out swinging. He discusses how using one of those newfangled weighted blankets that are all the rage helps with the former while the latter is taking a bit longer to clear up.   If you know what's good for you, you'll start following studio manager Kona, aka @TheKonaPersona, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Erin Vilardi of Vote Run Lead: 10:46:00 “The POTSie” segment: 45:40:00 For more information about Vote Run Lead: Website: https://voterunlead.org "Women Run 2018" in NYC: https://voterunlead.org/event/women-run-2018-voterunleads-post-womens-march-event/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoteRunLead Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteRunLead LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voterunlead Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 117 of the “High Regard Show,” “Sage Advice,” we talk to Sage Amdahl, the founder of cannabis advocacy and consultant group, Sage Advice. Sage discusses how she got her start in the industry, how recreational legalization affects medical marijuana, her concerns with the Trump administration's legalization plans and she even shares a delicious recipe for a vinaigrette featuring infused olive oil. "The POTSie" will be back next week! Are you following our rescue pit bull/studio manager Kona yet? What the hell are you waiting for then! Find her right this second via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Sage Amdahl interview: 12:42:00 “The POTSie” segment: N/A For more information about Sage Advice: Website: https://www.420sageadvice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420sageadvice Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 116 of the “High Regard Show,” “Rock Critic,” we talk to Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, the creators of the solo play, “How to Be a Rock Critic,” which will run Jan. 5-15 as part of The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival. It's based on the writings of legendary rock critic Lester Bangs, and Jessica and Erik tell us how they brought the larger-than-life icon to the stage — and what he might think of the show. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about revisiting some old meds due to some anger issues and how he’s going to rectify his recent malnourishment diagnosis. If you make one resolution this year, it should be to follow our rescue pit bull Kona via @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She's too cut to miss, that's for damn sure. Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen interview: 18:30:00 “The POTSie” segment: 38:27:00 For more information about “How to be a Rock Critic:” Show page with ticket info: https://publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/UTR-2018/HOW-TO-BE-A-ROCK-CRITIC/ Under the Radar Festival: https://publictheater.org/Programs--Events/Under-the-Radar-Festival/AboutUTR/?SiteTheme=UnderTheRadar Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 115 of the “High Regard Show,” “The Firmest Friend,” we interview Andrew Fixell, first-time filmmaker behind “The Firmest Friend.” Andrew tells us how this documentary about four homeless youths and their relationship with their pit bulls came about, debunking the stigma of the breed and what the future holds for him. Because we went on a bit of a bender about that time our car died at a most inopportune time (Christmas Eve) in a very unfortunate location (George Washington Bridge), Tom won’t have “The POTSie” this week, but don’t you worry, it’ll be right here next week … err, year. Speaking of, happy 2018, listeners! We made it (didn’t we?!) Thank you for another great year of listening to HRS. We look forward to piercing your eardrums all through the new year. Yours in High Regard, Nikki & Tom PS: Nikki wanted to use “Shake & Bake” as our salutation, but Tom thought it was more of a mantra than a sign off, so there’s that. PSS: Are you following our four-legged studio manager? Well, you should find @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You're welcome. Andrew Fixell: 18:30:00 “The POTSie” segment: Check back next week for this segment! For more information about "The Firmest Friend:" Website: https://www.thefirmestfriendfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefirmestfriendfilm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirmestFriend YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsKU_lkI0Fc1To7wscxVKw Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/thefirmestfriendfilm Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 114 of the “High Regard Show,” “Raw Emotion," we talk to musician Jay Stolar. Jay just released "Soho NY," the first EP from his new "Raw Emotions" series, which will see him release two songs a month and a new EP every quarter. He tells us where the idea for the series came from, the difference between songwriting for himself vs writing for others and his favorite pizza joint in New York. In “The POTSie,” Tom's gives a bit of a throwback to "Roly Poly Roarty" by talking about his luxurious locks — and getting out of the house for something that wasn't a walk with Kona or a doctor's appointment. With the holidays coming, you should really be following HRS studio manager @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She's truly