Opposites attract. Tom Tangney is a boisterous, bus-riding, liberal; John Curley is a sharp-dressed, Porsche-driving, conservative. Together they tackle the news of the day from both sides of the issues. Reaching across the aisle has never been this much fun! Listen live weekdays 9am to noon on KIRO…
The Tom and Curley Show podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. Hosted by Tom Tangney and John Curley, this show offers a perfect blend of entertainment, humor, and intelligent conversation. The chemistry between the hosts is palpable, making for a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the incredible storytelling ability of John Curley. He has a captivating way of drawing in listeners with his anecdotes and narratives. His energy and wit are infectious, keeping you hooked from start to finish. Additionally, Tom Tangney's level-headed views provide a perfect balance to Curley's more conservative leanings. Their discussions about life and politics are thought-provoking and often reveal different perspectives that make for compelling dialogue.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the long-standing friendship between Tom and Curley. Having been on air together for over 12 years, their rapport is undeniable. They have an undeniable chemistry that translates seamlessly into their conversations on the show. It's refreshing to see opposite ends of the spectrum come together and chat about various topics while still maintaining respect for one another.
However, one drawback of this podcast is the frequent interruptions caused by advertising. While it's understandable that advertising helps support the show, the podcast version seems to be filled with excessive interruptions that can disrupt the flow of conversation. This can be frustrating for listeners who are looking for uninterrupted content.
In conclusion, The Tom and Curley Show podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys entertaining banter, thoughtful discussions, and a good dose of laughter. The combination of John Curley's captivating storytelling abilities and Tom Tangney's level-headed views creates a unique listening experience that keeps you coming back for more. Despite some occasional interruptions due to advertising, this podcast remains one of the best in its genre thanks to its lovable cast and distinct personalities.

6pm: Guest – Andrea Suarez – Founder of We Heart Seattle // Ballard encampment cleared in first test of Katie Wilson’s homelessness strategy // Guest Coach Paula Grooms – Relationship Coach and Author of “Why Won’t He Commit” and Host of the “Make Him Wonder” Podcast // The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?

5pm: A Thurston County Sheriff's Deputy encounters the world’s most elite Karen // Thurston County Sheriff Sanders responds by giving the deputy a commendation // Guest – Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders // Will Katie Wilson turn off Seattle’s surveillance cameras? // Know-It-All Quiz // Letters

4pm: Guest – Andrea Suarez – Founder of We Heart Seattle // Ballard encampment cleared in first test of Katie Wilson’s homelessness strategy // Guest Coach Paula Grooms – Relationship Coach and Author of “Why Won’t He Commit” and Host of the “Make Him Wonder” Podcast // The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?

3pm: I Was Thinking: The Sullivan Letter // This Day in History: 1932 - The Lindbergh Baby trial ends // Why do we kiss? It's an evolutionary conundrum

6pm: Trump revokes EPA finding on greenhouse gas threat in huge blow to climate change regulations // Interest on the National Debt Will Cost $16 Trillion Over the Next 10 Year // More on the President’s Net Worth // Trump Administration to End Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota // Jacob Rummel Celebrates His 33rd Birthday by Cosplaying as Jesus // Washington’s Death Tax Has Retirees Fleeing the State

5pm: 12s raise thousands to repair historic Pioneer Square pergola after Seahawks Super Bowl win // Seattle city crews clean up parade aftermath within hours, police say no arrests // Washington Sen. Cantwell says NBA will move forward on expansion in March // Why Washington’s proposed 'Millionaire Tax' is Olympia’s trojan horse // Why you should think of your beloved Seahawks when the state wants to pass the “millionaire tax” // Seattle reaches $29M settlement with family of grad student hit and killed by officer // After paying out $500 million in 2025, Washington lawmakers attempt to rein in runaway lawsuit costs // Letters

4pm: Trump revokes EPA finding on greenhouse gas threat in huge blow to climate change regulations // Interest on the National Debt Will Cost $16 Trillion Over the Next 10 Year // More on the President’s Net Worth // Trump Administration to End Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota // Jacob Rummel Celebrates His 33rd Birthday by Cosplaying as Jesus // Washington’s Death Tax Has Retirees Fleeing the State

3pm: I Was Thinking: Shooting for the Moon // This Day in History: 1809 - Charles Darwin is born // Window shade up or down on a plane? You’ll make enemies either way.

