James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a teenage daughter. All about postive parenting centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy stage. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has ...
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The Rewards Outweigh The Struggles in Special Needs Parenting
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James Guttman looks at autism appreciation, finding the good aspects of non-verbal autism in his son's personality, and how to get the most of raising a child like him. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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Jay Leno, Carrie Snow, & James Stephens lll Standup Comedy Show #212
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Send us a text On this short standup comedy show I am sharing the comedy and musical impressions of James Stephens lll, the stage material of Carrie Snow, and from one of my early concerts...Jay Leno. Together, a short and funny comedy show you are sure to enjoy! James Stevens III, Carrie Snow, and Jay Leno each bring a unique perspective to the wo…
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James Guttman looks at this week's trip to the Fire Island Lighthouse with his non-verbal son and the remarkable job he did. Also, thoughts on his son's cup collection and times he had to carry him miles in Disney World. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Da…
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Boz Skaggs Live Acoustic Music "Bonus Show" #106
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Send us a text Back in 1994, Boz Skaggs was promoting a new album called "Some Change" and I happen to be in the radio station when he came in. Mr Skaggs does three songs, two from the new album and his biggest hit..."Lowdown". Backing him up on organ and with some vocals is a Friend of mine...Steve Stizzo...a local musician and Friend of the stati…
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Send us a text I had a chance to see standup comic Dan St. Paul (out of the S.F. Bay Area) perform live right before this interview; Dan St. Paul has been a successful Actor, comic, writer and more, for over 40 years. From being to part of the comedy team "Murphy-St. Paul" and opening concerts for Bands ("Ringo Starr" & "Chicago") to Corporate Even…
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Who My Non-Verbal Son Is When He Leaves My House
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James Guttman looks back on Wednesday's HiBlogImDad.com post about how the behavior his son with autism displays at home might not match what the world sees, why that's OK, and how it makes being open to questions so important for spreading Autism Appreciation. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the b…
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"Party of Ten" Standup Comedy by 10 Amazing Comics! Show #218
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Send us a text Wow! This was a fun show to edit, I found some old tapes of acts that worked for me back in the early 90's...many of whom you may not recognize; but all Hilarious! On this show, there are short comedy sets by: Jake Johannsen, John Henton, Wendy Liebman, Kevin Meany, Dennis Blair, Lew Schnieder, John Mendoza, Bill Hicks, and Alan Have…
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How My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Brought Me Peace
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James Guttman returns to reflect on autism appreciation and the gift of peace his non-verbal son with autism has given him. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
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Send us a text One of my personal favorites...Larry Miller, from New York, shares his standup comedy material about phones and phone usage. This was recorded live at my comedy club back in the mid-80's...really funny material that is a s funny today! Larry Miller began his illustrious stand-up comedy career in New York, rapidly becoming a notable f…
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Andy Gross Comic/Magician/Ventriloquist- Interview Show #217
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Send us a text Andy Gross is a seasoned comic magician and ventriloquist who found his love for magic at age nine, influenced by the film "Magic" and magicians like Doug Henning. His perspective on the combination of comedy and magic is one that sees these elements as crucial components for captivating and engaging audiences. This unique approach w…
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Comedy by Sam Guttman, Dennis Miller, Michael Pritchard, & George Wallace Show #216
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Send us a Text Message. On this the 44th Anniversary of the week I opened my chain of comedy clubs, Laughs Unlimited, here is a show featuring several of the acts who performed for me...Comic/Musician Sam Guttman (regular out of SF), TV Star Dennis Miller, SF Competition Winner (1980) Michael Pritchard, and closing the very firt Headliner for my cl…
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Mack Dryden "Dry Bar Comedy Special" Interview
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Send us a text On this show, I have another opportunity to interview a good friend from the standup comedy world...Mack Dryden. Mack used to be part of the Hilarious comedy team "Mack & Jamie" (TV Show "Comedy Break") and in recent years has been focusing entertaining as a successful Public Speaker. On this short interview Mack shares his recent ta…