the gift that keeps giving. Jay Stolar: 11:17:07 “The POTSie” segment: 41:18:40 For more information about Jay Stolar: Website: http://www.stolarmusic.com SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stolarmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Yr7tMvnrmqmXEwPytuDjj Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 113 of the “High Regard Show,” “Ice Cream with a Purpose," is about Alphabet Scoop, an East Village ice cream shop that serves not only delicious ice cream, but also a higher purpose as the majority of its employees are at-risk youth from the neighborhood. A program of The Father's Heart Ministries next door, Alphabet Scoop opened in 2002 to teach valuable life and job skills to its young employees and is currently holding a crowdfunding campaign to renovate and modernize the shop to take that training one step further. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about how the arrival of winter weather has been affecting his POTS in a good way, kinda. With the holidays coming, you should really be following HRS studio manager @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She's truly the gift that keeps giving. Alphabet Scoop: 12:00:00 “The POTSie” segment: 42:11:10 For more information on Alphabet Scoop: Website: https://www.fathersheartnyc.org/alphabet-scoop Crowdfunding campaign: https://chuffed.org/project/alphabetscoop Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 112 of the “High Regard Show,” “Music for Planned Parenthood," we chat with Nikki's former coworker Jason Gross about his benefit concert for Planned Parenthood at The Bell House in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Dec. 6, featuring Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, Kaki King, Amy Rigby and more. Jason goes to more concerts in a month than most people probably go to in a decade, but this is the first time he's an organizer, and he tells us how the benefit came together, why it's important to support Planned Parenthood and what he does with all those concert tickets. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about the big exercise-related milestone he recently achieved, how motivating the Apple Watch is and how looks can be deceiving when it comes to POTS syndrome. With the holidays coming, you should really be following HRS studio manager @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She's truly the gift that keeps giving. Jason Gross interview: 15:24:04 “The POTSy” segment: 39:05:10 For more information on the Planned Parenthood benefit at The Bell House in Brooklyn: Ticketfly: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1588858 The Bell House: https://www.thebellhouseny.com Planned Parenthood NYC: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-new-york-city Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 111 of the “High Regard Show,” “Urban Americana,” we interview singer-songwriter Janie Barnett. Janie is hosting the first annual Urban Americana Holiday Party at City Winery in New York on Dec. 3, and she tells us what fans can expect from the show, how the political climate informs her music and much more. In “The POTSie,” Tom talks about going off his bevy of pharmaceuticals from anti-depressants to anxiety and blood pressure meds with the help of his new medical marijuana prescription. Are you following the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well, with the holidays coming up, she really is the gift that keeps on giving so get on it! Janie Barnett interview: 14:05:03 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 38:52:19 For more information on Janie Barnett and City Winery's Urban Americana Holiday Party, Website: https://janiebarnett.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/janiebarnettBR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanieBarnettandBlueRoom Urban Americana Holiday Party: http://www.citywinery.com/newyork/tickets/americana-thanksgiving-janie-barnett-12-3.html Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 110 of the “High Regard Show,” “Nikki Does Montreal,” Nikki talks about the reason we skipped last week's show: She took a solo jaunt to Montreal. How rude! But to make up for it, she shares highlights from her first trip to the gorgeous and historic city, including "Aura" at the Notre-Dame Basilica, its incredible food scene and drinking (two) Roger Rabbits at an underground speakeasy and absinthe inside her hotel, the InterContinental Montreal. In this week's "The POTSie," we talk about Tom's first visit to a medical marijuana dispensary, the benefits he's already experiencing and how this will help get him off antidepressants once and for all. Are you following the exploits of our studio manager and very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well, what the hell are you waiting for? “The POTSie”: 39:32:06 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 108 of the “High Regard Show,” “Dog-nammit,” we air the grievances of our first two months as dog owners in New York City, from those people who judge Kona — and us — just because she's a pit bull to the types of heathens who don't pick up after themselves or control their dogs around other dogs. In this week's "The POTSie," we discuss a possible "natural" treatment that may be on the table for Tom