6pm: Lutnick’s Flip-Flop Deepens White House Epstein Woes // Karoline Leavitt “Trump stands behind Lutnick” // Bondi comes under fire from Congress for unredacted Epstein files // Massie slams Bondi for refusing to answer questions // This Day In History: 1848 - Thomas Edison is born // 1960 - The Payola scandal reaches a new level of public prominence // Preparing for an Epstein dump

5pm: One million show up for Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory parade // SPS says skipping class for Seahawks parade will be an unexcused absence // Seahawks super fans get tattoos to commemorate Super Bowl win // The Norwegian Biathlete that Confessed to Cheating on His Girlfriend // Letters

4pm: Lutnick’s Flip-Flop Deepens White House Epstein Woes // Karoline Leavitt “Trump stands behind Lutnick” // Bondi comes under fire from Congress for unredacted Epstein files // Massie slams Bondi for refusing to answer questions // James Van Der Beek passes at 49… Leaves profound message about life // The ShamWow! Guy Who’s Running for Congress as a Republican Just Dropped His First Ad and it’s FAN-TASTIC

3pm: I Was Thinking: Plato didn’t want dumb people voting…maybe he was right // This Day In History: 1848 - Thomas Edison is born // 1960 - The Payola scandal reaches a new level of public prominence // Preparing for an Epstein dump

6pm: Rep. Chris Corey addressed media credentialing, and said that House Republicans would start issuing credentials, regardless of which side the person is on // Washington Democrats’ cigarette tax is blood money in plain sigh // The cost of this grocery staple is nearing record highs – and americans can’t get enough // What about trying Bison? // Guest - Jill Lagergren, Oak Meadows Buffalo Ranch -purchasing live Bison // Should John get a bison to save money on beef costs // McDonald’s McNugget Caviar kits sell out within minutes

5pm: Guest : Carleen Johnson // Teen athlete says she was sexually violated by trans wrestle – and the school district did nothing // Getting ready for the Super Bowl Parade // Letters

4pm: Rep. Chris Corey addressed media credentialing, and said that House Republicans would start issuing credentials, regardless of which side the person is on // Washington Democrats’ cigarette tax is blood money in plain sigh // The cost of this grocery staple is nearing record highs – and americans can’t get enough // What about trying Bison? // Guest - Jill Lagergren, Oak Meadows Buffalo Ranch -purchasing live Bison // Should John get a bison to save money on beef costs // McDonald’s McNugget Caviar kits sell out within minutes

3pm: I Was Thinking: About bets between Mayors for local sports // This Day in History: 1763 – The French and Indian War ends // 1966 – Auto Safety crusader Ralph Nader testifies before congress // 1972 – Ziggy Stardust makes his earthly debut // 1996 – World chess champion Garry Kasparov loses game to computer // Is 2026 the year of Seattle? After Seahawks start it, NBA and Mariners cold follow

5pm: Seahawks Super Bowl LX parade: Seattle plans street party Wednesday // Kyle Brandt goes around asking NFL fans if they can name the head coach of the #1 seed in the NFC // Mattress Mack loses millions in Super Bowl bet // Media outlets push for WA bill funding state-sponsored journalism // College Students Can’t Put Their Phones Down—Not Even During Sex // The unexpected rise of Gen-Z Catholics // How Long Should You Wait to Text After a Date? // Letters

6pm: Talking Sports with Ry // Prince Superbowl XLI Press Conference // Turning Point USA's patriotic Super Bowl alternative earns praise as millions tune in over Bad Bunny // The best, worst and weirdest Super Bowl commercials of 2026

4pm: Talking Sports with Ry // Prince Superbowl XLI Press Conference // Turning Point USA's patriotic Super Bowl alternative earns praise as millions tune in over Bad Bunny // The best, worst and weirdest Super Bowl commercials of 2026

3pm: I Was Thinking: Puerto Rico // This Day in History: William Henry Harrison is born (1773) // Presidential election decided in the House of Representatives (1825) // Daylight saving time instituted (1942) // Streaker Hit with Trespassing Charge... After Storming Field

