Tommy Galan Isn't Funny

5th time is a charm? I hope. The good thing is it's only 6min, and it's mostly an apology. It's an intro, and I promise, I won't waste your time again. Thanks...TG

Ummmm......yeah....Tommy is tied up at the moment, but me and The Asshole have everything under control. All music in this episode is because of this really cool dude... Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ OK, enjoy

Finished work early and pulled into a gas station to update you on the last 8 or so months and to get some thoughts recorded. Feeling very positive today. Miss and live you all!

Kicking off the podcast with my three favorite humans, my sons. It’s been 9 months since we last chat on a podcast. Tonight, we listened to that recording from 9 months ago and then started recording.

I’m sitting in an in n out line and had this idea...

Long Time No Listen..... In my isolation, I've purchased Logic Pro X and wrote my fist song. This is it. It's called Saturday Morning.

We made it. Let’s recap and look forward to tomorrow.

I didn't realize there is a part 2. There are also some other "lost recordings" that I might need to find. We will see!

My Grandma Aggie past away on April 4th and this morning (4/10/20) we attended her funeral via Zoom due to the novel coronavirus that is terrorizing the world and keeping us all isolated. I wanted to do something for Aggie to make today a little more personal and special, so I dug up the interview I did with her about a year and a half ago. I'm happy we were able to memorialize this conversation, and I wish I recorded more. I'll always look back on this recording with fond memories as it reminds me of the countless conversations we had over car rides, dinner, or just sitting in the living room at a family party. Aggie was an important part of my life for 42 years, and I'm going to miss her terribly.

In sad news, Covid-19 took my Grandma Aggie from us this past weekend. She was home with family and not alone, which is a blessing. We love her so much and will miss her, and we will figure out what grief means in the time of a pandemic.

Ever have a dream within a dream? I feel like I’m having a Nightmare within a Nightmare every morning I wake up. But, hanging in there...and you do the same!

I always wanted to know what it was like to live in Italy, and now we all do. Self-quarantine or shelter in place, we are mostly all at home and after tossing most of lent out the window, we need some order to keep us from going bananas.

I have three sons whom I love and adore more than life. Everyday I will reflect of my gratitude for them. Occasionally, I will let them reflect themselves on here.

Lent has taken a massive shift and this podcast, which was originally meant to be about my Lenten Experience is now about my quarantine experience and the time capsule for me, my kids and my future family to remember what these times were like. Celebrate Life Everyday!!! We never know when it will end!

Every tickle in the throat. Every conscious deep breath. Every feeling of being tired and drained. Do I have it yet? COVID-19? probably not. Crippling Anxiety? 100%

On Feb 28th, we picked a random day as a marker of time to see how much has changed. Tomorrow is that day.

We Found A Loophole!!! Will we jump through it?

Life is crazy and it seems like we are living in a new normal. Will it continue? Will it return? Are there loopholes to lent?

It’s Day 15 of Lent, Day 2 of Self-Quarantine, and Day 1 of the Shutdown of America. We are splitting at the seams and our lent failure rate is increasing in tandem with the number of positive Coronavirus tests. Should we continue? Should we modify? Should we get stoned and eat a donut? Please give us permission to fail by reaching out to galanarts@gmail.com

What a difference 24 hours makes!!! We are healthy (still) but have decided to semi-self-quarantine due to a number of factors. We’ve stocked up on supplies, have more being delivered tomorrow, pulled the kids out of school and cancelled all performances and plans until further notice. We are still in Lent but have loaded up the house with all sorts of Lent breaking items because it doesn’t seem like things will get better before they get worse. And if March madness is postponed to November, Lent might be too....we’ll see! Stay Safe and Healthy!

Is Lent over yet? I want to return to blissful ignorance.

I forgot that Sunday’s don’t count. But Nicole is back and will likely be a staple on the pod. I’m also likely over-reacting to Coronavirus but today I officially became a prep person. Should I get a gun?

Today I have a guest! And I think she helped me realize I’m drinking too much...coffee.

Music is a gift.

Today was a day of anxiety, but tonight was an uplifting performance and our guest for the show said some things that helped me gain some perspective.

Without the usual coping mechanisms, it’s tough to accurately gauge the appropriate reaction to life’s challenges.

Is moderation possible? I don’t know but I sure do miss being at the party. Luck Be A Lady!!!

Lent tricked me! I though I was at day 7 but I’m really at day 1...listen to find out why....ugh

This one is a little deep and weird.

Lots of stresses today but I knocked them down fast. And speaking of fasting, I’m at 20 hours right now, zzzzzipping on black coffee and my family is downstairs waiting for me to come and eat, so this was a shorter one. Love you! And let’s get to the meatloaf!

Woke up feeling like shit, but happy to sit in a pile of shit today because apparently there are lessons everywhere. If you would like to reach out, please feel free to email me at galanarts@gmail.com Love You!

This episode was recorded last night sitting outside the theater after my improv show. I’m sorry if the audio is a little weird. I’m still getting used to recording on my phone and I think I held it too close to my mouth.

I’m sorry to be such a downer, but Day 4 is always one of the hardest for me.

This episode breaks down some thoughts on my beliefs on god, faith and love.

My subconscious is a completely different person living in me who makes me do things I can’t necessarily control.

I’m really not religious. I’m more of an opportunist. So, I’m taking advantage of Lent in my own secular way to spend 40 days in pursuit of self-improvement. The plan is to give up social media, sugar, cuticle biting, all intoxicants, and some other pleasures and add in 16 hour fasts, exercise, journaling, and prayer/meditation. Also listening to Lent/Easer music, learning a classical piece on piano and focusing on relationships and healthy coping strategies. It’s a tall order but an exciting journey while hijacking the wisdom of an ancient religion. Let’s see what happens! Feel free to send your support to galanarts at gmail dot com (cause I won’t see you on FB until after Easter!)

This is a return and an attempt at recording from the app on my phone through my earbuds. Let me know if it works or if it sucks!

Tommy reads a Christmas Scary Story on Christmas Eve night before Santa comes down the chimney. The Kit Bag (is it the Knit Bag?) by Algernon Blackwood. The music is by this guy... "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I want you to know that Suzanne Bates is a wonderful person and a joy to chat and hang with. She is an artist, improviser, clown, mom, and friend and a whole lot more. Suzanne also happens to be one of the people who jumped at helping me move furniture and boxes into my new home. She is a treasure and I'm happy to know her and call her a friend. If you want to submit music to be played on an episode, please let me know, but until then... The music in this episode is from this guy: "BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A conversation between Josh Garcia and Tommy Galan Josh Garcia is my first official guest in the Part Two of our conversation that started on his podcast, The Deconstruction with Josh Garcia. Josh is also the host of the podcast, Dan Hates the Beatles as well as an excellent improviser in San Diego. You can catch him on his duo, Scorpio Moon, and with teams Terra Squad and We Don't Not Want No Scrubs. Music by: "Bama Country" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The "First" Episode was recorded multiple times. Solo, with guest, with co-host....AND, instead of picking one to be the first, I spend 3 hours away from my family editing together a first official episode. "I don't need time, I need a deadline" ~Duke Ellington The music is by this guy: "Glitter Blast" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tommy Galan Isn't Funny is a Podcast from the mind of comedian, improviser, clown, fool, podcaster, Tommy Galan. (Not the controversial Dominican Republic Senator Tommy Gaan). This is the trailer. It's a short intro to the podcast, and you probably figured this out by now. Here is Tommy's website. www.Tommy-Galan.com It will undergo many changes in the near future. Stay tuned and we will find out together how this develops. Merry Christmas! Music Provided By: "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/