that could take him off many of the 37 pills he takes on a daily basis. Are you following the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well, what the hell are you waiting for? “The POTSie”: 35:14:24 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 108 of the “High Regard Show,” “T.C.O.B. From Home,” we talk about the benefits, drawbacks and misconceptions of working from home, which Tom does five days a week and Nikki tries to finagle at least one day every other week. The show stemmed from a workday brainstorming visit Tom had from two coworkers he hasn't seen in more than seven months – the first time he's really seen anyone besides Nikki, Lil Tyler Durden and Kona. Longtime listeners may remember S1E5 in which Tom talked about playing a "Happy Days" game as a kid in which everyone always wanted to be the Fonze and never Potsie, but from now on, that's just who he's going to be in the new POTS syndrome-focused new segment, "The POTSie." In this first installment, we outline what you can expect, from raising awareness for this cureless disease and updates on Tom's health. Are you following the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well, what the hell are you waiting for? “The POTSie”: 33:27:03 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 107 of the “High Regard Show,” “Cover Me,” we interview Ray Padgett, author of "Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time." The cover song expert tells us how a radio show and decade-old blog turned into an in-depth, incredible tome. Plus, we share what our Top 5 favorite songs are — and they may surprise you. This week, we say goodbye to "Roly Poly Roarty" now that Tom is a year post-bariatric surgery. But if you're worried your favorite chatty Cathy will be down a segment, have no fears because he has a brand-new POTS-themed segment launching next week in its place. Are you following the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? Well what the hell are you waiting for? Ray Padgett interview: 13:25:13 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 47:59:22 For more information on Roy Padgett's "Cover Me," visit: Website: http://www.covermesongs.com/2017/10/cover-me-book-release-day.html Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 106 of the “High Regard Show,” “Puppy Raiser,” we interview Caryl Swain, a longtime puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence. Caryl is currently raising her eighth and ninth pups, Pedro and Andy, for the national nonprofit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities. She tells us how she trains the puppies over the course of 18 to 24 months — and how it's actually a good thing when it's time to say goodbye, even though it never gets easier. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom speaks about how New York's never-ending summer weather is affecting his POTS syndrome in a not-good way and gives a hint about the future of this year-long segment. Be sure to follow the exploits of our very good girl @TheKonaPersona on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Caryl interview: 09:53:06 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 40:04:20 For more information on Canine Companions for Independence, visit: Website: http://www.cci.org Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 105 of the “High Regard Show,” “Netflix Sex Ed," we talk about Netflix's new original animated series, "Big Mouth," which we think should be required sex ed for just about everyone, especially in these dark days. The show, which stars Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Jenny Slate, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph and Jordan Peele, takes a hilarious and realistic look at the trials, tribulations, titillations and terrors of puberty. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom recounts a week that featured more than one severe blackout, including one that gave Nikki quite a fright. Don't forget to follow @TheKonaPersona’s exploits on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook because will miss out on A LOT of cute. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 36:53:28 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 104 of the “High Regard Show,” "Broadway's '1984,'” Nikki and Tom talk about seeing the brilliant, frightening and oh-so-timely Broadway production of George Orwell’s “1984,” which stars Tom Sturridge and Olivia Wilde. From our review of their breathtaking performances to Nikki telling you why she needed a good cry afterward, we tell you why you need to see this play ASAP before it takes its final bow on Oct. 8. In "Roly Poly Roarty," Tom discusses reaching his one-year milestone after his bariatric surgery — which maybe could have been avoided if he'd been diagnosed with POTS syndrome earlier — and why he may possibly end "RPR" now that he's just a few pounds away from his goal weight. We also talk about the first week with our new bundle of joy, Kona, who has truly stolen our hearts. Are you following @TheKonaPersona’s exploits on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook? WELL, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 44:06:03 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 103 of the “High Regard Show,” “Gianmarco's Breakout," we talk