#education #departmentofeducation #teaching Newly elected President Donald Trump has vowed to close the Department of Education. Though the Republicans will soon have unified control in Congress, Trump will have a hard time getting the 60 Senate votes needed to completely abolish the agency. With that, we had regular guests JR McCarthy, a public sc…

JR McCarthy and Fred Romandetto, both previous guests on the podcast, return to reminisce and tell stories about their time as employees of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Part 1 of 2 Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Jill Sitnick, author of "Rescuing Jill: How MDMA with a dash of mushrooms healed my childhood trauma-induced PTSD", stopped by to talk about her experiences defeating PTSD using MDMA Therapy. Please visit her website to learn more at The Journey Sage Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

#wtc #worldtradecenter This is a rebroadcast compilation to of two previous episodes dealing with 9/11. This rebroadcast is in memory of Lt. Raymond Murphy FDNY. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Henry Woodman dropped by to discuss the recent publication of The Reincarnation of Marie, a book written decades ago by his father Jim Woodman. The book revolves around the romance between a 20th Century soldier in France and the 19th Century author of a journal. The book explores reincarnation and timeless love. Listeners to this podcast will enjo…

Unlock the secrets to managing diabetes with Chet Galeska, author of "The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know." Discover Chet’s personal journey from his diagnosis at age 29 to becoming a beacon of hope and knowledge for others. We tackle the fundamental differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, debunking the myth that type 2 is merely a…

Feliz Manzi stopped by to to give his thoughts on all that's going on politically in the country. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

John Lumgair dropped in to describe his new project called Jazz Cow. It's an animated situation comedy featuring the title character and his friends, who find themselves in a battle against Big Tech, the algorithm, and the enemies of free-speech. The owner of QuirkyMotion.com, Mr. Lumgair is currently developing Jazz Cow and will be seeking funding…

LaUL, the newest retail jewelry and fine art gallery located at 3284 Franklin Ave in Millbrook, New York, is the brainchild of Curtis Lewis. Mr. Lewis has been a jeweler for over 40 years, and he brings his collection and knowledge to this fantastic new business. If you're in or near Millbrook, stop by his store, or visit his site at www.cjlfinejew…

Eric Salas, who was at his desk on the second day on the job in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, stopped by to tell his story. He also mentioned the true cathartic nature of talking about what he went through, and facing "survivors guilt". Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

James Arthur Ray, author of The NY Times bestseller "Harmonic Wealth", and Bersabeh Ray stopped by to discuss their new book, "The Business of Redemption: The Price of Leadership in Both Life and Business". James discusses the emotional journey of his career. Bersabeh discusses her arduous journey of of her native Iran, as well as her challenges in…

Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara returns to discuss many topics, including politics, economics, and the state of society. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Co-host Rich Del Valle and I had the chance to interview John Golden. A man who's worn many hats in his career. He is responsible for the opening song in the cult-classic movie "The Lost Boys". He mixed and produced many songs in his Centerfield studio. A die-hard Brooklyn Dodger fan, free-wheeling and inspirational John Golden continues to leave h…

Today we visited with Ponderly founder Amir Shiekh. Ponderly is a new start-up app where people can express their views on a wide range of topics in a civilized way. Ponderly aims to be society's new tool for news and public discussion. Ponderly can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Google play stores. Try it out! Check our other links: Twit…

Tom Paladino is a researcher and humanitarian seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and by helping enhance their quality of life. Tom began research with Scalar Energy after developing a deep admiration for the father of Scalar Energy research, Nikola Tesla. He was also…

Joe Del Giudice, a local Hudson Valley Police Officer, stopped by to share his thoughts on the current state of affairs in New York. As he mulls over the idea of running for political office, he explains the various reasons why he would do so. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Prolific ghost story writer Sylvia Shults returns to talk about her new book "Gone On Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums & Amusement Parks." This and all of her published works can be found at Bookshop.org Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Starting Season 4 with a conversation with my brother Bob. He talks about his career, being a husband, fatherhood, and dealing with life. Join us to hear and learn from this highly emulatable man. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

