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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 YouTubeโดย 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 YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

"Defining Deviancy Down: How We've Become Accustomed To Alarming Levels Of Crime and Destructive Behavior" as written by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D) NY in 1993. This essay is mentioned from time to time on this podcast when discussing political matters. It is read in it's entirety here for the purpose of reference. Check our other links: Tw…

Felice Manzi stopped by to give his impression of the state of things in society, and his take on where things are headed for America. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

Kevin Bryant, author of "Spies On The Sidelines: The High Stakes World of NFL Espionage", and co-host George Bauer came by to discuss Kevin's great book, and discuss how NFL teams try and find that 'edge" by gathering info on their opponents. The methods used become greater and more intense as the teams progress through the playoffs, and culminate …

A quick review of season two. we'd like to thank all of the folks who were guests on the show this season. We'd also, of course, like to thank all of our listeners who tuned in throughout the year. We certainly appreciate you, and hope you enjoyed the content. We look forward to season three, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Look f…

Of course, everything is subjective. I sat with Mr. George Bauer and discussed his and my top 10 favorite albums of all time. Mr. Bauer is a life-long friend and, as such, our tastes and picks are very similar. Links for Van Morrison's performance of Caravan from The Last Waltz and Bruce Springsteen's performance of Quarter To Three from No Nukes a…

Mr. JR McCarthy returned, along with Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara and Professor Robert Pucci, to dig a little bit deeper into the issues behind the perceived decline of education in America. This episode is a follow-up to the previous "The State Of Education" episode. We plan to pursue this topic further in season three, so stay tuned.... Chec…

Today we spoke with writer John Winn Miller about his new novel The Hunt For The Peggy C: A World War II Maritime Thriller. The book follows Jake Rogers, Captain of a tramp steamer, as he makes his way through U-boat infested waters with his most valuable cargo: a Jewish family from Amsterdam fleeing Nazi persecution. For more information on this e…

Today we spoke with author and blogger Caroline Ailanthus about her novel "Ecological Memory". The book follows Etzy Rodriguez and Andy Cote, two survivors of a post-apocalyptic pandemic. Written just before Covid, this novel portends how nature can heal itself without human interference. Please visit the author's blog at http://www.newsfromcarolin…

We spoke with young documentary filmmaker Harry Robinson about his inaugural and award winning documentary "The Real Black Sabbath". The documentary gives an inside glimpse into the Oklahoma branch of the ISUPK, an organization officially deemed a "Hate Group". Mr. Robinson also hosts a podcast called All Out Attack where he interviews various memb…

We celebrate Halloween with noted author Gary Hill. Mr. Hill writes many books about the supernatural, and curates and publishes collected Ghost Stories from his Illinois publishing house Tales Of Wonder And Dread, In addition, Mr. Hill writes for, and maintains, the popular Music Street Journal whereby he reviews old and new music, and photographs…

Today we spoke with two teachers from the State of New York; John Hogan and JR McCarthy, who combined have over 64 years of experience. We discussed the diminishing returns of our education system since the formation of the Department of Education, and the suspected reasons behind it. Discussed specifically in this episode, are the unfunded federal…

We spoke with Sylvia Shults, author of "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital" about her particular interest in that hospital, once known as the Illinois Asylum. Her time as a paranormal investigator has given her many interesting stories involving the supernatural, which she expertly describes in her books, which include the ab…

Goose and Maverick, hosts of the podcast Slacker82Alpha dropped by to give us an unfettered glimpse of what their show is all about. Two U.S. army veterans, they are on a mission to "bring you the truth that no one else will". They broadcast live each Wednesday at 7PM on Podbean. You can find the link to that, and all of their other podcast platfor…

Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by to discuss the topics of the day. Included are discussions about the Royal Family, economics, and the efficacy of a college education. Each of these men are leaders in their fields, and we hope to have them back in the future in a less makeshift setting. Check our other links: T…

Third-time's the charm for Felice Manzi, who gives his unfiltered and unfettered opinions on the state of things around the nation. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

Today we spoke with Professor Emeritus Robert Pucci, recently retired from SUNY-Ulster, where he taught Media and Communications. Mr. Pucci discussed some of his favorite films, the Hayes Code, and the techniques employed in good cinematography. The Director of 'The Seven Year Itch', mentioned in this podcast, was Billy Wilder. The Edward G. Robins…

John McDonald co-hosted our trip to the offices of Dr. Charles Mullaly MS, LAC to learn about the art of Acupuncture. Dr. Mullaly explains his "Body and Mind" approach for each of his patients on an individual basis. Dr. Mullaly recently moved his practice from New York City to his new location at 3272 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, NY. To learn mor…

Today we spoke with Liam Jenkins about his latest book Dylan McFinn & The Sea Serpents Fury. This book is a companion book to the prequel Battle of the River Chaos. To learn more and explore the adventures of Dylan McFinn, please visit http://www.liamjenkinsofficial.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

We had Rich Del Valle in to co-host as we spoke to Kevin Bryant, author of Spies On The Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage. Mr. Bryant discusses his new book, where he describes the extraordinary covert actions NFL teams take against one another to gain an edge. To learn more about this book, please visit http://www.spiesonthesidelin…

We interviewed Shaun Eli about his transition from Wall Street to a successful career as a stand-up comedian. Quick-witted Shaun's comedy is reminiscent of the great Borscht Belt tradition. To learn more about him, and how to book him for your venue or party, please visit http://www.brainchampagne.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram…

J.V. Hilliard, author of "The Last Keeper", discusses this first of a series of four in The Warminster Series. Book 1 introduces Daemus Alaric the Keeper of the Forbidden. This new sci-fi fantasy book has garnered a loyal fan-base already eager for book 2 "Vorodin's Lair", which is due to be released very soon. To learn more about this new series, …