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Lies People Tell, But My Child With Autism Doesn't
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James Guttman looks at the lies people tell about each other and themselves, how to spot a lie, and how his non-verbal son's intentions and motivations remain truer than anyone else he knows. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Comedy by Bob Worley, Kevin Kataoka, Del Van Dyke, and a little Dixieland Music Show #214
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Send us a Text Message. On this show I used the comedy material I found on some old recordings...so this show will be a little choppy; but the comedy is solid and sure to make you Smile. There is live recorded comedy by Bob Worley, Kevin Kataoka, and Del Van Dyke. In addition, my club Laughs Unlimited used to Host bands in the Dixieland Jazz Jubile…
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How I Tune Out Toxic Opinions On My Parenting
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James Guttman looks at the foundation he built with his kids, how he has been his non-verbal son's main caregiver his whole life, and why no one else's opinion matters but theirs. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Marc Yaffee "Working a Cruise" Bonus Show #103
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Send us a text Comic Marc Yaffee does a lot of cruise ship work and he shares some of his story and a couple jokes here. Standup comedy on a cruise ship is a totally different experience from club work...Marc shares why! Support the Show. Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones...…
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"Live at the Throckmorton" w/ Bruner, Steele, Larry "Bubbles Brown" & Chicago Steve Barkley Show #213
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Send us a text Fun and unique show this week as I was an invited Guest to the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley to watch a show, and hang with comics Steve Bruner, Johnny Steele, Mike Meehan, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, and Chicago Steve Barkley. So fun to listen to the live show and have some backstage/greenroom conversations...all here for you to sh…
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James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's destructive week and the many reasons he doesn't get angry at him for it. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Holiday Re-Boot Starring Frank Prinzi,Tim Bedore, Phil Bauman, and TV Celebrity Carlos Alazraqui
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Send us a text Re-Boot of Show #31 for the Holiday: The "Laughs" TV show starring Frank Prinzi & Tim Bedore originally aired in 1988. This audio version includes these two Headliners and a Comedy set by Phil Bauman, doing a little comedy Rap. Also, there is a drop in piece with "Tony King", done by Carlos Alazraqui and Bob Stobener. Great 1/2 hour …
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Steve Smith "Family & Politics" Bonus Show #102
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Send us a text A terrific standup comic, Steve Smith, used to work my clubs as a Headliner for a few decades. On this short Bonus Show he shares some material recorded live from back in the early 90's about living with his parents, and material about politicians like Clinton, Ross Perot, and more from the 80's & 90's...Funny stuff! Enjoy, Laugh, & …
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Steven Mays "New Young Comic Out of Texas" Show #211
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Send us a Text Message. On this show I interview one of the newer comics working the road...Steven Mays is technically still an amateur; but he has done stage time from his Hometown of Houston Texas to New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more! A rising, fairly clean, comic who makes time to travel and work stages all over the country. What is unusu…
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The Reality of Protecting My Non-Verbal Son
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James Guttman talks about the fears of raising a child with autism vs the reality and the battles he didn't have to fight on his behalf. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Short Trailer Show to Explain This Podcast - Trailer 2
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Send us a text Short trailer sharing some standup comedy and explaining why this podcast exist and is so successful. Features short comedy bits by Jerry Seinfeld, Ronny Kenny, and part of an interview with Famous Russian Comic- Yakov Smirnoff. Lots of shows available to listen to....standup comedy shows, professional entertainer interviews, and eve…
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Charles Fleischer, Bobcat Goldthwait, & Don Friesen Standup Comedy Show #210
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Send us a text Another fun standup comedy show starring Charles Fleischer ("Who Framed Roger Rabbit"), Bobcat Goldthwait ("Scrooged"), and Don Friesen (Laughs Unlimited regular and touring Professional). They each bring interesting and funny standup material; and Charles Fleischer goes down the rabbit hole of "Moleeds" and how numbers are the basis…
