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The Whiskey Girl Saloon is the show's very favorite place in Fort Worth, Texas. And, in March of 2015, we were there for an incredible night of music, madness, and revelry that has become the standard at The Whiskey Girl. On this episode, you'll hear interviews with Jay Johnson, Mark Lafon, and Tom McELvain. Plus, there's a Randy Brown sighting, talk of leopard print, and the world's two greatest bartendresses, Leah and Chelsea, will take The Lightning Round questions. PLUS, you'll get to hear live performances by Mssrs. Johnson, Lafon, and McELvain--along with The Dirty Pesos themselves. Plus, Tom will talk about the show's merchandise, the B-Queen of Skinemax Late Night--Rebecca Love herself--talks about Tom in the shower, and much more. Hear the authentic sounds of a 100% true blue, red-blooded Texas honky-tonk party palace as we bring you the late great Jay Johnson, along with Mark Lafon, and Tom McELvain & The DIrty Pesos from The Whiskey Girl Saloon in The Fort Worth Stockyards.

Kip Addotta was an incredible standup comedian.He was also a guy who used  to call me late at night and insisted that I record all our conversations.Kip passed away in August of 2019, and rather than just let the countless hours of talks wither away on my hard drive, this is the first of MANY volumes of interactions with him.For more, go to Amazon and pick up his autobiography, Confessions Of A Comedian.

Debra Palardy has written a new book that destroys domestic violence. Which is kind of a violent metaphor, but let's face it, domestic violence had it coming.Sweetie: How Much Should You Give Up To Keep That Relationship, I Can Answer That! is a short, personal book that will engage the reader into examining their situation and making better decisions. Get it today!

Could Steve Bluestein's prostate be the funniest prostate in the world? It's possible. If anyone could take prostate cancer and find all the funny in it, it's Steve. Tom was lucky enough to talk to the acclaimed comedian and author about his new book, "Take My Prostate...Please!" (now available on Amazon.) During the conversation, they covered nurses in drag, chic Los Angeles hospital cuisine, and the always side-splitting process of finding out you have prostate cancer, and all the steps necessary to get rid of it.Get ready to laugh at someone else's prostate as Tom talks with comedian and author Steve Bluestein.

Yes, it's BACK! Our FOURTH Annual Super Bowl Commercial Review!If you saw the commercials and were unsure which ones were great, and which ones were terrible, fear not. We'll remove all the mystery.And, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, we're podcasting our daily live show--so the two worlds will collide for the first time ever. Yes, we're crossing the streams.So sit back, relax, and bask in the vitriol of Tom's harsh evaluations of TV commercials.

You might not know it, but you're in luck. Because comedian Steve Bluestein has written a book that's going to make you laugh out loud. Constantly. Memoir Of A Nobody hilariously chronicles Steve's travels through the world of entertainment. As an opening act for Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Frankie Avalon, Rita Moreno, Frankie Valli, Melissa Manchester, and Mac Davis (among others.) And, as a successful TV writer for The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The New Candid Camera, and other shows. Plus his unforgettable takes on just the random occurrences in his everyday life. Spend some time hearing a master storyteller as we talk about Memoir Of A Nobody with its hysterically funny author, Steve Bluestein.

The end of The Late Show with David Letterman marked the end of a truly singular achievement in television.Certainly, the 33 years of brilliance Dave brought to the screen are a story in itself, but a new book by Scott Ryan--The Last Days of Letterman--insightfully and meticulously chronicles the perfect and seamless flourish the greatest talk show host of our generation ended his career with.Listen in as your beloved host, the VERY FIRST Letterman Scholarship winner (yes, that's a thing) and Mr. Ryan go over the book in detail. You'll hear how the author managed to get the firsthand accounts of over 20 Letterman staffers as the big show came to a close.It's an episode you're sure to put on your Top 10 List of podcast offerings--The Last Days of Letterman with Scott Ryan!