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelly Najjar discusses her approach to coaching women to a successful nutritional lifestyle. Her self-description as a "Non-diet Dietician", coupled with a non-judgmental style of counselling, has helped many women achieve a healthy self-image and a healthy relationship with food. For more information about Shelly…

Today we spoke with HVAC indoor environment specialist Sean Hansen. We discuss his multi-generation family business, the new technologies on the horizon, and the challenges faced in the fazing-out of the R-22 Freon. Mr. Hansen is also an inventor, and touched slightly on some of his ideas coming down the pike. To learn more about Sean Hansen and hi…

Today we spoke with retired police officer turned true-crime author Frank Zafiro. Frank discusses his successful transition from Spokane, Washington Police captain to author of the popular "River City" true-crime book series, among others. Frank is also the host of the podcast "Wrong Place, Write Crime", where he chats with other crime fiction auth…

Today we spoke with legendary studio musician Paul Pesco about his favorite musical influences as a youth, and getting to play with some of the greats in the music industry throughout his career. Paul’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of heavy music industry giants including Steve Winwood, Joan Baez, Cher, Whitney Houston, Al Green, Roberta Flack, …

Today we spoke with Beatrice Moritz, a New York based photographer specializing in political events, musical events, and portraits. Beatrice also likes photographing nature in her hometown Millbrook, New York area. For more info, or to contact Beatrice Moritz, please visit https://www.instagram.com/beatricemoritz/ -and- https://beatricemoritz.zenfo…

Today we spoke with Corey Nathan, host of Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other. A great podcast which examines the lost art of the public discussion of issues without rancor and animosity. This highly recommended podcast can be found at http://www.politicsandreligion.us Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube…

Today we spoke with Justin Reeves aka JD The Author about his best selling book "Post-Traumatic Streets Disorder: A Battle Within". The book describes his striving for a better life against all odds. Now the proud father of three boys, JD takes us through the ongoing process of his writing and his quest for a better life for his family and himself.…

We discuss the history of the man-made caves beneath the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with Dr. Greg Brick. Retired as a Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Dr. Brick is the preeminent authority on the history of the caves, which were built specifically for breweries and cheese factories in the pre-refrigeration 18th century…

Today we spoke with Don Allison, author of "I Met a Ghost at Gettysburg: A Journalist's Journey Into the Paranormal". Mr. Allison has had quite a few paranormal experiences at Gettysburg, which led him on a journey from a naturally skeptical journalist to a hesitant believer in the supernatural. This podcast covers some of that journey, his book, a…

We discuss the two great books by Larry Jorgensen; "The Coca-Cola Trail" and the sequel "Return To The Coca-Cola Trail". Mr. Jorgensen discusses the history and origins of The Coca-Cola company, and the innovations over the years that made it the iconic company it is today. Visit www.cocacolatrail.com to learn more about the books. Check our other …

Today, we spoke with Tim Leary about the great good fortune of growing up in Parkchester, The Bronx, New York. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

We discussed the challenges of teaching Physical Education during the pandemic with John Hogan. Mr. Hogan is the Adaptive Physical Education Department Chair of Orange/Ulster BOCES in New York State. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

Noted Architect and Sculptor Conrad Levinson discusses his Brooklyn, NY roots and his transition from architecture to sculpture using reclaimed woods and metals. Visit http://www.conradlevenson.com/ to learn about his upcoming shows. Mr. Levenson is a veteran member of the Sculptors Guild www.https://www.sculptorsguild.org/ Check our other links: T…

We talked today with Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj about his podcast Old Guy Talks To Me, which focuses on “Helping Older Guys Create Kick-Ass Lives For Themselves and Those They Love”. Orest discusses a variety of topics with a variety of guests, and is centered on how you can enjoy life to the fullest in your senior years. For more information about his …

We talk with Steve from Black Glove Bricks about the ever growing community of adults who collect Lego. Steve describes the enjoyment of the hobby, the discovery of one's inner child, and the artistic expression the hobby allows. For more information, and an irreverent and humorous look at the industry, visit the Black Glove Brick YouTube page at: …

We discuss treating PTSD through nature with Jillian A. Brown. A Canadian, Jillian has Kayaked across the USA from Oregon to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jillian has self-treated her PTSD through "living in the moment" in nature. To that end she is an Eco-Guardian, and a PTSD & Mental Health Educator . Jillian A. Brown is also an accomplished photograph…

A wild and wicked story of intellectual property theft as told by Herbert Eric Stephens, the author of "Stuck On The Outside". It is, indeed, a wild story but the caveat is Mr. Stephens has significant documentation back up his claims. Check out the link to the book, which has kindle excerpts available, here: https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Documen…

Exploring the rabbit holes of politics, pandemics, and baseball with Chris McGeady. To learn more about his business, visit http://www.cnmhousingsolutions.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

Sean E. Boy discusses the state of professional sports, changes in the economy, and changes in society, in general. #baseball #economics Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour

We discuss Ecommerce strategies with Dan Cassidy. Dan is the CEO of Brandhopper Digital, a leader in digital advertising through Shopify. To find out more about Brandhopper Digital, visit http://www.brand-hopper.com Dan is also the owner of Dry Rub, an unique car-care product that protects your car seats. for more information on Dry Rub, visit http…

Doctor Gil Perrone is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon on Central Park West in Manhattan. Over the years he has developed a love of military history and has accumulated an extensive collection of militaria dating from the Revolutionary War to the current day. We discuss how he got into the hobby, and some of the special historical items he has acqui…

The usually apolitical Sean E. Boy gets some things off his chest. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTubeโดย The Gritty Hour