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Nancy Giles is an Emmy- winning contributor to "CBS News Sunday Morning." The girl keeps files on people she digs, and breaks down trending topics from pop culture to politics. Add a microphone and a ukulele for a fast and furious look at "what's up" th

Nancy Giles


    • May 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    MAD RESPECT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 15:44


    BEING A FIREFIGHTER IS NO JOKE. THEY DO BACKBREAKING WORK, RISKING (AND SOMETIMES LOSING) THEIR LIVES SAVING PEOPLE AND PROPERTY.  CLOSER TO HOME, ON 9/11/01, THE FDNY LOST 343 FIREFIGHTERS. THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN ARE TRAINED TO RUN TOWARD DANGER WHEN OTHERS RUN AWAY FROM IT.  THEY ARE TRUE HEROES. IN APPRECIATION OF INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY ON MAY 4, YOU'LL MEET A TRAILBLAZING FIRE CHIEF, GET SOME HISTORY ON FIREFIGHTERS, AND MORE! 

    SHEILA JOHNSON: THE ART OF EXCELLENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 44:16


    She's all that. She's no joke. She is a powerhouse!  “The Giles Files”loves us some Sheila Johnson!  Take a listen and you'll know why.  Her business savvy made her the first black female billionaire in America. And her moving autobiography “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph” reads like a dramatic screenplay.  It was a fun and inspiring conversation with one of the most creative minds we've ever met.

    DOWN IN THE CATACOMBS WITH THE DEAD??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 9:20


    The Giles Files kicks off our summer fun attending a DEATH OF CLASSICAL concert in the Catacombs of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York. Come along as we hang out, down in the dirt with the dead!

    DOROTHY GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER: LOVE BY THE GLASS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 48:55


    They write! They love! They drink! They write about what they love to drink! Meet Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, journalists and wine connoisseurs, whose much-loved "Tastings" column in the Wall Street Journal was a jumping off point for best selling books and tv appearances on Martha Stewart and CBS Sunday Morning, among others. It all started with a bolt of lightening first meeting at the Miami Herald.. and blossomed into a shared love of words, train rides, travel.. topped off with wine!   So pour yourself some vino and let's get started.

    LINDA YELLEN: WORKING WITHOUT A SCRIPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 48:22


    Imagine being a college student, entering your first film in a contest, and coming in third place behind George Lucas and Martin Scorsese! That actually happened to Linda Yellen, and it was an auspicious beginning of a career in Hollywood moviemaking, working with stars like Dennis Hopper, Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander and Jacqueline Bisset.  From her groundbreaking film "CHANTILLY LACE" to "THE LAST FILM FESTIVAL" and the controversial "PLAYING FOR TIME," Yellen walks us through her brilliant career, as Director, Writer and Producer. Adventures in filmmaking from a master.

    TERRANCE MCKNIGHT: CONCERT BLACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 29:57


    Mozart, Haydn and Rachmaninoff - not you jam? Well they will be after you check out our guest, WQXR radio host Terrance McKnight. Terrance drops some knowledge on us about how the Moors in 16th century Spain were the original hit makers of what we now call classical music. We also learn of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint Georges: a mulatto, Marie Antoinette's best boo, the rock star of his day in 18th century France and Mozart's idol - he was crazy jealous of the brother! So boogie on down to Baroque town and pizzicato your way to the surprisingly colorful origins in classical music.  To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “GILESFILES” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    WRITER/PRODUCER JOHN MARKUS: HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 45:57


    Show Runner. Producer. Joke writer. Award winner. John Markus has all the receipts, from writing and/or producing shows for Bill Cosby, Al Franken, Garry Shandling..even Mighty Mouse! We compare notes about creating sitcoms, joke writing, shows to watch.. and Markus shares a natural emergency “recipe” to lighten your hair! Seriously! To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “GILESFILES” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ROE vs WADE: THE BATTLE PLAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 8:32


    Nancy Giles takes to the streets and discovers solutions for the recent Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision. In pure Giles Files style - funny and provocative!   To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    BOBBY RIVERS: REVIEWS, OPINIONS, AND JUST PLAIN GOSSIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 32:05


    He's “The Giles Files” most popular guest from last season! It's Bobby Rivers, with his unique spin on Hollywood, past and present. He's honest and hilarious - and you'll love it! To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    CHRIS PHILLIPS HEARS VOICES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 33:09