John Gusty, co-author of the popular hand book "The Red Pill Revolution", stopped by to discuss his take on the current Medical and Pharmaceutical industries. After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working “behind the curtain” for some of music’s biggest names, John turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wif…

Christopher Ryan, author of "A Simple Rebellion" and "Genius High", returns with his new upcoming release in the Mallory And Gunner Series, entitle "Infernal". The book release will be available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information, please visit the authors' page at Amazon.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Location Scout Christina Cominelli explains the intricacies finding set locations for the film industry in the New York region. She has worked on films and shows such as "I Know This Much Is True" starring Mark Ruffalo, and "White House Plumbers" starring Woody Harrelson. Both shows aired on HBO. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouT…

Betty Rosa stopped in to chat about growing up with her family and friends during the good old days in The Bronx. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Bartender Caitlin Hourican dropped in to discuss her experiences in the world of Mixology. She is the chief Mixologist and Bartender at The Millbrook Inn, in Millbrook, NY www.themillbrookinn.com Follow her on Instagram to learn more about her original concoctions at https://www.instagram.com/shaken.or_stirred/ Check our other links: Twitter Rumble…

Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped in for the third installment of The Pontificators. We discussed foreign and domestic current events. All three gave their early pick for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Elections. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Long-time friend Fred Romandetto stopped by to chat. Discussed was his commuting to New York City, and his contemplation of retirement. Also discussed was the blessing of growing up in a special time and place. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

We had Travis Davis in to talk about his new book, "Cobalt: The Rise And Fall Of The Great Reset" Mr. Davis is also the author of "Flames Of Deception", which was released in 2022. For more info on Mr. Davis and the two books, please visit http://www.authortravisdavis.com @authorecke5217 #fiction #author Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instag…

Previous guest Chris stopped by to revisit some of the closure mandates, the possibility of new one's to come. In addition, we talked about the effects of the current economy on his real estate business. For more info, please visit www.cnmhousingsolutions.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

A slight variation from our usual podcast presentation. Joined by previous podcast guests, George Bauer and Professor Robert Pucci, we visited the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Having been there a couple of dozen times, I traditionally walk across the field of Pickett's Charge to end the trip and return to New York. Thank you t…

Common Law Lawyer Brandon Joe Williams discusses the legal gray areas of U.S. Law and how to manipulate the language of the law to your benefit. Brandon Joe Williams is a State National of California, author and Common Law lawyer, and founder of The Amnesty Coalition. Mr. Williams is also the author of "Don't Be a Slave To Your Clients" and "Love I…

#IAM911 Ricardo Martinez, author of the newly-released "Imagine Listening: Your Worst Day Is Our EveryDay". Mr. Martinez started a movement among 911 operators under the hashtag #IAM911. He has compiled stories from emergency operators from all over the world, and curated them into his new book. This poignant telling describes the stress and anxiet…

Felice Manzi stopped by to discuss how he dealt with cancer and the treatment he received in the VA. He also discussed the Jason Chaffetz book "The Puppeteers: The People Who Control The People Who Control America" Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Christopher Ryan, author of the popular Mallory and Gunner series of books, joined us and co-host George Bauer. Mr. Ryan discusses his journey as a teacher, journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster. Mr. Ryan is also one of the co-author's of Soul Scream Antholozine, a periodical specifically for horror fans and authors. You can learn more about him and…

Michelle Caba is the owner and founder of Fama Agency, a business consulting firm in Miami, Florida. She joins us to discuss her transition from an expert financial services professional on Wall Street to a highly successful business consultant. To learn more about Michelle and her firm, and to schedule at strategy call, please visit www.FamaAgency…

Author Stephen Shaiken stopped by to discuss his new book Queensborough Rock. A novel based in 1971 New York City, the story centers on struggling band manager Jack Bernstein as he navigates his way through his highly competitive field during the heyday of rock-n-roll in the early seventies. We were joined by co-host George Bauer as Mr. Shaiken dis…

