Tom Talks
Tom Talks
CHRISTMAS IN THE BRONX/JEAN SHEPHERD'S RADIO VERSION OF A CHRISTMAS STORY Here it is: Tom's annual Christmas gift to all the P1s! In the first two hours, Tom tells about his lifelong relationship with the Christmas holiday. Then, Tom introduces you to his broadcasting idol growing up, Jean Shepherd, creator of the characters in the classic holiday film A Christmas Story.
You've probably seen A Christmas Story, but did you know that it began as a story told on the radio when Tom was a kid? Hear the story of Ralphie, his brother Randy, and the Red Ryder BB gun as it was originally told by one of America's all-time great storytellers...and Tom's biggest influence in his style of storytelling. An exact, unedited recording of the original aircheck from WOR/New York just as Tom heard it under the covers on the night of Christmas Eve! We recommend listening late at night, under your tree or under the covers, for the full effect.
NOTE: Super Premium subscribers will hear the original WOR commercials from the late 60s for the sake of authenticity on the Jean Shepherd segment. No paid commercials from The New Normal LLC can be heard here.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT CHRISTMAS Even though he's always been an atheist, when he was a kid, Tom loved Christmas so much. It took him years of reflection to figure out why he loved it, and why it's different for him now.
ANATOMY OF A DIVORCE Hear the never-before-told story about the specifics of why Tom left a marriage. If you're thinking about getting married or moving in together, this information is vital. If you're already married, you need to know about these red flags!
SEATTLE: WHAT A LONG, STRANGE TRIP Tom spent four days in 2021 returning to Seattle, a very important place in Tom's life and his career. The effect of that visit surprised him.
YOU'RE GOOD! No one else will tell you that. But Tom will! Find out why!
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TOM'S LOVE LETTER TO CALIFORNIA October 5, 2021 marks Tom's 40th anniversary since leaving New York City to find the love of his life.
California’s population declines for the first time in state history
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PEOPLE SAID TOM WOULD REGRET NOT HAVING KIDS WHEN HE GOT OLDER Now, he IS older. Did that happen?
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"HE CONNED ME INTO MARRYING HIM!" A Reddit post from an abandoned single mother who can't get any help from her family or her friends sends Tom into outer space!
Here's the story from Yahoo Life that Tom is talking about.
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BACK INTO THE THERAPIST'S OFFICE A conversation with an old friend sends Tom searching for his therapist from years ago. Two hours in the chair. What he found. How it's changing him.
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