Author Chuck Harter has done something remarkable. That any teacher would be proud of. He's managed to unearth and breathe new life into a show that deserves a place in the spotlight. It's called Mr. Novak--and it aired over 50 years ago. Chronicling the experiences of teachers, students, and parents in an early 60's Los Angeles high school. Now, you might be thinking, "Fifty years? What's the big deal about an old TV show?" Well, that kind of thinking would have you missing out on a show that will simply blow you away with its storylines, acting, and motion picture quality cinematography. And his book, which you get get at MrNovakBook.com, covers this Peabody award-winning TV series with a microscope. Beautifully written, and meticulously researched.So, get our your spiral bound notebooks. We're going to class with author Chuck Harter regarding his book, Mr. Novak: An Acclaimed Television Series.

The very first blockbuster movie in American film history was loaded with technological mastery--and some really cringeworthy racism. Not to mention revisionist Civil War history. And it's also the first movie ever shown in The White House. Birth Of A Nation, directed by one of the founders of United Artists--D.W. Griffith, is the story of two families. One from the North. And one from the South. But it's also chock full of hard-to-watch scenes of racially offensive and inaccurate depictions of the Civil War. For its time, it was a technological masterpiece of massive scope. Huge battlefield scenes. A plethora of extras.Our guest, Dr. Wes Gehring, will guide us through all the ins and outs of a film that's on one hand historically and technologically significant--and really hard to watch without wanting to wince.Hear all about about it, on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Yes, it's back by popular demand. It's The 3rd Annual Tom Gulley Show Super Bowl Commercial Review.You'll hear all the contempt, vitriol, dislike, glory, hatred, and praise that you've come to expect.From the best to the worst, you'll hear Tom rant on about the commercial announcements that beguiled you during the Eagles defeat of the formerly believed to be the greatest of all time Patriots.

We spoke with critically acclaimed military combat author Patrick K. O'Donnell at the release of his best-selling book, Washington's Immortals. Now, the paperback version is out, and Washington's Immortals is on the Amazon best-sellers list in hardback, paperback, and audio. On this episode, we'll pick up where we left off with the Maryland & Delaware regiments that saved Washington's Army as they march south--some men traveling over 4,000 miles on foot. We'll talk about the food, the conditions, engagements at Camden and Cowpens--as well as some pretty rudimentary medical procedures. We'll also learn about Patrick Stewart's interest--that's right, Captain Picard himself--in the Immortals and their final resting place as we go even deeper into Revolutionary War history with Patrick K. O'Donnell.

Arty 84 is a lot of things. Comedian, DJ, designer--and sports writer.His website--ThePackie.com--chronicles all sorts of sports and entertainment. And, it's where he's launching his quest to become a Boston Red Sox beat writer. We'll cover standup comedy, the New England Patriots, Major League Soccer, and anything else that comes up--including Tom's studio being interrupted by some electricity salesmen--as we chat with Arty. Plus, you can click this link right here to enjoy the HILARIOUS story of Arty's visit to a wedding in Florida. Hear from a multi-talented guy on a quest as we talk with Arty 84 (Arty DeMattia) on this Bostonish episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

FREEDOM. Some talk about it, but Frank Iszak and six of his cohorts risked it all for it. His book, Freedom Flight, brilliantly chronicles an amazingly daring escape from ruthless oppression at the hands of the Soviet-Communist regime behind The Iron Curtain. With no weapons, no maps, and no idea if the plane would even have enough fuel to reach West Germany where they would gain their precious freedom, they staged a mid-air takeover of a domestic flight. Failure meant certain death. The book also skillfully details the slow, inexorable deprivation of rights--step by step--that led to a Communist state that relied on fear and terror to keep its people subservient to the government.Get it on Amazon TODAY. It's a unique personal account of experiencing--and escaping--the Communist regime behind the Iron Curtain. Be with us as we detail a most incredible tale of an escape like no other as we speak with Frank Iszak--author of Freedom Flight--on this very special episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Jack Benny was the king of radio. So, we talked with Laura Leibowitz of the International Jack Benny Fan Club, and queen of all things Benny. We'll cover Jack, the cast, the sponsors, the genius of the show's format, the Fred Allen feud, the legends, the lore, the famous moments, and even the Benny family florist in an interview that covers a lot but really doesn't even scratch the surface of the greatest media personality of the 20th century. Sit back in our audio Maxwell as we all pretend we're 39 and celebrate Jack Benny with Laura Leibowitz on this episode that's presented at a price Jack would certainly appreciate. (FREE!) And make sure to check out JackBenny.org for more of Jack--along with the International Jack Benny Fan Club Facebook page.