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What Makes Raising My Non-Verbal Child With Autism Easy
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James Guttman looks at the early worries he had over raising a non-verbal son, memories of seeing other special needs children, and what makes it so much easier than he realized it would be. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Tim Bedore "Vague But True" Animal Uprising! Bonus Show #101
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Send us a text On this "Vague but True" Bonus Show, comic and radio star Tim Bedore shares his opinion on the very evident Animal Uprising happening now! A very funny take on the unusual behavior of animals in nature...Listen, laugh, and Share! Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Tim Bedore's Podcast: https://standupcomedypodcastnetwork.com/audio/7687 "An …
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Carl Unegbu Interview: "Comedy Goes to Court" Author Show #209
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Send us a text On this show I interview and talk standup comedy LAW with the author of a new book: "Comedy Goes to Court" or "When People Stop Laughing and Start Fighting" , Carl Unegbu. This show has lots of valuable information to share. Carl and I discuss Freedom of Speech, Joke Stealing, Contract Law, and More! And all kinds of comics discussed…
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James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son at 13 and how the groundwork of today will make him the adult he becomes tomorrow. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Jaz Kaner, Jeff Jena, & Bob Saget Standup Comedy Sets Show #208
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Send us a Text Message. On this standup comedy show, I have three great comics that helped me start my business, Laughs Unlimited. First is comic/musician Jaz Kaner, and high energy music act spoofing the Top 40, then a favorite out of the Mid-West, Jeff Jena talking about aging and budgeting...very funny! Last is a comedy set by a guy who was inst…
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James Guttman looks at positivity, happiness, Autism Appreciation, and some of the ways being a father warps his social interactions. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Scott as MC of his Comedy Club/1984 Bonus Show #100
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Send us a text On this Bonus Show I am sharing a little bit of me as the MC of a Thursday night show. Yes, R. Scott Edwards working the room and warming the audience for a show about to begin. No, I am not a professional comic and I never wrote material; but you will hear how I was still able to get a couple laughs and help focus the audience prior…
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Send us a text On this show we talk with Gary Michaels out of Florida via Kentucky about his path from successful radio DJ to magician to comic/hypnotist...and all as a Biker!? Yes, Gary is a long time biker...Harley and all; and he entertains audiences around the country with his high quality comedy/Hypnotist show. Plus, there is a "Biker Rally Cr…
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James Guttman looks back on the early days of his son's life, the missed milestones, and worries over what nonverbal autism would mean for their lives. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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"Laughs TV Show" Starring Tony Edwards, Terry Dadd, & Bruce Baum Repeat #37b
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Send us a text For the memorial Day weekend, I am repeating a show i first aired when this podcast was just getting started. It is the actual audio recording of the "Laughs" TV Show which aired in 1987 on ABC, and stars Tony Edwards, Terry Dadd, and a good Friend of mine...Bruce "Babyman" Baum. Good funny material I know you'll enjoy! Listen, laugh…
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James Guttman looks at the dream he talked about having on HiBlogImDad.com (link) where his non-verbal son spoke. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Tom Dreesen Shares a Frank Sinatra Story Bonus Show #88
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Send us a text Tom Dreesen does it again; after 12+ years touring with Frank Sinatra, Tom shares a funny story that all of Frank's fans will enjoy. It involves some comedy around Will Rogers and how Frank Sinatra does or doesn't fit into the story...Share this memory with Tom, and Listen, Laugh, and Share! Keep an eye out for Tom Dreesen's NEW Book…
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Daniel Rosen "World Class Juggler Turned Million Dollar Software CEO" Show #206
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Send us a text It was such a pleasure to interview Comic/Juggler Daniel Rosen, he has had such a difficult yet amazing career. From the streets of Los Angeles at age 13, to the stages of New York & Vegas in his 20's, to several TV appearances throughout his 30's....Daniel Rosen has done it all. And if that wasn't enough, he took his talent for crea…
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James Guttman is finishing up his upcoming book and getting it to the publisher. JG talks about reliving old stories, the day he stopped caring about stares from strangers, and living the dream. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Kornhauser, Carfi, & Kurtz...Standup Comedy Show from 1984 Show #192