Guest - Shari Elliker: The world’s foremost expert on the NFL joins us live from Northern California to report on the biggest sporting event of the year // Guest - Dan Redwine: Crypto portfolio crashing due to the Epstein files? Consider selling and bet all your money on the Hawks! Just like Dan did! // Meet the Issaquah duo behind the giant '12' banner that overlooks I-90

Talking Sports With Ry Curley - The Bluest of All Fridays // Guest - Brynna Rogers: Seattle radio broadcast engineer breaks Super Bowl barriers // Letters

Guest - Shari Elliker: The world’s foremost expert on the NFL joins us live from Northern California to report on the biggest sporting event of the year // Guest - Dan Redwine: Crypto portfolio crashing due to the Epstein files? Consider selling and bet all your money on the Hawks! Just like Dan did! // Meet the Issaquah duo behind the giant '12' banner that overlooks I-90

I Was Thinking: How the NFL Stole the MLB's Thunder // This Day in History: 1911 - Ronald Reagan is born (History) // The Anti-Circumcision protest at the Super Bowl

6pm: Donald Trump Signals Shift on Deportations: Feds Will Enter Sanctuary Cities Only If Mayors “Ask” and “Invited” // President Trump Discusses Powerful Sonic Weapon Used to Take Out Venezuelan Soldiers During Maduro Capture // In forcing the Clintons to testify on Epstein, Comer sets a new precedent // Trump on Bill Clinton’s forthcoming testimony // Trump attacks, lies Massie at the Prayer Breakfast // What’s Going on with That Secret Biolab in Las Vegas Connected to China // Weird: CBS, NBC Nightly Newscasts Still Not Covering Busted Chinese Biolab // 2026 Winter Olympics: WADA vows to investigate claims of crotch size manipulation

5pm: Video Guest – Carleen Johnson – The Center Square // Chris Reykdal argues against accepting federal tax credits for WA schools // Watchdog group criticizes denial of WA capitol press credentials to journalist // Cascade Middle School Father Loses It When His Child Is Encouraged to Join ICE Protest // Federal Way council pres & teacher urging students to walk out in ICE protest // Letters

4pm: Donald Trump Signals Shift on Deportations: Feds Will Enter Sanctuary Cities Only If Mayors “Ask” and “Invited” // President Trump Discusses Powerful Sonic Weapon Used to Take Out Venezuelan Soldiers During Maduro Capture // In forcing the Clintons to testify on Epstein, Comer sets a new precedent // Trump on Bill Clinton’s forthcoming testimony // Trump attacks, lies Massie at the Prayer Breakfast // What’s Going on with That Secret Biolab in Las Vegas Connected to China // Weird: CBS, NBC Nightly Newscasts Still Not Covering Busted Chinese Biolab // Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion can be rented for weddings, but there is a scary price

3pm: I Was Thinking: Citizens gives to charity, not governments // This Day in History: 1937 - FDR announces “court-packing” plan // 2003 - Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at UN, justifies US invasion of Iraq // 2026 Winter Olympics: WADA vows to investigate claims of crotch size manipulation

6pm: Feds to 'draw down' 700 agents, but 2,000 remain after collaboration from Minnesota, Homan says // Mike Johnson says Democratic judicial warrant reform proposal ‘unworkable’ // Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections // 83% of favor photo voter id to vote per Pew // ASPS urges delay on sex-change surgeries for kids: Childhood gender dysphoria often resolves naturally // Mary Bridge leaders cite 2 federal threats behind gender clinic closure // Have we seen the last of the name Jeffrey? // Bill Gates says he regrets every minute he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denies STD cover up allegation.

5pm: Could the “Jock Tax” in Washington lead to the sale of the Seahawks? // Rantz: Washington Democrats fought for college athletes just so they could tax them // Someone left a gun in a Bellevue elementary school. The district didn’t tell parents for almost a month // The Washington school walk-outs have parents taking their kids out of school // Dismal math scores in WA should have been an emergency years ago // Guest - Nate Hamilton - Owner of "Nate's Vintage" Paranormal sop in Ocean Shores, WA // "Washington safe place to talk all things Paranormal" // Letters

4pm: Feds to 'draw down' 700 agents, but 2,000 remain after collaboration from Minnesota, Homan says // Mike Johnson says Democratic judicial warrant reform proposal ‘unworkable’ // Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections // 83% of favor photo voter id to vote per Pew // ASPS urges delay on sex-change surgeries for kids: Childhood gender dysphoria often resolves naturally // Mary Bridge leaders cite 2 federal threats behind gender clinic closure // Have we seen the last of the name Jeffrey? // Bill Gates says he regrets every minute he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denies STD cover up allegation.