Ashton Kutcher testified before the Senate on human trafficking. But what would you say if you knew that human trafficking takes place each and every day--most likely in your town--each and every day in the USA? Human trafficking also includes women trapped into performing sexual services through force, fraud, and coersion in prostitution. Women trapped in a situtation where they're forced to work in the sex trades against their will. Law enforcement officer Jon Daggy has written a book on the subject called Paying For it, which details all the aspects of human trafficking in the sex trade here in the US, in Sweden, Israel, and the rest of the world. Find out just how women from all ages and backgrounds are working right now in human trafficking on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Bruce Springsteen's 4-F card. Joni Mitchell's guitar. James Brown's lyrics on hotel stationery. Bob Dylan's harmonica. What do they have in common? They're all symbols of rock music's relentless freedom of expression that can provoke thought and provide social commentary--and they're all part of an exhibit called Louder Than Words at the Newseum in Washington, DC. In partnership with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Our guest, Patty Rhule, is the director of exhibit development at the Newseum, and she deftly takes us on an audio journey through amazing artifacts, cultural history, the First Amendment, and popular music's ability to speak deeper than the spoken word. Join us as we explore our right to freedom of expression along with our right to ROCK on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

The Wolf Of Wall Street wasn't quite the big, bad wolf when it ran into Christina McDowell. The author poignantly, and confrontationally called out director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio in an open letter for glorifying the exploits of Jordan Belfort--and told the shattering tale of how that exploitation and swindling led to the destruction of her family. Thanks, in great part, to the actions of her father--a Belfort cohort who also engaged in the behavior. In fact, her father stole her identity and racked up $100,000 in personal debt for his daughter before going to prison. She tells the entire story in her brilliant memoir, After Perfect, which you can find on Amazon, or her website--ChristinaMcDowell.com--or wherever fine books are sold. Listen to this very skilled writer tell a story of betrayal, loss, and ultimately redemption on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Everybody likes to watch movies. A lot of people like to talk about movies. And, certainly, there's a whole burgeoning industry filled with fanboys reviewing--and usually whining--in an esoteric manner about movies. But, suffice it to say that in keeping with our program, we didn't get an amateur. We were lucky enough to sequester award-winning film historian and author Dr. Wes Gehring, author of the book Genre-Busting Dark Comedies Of The 1970s. And 35 other or so other books on film. We'll discuss the 12 films the book examines--MASH, Catch-22, Little Big Man, Harold and Maude, Cabaret, Slaughterhouse-Five, Chinatown, Love and Death, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Annie Hall, Being There, and All That Jazz. Naturally, we recommend that you pick up Genre-Busting Dark Comedies Of The 1970s--and soon. Or, for a fuller listing of his works, visit Amazon, and behold. You'll thank us profusely after the first read. Sit back and listen to some heavy duty film analysis of a ground-breaking genre with our esteemed guest, Dr. Wes Gehring on this exciting episode of The Tom Gulley Show.  