to comedian Gianmarco Soresi, who is headlining the Breakout Artist Comedy Series at Caroline's in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Gianmarco tells us about the first time he got punched in the face, how a trip to Caroline’s changed his life and what it was like working with Tracy Morgan on his forthcoming TBS show, “The Last O.G." And if that's not enough, Gianmarco is such a nice young man that he shared the discount code for Wednesday’s show, so get listening! In this week's "Roly Poly Roarty," we introduce our new studio manager and all-around good girl, Kona, the soon-to-be service dog who joined the family last week. The 1-year-old pittie is a rescue from Pup Starz here in New York, and we are already obsessed with her chillness, her three white feet and her snaggletoof. Be sure to follow @TheKonaPersona's exploits on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Gianmarco Soresi interview: 05:42:11 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 25:08:17 For more information on Gianmarco Soresi, visit: Website: http://www.gianmarcosoresi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gianmarco.soresi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gianmarcosoresi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/ YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 102 of the "High Regard Show," ANThems," Nikki and Tom, our resident dandy highwayman, talk about seeing his man crush — and one of two people he’d leave Nikki for — Adam Ant at the Beacon Theater, from how this Long Island dirtbag got into the sexy British pirate punk to going on his first major (and exhausting) outing since his POTS diagnosis. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom discusses his new exercise savior, the Mayo Clinic-recommended mini exercise bike that he can pedal right from the comfort of his beloved couch and finally start getting the workouts in that are so important to managing POTS. (His is from Confidence Fitness, and he highly recommends it, even without being paid to say that.) “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 42:18:16 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In the emotionally charged Episode 101 of the "High Regard Show," Remembrance," we talk about Sept. 11, 2001, from what we remember of that day and how the Financial District has changed in the years since to stories from survivors who witnessed the horror first-hand. Tom allows Nikki to take over "Roly Poly Roarty" this week to discuss her visit to Canine Companions for Independence on Long Island, which has been training and providing service dogs to those in need — free of cost — for more than 40 years. Surprisingly, she didn't sneak out with one or seven pups when she left. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 43:43:00 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 100 of the “High Regard Show,” “Impossible Aubrey,” we speak with effervescent musician Aubrey Logan, who just released her debut album, “Impossible,” which came out of the gate on Friday to hit No. 3 on the iTunes jazz charts before quickly jumping to No. 2. The Postmodern Jukebox member talks to us about making “Impossible,” why she hopes your face hurts when you leave one of her shows and tells us who she’d like to have cover one of her original songs. (Hint: It rhymes with fiancé.) In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom gives an update on the status of the HRS dog, shares how surprisingly difficult it's been to hear back from a New York City animal shelter and discusses other options we're now exploring because of that in our journey to obtain a pup to help with his POTS syndrome. And, being that this is Episode 100 of HRS (can you believe it!? We hardly can!), we just want to say thank you so very much for your listens and comments. We love doing this podcast, and love that you love us, too. Here's to the next 100 — and everything we have up our sleeve for you! Aubrey Logan: 08:36:16 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 34:37:00 For more information on Aubrey Logan and "Impossible," visit: Website: https://www.aubreylogan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aubreyloganmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/aubrey_logan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey_logan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/aubreyloganmusic Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 99 of the "High Regard Show," Going to the Dogs," Nikki and Tom discuss the four-legged bundle of joy they are expecting one day soon. That's right, there's going to be an HRS dog, who is not only sure to be cute AF, but will also have a higher purpose as he or she will be helping Tom battle his POTS syndrome, from actually getting him out of the house to protecting him during an episode. Though both of them are lifelong dog lovers, the decision was not made lightly, and Nikki openly and honestly talks about the reservations of adding a new member to the family and Tom shares what's he's learned about the process so far. Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 98 of the “High Regard Show,” “From Dark to Light," we speak to artist Marshall Arisman, whose career retrospective, "An Artist's Journey from Dark to Light," will be at SVA Chelsea Gallery in New York through Sept. 16. Marshall, who has been on the SVA faculty for the past 52 years, speaks about the lasting influence of his Sundays with his grandmother in Lily Dale, a haven for mystics and spiritualists in Upstate New York, how he came to paint only with his hands instead of a brush and why Trump is too dark even for him, despite spending his 45-year career walking the fine line between good and evil in his work. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about dealing with the chronic sleeplessness that comes with POTS syndrome, how his latest visit with his bariatric surgeon went and — because someone has to — post-bariatric surgery bathroom habits. Marshall Arisman interview: 08:49:16 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 32:21:05 For more information on Marshall Arisman and his career retrospective, visit: Website: http://marshallarisman.com SVA Chelsea Gallery: http://www.sva.edu/events/events-exhibitions/marshall-arisman-an-artists-journey-from-dark-to-light-1972-2017 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

Summer is blockbuster movie season, and with that in mind, Nikki and Tom talk the five movies that shaped them in Episode 97 of the “High Regard Show,” “At The Cinema." From the very first movie that Tom remembers and their shared love of the OG summer blockbusters to the two movies Nikki will never bypass (nor not mouth line-by-line), you're going to want to grab some popcorn and have your own little movie fest after listening. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom takes a tumble, talks prescriptions and mulls the possibility of getting an assistance dog, while Nikki makes a donkey noise. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 40:17:08 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 96 of the “High Regard Show,” “P.O.T.S. It Is,” “Roly Poly Roarty” takes center stage as Tom has, at long last, returned home from his stint at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We finally get a diagnosis to what’s been causing Tom’s blackouts and dizzy spells, and it’s, ironically, a rare syndrome called POTS. He tells us about the multitude of tests he endured, what happened to a full-frontal nudie he took of himself as a purple people eater and what’s next on the horizon as he learns to live with this rare disease. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 05:26:12 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 95 of the “High Regard Show,” “TV Generation,” we speak with New York-based musician Edward Rogers, who just released his seventh solo album, "TV Generation." Edward tells us about his structured writing process, the benefits of “stinkeroo” reviews and, with the album called “TV Generation,” what he’s currently watching on the boob tube, which just so happens to be Tom and Nikki’s current obsession, too. In this week’s remote “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom gives us an update from the Mayo Clinic, how the care in Minnesota drastically differs from that in New York — and everywhere else — and how he's handling life away from his couch. Edward Rogers: 07:04:04 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 31:35:03 For more information on Edward Rogers and "TV Generation," visit: Website: http://www.edwardrogersmusic.com/home.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edward.rogers Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdwardRogers Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 94 of the “High Regard Show,” “A Wall Apart,” we talk to Graham Russell, one half of iconic music duo Air Supply, whose latest work is "A Wall Apart." "A Wall Apart" is a rock musical that tells the story of three brothers living in Berlin at the time of the wall is erected, and Graham tells us how the musical came to be, what he hopes comes out of its run at the New York Musical Festival and which of Air Supply's many hits is his favorite. We're skipping “Roly Poly Roarty" this week as we did this show in the future (it's complicated, but you should really listen to Tom's explanation, even if Nikki didn't). In its place, we discuss the incredible — and incredibly inspiring — HBO documentary, "The Defiant Ones," which tells the intersecting stories of NWA and Jimmy Iovine and is something you should watch ASAP — or at least after you listen to this episode of HRS. For more info on "A Wall Apart," visit: Website: http://awallapart.com New York Musical Festival: http://www.nymf.org Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 93 of the “High Regard Show,” “Summertime,” we chat about summer (imagine that!), from Tom's summer camp experiences to Nikki's summer vacations down the shore in New Jersey. We discuss why Tom hates the ocean and water in general (nearly drowning will do that to a person, really), and Nikki fondly recalls running wild as a beach bum. