The Tony Perkins Show

Radio superstar DONNIE SIMPSON returns to the studio and joins Tony and Gary to talk about re-uniting on the radio with Tony, and MUCH more; as it always is when Donnie visits, it is uproarious fun!  Plus, Donnie weighs in as we reveal the winner in the new round of our "Worst Song of All Time" contest! ALSO: Gary tells the AMAZING and hilarious tale of his drive down to D.C., and the unfortunate situation he found himself in. (It involves a Starbucks cup.) You DO NOT want to miss this story! And....we pay tribute to JAY CLYDE, a good friend and a great supporter of our show. We miss you, Jay, and this episode is dedicated to YOU.

This week, we present a listener-provided, NEW candidate for the title of "Worst Song of All Time", and it is a doozy! Listen and vote for YOUR favorite bad song! Plus: Gary's stepmom has an unusual snack; Tony's "Mega Music Mixes"; an update on Gary's wood problem; and, dead celebrities we forgot to mention last week! This is one of our best shows in 2018 to date! :o)

In this, our all-new New Year's Day episode, Gary makes a call to try to get to the bottom of a problem he's having with his firewood.  (Wait....what did YOU think we were talking about?! Jeez, you have a dirty mind!)   Plus: Tony "flies"! Kind of. And Gary celebrates New Year's early, with the "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" crew. Also, a tribute (of sorts) to the celebrities we lost in 2017. This one's all over the place, and a great way to start off 2018. Happy New Year!!!

The gang returns for a big Christmas spectacular, and it is chock full! First: Tony makes a HUGE announcement about upcoming changes in his professional life! Then Gary announces his New Year's Eve plans (and it involves network TV!). Plus: The Incredible Christmas Game Show; amazing "new" music from Aretha Franklin; and each of the guys (including Rob) present some unique Christmas music! You'll have a holly, jolly old time.  Merry Christmas!!!

Hey, friends! As you know, Tony has been down for the count with bronchitis and laryngitis. Although he is feeling better, he was still unable to record a new episode this past weekend. So here, for your listening pleasure, is an encore presentation of last year's holiday episode, which features the hysterical comedian TONY WOODS!  Enjoy, and Happy Holidays to you and yours. We'll be back with an all new show SOON!

Friends! Due to Tony's ongoing battle with bronchitis and laryngitis, the guys were unable to record a new show this past weekend. But they'll be back with an all-new episode NEXT week! In the meantime, here's an encore presentation of episode 93 from May 2016, "Now Removes More". It features satirist Will Durst, a great new game called "Idiom", and ads for some products that make some rather odd claims!   Enjoy! And here's a little tease for you: On next week's show, Tony makes a BIG announcement!!!

This week's show may be one of our funniest yet: Gary and Tony have dinner, and as is usually the case, it doesn't go entirely smoothly.  Plus, the whole gang rates this season's upcoming movie releases, without having seen any of the films! (Who needs to actually see them?!) Also: A "Celebrity Encounter" from Tony (!), and a very special guest:  Rob's mom, Anita Ford! This one's mom-tastic!

In the wake of the passing of pop icon David Cassidy, Tony and Gary talk to David's longtime producer, arranger, keyboardist, and friend, Craig Snider, about what it was like to work with and tour with David. He also provides insight into what David's final days were like. PLUS:  Craig shares an EXCLUSIVE, NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD piece of music from David Cassidy's final recording sessions and it is unlike ANYTHING you've heard David do before! It's great, and you will ONLY hear it here! ALSO: Highlights from Tony and Gary's emotional and revealing conversation with David, from 2014. It is truly touching. And finally: Gary's hotel room debacle, and a quick chat with jazz singer (and wife of Gary) Sarah Partridge, about what could be a very exciting week for her! This episode is dedicated, with love, to David Cassidy and his family.

On this year's all-new Thanksgiving episode, Tony tells some "Thanksgiving Horror Stories", Gary introduces the "Best TV Catch Phrases" game, and Rob loses his voice! PLUS: Gary talks about his night hanging out with RINGO STARR (!!!), and Tony presents cool new music from Greta Van Fleet. There's LOTS to be thankful for!

On this week's show, Gary talks about the passing of his mother-in-law, as only Gary would. The conversation is touching, yet also completely hilarious. He also gives Tony MAJOR grief for something Tony DIDN'T do in the wake of the death! Plus:  What NOT to say to people who are in mourning; the return of the "What Does It Mean?" game; fascinating Fats Domino and Beatles trivia; and comedy from Nick Swardson, Robin Williams, and Carol Burnett. Despite this week's "theme", we think you'll find plenty of laughs!

Due to a death in Gary's family (we'll give you the details on our next show), we were unable to record a new show this past weekend. Instead, we bring you an encore presentation of one of our all-time favorites, from May of 2016: Tony and Gary's extraordinary conversation with TV talk show great DICK CAVETT. It is a fun and wide-ranging chat, and Dick doesn't disappoint. Plus, Rob Ford does another great job of adding to the interview with wonderful clips that highlight the moments Cavett talks about. We're really proud of this one. Enjoy, and we'll be with you next week with an all-new episode!

On this rollicking NEW episode, the guys welcome back the lovely Angela Stribling, of the nationally-heard love, sex, romance and music show "Pillow Talk with Angela Stribling". As always, Angela is fun and delightful, and she once again puts up with LOTS of silliness from Tony, Gary, and Rob!  PLUS: "I'm Sorry, What Did You Say?"; Gary goes to the DMV; and Tony has ear trouble. This episode is Rated "R", and is dedicated to the Detroit Red Wings. Note: Listen to "Pillow Talk with Angela Stribling" on 96.3 WHUR-FM in Washington, D.C. weeknights at midnight, or nationally on Sirius/XM channel 141.