Along with co-host George Bauer, today we discussed the challenges and advantages of an independent record label in the internet era with John Templeman, the owner of JIB Machine Records in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Templeman describes and ascribes his success to networking with strategic partners, and the base of it all, his deep love of music. Check o…

Dr. Jim Curtis, author of "Decoding Dylan: Making Sense of the Songs that Changed Modern Culture" returns to discuss the Bob Dylan of the 21st Century. Dr. Curtis explores the art and sculpture of this modern culture icon, and his inevitable comparisons to Picasso. Bob Dylan, One Too Many, 2020 Image Copyright Bob Dylan Check our other links: Twitt…

Felice Manzi stopped by in the morning to converse about health, politics, and whatever else was on our minds. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Everything is subjective! Robert Pucci, retired professor of Media and Communications in the SUNY Schools, dropped by to exchange and examine the Top 10 movies of all time. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Sofie Devens stopped by to tell us about her recent trip to Papua New Guinea. Follow along as Sofie deftly describes the long journey from New York, the cultural differences and customs, and her stay in a local tribe's village where her childhood friend is doing missionary work. Travel vicariously through her eyes as she takes us all the way to Oce…

Joined by co-host George Bauer, Dr. Jim Curtis stopped by to discuss his book "Decoding Dylan: Making Sense Of The Songs That Changed Modern Culture". Dr. Curtis makes a refreshingly cerebral analysis of Dylan's songs and their effect on society, as well as the influence Dylan has had on popular music from the early sixties to this day. Along with …

Author of "The Coca Cola Trail", Larry Jorgensen returned to discuss his new book "Shipwrecked and Rescued". This is an amazing true story of the 1926 wreck of The City of Bangor off the coast of Michigan in Lake Superior. A ship with 23 crewmen and over 200 brand new Chrysler cars. Mr. Jorgensen describes the incredible efforts of local townspeopl…

Vic Ferrari, author of "NYPD: Through The Looking Glass : Stories From Inside America's Largest Police Department" joined co-host George Bauer. Mr. Ferrari, who hails from The Bronx, and served as a Detective in the NYPD, has written several humorous books about the behind the scenes exploits of New York's finest. His newest book "Confessions of a …

JR McCarthy, Denis McCarthy, Fred Romandetto, and George Bauer all joined us to discuss growing up in the Parkchester section of The Bronx, NY. Lifelong friends, we discussed the challenges and blessings of a time and place that, for the most part, no longer exists. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara stopped by to discuss the changes to the stock markets and Wall Street in general over the course of the last few decades. Mr. Mannara teaches Macro Economics at Fordham University and Securities & Investment Analysis at Hunter College, both in New York City. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Coin collector and avid Metal Detecting hobbyist Joe Devito stopped by to share his experience and knowledge from his years in the hobby. You can email Joe here: JoeyD74@msn.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour

Professor Robert Pucci joined us to discuss the tried and true techniques involved in making a movie. Professor Pucci taught Media and Communications at SUNY for many years and his insight here gives us a glimpse into one of his classes. Movies specifically mentioned as examples of great technique are: The 39 Steps (1935) On The Waterfront (1954) G…

Today with spoke with Chris from CNM Housing Solutions LLC in Pennsylvania about the effects of the current economy on his business, which is mainly flipping houses. Discussed are the effects of inflation and the increasing interest rates on his ability to turn depressed real estate assets into affordable housing. To learn more, please visit https:…

Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by once again to discuss the topics of the day. As mentioned in the first episode of The Pontificators, each of these men are experts in their respective fields, and we value their takes on current events. We hope to have them back on The Gritty Hour on a fairly regular basis. Chec…

Once again, everything is subjective. I sat once more with Mr. George Bauer and discussed his and my top 10 favorite albums of all time. As stated in our episode entitled "Top 10 Albums Of All Time", Mr. Bauer is a life-long friend and our tastes and picks are very similar. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Mr. JR McCarthy and Professor Robert Pucci return to summarize and tie up the issues discussed in the first two parts of this series. This summary ends with a hopefulness on the future of education in America. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeبقلم The Gritty Hour