    Who's the voice behind nickelodeon's "Face?" it's voiceover artist Chris Phillips. You'll get the back story on that crazy audition; his comedy background and some tips on how to start a voiceover career of your own - it ain't easy! Chris has voiced everything from lucky charms, video games, to "Beavis and butthead." and if that wasn't enough, his work with actor-comedian Denis Leary led to a directing gig and a naughty hit song that is beloved by two of the rolling stones. That's some wild stuff! To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JOHN MARKUS: PITMASTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 36:07


    John Markus leads a double life: on the one hand, he's an acclaimed comedy writer and producer of “The Cosby Show,” “A Different World, “The Larry Sanders Show,” and Al Franken's sitcom “Lateline” among others. But his true love? His passion? His obsession, even? All things barbecue!! It's summer, so get ready, fellow carnivores, join john - creator of the "Barbecue Pitmasters" tv series - and get the lowdown on the artistry of smoke and meat. Sounds tasty? It is tasty! It's a grilling extravaganza! To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    MARCUS FLOWERS: GEORGIA FOR THE WIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 39:13


    Fresh off his primary win, meet Democrat Marcus Flowers. He'll be running against Marjorie Taylor Green to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Hold on to your hats! The gloves are off and the fight is on! The GIles Files digs deep into Flowers' life, political views, and more. You won't want to miss this episode! Follow Marcus Flowers: https://twitter.com/Marcus4Georgia https://www.instagram.com/marcus4georgia/ https://www.facebook.com/marcusforgeorgia To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ARI MELBER: NEWSMAN WITH THE BEAT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:52


    The Giles Files gets the skinny from MSNBC's Ari Melber on how he preps his spectacular daily show - “The Beat With Ari Melber”.  He gives his take on how Donald Trump may evade legal prosecution; unionizing Amazon;  the Kanye West legacy and much more.   Don't miss this space. To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    AB BURNS-TUCKER: ACCIDENTIAL PUNDIT?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 31:04


    Meet A.B. Burns-Tucker – the content creator and law student who throws down knowledge like no other! In this episode, The Giles Files hops on the TikTok train to learn how viral TikTok and Instagram star, A.B., creates resonating content for her over 500k fans. We love her fast-paced tell-it-like-it-is delivery on current events from the Ukraine War to the SCOTUS draft to overturn Roe v Wade. We also learn how A.B. creates her sharp-tongued commentaries and the motivational backstory on why she's on her way to becoming a lawyer. You don't want to miss this spectacular episode! Follow A.B. Burns-Tucker on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Follow Nancy Giles: https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/ To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    DANCING WITH THE OUTTA PUFF DADDYS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 22:41


    Grab your dancing shoes and get shakin'! The Giles Files welcome the UK dad dance troupe, “Outta Puff Daddys,” to spread their message of positivity one hip-hop dance at a time.  We get the boogie-down backstory behind this spectacular group. From mental health wellness and advocacy, to how they come up with their routines, these dads got the groove!  Follow them on their TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outtapuffdaddys and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outta_puff_daddys/  To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles   Or use discount code, “gilesfiles” at checkout.  Follow Nancy Giles:   https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/    A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    SOUL MAN: GEORGE CAMACHO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 40:40


    Meet George Camacho – a real-life Jedi!  Get out your socks and sandals for this relaxing and soulful episode! In this episode of The Giles Files, we talk to George Camacho; a television producer turned Franciscan Friar! Not only is George super relaxing and sweet, he also has a funny sense of humor!   Join Nancy Giles and Nancy Wyatt talk to George to learn more about his life as a Franciscan. We ask so many questions about the “whys” and the “hows” of the Franciscan brotherhood from who St. Francis of Assisi is to why George Camacho left the television industry.     The Giles Files (courtesy of George (wink face emoji)) say, “Pax Et Bonum” or Peace and goodness be with you (hearts around emoji emoji)   Follow The Giles Files:  https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Let The Sunshine In With Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 42:47


    Meteorologists are born this way, baby! In this episode, Nancy Giles is joined by THE sassy AND smart Janice Huff - NBC 4 New York's Chief Meteorologist! Not only is she a chief meteorologist, Janice won a “seal of approval” from the American Meteorological Society and is inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association's Hall of Fame! What a woman!   In this episode, we learn about how Janice's passion sparked as a child, learn our d*mn history about the first black woman to receive a science degree (and Janice's biggest inspiration), and learn about the extra snazzy meteorologist tech used in the field!  Follow The Giles Files:  https://hurrdatmedia.com/the-giles-files-links/    A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on: https://hurrdatmedia.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Lewis Black: The Agony And The Ecstasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 28:44