Who amongst us, in this digital age, hasn't run across a cyberbully or been cyberharassed online? What's up with those trolls? Well, we went out and found an amazing expert to explain it all. Leeza Steindorf.Ms. Steindorf's list of accomplishments are so impressive and so vast, Tom actually ran out of breath just listing the highlights. And her latest book--Connected Parent, Empowered Child--covers bullying and cyberbullying as well as a host of other topics that can aid parents in ensuring that their children are equipped to take on both the digital and corporeal world. Naturally, you'll want to pick it up on Amazon.Then, Tom talks for the first time EVER on TGS about the huge cyberharassment he received back in 2011. Just as a precursor to a cyberharassment episode (from some harassment THIS YEAR) YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE.We won't bully anybody into it, but we highly suggest that you enjoy the wisdom of Leeza Steindorf on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Remember the "Mad Men" era when airline flight was hallmarked by the stylish, glamorous, and service-oriented stewardesses? Well, you're going back there on this podcast, as we speak with Anneros Valensi, author of "Where Is Home?"--an absolutely fascinating life story that you can pick up on Amazon--or on Barnes & Noble. You'll hear about how Ms. Valensi trained with TWA, then traveled all over the US and Europe. You learn how the stewardesses dressed, lived, were treated by the airlines (including a weight requirement), and just what it was like to fly the friendly skies in a time when air travel was a lot more elegant. Keep your tray table in its upright, locked position as you enjoy this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

Once again, Patrick K. O'Donnell raises the bar for untold stories of military history with his latest masterpiece, Washington's Immortals. The book deftly chronicles the incredible story of the Maryland Regiments who singlehandedly and without regard to their personal safety gave themselves to save the fledgling Continental Army. Not only does the book bring to life the daring accounts and extremely personal stories of the Revolutionary War, like all books from Patrick K. O'Donnell, it puts you squarely in that time and place. Conveying an experience that goes beyond the book. And, the book seeks the answer to the mystery of just where in Brooklyn are the bodies of these unsung patriots buried? We've said it before and we'll say it again. Patrick K. O'Donnell isn't just a brilliant historian and researcher in military history. (Although he his. Amazon has Washington's Immortals as their choice for History this month.) We belive he's one of the finest American authors practicing today, regardless of subject matter.

ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's incredibly mean-spirited, derogatory, and classless remarks directed toward a towing lot employee shocked the nation.Many were stunned at the elitist, entitled, and self-important remarks, and McHenry's cruel assessment of the employee's weight, teeth, education, and income. The internet went abuzz with outrage. Once again, only ONE program could garner the guest everyone is scrambling for. Be with us as we're joined by Britt McHenry. We'll talk about her career, the incident itself, and we'll get her advice for aspiring female sports reporters with a total lack of humanity or class.Yes, it's the Britt McHenry interview in all its candid glory. Tonight, on The Tom Gulley Show.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.Ray Stevens--yes, the very same Ray Stevens who's sold over 40 million albums, with huge hit singles like "Everything Is Beautiful", "Gitarzan", and "The Streak"--joins us on the little ol' Tom Gulley Show.Mr. Stevens has a brand new album out, entitled "Here We Go Again"--and the first single, "Taylor Swift Is Stalking Me" has already cranked up over 100,000 YouTube hits. You can get this hilarious new release--and you should get it NOW--on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play.We'll talk to Ray about infusing comedy into his songs, how he came up with several of the tracks on the new album, and much more.It's the answer to a lifelong dream for the host. Enjoy a visit with one of America's best-known and best-loved entertainers, Mr. Ray Stevens.

Interesting people saying interesting things. That’s the standard of The Tom Gulley Show. And I am ALWAYS on the prowl for just that. In order to bring you the staggering cornucopia of eclectic topics we bring you.So, when I saw that there was a guy with a book about bathrooms—you know, toilets areas and such—I was naturally thrilled, but I expected a book filled with Hee-Haw level observations and illustrations—but what I got was frankly a surprisingly unexpected and incredible book of history, lore, legend, wit, and downright eloquence. The book is FLUSH: Celebrating Bathrooms Past And Present, and it is a MUST BUY.

Steve Gottlieb is a recognized photographer with several books under his belt, but this one shows off his staggering photographic talent along with some absolutely masterful storytelling. Get it now at amazon.com, or Steve’s own website.

Come on. Admit it. You're scared of clowns, aren't you?Don't worry. If you are, you're in good company. More and more people are getting coulrophobia--the irrational fear of clowns.And even better news is that Joe Durwin--leading authority on fear of clowns--is here to cover the whole topic from Pennywise to Pogo The Clown. Joe will cover the history, psychology, myth, legend, lore, and everything else you wanted to know about clown fear but were afraid to ask. His work on the subject, "The Trickster", is the holy grail of clown fear study.So don't ever be afraid of red squeaky noses, orange hair, or big floppy shoes again. Listen in as Joe Durwin delivers interesting info like dudes poppin' out of clown car.

