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 - Sara Nelson // John on Socialism // Thanksgiving Cost

5pm: Ryan Mckraken Mises Institute // Eitan Levine on Mamdani Win // Johns text scammer

4pm - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STARBUCKS STRIKE AND A BOEING STRIKE // JOHN’S CHRISTMAS INVITES // TIKTOK AFFAIR RESULTS IN 1.75 MILLION SETTLEMENT

3pm - DANNY WESTNEAT ON A FICKLE SEATTLE // TRUMP PROPOSES 50 YEAR MORTGAGES AND TARIFF REBATES // POP-COUNTY MUSIC’S PANDERING FORMULAS

6pm: Guest - SNM's Charlie Harger - Scandal in Auburn // Harger: As nation follows Epstein revelations, local media ignores Auburn pastor’s child rape case // Talking Sports with RY // Seahawks visit Nashville to play the 1-9 Titans early on Sunday on Fox // John has new text scammer

5pm: WA cities reconsider Flock traffic cameras as judge rules their data is public // The Flock Camera Lawsuit Scam // Push for stock trading ban picks up steam, but path forward on the issue still unclear // Tim Burchett unloads on congress: “This isn’t a swamp, it's a sewer” // Email from Clint in Oak Harbor: Question for John. How do you get over the elephant in the room of seeing someone with completely opposite politics when you are around them? I saw one of my friends on Facebook posted photos at a no Kings rally holding a pretty hideous sign. // It's going to be hard for me to not think about that the entire time I'm around them. How do you do it? I heard you talk to your mother in law and I was so charmed at how you handled it! // Letters

4pm: Guest - SNM's Charlie Harger - Scandal in Auburn // Harger: As nation follows Epstein revelations, local media ignores Auburn pastor’s child rape case // Talking Sports with RY // Seahawks visit Nashville to play the 1-9 Titans early on Sunday on Fox // John has new text scammer

3pm: I Was Thinking: Guest - Youtube and Electronics Engineer - Chris Doel // This Day in History: 1925 - RFK is Born // 1963 - JFK is Assassinated // Fact Check: Is Thanksgiving cheaper this year? The surprising, non-partisan data isn’t great news for Seattle

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // The science behind “California Sober”

Trump signs the Epstein Bill. Seattle Weather Blog predicts a snowy winter. America's deadliest volcano enters unprecedented 72-hour tremor phase as eruption threat looms. Just kidding: Experts debunk viral headline claiming increase in seismic activity at Mount Rainier. Mt. Rainier Has Shrunk. Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson unveils powerhouse transition team of local leaders // John’s Christmas Invites // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // Trump Releases the Files —the Earhart Files

I WAS THINKING: Static and Dynamic Analysis. Washington’s revenue forecast drops by $66 million // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1976 - Patty Hearst released on bail // The science behind “California Sober”

6pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

5pm: Video Guest – Sara Nelson – Seattle City Council President // Seattle council advances price hikes for construction permits // Celebrating Sara’s legacy of good governance in Seattle // A Theory of Dumb // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb

4pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

3pm: I Was Thinking: Don’t Drink the Poop Pipe // The Day in History: 1307 - William Tell shoots and apple off his son’s head // William S Burroughs has… less success in his attempt // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb

6pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?

3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”

4pm: Video Guest – Andrea Suarez – We Heart Seattle Founder // Op-Ed: Seattle needs stabilization homeless camps // Seattle’s homelessness response in peril as Trump aims at ‘Housing First’ // Talking Sports With Ry // The team has Darnold’s back after 4 IT loss // What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?

3pm: I Was Thinking: John Joins the Socialists // This Day In History: 1863 - Abraham Lincoln begins writing the Gettysburg Address // When 60 Minutes first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. It is not. // This is an actual sport called "Carjitsu”

6pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope

5pm - Unionized Starbucks workers hit the picket line in Seattle // Kaite Wilson kicks of victory lap by boycotting Starbucks // John’s Monologue on Socialism // LETTERS

4pm - TALKING SPORT WITH RY: Seahawks face huge test VS LA Rams // Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway // Sweet Lady Leaves a Voicemail Reporting a Protest

3pm - Ursula Joins the Show for a Discussion on Social Services and John “Endorsing” Katie Wilson // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1940 - The infamous “Coventry Blitz” // The power of diacope

6pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex

5pm - PHONE GUEST - DANNY WESTNEAT - SEATTLE TIMES: Seattle shows it’s a fickle city // VIDEO GUEST - KATE CRAMER: She saved a baby goat. Now they travel the country, share a bed // LETTERS

4pm - Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate // Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs // Job Losses Mounted In October —And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market // Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers // We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for // AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next // Cold Beer and Pandering // Bo Burnham - “Pandering” Country song

3pm - I WAS THINKING: The Health Benefits of Conversation // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1970 - Florence Oregon Whale Explosion w/ Sean’s Puns! // Seven out of ten people surveyed say they prefer live music to sex