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Send us a Text Message. Here is some standup comedy recorded during a live show from 1984 starring Comic/Magician Mark Kornhauser, also sharing some comedy, John Carfi and Perry Kurtz. I am sharing small parts of each comics act to let you hear how the standup material and audience participation made it a fun night for the Thursday audience. Mark w…
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James Guttman and Lucas are back. James talks about his epiphany when taking his non-verbal 13 year old to Sesame Street Live. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.By James Guttman
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Bobcat Goldthait Radio Ad & Set, Plus Rare Dana Carvey at Republican Convention 1992 Bonus Show #98
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Send us a text I found some very old recordings on cassette tape I wanted to share with my audience... On this Bonus Show you will here a rare recording of Dana Carvey (doing a little Ross Perot impressions) from the 1992 Republican Convention. What makes this special is he mentions my name a couple times...very funny! Also, I am sharing an old rad…
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Robert Dubac "Solo-Show" Producer & Star Show #204
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Send us a text On this fun interview, the talented Artist & Producer of three unique "Solo-Shows", Robert Dubac (Bob Dubac in the comedy world), shares how tackling difficult and yet common subjects, is done with his theatrical shows. Bob has found a way to take his experience as a Soap-Opera actor & standup comic to entertain large audiences aroun…
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Appreciating My Non-Verbal Son's Autism Was Easier Than I Imagined
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James Guttman talks about how the recovery from his quintuple bypass required accepting some realities, but his non-verbal son's autism was one of the easiest of all to embrace. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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"Three of My Favorites" Cash Levy, Steve Bruner, & Don Friesen Show #203
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Send us a Text Message. On this show of pure standup comedy, "Three of My Favorite" perform live on stage. The very funny Cash Levy from LA shares some material on flying, Bay Area Comic Steve Bruner has hilarious material about being a kid and being a Parent, and Don Friesen does his best Dr. Phil while taking the entire audience on a comical ride…
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The kids are home from school and James Guttman is tired. James talks about his non-verbals son's stubborn moments, similar to a neurotypical kid, and how "no" has to have meaning to deal with that - even when it makes James's life (and sleep schedule) more difficult. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to rea…
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"Mixed Media lll" Seinfeld Set, Promo's & More! Bonus Show #97
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Send us a text On this Bonus Show I am sharing some old audio that means a lot to me and is entertaining. For you comedy enthusiast, a short set by Jerry Seinfeld recorded back in the 80's that I know you will enjoy. But around he comedy set are a couple commercials and a "Salute to the Big Galute" by the famous radio team of "Charlie & Harrigan" o…
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Dick Bright: Musician, Producer, Author Show #202
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Send us a text Another solid interview; but this time on the fringe of Comedy as I interview Musician/Producer/Author Dick Bright. From his stories about music of Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Joel Grey, & Huey Lewis to his comedy connection with Jack Gallagher, Bruce Baum, and Robin Williams; Dick has worked with the best! He also started the "Bammies…
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My Non-Verbal Son Won't Let Me Be Unhappy
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James Guttman had a rough start to the week, but his kids came back and it all turned around. James speaks on Autism Appreciation and how his non-verbal son pulls him back from overthinking. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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Jack Mayberry, Chris Hobbs, Bentoni, & Kermet Apio "Live on Stage" Show #201
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Send us a text This is a really fun show featuring some terrific comics doing a variety of comedy sets. Listen and enjoy the Southern humor of Jack Mayberry, then be entertained by two local comics from my "Laughs in the Park" outdoor concert Chris Hobbs & Bentoni; and last, our closer on this show, Kermet Apio, a wonderful comic out of Seattle Was…
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James Guttman hosts this episode of Hi Pod with his non-verbal son, Lucas, shouting in the background. JG looks at this authentic edition of the show and explains how this has become the soundtrack of his life. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.…
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