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about his upcoming trip to the Mayo Clinic next week, the mental giving up when dealing with a long, mysterious ailment and the hope that someday he can hopefully put this whole thing behind him and leave his couch-turned-prison for good. Or even just a little while. Due to Nikki & Tom's upcoming trip to the Mayo Clinic, HRS will be on hiatus July 17, but don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our best (and worst! for fun!) past shows all week long for your listening pleasure so you don't miss us too much (though we know you will!). We'll be back on July 24 with a very special guest, so check you later, bitches! “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 33:43:07 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 92 of the “High Regard Show,” “Me The People,” we talk to Nancy Holson, who wrote the books and lyrics for "Me The People: The Trump America Musical." The satirical revue recently raised curtain at The Triad in New York and is, as Nikki said, "a hoot." Nancy tells us how the show came to be, how it will respond to the always-changing actions of President Trump and what she'd say to get one of his supporters to come to the show. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about his worsening health and increased dizzy spells as both he and Nikki await their upcoming trip to the Mayo Clinic, which hopefully figures out his situation once and for all. Nancy Holson: 08:31:07 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 29:28:13 For more information on "Me The People," visit: Website: https://www.methepeoplemusical.com Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 91 of the “High Regard Show,” “Grindhouse Returns,” we talk grindhouse, one of our favorite genres of film that has now come to the small screen thanks to Syfy's new show, "Blood Drive." The campy romp is filled with blood, gore, sex and cars, which are just a few of our favorite things. And no conversation about grindhouse can be complete without paying homage to the true grindhouse classics — as well as the delicious 2007 double feature of Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" and Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror." We might eat your brains and gain your knowledge if you listen, but there are worse ways to go, yeah? In “Roly Poly Roarty,” we talk about the latest developments with Tom's health issues and how we've reached the point we may need to bring in Mike Tyson's Mystery Team as backup in case our upcoming trip to the Mayo Clinic doesn't solve them once and for all. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 38:53:25 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 90 of the “High Regard Show,” “Lucky Chops,” we talk to Josh Holcomb of the New York-based brass band Lucky Chops. Together for more than a decade, Lucky Chops began at LaGuardia High School, aka the "Fame" school, and exploded from the city subway station onto the global stage thanks to a tourist's video that went viral. Now, Lucky Chops travels all over the world, and Josh tells us about what drew him to the trombone (his answer may surprise you!), how the band makes sure to always give back to keep the music alive for today's youth and the first place he heads when he comes home to New York (just don't tell the Mrs. OK?). In "Roly Poly Roarty," Tom shares a scary new health issue, which will actually land him into the esteemed Mayo Clinic next month — and hopefully get him back to normal. Josh Holcomb interview: 16:51:29 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 36:49:16 For more information on Lucky Chops, visit: Website: http://www.luckychops.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLuckyChops/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theluckychops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theluckychops/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lucky_chops Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 89 of the “High Regard Show,” “Glitter Tribe,” we talk to filmmaker Jon Manning, whose documentary "Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe" just hit Netflix. Not only does he give us an intimate look at the burlesque scene of Portland, Oregon, to give us a behind the rhinestones peek into the art form and his cast, Jon also gives a primer on documentary filmmaking, from discussing legality issues to the editing process. Jon was so great and open to talk to that we skipped “Ya Heard” and “Roly Poly Roarty,” but fear not, both Nosy Nikki’s eavesdropping and Tom’s health update will be back next week. John interview: 03:02:12 For more information on "Burlesque: The Heart of the Glitter Tribe," visit: Website: http://glittertribethemovie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glittertribethemovie Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitterTribeDoc Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/128645312 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glittertribedoc/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 88 of the “High Regard Show,” “Imagemaker,” we talk to our very own Imagemaker, Lil Tyler Durden, who had her final photo exhibit at the International Center of Photography after its rigorous yearlong Imagemakers course. We put her in the hot seat about her shooting process and how it's changed over the past year, how it felt not having control over what work got chosen for her show and what she's looking forward to doing once she infiltrates, and probably takes over, FIT's photography program this fall. