The Tony Perkins Show

When this show ran in December of 2015, it was one of the most uproarious episodes to date! For one thing, there is DRINKING involved! Tony’s good friend and former college roommate, Rob Garretson, is the author of the wine blog www.winefortherestofus.com. He plays a wine-tasting game with the guys–who ARE NOT DRINKERS–to see how developed their palettes are. Needless to say, the more they drink, the wilder (and sillier) this show gets! But that’s not all! Rob Ford’s mother, Anita, joins us LIVE IN STUDIO for this show! Tony and Gary try to get to the root of why Rob is…well…Rob. And that gets pretty funny, too. (Plus, Anita joins in on the wine game!) Also: a gift from Gary to Tony, and another Rob Ford music pick. This episode is SPECTACULAR! (Oh…and be sure to listen to the end for maximum “Robness”.)

This week, Tony and Gary react to the election of Donald Trump as our next President of the United States, and Tony talks about what it was like covering election night on live TV.  Plus, the guys have questions about a new “brain enhancer”; Gary visits a retirement home; and a tribute to Leonard Cohen.

In one of the most ADD episodes of TTPSFGS ever (and THAT’S saying something!), the guys roll non-stop from one crazy topic to another, barely pausing to gasp for air.  Among the subjects covered: Gary is nearly poisoned, and the guys actually get the person who nearly poisoned him on the phone! Also, Tony’s mouth troubles; Gary’s collection of weird, but very funny, actual names of people; Tony presents music composed by….well….you’ll have to listen; and surprising music from The Manhattans. Plus, Rob Ford poops all over one of Tony’s segments. Will Rob survive to produce again? Listen and find out! By the way, the alternate title for this episode is “America: The Bi-Curious Sophomore”.  Enjoy!

Joining the guys live, in-studio this week is BRUCE VILANCH, one of the most revered comedy writers in Hollywood! Most know Bruce from his years as one of the “squares” on the Tom Bergeron-hosted “Hollywood Squares”, but what some of you may not know is he has been the head writer for the Academy Awards since 2000, and was one of the main writers for years before that. The great bits and hilarious adlibs that the hosts have performed at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tony Awards? Chances are, Bruce wrote the jokes. Bruce was also a hit on Broadway, starring as Edna Turnblad in the long-running musical Hairspray. His stories could fill a book, and soon will! He is funny and revealing here; wait until you hear the role he played in the penultimate episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”! PLUS: A tribute to the late, great Kevin Meaney.

Tony and Gary pull back the curtain on what it takes to put on a live show like the ones they've done at The DC Improv; it's funny, but it ain't pretty!

Here it is, Tony and Gary's SECOND sold-out live taping at the DC Improv Comedy Club!  The guys are joined by special guest and show favorite Angela Stribling, of Sirius/XM and WHUR-FM's "Pillow Talk with Angela Stribling", and she tries to answer listener questions about relationships, sex, and romance.  Needless to say, Tony and Gary tend to get in the way!  Also: Rob Ford's birthday celebration; "Things Jews Can't Use"; and a surprising impression from Tony.  What a fun night; we thank all of you who came out to the show!

  This week, we present an encore presentation of our first appearance at the DC Improv, from April of this year.  For those of you who can't make it to tonight's sold out show, it'll give you a taste of what our live show is like; for those of you coming to the show, it'll get you in the mood for tonight!   But FIRST, in an all new segment, Gary tells the guys about a recent trip to Times Square.  The story will leave you wondering, "WHY does Gary's mind work the way it does....or doesn't?!"  Enjoy!

In this show, the guys review, debate, and argue about Rolling Stone magazine's "Top 100 TV Shows of All-Time" list. You won't believe which shows made it, and which ones didn't!   Plus, Gary has an update to his invitation to Tony to go camping; we announce a special guest for our upcoming, sold out LIVE show at the DC Improv; Gary goes to the gym, with predictable results; and a segment we're now calling "REAL Comics", this time featuring a great bit from the always funny comedian Gary Gulman.  It's ANOTHER jam-packed show! 

In this jam-packed episode, Gary extends a special invitation to Tony. You'll simply have to listen to find out what it is and how that goes!   Plus, Gary gets an email from his Mom; Tony presents some new AND old music; and, a whole lot of Pet Peeves!

An impromptu, crazy, and revealing conversation about God nearly derails this episode almost before it has started!  It's funny and serious, and Tony may need to ask for forgiveness!   Also, the guys introduce the proprietors of Washington D.C.'s most unique music venue, Songbyrd. It's a cafe, restaurant, and bar, where you can celebrate the surprising return of vinyl music at amazing listening parties, AND hear the latest up-and-coming artists LIVE.  It's VERY cool. And we listen to some records!   Plus: Gary goes to the movies, and an odd "Celebrity Encounter".  Can we get an "Amen"?!   NOTE:  For a schedule of upcoming Songbyrd events, check out www.songbyrddc.com, visit them on Facebook at "Songbyrd Music House", and follow them on Twitter, @songbyrddc.

On this, the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, Tony and Gary recall what happened that day behind the scenes at "Good Morning America", where they were working at the time. It is a fascinating look back at a day we will all Never Forget.   Then, it's part two of our preview of the new Beatles projects. The guys talk to veteran, award winning journalist Larry Kane, author of "Ticket to Ride", about traveling with The Beatles for the entirety of their 1964 and 1965 U.S. tours. No other American journalist had the relationship that Larry had with "the boys". Larry is featured in the new Ron Howard documentary "Eight Days a Week--The Touring Years", in theaters Sept. 15th, and on Hulu Sept. 17th.   PLUS: A Beatles music mystery; Tony gets a new credit card; and the guys go on TV!  It's an episode you won't forget.   Note:  Larry Kane's "Ticket to Ride" is now available as an e-book, and can be ordered through the Amazon portal at www.TonyPerkinsShow.com.