You read that right; this episode features BRAND NEW interviews with RINGO STARR and rock icon TODD RUNDGREN! First:  Ringo has just kicked off his latest All Starr Band tour (which features Todd) in Las Vegas, where he calls in from. The former Beatle talks about what it was like being in Vegas when the recent shooting attack happened, and weighs in on the gun culture in America. We also talk about the genesis of some of the songs on his new album Give More Love, AND he gives hints about what the next new Beatles releases might be! Then:  Todd ("Hello It's Me", "I Saw the Light", "Can We Still Be Friends") talks about what it's like working with Ringo; how Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell LP came to be (Rundgren produced it); his old band UTOPIA; drug use and the rock and roll lifestyle; Jerry Lewis (!); and his new album White Knight and his upcoming solo tour! This show is fascinating, funny, loaded with music, and....yes....JAM PACKED! For tickets to see Ringo's All Starr Band on tour:  ticketmaster.com. For t

Despite not being in a very funny frame of mind due to world events, Tony and Gary (and Rob!) sure find a lot of laughs in the topics covered on this episode! Those include: "Since We Last Saw You"; an update on Jemima; Rob's improving fortunes; Tony at Cagezilla; and Gary's real estate dilemma. PLUS: Music from Stevie Ray Vaughn, Black Eyed Peas, Paul McCartney, Kelly Clarkson, and....David Hasselhoff! We think you're going to laugh yourself silly!

This one's a wild one, as the guys all chime in with recent crazy events in their lives: Gary encounters an over-sharing neighbor; Rob has to help his dog with a sticky situation; and Gary makes a new friend with an amazing name! Plus, we share some of our favorite bits from the last couple of years, including a disturbing encounter with toe fungus, a memorable job audition for Tony and Gary, and a truly bizarre "What Were They Thinking?"!

This week Tony, Gary and Rob welcome Tony's Fox 5 colleague JIM LOKAY, host of the new, off-beat political show "The Final Five". In addition to being a great newsman, Jim is a very funny guy; he even does celebrity impressions! In this episode, Tony pits Jim and Gary against each other in a hysterical game of "70's TV Trivia"! Also: Gary's dog Joe is NOT happy with him; PROOF that Tony was once one of D.C.'s "Top Bachelors"; and GREAT new music from a listener! NOTE: Check out Jim Lokay on "The Final Five" weeknights at 11:30pm on Fox 5. You can ALSO see him weeknights at 5pm on the "News at 5", and at 6:30pm on "5 at 6:30"!

On this all-new, amazing show, Tony and Gary welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Famer JOE WALSH!!! In a wide-ranging conversation, Joe talks about life as a member of The Eagles, how the group is managing after the death of founder Glenn Frey, and what it's like being Ringo Starr's brother-in-law! Most significantly, Joe talks about VetsAid, the non-profit he has founded to aid veterans and their families, and we fill you in on this week's big benefit concert, being headlined by Joe! Plus: Gary and Tony contemplate a boxing showdown; and, new music from RINGO STARR! This one is a special one, crafted (as always) by the talented young master Rob Ford! NOTE: Joe Walsh's "VetsAid" concert, starring Joe, Keith Urban, the Zac Brown Band, and Gary Clark, Jr., is Wednesday, September 20th at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. For more information on helping our veterans, go to www.vetsaid.org.

This week the guys have a wonderfully warm and very funny chat with Washington, D.C. TV legend ARCH CAMPBELL. Arch was the movie and entertainment anchor for NBC 4 in the Nation's Capitol for 32 years, and is one of D.C.'s most beloved TV personalities. He is now the co-host of the popular new podcast "At the Movies with Arch and Ann", which also stars previous TPGS guest Ann Hornaday, movie critic for The Washington Post. Arch talks about movies, the glory days of local TV, and his love for the late Jim Vance, arguably D.C.'s most iconic news anchor. You'll also be surprised by Arch and Tony's long relationship! Plus: Gary and Tony recall covering hurricanes for "Good Morning America"; a preview of their upcoming appearance on the "Full Belly Laughs" podcast, with show host Brian Durkin, and a BRAND NEW "Celebrity Encounter" from Gary! Note: Download and listen to "At the Movies with Arch and Ann" and "Fully Belly Laughs" from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast provider!

In this year's ALL NEW, jam-packed Labor Day episode, the gang plays a new edition of the "Celebrity Net Worth Game", and it is quite insane. It might be the feistiest game show ever! Also: Gary's STRANGE real estate encounter; Gary takes Tony to task; a funny story from Tony and Gary's "Good Morning America" days; a review of the Mayweather/McGregor fight; and.....Tony's harmonica solo!!! This one's a labor of love! Note: This week's show is dedicated to Gary's dearly departed pet cat, Robie (pictured).

The guys welcome Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling back to the show, to celebrate the upcoming release of his new book, The Joke Man: Bow to Stern! And as always, it is a laugh riot! Also: Gary chastises Tony for how he celebrated his birthday; listeners help us finish casting our movie version of Rob's "Treasure Chest" story; and, is there a new record out by Michael Jackson??? Come on in and have a laugh on us! NOTE: You can pre-order The Joke Man: Bow to Stern NOW at www.JackieTheJokeMan.com.