6pm - GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WA STATE GOP: The WA State GOP is launching a series Voter ID Initiative Super Signing events starting this Sunday night at Reset Church in Marysville with conservative influencer Scott Presler // Katie Wilson likely to be Seattle’s next mayor // Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle - Turn out the lights” moment? // 2025 on track for most deaths, near deaths for children under DCYF supervision // TRUMP ROUND-UP: Trump enrages MAGA after saying that H1B immigrants are necessary since there is a lack of talented Americans // BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit // TikTok influencer ordered to pay $1.75M for destroying manager's marriage

5pm - VIDEO GUEST - ED ROOS: How lies, cancel culture and media sensationalism left a Seattle principal’s life in shambles // How a False Accusation Destroyed My Career and My Life // How Did We Get a 40-Hour Workweek and Has It Had Its Day? // LETTERS

4pm - GUEST - JIM WALSH - STATE REP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WA STATE GOP: The WA State GOP is launching a series Voter ID Initiative Super Signing events starting this Sunday night at Reset Church in Marysville with conservative influencer Scott Presler // Katie Wilson likely to be Seattle’s next mayor // Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle - Turn out the lights” moment? // 2025 on track for most deaths, near deaths for children under DCYF supervision // TRUMP ROUND-UP: Trump enrages MAGA after saying that H1B immigrants are necessary since there is a lack of talented Americans // BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2025 - The last ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia

3pm - I WAS THINKING: Life’s Indestructible Truisms // The Ballots Dropped Early - Wilson now leads by 1976 votes // TikTok influencer ordered to pay $1.75M for destroying manager's marriage

6pm: Video Guest – Jeff Lyon - “The Elon Musk of Woodinville” // Jeff served as a U.S. Navy police officer and reached the rank of First Class Petty Officer. And deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 // After serving in the Navy, Jeff started a career in tech, including management and executive roles at Amazon, Robinhood, and Coinbase // Tech guy Jeff Lyon sinks $250K into Seattle suburb’s council elections // “Tonight, Woodinville WA said NO to its own personal Musk” // This Day in History: 1942 - Draft age is lowered to 18 / Veteran’s Day // John’s motorcycle was stolen last night

5pm: Katie Wilson takes a 1346 vote lead over Bruce Harrell // Redmond turns off Flock Safety cameras after ICE arrests // Redmond City Council member urges citizens to interfere with ICE. // $900 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs in Tuesday's drawing // The Government’s Shameful Stake in the Gambling Glut // Letters

4pm: Video Guest – Jeff Lyon - “The Elon Musk of Woodinville” // Jeff served as a U.S. Navy police officer and reached the rank of First Class Petty Officer. And deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 // After serving in the Navy, Jeff started a career in tech, including management and executive roles at Amazon, Robinhood, and Coinbase // Tech guy Jeff Lyon sinks $250K into Seattle suburb’s council elections // “Tonight, Woodinville WA said NO to its own personal Musk” // Senate Passes Measure to End Government Shutdown // Video seems to show SF Muni driver fall asleep behind the controls // When was the worst/weirdest place you’ve ever fallen asleep?

3pm: I Was Thinking: Little Petey, Medium Petey and Big Petey // This Day in History: 1942 - Draft age is lowered to 18 / Veteran’s Day // John’s motorcycle was stolen last night

GUEST - SEATTLE MAYORAL FRONT RUNNER KATIE WILSON // Ted Buehner on the inner workings of recounts // LETTERS

4pm Ballot Drop puts Katie Wilson in the lead by 91 votes! // TALKING SPORTS WITH RY // How good can they be? Takeaways from another dominant Seahawks win // TRUMP ROUND-UP // Housing director confirms administration ‘working on’ 50-year mortgage after Trump hint // Trump proposes $2,000 tariff check for every American // An AI-Generated Country Song Is Topping A Billboard Chart, And That Should Infuriate Us All

4pm Ballot Drop puts Katie Wilson in the lead by 91 votes! // TALKING SPORTS WITH RY // How good can they be? Takeaways from another dominant Seahawks win // TRUMP ROUND-UP // Housing director confirms administration ‘working on’ 50-year mortgage after Trump hint // Trump proposes $2,000 tariff check for every American // An AI-Generated Country Song Is Topping A Billboard Chart, And That Should Infuriate Us All

I WAS THINKING: Core Memories at the Dump // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1975 - The SS Edmund Fitzgerald suddenly sinks in Lake Superior // The Farmers’ Almanac reaches the end of the road after more than 200 years

6pm: Elon Musk says some Tesla owners might be able to text and drive // Nancy Pelosi to Retire // Sports Preview: Andy Dooley Previews Hawks vs. Cardinals Game

6pm: Holiday Flight Cancellations from Government Shutdown // NYC Election Coverage // Letters