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about blackouts, another scary health situation that's now popping up and how there may be another post-bariatric surgery patient going through the same thing. Plus, if you listen all the way to the end, you'll hear a special treat from Nikki. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 43:42:26 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 87 of the “High Regard Show,” “Trials of Travel,” we talk about the summer travel season, which is now upon us and might be a shit show considering the crazy happenings on airlines lately, and if you think you're better off on mass transit, we'll we cover that, too. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom hands the mic over to Nikki, who talks about her recent battle with food and weight gain and how she was able to sneak a taste test of Skinny Prosecco, a cult-status U.K. wine brand that's vegan and low-sugar — and coming stateside (or at least to one city on the eastern seaboard). “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 42:06:15 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 86 of the “High Regard Show,” "Return to Twin Peaks,” guess what we talk about? Tom's No. 1 favorite show, "Twin Peaks," which has at long last returned to TV after 26 years. We discuss why it's his favorite, the artistic brilliance of David Lynch, what we hope to see with the new chapter of this damn fine series and even spend a little time talking about Nic Cage of all people. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” we discuss our diet and the changes we need to make to start eating healthier and give our thoughts on our NatureBox subscription. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 41:44:22 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 85 of the “High Regard Show,” “This Is Five Points,” we talk to Josh Kimberg, co-founder of Clutter Magazine and the Five Points Festival, which gangs up on Pier 36 on New York's Lower East Side May 20-21. Five Points isn't just a clever play on a storied part of the city neighborhood, it also ties together the five points of the festival: designer toys, comic book artists, street art, food and beer and NYC. Plus, Sixpoints Brewery will unveil samples of its new brew and the whole shebang kicks off on Friday for the 7th annual Designer Toy Awards, which will be hosted at Webster Hall by acclaimed filmmaker and avid collector Morgan Spurlock. In “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about the concerns he has for a new medication he’s on that may cause weight gain or loss and sheds light on another thing they don't tell you about your post-bariatric surgery life. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about his latest health issue and maybe throws some residual shade at Nikki for her comments during last week’s honesty episode. Josh Kimberg: 12:31:08 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 40:39:23 For more info on the Five Points Festival, visit: Website: http://fivepointsfest.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/fivepointsfest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivepointsfest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivepointsfest/ Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 84 of the “High Regard Show,” “Dystopia Rising,” we talk about our latest bingeing obsession, "The Handmaid's Tale," which you can stream now on Hulu. We ponder how close we might be to this fantastic and frightening show, which stars Elisabeth Moss, becoming an actual reality what with the changes coming to health care, women's rights, civil rights and the world as we know it. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about something you won't hear too many people who've had bariatric surgery discuss: the side effects such a drastic weight loss can have on your body beyond just your outer appearance. “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 45:35:25 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com

In Episode 83 of the “High Regard Show,” “Kelley Deal of R.Ring,” we talk to musician Kelley Deal, who you may know from The Breeders, about R.Ring, her band with Mike Montgomery of Ampline and their long-awaited debut album, "Ignite the Rest." Kelley also talks to Tom about what gels between her and Mike, her "Kelley sugar" and what's next for this band you really need to hear. In this week’s “Roly Poly Roarty,” Tom talks about his latest health issue and maybe throws some residual shade at Nikki for her comments during last week's honesty episode. Kelley Deal interview: 09:24:27 “Roly Poly Roarty” segment: 50:43:24 For more information on R.Ring, visit: Website: http://www.sofaburn.com/rring Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rringsings/ Tumblr: http://rring.tumblr.com Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/r-ring-ignite-the-rest-with-kelley-deal-and-mike-montgomery/id1205025305?mt=2 Check back for new “High Regard Show” shows every Monday on SoundCloud and iTunes (please be sure to follow and rate us)! You can also follow us right here on highregardshow.com and on these social media sites: Twitter Facebook Instagram Tumblr Google+ Pinterest You can also find hosts @TomRoarty and @NikkiMMascali on Twitter. Finally, if you would like to have your work, product, band or even your mom promoted on the show, drop us a note at highregardshow@gmail.com