Ivor Davis was the one and only journalist who lived with, ate with, traveled with, partied with, and generally accompanied The Beatles through every inch of their 1964 North American tour.Along the way, he was in the room for legendary rock moments like Bob Dylan introducing The Fab Four to marijuana, The Beatles meeting Elvis (not to mention Groucho Marx, Burt Lancaster, and Jayne Mansfield), playing Monopoly with John Lennon, having Paul McCartney as a personal bartender, Lennon on Manson's Helter Skelter philosophy, writing a column with/for George Harrison, and much more.Mr. Davis chronicles it all brilliantly in his book, The Beatles And Me On Tour, which you can get at IvorDavisBeatles.com. It's literally chock full of inside insights and anecdotes only a true insider could reveal--spun with the skill of a master storyteller. You really don't know the full Beatles story till you read this book. Get it now!

The Super Bowl commercials are really kind of amazing, when you think about it.The NFL has actually managed to make its most important game all about commercials. Even people who hate football will say, "Oh, I have to watch it for the commercials!" Think about that. HAVE to watch...commercials.Being as Tom has written a few Super Bowl commercials, he rates them every year. With a flamethrower.Get ready to hear why the commercial you loved in actuality totally SUCKS. As Tom rates the 2015 Super Bowl commercials.

Standup comedian Kevin Bartini isn't just funny. He's all kinds of funny.Naturally, he's a well-known standup comic. He's warms up audiences The Daily Show. He's written tons of comedy from sketch to material for other comedians. He's appeared on SNL, What Would You Do?, and other TV shows. He was even the guy behind getting a street named George Carlin Way in NYC. This is a guy dedicated to funny.And, his recently released album--The Unintentionally White Album--has been released to rave reviews. You can get it from iTunes, or by going to KevinBartini.com.We'll talk about how Kevin paid his comedy dues, his thoughts on warming up audiences, being the class clown, advice for young comics, and hideous comedy club names. And hecklers.Don't miss it. We already paid your cover.

Dave Herman happens to be one of Mixed Martial Art's top heavyweights. That's why it's ironic that he, his wife Madeleine, and their two-month old son Leo, were taken down in a traffic stop that started off bizarre--and ended up with the Titan Fighting Championship athlete being tased with his hands up, complying with a police order.The police incident report described Dave as "aggressive." What they didn't count on was the aggressive use of a video recorder by Dave's wife.After the Dekalb County Prosecutor's Office (call and express your opinion at 260-925-1646) released their version of events and charges, Madeleine released her video, which directly discredits the officer's accounts.Have YOU ever been tased for a broken alternator? With your hands up? While going to kneel to the ground?Dave Herman has--and his wife video recorded it--and you'll hear about all of it, including the STILL PENDING felony charges--on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.To support the Hermans, just use one of these links:Dave Herman Facebook PageSupport The Hermans GoFundMe Page

Rebecca Love is the total package.Yes, she's the Skinemax BQueen of Late-Nite TV. Yes, she hosts her own talk show--Talking Dirty with Rebecca Love. Yes, she's devastatingly curvaceous.But, she's also singlehandedly built a brand and mini-empire via social media, personal appearances, her always-entertaining podcast, webcamming, cable television, and you name it.We'll talk sex with superheroes, XXX karaoke, being recognized in public, dealing with fans, things Rebecca can do with her tongue, and a whole lot more.Don't miss this aphrodisiac of an episode with the funny, talented, and revealing Rebecca Love.

The Tom Gulley Show packed 100 hours of entertainment into 2014.And on this Super Sampler episode, you'll hear clips from each and every podcast episode we brought you.Hear from celebrities, authors, musicians, everyday citizens, and visit all the places The Tom Gulley Show darkened in the previous calendar year.From the wife of Morton Downey, Jr., to US senators, to legendary comic book figures, to acclaimed actors, and plenty of audio from all the places we went. Some of which have asked us back, some of which have asked us NOT back.If you've never listened to an episode of The Tom Gulley Show, why not get a year's worth in just over an hour?

