The Giles Files

Nancy Giles is an Emmy- winning contributor to "CBS News Sunday Morning." The girl keeps files on people she digs, and breaks down trending topics from pop culture to politics. Add a microphone and a ukulele for a fast and furious look at "what's up" through interviews, commentaries, song parodies and more.

MAD RESPECT 05/06/2024

MAD RESPECT BEING A FIREFIGHTER IS NO JOKE. THEY DO BACKBREAKING WORK, RISKING (AND SOMETIMES LOSING) THEIR LIVES SAVING PEOPLE AND PROPERTY. CLOSER TO HOME, ON 9/11/01, THE FDNY LOST 343 FIREFIGHTERS. THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN ARE TRAINED TO RUN TOWARD DANGER WHEN OTHERS RUN AWAY FROM IT. THEY ARE TRUE HEROES. IN APPRECIATION OF INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY ON MAY 4, YOU’LL MEET A TRAILBLAZING FIRE CHIEF, GET SOME HISTORY ON FIREFIGHTERS, AND MORE! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/31166472

SHEILA JOHNSON: THE ART OF EXCELLENCE 01/06/2024

SHEILA JOHNSON: THE ART OF EXCELLENCE She’s all that. She’s no joke. She is a powerhouse! “The Giles Files”loves us some Sheila Johnson! Take a listen and you’ll know why. Her business savvy made her the first black female billionaire in America. And her moving autobiography “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph” reads like a dramatic screenplay. It was a fun and inspiring conversation with one of the most creative minds we’ve ever met. /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/29364578

DOWN IN THE CATACOMBS WITH THE DEAD?? 07/10/2023

DOWN IN THE CATACOMBS WITH THE DEAD?? The Giles Files kicks off our summer fun attending a DEATH OF CLASSICAL concert in the Catacombs of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York. Come along as we hang out, down in the dirt with the dead! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/27420273

DOROTHY GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER: LOVE BY THE GLASS 04/29/2023

DOROTHY GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER: LOVE BY THE GLASS They write! They love! They drink! They write about what they love to drink! Meet Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, journalists and wine connoisseurs, whose much-loved "Tastings" column in the Wall Street Journal was a jumping off point for best selling books and tv appearances on Martha Stewart and CBS Sunday Morning, among others. It all started with a bolt of lightening first meeting at the Miami Herald.. and blossomed into a shared love of words, train rides, travel.. topped off with wine! So pour yourself some vino and let's get started. /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/26690364

LINDA YELLEN: WORKING WITHOUT A SCRIPT 04/17/2023

LINDA YELLEN: WORKING WITHOUT A SCRIPT Imagine being a college student, entering your first film in a contest, and coming in third place behind George Lucas and Martin Scorsese! That actually happened to Linda Yellen, and it was an auspicious beginning of a career in Hollywood moviemaking, working with stars like Dennis Hopper, Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander and Jacqueline Bisset. From her groundbreaking film "CHANTILLY LACE" to "THE LAST FILM FESTIVAL" and the controversial "PLAYING FOR TIME," Yellen walks us through her brilliant career, as Director, Writer and Producer. Adventures in filmmaking from a master. /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/26566620

TERRANCE MCKNIGHT: CONCERT BLACK 07/28/2022

TERRANCE MCKNIGHT: CONCERT BLACK Mozart, Haydn and Rachmaninoff - not you jam? Well they will be after you check out our guest, WQXR radio host Terrance McKnight. Terrance drops some knowledge on us about how the Moors in 16th century Spain were the original hit makers of what we now call classical music. We also learn of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint Georges: a mulatto, Marie Antoinette's best boo, the rock star of his day in 18th century France and Mozart's idol - he was crazy jealous of the brother! So boogie on down to Ba /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017652

WRITER/PRODUCER JOHN MARKUS: HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY! 07/14/2022