3pm: I Was Thinking: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written // This Day in History: 2004 - Facebook launches // 2026 Winter Olympics Experience Power Outage Just 4 Minutes Into 1st Event // Hospitality spot 'Ice House' now 'Winter House' for U.S. athletes

6pm: Video Guest – Todd Myers – Washington Policy Center // 'Millionaires' tax' legislation officially introduced by Washington state Democrats // Ferguson says he can’t support WA income tax bill without changes // 'Billionaire' Tax is a Bait-and-Switch To Gouge the Middle Class // Todd Myers: 5 tricks dems used to force this bill through // KISS and Company at the ‘All-American’ Kennedy Center Honors // // Man, 24, sparks evacuation at French hospital after doctors find 8ins-long live WW1 artillery shell in his rectum

5pm: Processing the scope of what the implications of the Epstein Files could mean // Melinda Gates throws ex-husband Bill to the wolves over Epstein: 'You've got some explaining to do' // Rantz: UW Seattle faculty meltdown, debate if whistles ‘retraumatize’ illegal immigrants // How Pro Football Became America’s National Obsession // Every Team in the NFL Whiffed on This Quarterback. Now he's in the Super Bowl. // Seahawks fan with terminal cancer gets bucket list wish and is headed to the Super Bowl // Letters

4pm: Video Guest – Todd Myers – Washington Policy Center // 'Millionaires' tax' legislation officially introduced by Washington state Democrats // Ferguson says he can’t support WA income tax bill without changes // 'Billionaire' Tax is a Bait-and-Switch To Gouge the Middle Class // Todd Myers: 5 tricks dems used to force this bill through // KISS and Company at the ‘All-American’ Kennedy Center Honors // Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother // TMZ has received a credible ransom demand for Guthrie’s mom

3pm: I Was Thinking // this Red Carpet Ignorance // This Day in History: 1953 - Jacques Cousteau’s “The Silent World” is published // John swam with sharks with Jacques Cousteau’s song // Man, 24, sparks evacuation at French hospital after doctors find 8ins-long live WW1 artillery shell in his rectum

Guest - State Rep Travis Couture: Seattle Times editorial: “Harsh drug laws won’t help kids. More oversight for parents will // State legislature to consider HB 2684 on Tuesday, which creates a definition of groups that are presumed to be "socially disadvantaged." // Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website // Eric Weinstein discusses meeting Jeffery Epstein

Multiple Seattle schools delay classes after deadly Rainier Beach shooting, $5k reward issued // Former Seattle CC Member Mark Solomon and crime prevention expert on the benefits of neighborhood security cameras // DHS calls Seattle Mayor’s plan to limit city cooperation with ICE ‘legally illiterate’ // Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so // No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID // Video Guest- New KIRO Night Host Chad Benson of the Chad Benson Show // Letters

Guest - State Rep Travis Couture: Seattle Times editorial: “Harsh drug laws won’t help kids. More oversight for parents will // State legislature to consider HB 2684 on Tuesday, which creates a definition of groups that are presumed to be "socially disadvantaged." // Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website // Eric Weinstein discusses meeting Jeffery Epstein

I was thinking: My First-Born Daughter and Her Rocking Chair… // This day in history: 1897 - Black inventor Alfred Cralle patents the first ice cream scoop // Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

VIDEO GUEST - JON SCHOLES - PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE DOWNTOWN SEATTLE ASSOCIATION // Seattle CHOP verdict: City must pay $30.5 million to family of slain teen // Is Mayor Wilson’s ICE proclamation asking for trouble? // Legendary Actress Catherine O'Hara Dead At 71

Does the left care about immigration laws? Tim and Spike debate // Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks Super Bowl bet with Boston mayor, handing the ball off to Marshawn // Tim & Spike Super Bowl Predictions