Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt

Welcome back to another episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Today’s feature presentation is a couple of back-to-back hours of a NNS from June 22^nd, 1996. I have titled it: A Cozy Companion. Not just because we talk about rescuing animals but because Norm was like that to so many people during those over weekend overnights.

We begin with an excellent traffic report fro...

Why am I losing subscribers on YT? It doesn’t cost anything. Do you not want to laugh and forget about the madness that surrounds us every day? I’m curious to know if that’s just YT bleeping with the stats.

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Today we have an encore presentation, kind of. As it turns out, I used this show 3 years ago. I listened again and thought, “Why not?” What exactly am I talking about? A DBG form June 4^th, 1994, that’s what. I will however give it a new title: Emili-NO.

It all begins with Norm regaling us with a story of his baseball glory when he donned a Red Sox uniform.

Then on to the game.

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Checking the analytics before lighting up the world with a new episode I was thrilled to see that China is now listening to the Vault of Silliness. That brings us to 38 countries to match the old WBZ 38 states clear channel reach. I’m mighty proud. So xièxiè (thank you) China!

 

We return to 1992 for a DBG from May 31^st.

Let’s call this one: A “Shoe-in” for a Good Time

Let me ...

For Ep 236 the Vault of Silliness has doled out a DBG from Memorial Day, May 25^th, 1992, that also includes a nice post-game splash of the NNS. You’ll want to stay tuned for that as there’s a feature (if you will) of the show that I have not come across in a long time or maybe at all. 

Because our game was without female representation, I’ve titled it: No Girls Allowed

Before ...

Picking up where we left off, kind of…Here’s a DBG from the very next day of the last episode’s game.

This from May 10^th, 1994 and I’ve titled it:

The Return of NANCO!

Sidenote #1:

This was one of the first shows that the peeper keyring was introduced!

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Two new countries have joined the us for our fun and frivolity.

Please say, “Marhaba” to Saudi Arabia and “Waz di scene” to Trinidad & Tobago! 

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Let me begin with a question. I don’t know what the dealio is with the subscribers. 255, 254 then 260 and now 259? YouTube, you’re killin’ me smalls. Thank you. 

Ok. What better way to close out the month of fools then to use a DBG from MAY 1^st. The year was 1994.

A few broadcast notes before we get to the game:

Some brief static invades the show early and was a sign of the im...

Well, hello there and welcome back to Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness with your host, Tony Nesbitt.

Let me begin by saying we have a DBG from April 16^th, 1994 on tap for you today. There are many classic moments in this episode. SO many that I had to title it: The Highlight Reel-to-Reel.

I will also let you know that one of the perks of subscribing and becoming a Patron on Pa...

All right Normaniacs…Norm-o-files? Norm Nathians?

Friends, Romans, Countrymen?

This episode is filled with congestion for the ears. Both literal and some jokes that make you say, “Huh?”

It is a DBG from April 9^th, 1994 and I’ve titled it: Would You Care for a Lozenge?

Players:

Carrie or Kerri in Fort Wayne, IN…I’m going with Kerri

Kerri’s dad, John from Bridgewater, MA

Mary fr...

Continuing with the best theme for April, the month of Fools, is a DBG from April 4^th, 1996. Norm was filling in for Bob Raleigh and was in the midst of 10 days in a row of overnights.

This game is a hoot. Norm’s Arthur Godfrey impressions are spot on and as hilarious as ever, thus giving us our title:

Oh, My Godfrey!

 

Players:

The wonderful, wonderful Jack Harte

Tom Howie pr...

Spring is in the air and for us here at NNVoS with yours truly, Tony Nesbittt, that means…Peepers! 

Now let me tell you a little story that I file under “Signs of Norm.”

When I choose these tapes and archive them digitally, I set a timer, start the process and walk away. When it’s time to take copious notes and write my open and close I’m hearing it for the first time.

The chances of cho...

Today’s episode brings us a DBG from March 27^th, 1995, where Norm was filling in for Bob Raleigh who was fishing for eels with Robert from Everett.

Norm was in a randy mood and for that reason I have titled this: On the Prowl

Players:

Keith Shields – producing and playing in studio

Ken Newman in Traffic

Marie from Tuckerton, NJ

Janet in Roxbury

Kim from Ottawa

Ruth Clennott in...

First a huge Inni Say, I dans-say and I nee kay to our new listeners in Guinea!

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Today we have ourselves a DBG packed full of fun.

It’s from March 16^th, 1995 and I’ve titled it:

“It’s No Pun When the Jokes Hurt.”

 

Players:

Marge

Rick from Boston

Sandy in Wareh...

Another excellent mix of NNS’s are in store for you today.

These come from the March 12^th & 13^th, 1994. Then we visit May 11^th, 1994 and then we get quite a surprise at the end as, like a bolt out of the blue, in comes December 25^th 1993! It all flows nicely and I’ve titled it:

Interesting People Telling Interesting Stories

 

It’s right to ...

Based on the dates, which are all from March of 1996, we have NNS’s from the 3^rd, 4^th and 16^th of that year.

It’s a regular Guest-a-Palooza! Hey, let’s make that the title!

First guest:

Author Vicki León – “Uppity Women of Ancient Times”

Shares some fascinating stories of more than 200 women throughout 3200 years of history.

Second guest:

Author Liza Cope...

We close out February 2025 with a DBG from February 22^nd, 1992.

I have so humbly titled it: Happy Birthday Tony (because 2/22 is the date of your friendly neighborhood’s producer and host). 

We begin with a full on DBG theme open.

 

Players:

Rose in Wellesley

Ella from High Point, NC

Loretta in Amesbury

Linda from Saugus

Tony producing and on the phone from MC

And Jack Harte i...

33 years ago and a day this DBG filled the airwaves. Hailing from February 18^th, 1992 we have a show entitled: Sponge Cake and Negligees.

And if that doesn’t pique your interest, I can’t help you. 

We are misled by Norm at the start with an incorrect time check! The pressure on Norm subbing for the vacationing Bob Raleigh may have gotten to him. And if you think I’m serious, a...

On this episode, Norm and I are reunited as I was pressed into duty or extra duty or some such.

So, what exactly do we have here you ask? How about a NNS from February 4^th, 1994? Great, I’m happy you all agree.

The title of this one is: Just Clowning Around. And that’s because our guest for a portion of the broadcast was Steve Smith aka TJ Tatters, from Ringling Bros Barnum &a...