Tony and Gary PREVIEW tracks from the upcoming, much-hyped CD and LP "The Beatles LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl"! And JOE JOHNSON, host of the nationally syndicated "Beatle Brunch" radio show, tells us what all the fuss is about.   PLUS: The guys review the Olympics, as only they can; the truth about steel-cut oatmeal; a listener-assisted "What Were They Thinking"; a "Celebrity Encounter" with Donald Trump (!); and a tribute to Gene Wilder.   "Beatle Brunch" can be heard on over 60 radio stations nationwide. Go to www.BrunchRadio.com for complete information.   "The Beatles LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl" can be pre-ordered on the Amazon portal at www.TonyPerkinsShow.com.  

This episode is really TWO shows in one! First up, from ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption", TONY KORNHEISER!  In a rare, lengthy chat, Kornheiser talks about why he recently decided to leave his long-time ESPN Radio show, and why he's entering the world of podcasting.  He also talks about "Pardon the Interruption" and his relationship with co-host Michael Wilbon.  It's a great conversation with a media and sports personality who is never short on opinions, and who is both revered and loathed by listeners and viewers.   Then, Gary introduces a new game, "Brand or Not?", and pits Tony (Perkins) against the one and only JACKIE MARTLING! Needless to say, hilarity ensues, and the three can barely play the game, what with all of the joke telling.  Tony and Gary are rolling on the floor, and you will be too!  

In this truly insane episode, the guys learn an AMAZING bit of trivia about Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" that, surprisingly, they never knew before!  It is really "wild, wild stuff", as Johnny used to say. Also, Gary is an innocent bystander to a traumatic incident. Well....maybe "innocent" isn't the right word. Plus, Tony reviews Paul McCartney's recent concert in D.C.; guest Haley Parker, a real-life "Doctor of Oriental Medicine", performs acupuncture on Gary; and, the guys take an Olympics quiz. It's a gold medal show!

Gary goes for his annual Boy Scouts camping trip; of course, hilarity ensues, and the campfire song that he shares with Tony and Rob will leave you speechless, and choking with laughter.   Plus:  Jasmine Brand, from TheJasmineBrand.com, comes on the show to school the guys on what's hot in pop culture--and during the segment, we are surprised to learn just how much Tony knows about the Kardashians.   Also: Yoga pants, big butts, and yet another shockingly bad rock song.  This episode is rated R!

It's The Tony Perkins Show's SECOND anniversary, and boy is this episode a rollicking celebration! Our special guest is the funny and talented Lauryn Ricketts, weather forecaster for Washington D.C.'s NBC 4 TV station.  Lauryn has one of the most engaging personalities in television, and she immediately fits right in with the insanity that is this show.  (Lauryn can also be heard giving the "Fantasy Football Forecast" on Sirius/XM during the NFL season, and weekdays on 103.5 WTOP-FM in Washington D.C. and online.)   In this episode, the guys get a congratulatory call from the "National Podcast Association". Plus, the new game "Which Came First", AND, Gary considers getting rid of his old wall phone! The forecast for this episode is FUNNY!

This CRAZY episode was recorded at 8am in the morning...JUST before it came out! And because of that, we do it in the style of a wacky morning radio show! It's your hosts, Gary and Tony, with special guest newsman OSCAR SANTANA, and helicopter traffic reporter Rob Ford! On today's show: the "Celebrity True or False Game"; Tony's summer vacation; a never-before-heard piece of music from The Beatles; and great tunes from The Beatnix!

Tony, Gary and Rob are joined by The Mike O'Meara Show's ROBB SPEWAK, and his son Robert! 13-year-old Robert has come along to try to explain the "Pokemon Go" phenomenon to the old guys, with decidedly mixed results.  Also, Gary pits Robb against Tony in a Pop Culture Challenge, and let's just say the game seems a bit unfair.   Plus: Tony backtracks; and cool music from "City and Colour".

It's EPISODE 100....and you can tell right from the start of this show that the guys are quite giddy about hitting that milestone!  Among the MANY topics covered:  Gary reads congratulatory emails from celebrities; the guys get an update on Rob's gym status; Gary takes care of some personal phone calls; and Tony gets his revenge by quizzing Gary in another edition of the "Unintelligible Lyrics" game! Thanks for listening, folks, and here's to the next hundred shows!

The guys deliver some MUCH NEEDED comic relief after what has been a TOUGH week for the country. First, Tony tells of a bizarre encounter he had one night after work.  (The story involves naked women!) Then, Gary and Tony open gifts from listener Bob Fay, MUCH to the chagrin of Rob Ford. Plus: the guys call a local tour company to get answers to some rather odd questions about sightseeing in Washington, D.C.; Gary reveals a big secret; and finally, the whole gang watches a WILDLY disturbing video, and their reactions are just priceless. This episode is INSANE! (AND it's Rated "R"!)   Note: The video the guys watch is TOO GRAPHIC to post here. If you think YOU want to watch it (maybe you should listen to THEM watching it first!), here is the link: https://youtu.be/ID3JvHECpYI