    Hold on to your hats for this episode where we talk all things shut-the-front-door funny with Lewis Black, an American comedian, actor, author, and playwright. Grab your bad-language button or “Frustrated Union of Cynical Kindreds Universal” (F.U.C.K.U) button and listen in on all things comedy! (party-popper emoji)   Lewis joins Nancy Giles and Nancy Wyatt on The Giles Files to discuss comedy during the pandemic, experiences on nighttime talk shows, and “cancel culture” in the comedy industry.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    All Aboard the Giles Files Express – with Bob Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 32:54


    Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!  Today we are ridin' the rails with Bob Johnston: Trains Magazine Correspondent and all-around train enthusiast.   Our last incredible road-trip from New York to Chicago was by train! We wanted to learn more about the ever-expansive world of train-travel with Bob Johnston, the best man for the job!  Bob is the most passionate train-lover we've ever met. From being an expert on all the latest train technologies to the best scenic train-routes across the United States, Bob knows it all.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES FILES: OUR BOFFO FAVORITES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 48:13


    We're singing sayonara to 2021 with a recap of our favorite moments!   Featuring many lighthearted laughs and Giles-original musical numbers, this episode highlights the political, social, personal, and historic(al?) happenings discussed on our show this past year. And per usual – we have strong opinions about ALL of it!  Join us in toasting a weird year farewell – and welcoming the brighter days yet to come!  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    BOBBY RIVERS: MOVIE NERD, CINEMA HISTORIAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 45:44


    Bobby! Bobby baby Bobby bubbie Bobby!  We're talking about the multi-talented Bobby Rivers who, according to The New York Times, is  “a master interviewer with a gift for impromptu banter.” Damn straight! He's done it all - as a host on shows on VH-1 and Food Network, an ABC News movie critic and entertainment editor, even as a young movie trivia game-show winner! And he's talked to everyone from Paul McCartney and Kirk Douglas, to Carlos Santana, Meryl Streep and Whoopi Goldberg to name just a few. He's our all-time favorite movie nerd and regularly throws down some knowledge as a writer for Turner Classic Movies. Bobby knows all, and has the stories to prove it. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    DERRICK PITTS: STAR MAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 42:47


    If you flunked physics in high school or didn't do much better in biology or chemistry - then you didn't have the right teacher. Derrick Pitts should have been your high school guide to the wild world of science - he is the man - the science man. Not only is Pitts the Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA, not only has he been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009, the man's passion for the sciences is endless! He's so engaging and inspiring that we might all have been astronauts! Plus: a musical tribute to the galaxy. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    VALARIE PETTIFORD: TRIPLE THREAT MAMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 28:14


    We are serious Valarie Pettiford fans! She's what theatre folks call a "triple threat:" a brilliant Broadway actress, singer, and dancer (trained by the great Bob Fosse). She's a Tony-nominee for her stage work and a kick-ass actress who can play an amazing range of characters - on dramas like BET's "The Family Business," and AMC's "A Discovery of Witches,” to her outrageous turn on the classic sitcom “Half and Half.” Valarie can do it all, and she'll throw down some stories to prove it!  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THREE BADASS WOMEN WHO DID IT THEIR WAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 44:15


    Roz Chast is an award-winning New Yorker Magazine cartoonist and author, known for her quirky perspectives on the bumps and grinds of everyday living. She is a hoot and we love her! Cindi Gomes is a longtime CBS News audio technician who's covered stories on everyone from Barak Obama to Cardi B. She is a gifted storyteller and the girl got stories! Plus: an edition of “Know Your Damn History' about a trailblazing female cabbie from back in the day. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ELIE MYSTAL: BIG BRAIN, BIGGER AFRO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 43:30


    A Harvard man who can break down the Constitution and our judicial system in a bombastic, brilliant and fiercely funny way, Elie Mystal is a lawyer, legal analyst, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, and one of our all-time favorite pundits on MSNBC. He's a cool dude, he's fun to hang out with, and his tweets are a hoot! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ROBIN GIVHAN: YEAH, I WEAR HEELS ...WHEN I WANT TO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 41:52