The perennial holiday favorite is BACK!Yes, due to popular demand and countless requests from the public, we're revisiting our traditional Christmas favorite episode. You'll thrill to the lessons learned longed away as two men are trapped in a sea of last minute holiday shopping.It's an episode that reaches deep within us all during this magical time of year and says, "I've had about enough of this holiday crap, ya know? YA KNOW?"We'll cover topics like learning to curse politely, foreign-speaking cashiers, perky turkey jerky, dancing plushy iPods, Mexican armored cars, Tom has words with a woman blocking the aisle, and plenty more. Happy holidays, and remember...Bumbles bounce.

You all remember our interview with Lynyrd Skynyrd tour manager--and crash survivor--Ron Eckerman.You probably also know that Ron lost his battle with acute myeloid leukemia this past May.Before his death, he met and fell in love with Carolyn Day, who has chronicled the inspirational story of Ron's last days with her new book, The Last Tour.Although Ron was given very little time to live, and almost died on several occasions, this book is not depressing. It's full of laughter, hope, and a love story that demonstrates selflessness and commitment during an incredibly difficult experience. From finding each other as soulmates, to discovering Ron's condition, and then the endless days of 24/7 care and companionship that followed.All the proceeds from this book go to the Leukemia Foundation, and you can pick it up on Amazon.

Dealey Plaza was the site of a watershed moment in American history.As such, and because it's within driving distance of The Tom Gulley Show headquarters, we headed to downtown Dallas to walk around the plaza and visit The Sixth Floor Museum, which is in the old Texas Schoolbook Depository.We took along walking JFK encyclopedia, veteran broadcaster, and former member of the Dallas police crime investigation unit, Dave Michaels. We take the route JFK took downtown, visit the grassy knoll, almost run over a cat, discuss conspiracies, and visit the Spaghetti Warehouse.It's an informative podcast you'll want to file back, and to the left.

James McEachin is a guest we're honored to have for Veteran's Day.Because even though this acclaimed actor has appeared in over 150 television programs & motion pictures alongside Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Bette Davis, and Henry Fonda--he lists his military service as his proudest achievement.And his story of service is truly unique. Severely wounded in Korea, he'll tell the story of receiving a Purple Heart and Silver Star some fifty years later. And, he'll tell how that story influenced his incredible new film project, The Purple Heart.He even shares a few readings from the screenplay for the film. One listen, and there'll be no doubt Mr. James McEachin has major acting skills. His appearances include Hawaii Five-O, The Rockford Files, Mannix, All In The Family, Dragnet, Adam-12, Tenafly, Play Misty For Me, Sudden Impact, and those are just a very few. (And we'll also discuss his record producing career, including working with a young Otis Redding.)We'll talk about the distinguished military service and acting career of James McEachin on this very special Veteran's Day episode.

Betty Page, in just a few years of modeling in the 1950's, created a look that would span decades.And then, just as suddenly, she completely disappeared into seclusion in 1959.Then in 1987, Greg Theakston brought Betty back into the cultural spotlight with his publication, The Betty Pages. Each issue revisited Betty's past modeling, and the era that she thrived in. Soon, her trademark bangs could be seen everywhere.Greg joins us to talk about Betty's life, her reasons for going into total seclusion, and the conversations she and Greg had regarding her status as a cultural icon. Plus Betty's thoughts on posing without any clothes on.It's an episode all about the one and only Betty Page--told by creator and publisher of The Betty Pages, Greg Theakston.

Out at the South Side Patio in Arlington, Texas, some folks got together to throw a benefit for a great lady named Tammy.Just some of the folks there--who you'll hear on this podcast--were emcee James Mills, along with Brett Watts, Jay Johnson, and Tommy Alverson. Along with a lineup of other great artists and fun people who came to contribute.Listen in for some of the sounds of that great day at Tam Jam--where the goal of raising $15,000 was shattered! A whopping $27,500 was donated to help out.

