The Gritty Hour

The Gritty Hour

Interesting interviews with interesting people.

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July 15, 2024 31 mins

John Lumgair dropped in to describe his new project called Jazz Cow.
It's an animated situation comedy featuring the title character and his friends, who find themselves in a battle against Big Tech, the algorithm, and the enemies of free-speech. 
The owner of QuirkyMotion.com, Mr. Lumgair is currently developing Jazz Cow and will be seeking funding.  To follow this project as it grows, go to www.jazzcow.co.uk and subs...

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LaUL, the newest retail jewelry and fine art gallery located at 3284 Franklin Ave in Millbrook, New York, is the brainchild of Curtis Lewis.
Mr. Lewis has been a jeweler for over 40 years, and he brings his collection and knowledge to this fantastic new business.
If you're in or near Millbrook, stop by his store, or visit his site at www.cjlfinejewelry.com

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Eric Salas, who was at his desk on the second day on the job in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, stopped by to tell his story. 
He also mentioned the true cathartic nature of talking about what he went through, and facing "survivors guilt".


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James Arthur Ray, author of The NY Times bestseller "Harmonic Wealth", and Bersabeh Ray stopped by to discuss their new book, "The Business of Redemption: The Price of Leadership in Both Life and Business".
James discusses the emotional journey of his career. Bersabeh discusses her arduous journey of of her native Iran, as well as her challenges in quitting smoking.  Both of their stories inform the basis fo...

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Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara returns to discuss many topics, including politics, economics, and the state of society.

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Co-host Rich Del Valle and I had the chance to interview John Golden. A man who's worn many hats in his career.  He is responsible for the opening song in the cult-classic movie "The Lost Boys".  He mixed and produced many songs in his Centerfield studio.

A die-hard Brooklyn Dodger fan, free-wheeling and inspirational John Golden continues to leave his mark on our culture.

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Today we visited with Ponderly founder Amir Shiekh.  Ponderly is a new start-up app where people can express their views on a wide range of topics in a civilized way.  
Ponderly aims to be society's new tool for news and public discussion.

Ponderly can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Google play stores.  Try it out!

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Tom Paladino is a researcher and humanitarian seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and by helping enhance their quality of life.

Tom began research with Scalar Energy after developing a deep admiration for the father of Scalar Energy research, Nikola Tesla. He was also able to study the work of an inventor, Hieronymus, who continued research on Scalar E...

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February 5, 2024 57 mins

Joe Del Giudice, a local Hudson Valley Police Officer, stopped by to share his thoughts on the current state of affairs in New York.

As he mulls over the idea of running for political office, he explains the various reasons why he would do so.


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January 22, 2024 54 mins

Prolific ghost story writer Sylvia Shults returns to talk about her new book "Gone On Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums & Amusement Parks."
This and all of her published works can be found at Bookshop.org 


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Starting Season 4 with a conversation with my brother Bob. He talks about his career, being a husband, fatherhood, and dealing with life. Join us to hear and learn from this highly emulatable man.

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December 11, 2023 67 mins

John Gusty, co-author of the popular hand book "The Red Pill Revolution", stopped by to discuss his take on the current Medical and Pharmaceutical industries.
After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working “behind the curtain” for some of music’s biggest names, John turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wife heal from what was originally diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. He soo...

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Christopher Ryan, author of "A Simple Rebellion" and "Genius High", returns with his new upcoming release in the Mallory And Gunner Series, entitle "Infernal".
The book release will be available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
For more information, please visit the authors' page at Amazon.com

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November 13, 2023 46 mins

Location Scout Christina Cominelli explains the intricacies finding set locations for the film industry in the New York region.
She has worked on films and shows such as "I Know This Much Is True" starring Mark Ruffalo, and "White House Plumbers" starring Woody Harrelson. Both shows aired on HBO.

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October 30, 2023 58 mins

Betty Rosa stopped in to chat about growing up with her family and friends during the good old days in The Bronx.

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October 23, 2023 25 mins

Bartender Caitlin Hourican dropped in to discuss her experiences in the world of Mixology. She is the chief Mixologist and Bartender at The Millbrook Inn, in Millbrook, NY www.themillbrookinn.com
Follow her on Instagram to learn more about her original concoctions at https://www.instagram.com/shaken.or_stirred/

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October 16, 2023 57 mins

Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped in for the third installment of The Pontificators.  We discussed foreign and domestic current events.  All three gave their early pick for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Elections.

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October 2, 2023 54 mins

Long-time friend Fred Romandetto stopped by to chat.
Discussed was his commuting to New York City, and his contemplation of retirement.
Also discussed was the blessing of growing up in a special time and place.

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September 11, 2023 38 mins

We had Travis Davis in to talk about his new book, "Cobalt: The Rise And Fall Of The Great Reset"
Mr. Davis is also the author of "Flames Of Deception", which was released in 2022.
For more info on Mr. Davis and the two books, please visit http://www.authortravisdavis.com
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August 28, 2023 65 mins

Previous guest Chris stopped by to revisit some of the closure mandates, the possibility of new one's to come.
In addition, we talked about the effects of the current economy on his real estate business.
For more info, please visit www.cnmhousingsolutions.com

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