    Robin Givhan is a Senior Critic-At-Large and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work at the Washington Post, a witty and keen observer of the intersection of politics, race, and the arts in today's crazy culture. We spent a wonderful afternoon breaking down everything from the politics of fashion to the fashion of politics. Plus, an exclusive history lesson from the oh-so charming spirit from beyond, Carol Channing. IT'S TRUE! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Man with a Gavel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 27:08


    JUDGE NELSON JOHNSON is a prolific author, lawyer, and historian, who's best known for his NY Times bestseller "Boardwalk Empire," which was adapted into an award-winning HBO series.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A GILES FILES MINI: DRIVE UP TO THE DRIVE-IN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 11:24


    Summer 2020 -  We've got the hook-up for a good time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: IT'S BLUE SKIES AND SUNNY WITH JANICE HUFF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 46:32


    “Look! Up in the sky...it's thunder! It's lightning! It's NBC's secret weapon, chief meteorologist Janice Huff!”  She's been the weather Wonder Woman for 25+ years -- you'll hear all about her brilliant beginnings and learn some slick stuff about the world of meteorology. Plus: a journey into Nancy's nutty subliminal shelter-in-place corona virus diary.  She may need to up her meds - you decide. All this and another boffo edition of “Know Your Damn History”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: ME AND MIKEY AND IT'S 1987. TRUE STORIES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 46:47


    "Mikey" is a black republican! A horror novelist! An almost-“woke” dad! All sides of the actor Michael Boatman, still fighting  “The Good Fight.” on CBS All Access. Man, he's got stories for days! And Malibu may be the most famous beach in southern California, but the Malibu Diner in Hoboken, NJ has its own treasure.  Plus: a musical tribute to someone we've got issues with.  It's a feast for the ears and another boffo “Giles Files!” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 46:29


    Behind-the-scenes artistry isn't glamorous, but we want to give the glory to two bad-ass creatives: Cindi Gomes, sound technician for CBS News and Alexander Allen, celebrity stylist.  These two pros work their craft - from travels with candidate Barack Obama to Madonna's recent “Madam X” tour. Oh, snap! Plus another installment of “Know Your Damn History” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A GILES FILES MINI: DEMOCRATS! GET IT TOGETHER!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 2:51


    Forget the debates - I can't watch them anymore.  It's time for a candidate “kumbaya” as we move into 2020. And I have a plan that just might work. Give it a listen... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 36:59


    Fame! Fortune! Uncertainty! Rejection! Being an artist and actually making a living at your craft is no easy feat. We talk to legendary New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast and celebrated painter-sculptor Jules Arthur to find out how they do it, why they do it, what keeps them sane, makes them laugh, and inspires their creative juices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 42:48


    Who was your favorite science teacher? Wait: do you remember science class at all? Well, turn your phasers on “stun" and get woke with some knowledge from Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Science is everywhere, and he won't let you forget it!     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: HA HA HA HA HA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 23:06


    As Ed Sullivan would say, “We have a really big show!” Grab a cocktail, put your feet up, and get your funny on! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: THE $ONE DOLLAR$ INTERVIEW WITH COCKTAILS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 24:08


    Brillo pads! Microphones! And one of the best news correspondents in the biz. We grabbed Randall Pinkston, took him to the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Whitney Museum, to get the lowdown. And we show some love to Nancy P. and Shirley C., warriors both.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: TIME AND ITS PIECES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 13:52


    I got my mind on my money and my money on my time!  We interview men and their pieces at WatchTime Magazine's 2018 luxury watch event in New York City.  It all winds together in the latest “Giles Files," plus a new holiday song full of cheer that 's sure to become a classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: A SALUTE TO PUBLIC SERVICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 15:18


    This just in: a “Giles Files” exclusive: public servants who actually serve the public! And a young citizen with stars and stripes in his eyes envisions his future in the political arena. Plus: another edition of “Know Your Damn History,” and a boffo song featuring a throwdown between Senators Kamala Harris and Chuck Grassley!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT WITH JONATHAN CAPEHART

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 37:53


    The Giles Files takes a road trip to Washington DC for a sassy conversation with our favorite pundit! Plus, a serendipitous drive-by with two ladies from the Daughters of the American Revolution! Add a dash of “Know Your Damn History,” shake it with a James Brown redo, and pour over ice for a downright upright good time!    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 26:29