Paul Kyriazi has talent that just never stops.Not only is he the purveyor of The James Bond Lifestyle, he's back to answer Tom's questions about his career as an action film director of movies like Death Machines and Omega Cop.Then, Paul will talk about his transition from director of motion pictures to author and producer of incredible audio books.Adam West? Jessica Walters? Troy Donahue? Pat Morita? Robert Culp? Don Stroud? Stuart Whitman? Paul will talk about working with all of them, and more.Grab some popcorn. Dim the lights. It's time to travel through the world of action adventure independent film--and audio books--with writer, director, and producer Paul Kyriazi.

It's Halloween. Which means you're pretty much obligated to pass out delicious treats.And that's why you HAVE to share this podcast with a friend. Because you're not going to find a sound sweeter than singer/songwriter Jennie DeVoe.During this mega podcast, you'll hear about Jennie's songwriting process, her status as an accidental comedian, her musical influences, her thoughts on the record industry, how she and Tom met years ago--and even some vampire talk for Halloween types.Plus, you'll hear clips from eight of this truly unique artist's songbook.Accept our Halloween treat that's scary good. The unforgettable Jennie DeVoe.

Patrick K. O'Donnell's new masterwork, First SEALs: The Untold Story Of The Forging Of America's Most Elite Unit, tells a tale so amazing you might not believe it actually happened.Because, at every stage of his new book, Mr. O'Donnell keeps topping the "OMFG!" moments of true history with yet another mindbending event in the formation of the Maritime Unit--the fledgling WWII group that pioneered the special forces concept.The book features an adventure-addicted dentist, Hollywood idol Sterling Hayden (who changed his name to join the OSS), inflatable surf boards, and NFL kicker of note, and a cast of characters worthy of a major motion picture.The only real question this book leaves uncovered is "Why is Patrick K. O'Donnell wasting his valuable time on The Tom Gulley Show?"We're not going to look a gift horse in the mouth, regardless of the answer. And neither should you. Get First SEALs immediately. Thank me later.

Two years ago, we got to hang out with Jeff Hopson in the lavish Tom Gulley Show studios. And we covered just about everything.Including his discussion of starting his new CD project--Heretic--which has recently been completed.As well as getting to enjoy two LIVE cuts of tracks on Heretic (an INCREDIBLE collection of songs--buy it at CD Baby) we covered left handed guitars, Johnny Cash, early Aaron Tippin, the worst song Jeff's ever written, things named Lucille, and lots of Sling Blade.Don't miss a chance to check out gifted singer/songwriter Jeff Hopson. And pick up his new CD or people will look at you funny.

Back in October of 2012, Ronny Spears put on a big benefit for his Aunt Sue up at The Cowboy Club in Van Alstyne, Texas.And a star-studded lineup of Texas music stars came out to pitch in. It was an incredible night--filled with great friends, great music, and great times.More than anything, it was family. Because that's what the Texas music community is.And, the family lost one of its favorite brothers this week. So sit back, listen to some people swap some stories and play some great music. And listen in to the love and respect everyone had for the late great Ronny Spears.

The Texas music world took a pretty big hit to its heartstrings today.Ronny Spears--a Texas musician who defined the hardcore honkytonk ideal and passed it along to so many others while making friends along the way--sadly, has passed away.Ronny was a constant. Like the sun in the sky. Always around. You could take comfort in the act Ronny was playing somewhere near you. The White Elephant. Love & War. Hank's. You name the place. And like the sun, Ronny shined brightly. In his collaborations with others. In his kindness. In his masterful songwriting. And, in his fierce belief in having something to say with a song. Something HE wanted to say.Tomorrow, we'll have the podcast from our trip to The Cowboy Club where Ronny threw a benefit for his Aunt Su-Su. But tonight, here's our talk with everybody's friend, Ronny Spears.

The ebola virus has reached the shores of the United States.And it's created a nationwide frenzy of fear. So much is unknown about this disease in the USA. How it got here. How it was transferred. And, what we can expect in the future.In yet another in a string of unprecedented media coups, The Tom Gulley Show lands the interview everyone's been dying to get. We interview The Ebola Virus itself.Learn how the disease got here, how it's spread, and what it does in its spare time.

Our LA trip podcast series comes to a sad conclusion as we head home on the train to Dallas.But, along the way, we met a ton of interesting people. And you'll meet two of them on this episode.First, you'll meet Serge--a guy at a crossroads. He's gotten rid of his possessions and got a one way ticket to Mineola, Texas. Why and what happens next will probably shock you.Then, you'll meet cribbage master Robert. He's so serious about the game, he invented his own version. And, he's packing the board and game pieces to prove it.It's all coming to you from The Texas Eagle--as we return to Union Station in Dallas after our big Los Angeles trip. All aboard.

How do you know when you really rate? When you can have nachos with Chris Gore & Yoshi Obayashi--AND get an interview while they give you a ride to Union Station. We'll cover what Chris is up to thee days--including his vehicle of choice--and discuss past girls I met for one night.How do you know you DOUBLE rate? When you run into a truly amazing guy named Tony while on the train ride back to Dallas. And he starts spinning an incredible story out of nowhere. We won't spill the beans here.History buffs and Chris Gore fans alike will delight in this very special podcast--as our LA journey continues on the way home.

Yes, the LA trip starts getting all glitzy and entertainment-ish!We hate to drop names, but this episode contains highlights of Tom's exciting appearance on BroadScasting with Lori Downey, Jr., and Linette Miller! Which you can hear LIVE each Saturday on OutlawRadioUSA.com (or any of their many apps) at 1pm Pacific and 4pm Eastern. During our chat, we'll talk bizarre bathroom incidents, Kip Addotta, staying with Linette, talking with dead people, Tom naturally manages to talk about the scurrilous behavior of the Kirby Museum, and much more.Big thanks also to Magic Matt Alan and the Demons Of Decadence on Outlaw Radio for letting me sit in with them. It was a BLAST.

Our big Los Angeles trip is just too big to be doled out in one gigantic podcast.We went from LAX to beautiful Westlake Village. We enjoyed food trucks on Wilshire. PLUS--we got to see the inner workings of BroadScasting with Lori Downey, Jr.--and her gal pal Linette Miller.Plus, an unexpected invite to sit in with the Demons Of Decadence on Outlaw Radio with Magic Matt Alan. All coming in a future podcast.In this episode, you'll hear a babbling stranger on a bus, plenty of Linette Miller, and much more. Including Chinese drywall and bleachy head.

Well, there's been a lot more back and forth about The Kirby Museum issue.After the "museum" issued a press release and TWO subsequent conflicting accounts--Greg Theakston is back to comment on the John "Sticky Fingers" Morrow blog posting and the letter from Kirby Estate lawyer Paul Levine.Plus, we'll talk about Jack Kirby. His love for chocolate. His relationship with Stan Lee. Plus, sad trolly fanboys--and much more.

Paul Levine has been representing Jack Kirby, The Rosalind Kirby Trust, or Lisa Kirby in some form or fashion since 1981.Yet in all that time, he has never taken any legal action on behalf of his clients for the return of, or ownership of, property in the possession of Greg Theakston.And certainly not items Greg Theakston insists were gifted to him some time in the 80's.Hear as we go over some facts, then read the statement from Paul Levine, attorney for The Rosalind Kirby Trust and Lisa Kirby.

Greg Theakston--Jack Kirby collaborator with SEVEN lithographs in the permanent collection of the Museum Of Modern Art--STILL hasn't had his belongings returned by The Jack Kirby Museum.We'll look at John Morrow, Kirby Museum trustee--and a guy who had a lot of financial reasons to insert himself into a controversy of his own creation.For starters, we'll look at the fact that a month ago, the "Museum" stated the items were Greg's property. Now, suddenly and for the first time ever in the public eye, John Morrow claims they were never Greg's property and he's known that for 17 years.In short, John Morrow is totally full of crap. Just listen in.