      The inside scoop on why high school boys don't like “hoes.” AND: When is the N word cool..and when is it just plain rude?  PLUS: “I've got to make money for camp!” Nancy's secret diaries, from her own teen years, reveal a young girl's psychotic schemes to achieve popularity. We compare notes, share memories, and get “woke” by four spirited students from Weehawken High School. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A GILES FILES MINI: YO! WHERE'S THE SHOW??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 3:42


    Listen to the lowdown on why we haven't posted in awhile. But stand by: more boffo episodes coming soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: OK People, Let's Be Careful Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 31:34


    A movie cop goes berserk! A real life cop chills with chocolate treats!  We catch the story behind the story with filmmaker Cory Bowles and Captain Sean Kelly from the Weehawken Police Department . And what's with people jumping the line?  Is civility dead or just on the lam? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A GILES FILES MINI: Is That A Thigh I See Before Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 2:10


    Producer Nancy Wyatt spotted a statue that looked a little strange! Take a listen, check it out on Instagram @thegilesfilespix, and help us make some sense out of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, Run Judy Gold! Run!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2017 15:48


    Is the bromance between Donny and Vlad going through a rough patch? Who cares! We've got our own Russian comrade and he's got a few sweet tales of his own! And then a short conversation with the tall and seriously funny Judy Gold, a standup/sit-down/Emmy-winning media star. Plus a hit Broadway tune raps it all up.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: Sirius XM's Pete Dominick Wants His Hair Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2017 22:58


    Sirius XM host Pete Dominic wants his country back and Glenda Hill wants her Arkansas back - say what? Meanwhile, Trump is churning out a tweet-storm of loony proclamations. Sad! Plus: check me while I almost bid on a sexy '69 Hemi 'Cuda, with dual carbs and a 4-speed pistol-grip shift. All on our latest boffo episode of "The Giles Files See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: Joy Behar, Shameless Flirt!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 27:16


    The Emmy-winning comedian Joy Behar from “THE VIEW” talks about life, karma and flirting with Republicans; from Splendora Texas, meet Alton Dulaney: artist, teacher and all around stylish dude; plus a country music tribute to a powerful man who is chock full-o-nuts.  Add a ukulele and some powerful office chat for another boffo episode of "The Giles Files."    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES: Muslims Can Be Funny Too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 20:53


    Dean Obeidallah is a comedian, essayist, Sirius XM talk show host, activist and co-producer of the documentary "The Muslims Are Coming". Dean shares his undercover mission and a beverage obsession! Meet the newest playwright on the scene, Faith Villanueva, and find out why candy matters. Then groove to our political parody scribed to White Rabbit. Add a ukelele, shake well and you've got "The Giles Files!" Hey podcast peeps! Help a sister out! Take our survey!  We want to know more about you! http://survey.libsyn.com/thegilesfiles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES GOES TO THE MOVIES: Crusing with Hollywood Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 24:01


    Robert Osborne, the gracious and elegant Turner Classic Movies host for the last 23 years, passed away on March 6, 2017. He was 84. We had the joy of sailing with Robert on a TCM Classic Movie Cruise just over a year ago and our interview with him was more like a wonderful conversation between friends. And speaking of friends, Robert brought along some of his favorites (and some of the best in the business) and we were lucky enough to interview them as well: Louis Gossett Jr., Eva Marie Saint, Ileana Douglas, Ruta Lee, and Angie Dickinson, to name but a few.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES HITS THE ROAD: The Women's March NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 11:00


    The story behind the story of my day at the Women's March in New York City, with producer Nancy Wyatt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES : Lewis Black exposed! MSNBC's Joy Reid, caffeine freak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2017 23:47


    Did you know that the musical "Hello Dolly" left deep emotional scars on comedian Lewis Black? Or that MSNBC's Joy Reid is a coffee freak? Add a musical shout-out to President Barack Obama, and you've got another kick-ass edition of "The Giles Files". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    THE GILES FILES Premiere Episode: Ron Reagan Gets Down With The Lowdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 18:47


    Activist, author, and MSNBC contributor Ron Reagan talks to Nancy Giles about President-Elect Donald Trump and possible constitutional conflicts; Nancy's pal Eamon from Weehawken, NJ offers an eighth-grader's perspective on election 2016; a commentary on post-election depression; a song tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg; a chat about comedians and diminutive actors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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