WRITER/PRODUCER JOHN MARKUS: HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY! Show Runner. Producer. Joke writer. Award winner. John Markus has all the receipts, from writing and/or producing shows for Bill Cosby, Al Franken, Garry Shandling..even Mighty Mouse! We compare notes about creating sitcoms, joke writing, shows to watch.. and Markus shares a natural emergency “recipe” to lighten your hair! Seriously! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017655

ROE vs WADE: THE BATTLE PLAN 06/30/2022

ROE vs WADE: THE BATTLE PLAN Nancy Giles takes to the streets and discovers solutions for the recent Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision. In pure Giles Files style - funny and provocative! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017658

BOBBY RIVERS: REVIEWS, OPINIONS, AND JUST PLAIN GOSSIP 06/23/2022

BOBBY RIVERS: REVIEWS, OPINIONS, AND JUST PLAIN GOSSIP He’s “The Giles Files” most popular guest from last season! It’s Bobby Rivers, with his unique spin on Hollywood, past and present. He’s honest and hilarious - and you’ll love it! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017661

CHRIS PHILLIPS HEARS VOICES 06/16/2022

CHRIS PHILLIPS HEARS VOICES Who's the voice behind nickelodeon's "Face?" it's voiceover artist Chris Phillips. You'll get the back story on that crazy audition; his comedy background and some tips on how to start a voiceover career of your own - it ain't easy! Chris has voiced everything from lucky charms, video games, to "Beavis and butthead." and if that wasn't enough, his work with actor-comedian Denis Leary led to a directing gig and a naughty hit song that is beloved by two of the rolling stones. That's some wild stuff! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017667

JOHN MARKUS: PITMASTER 06/09/2022

JOHN MARKUS: PITMASTER John Markus leads a double life: on the one hand, he’s an acclaimed comedy writer and producer of “The Cosby Show,” “A Different World, “The Larry Sanders Show,” and Al Franken’s sitcom “Lateline” among others. But his true love? His passion? His obsession, even? All things barbecue!! It's summer, so get ready, fellow carnivores, join john - creator of the "Barbecue Pitmasters" tv series - and get the lowdown on the artistry of smoke and meat. Sounds tasty? It is tasty! It's a grilling ext /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017670

MARCUS FLOWERS: GEORGIA FOR THE WIN 06/02/2022

MARCUS FLOWERS: GEORGIA FOR THE WIN Fresh off his primary win, meet Democrat Marcus Flowers. He'll be running against Marjorie Taylor Green to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Hold on to your hats! The gloves are off and the fight is on! The GIles Files digs deep into Flowers' life, political views, and more. You won't want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017673

ARI MELBER: NEWSMAN WITH THE BEAT 05/26/2022

ARI MELBER: NEWSMAN WITH THE BEAT The Giles Files gets the skinny from MSNBC’s Ari Melber on how he preps his spectacular daily show - “The Beat With Ari Melber”. He gives his take on how Donald Trump may evade legal prosecution; unionizing Amazon; the Kanye West legacy and much more. /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017676

AB BURNS-TUCKER: ACCIDENTIAL PUNDIT? 05/19/2022

AB BURNS-TUCKER: ACCIDENTIAL PUNDIT? Meet A.B. Burns-Tucker – the content creator and law student who throws down knowledge like no other! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017679

DANCING WITH THE OUTTA PUFF DADDYS 05/12/2022

DANCING WITH THE OUTTA PUFF DADDYS Grab your dancing shoes and get shakin’! The Giles Files welcome the UK dad dance troupe, “Outta Puff Daddys,” to spread their message of positivity one hip-hop dance at a time. /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/24017685

SOUL MAN: GEORGE CAMACHO 02/03/2022

SOUL MAN: GEORGE CAMACHO

Meet George Camacho – a real-life Jedi!

Get out your socks and sandals for this relaxing and soulful episode! In this episode of The Giles Files, we talk to George Camacho; a television producer turned Franciscan Friar! Not only is George super relaxing and sweet, he also has a funny sense of humor!

Join Nancy Giles and Nancy Wyatt talk to George to learn more about his life as a Franciscan. We ask so many questions about the “whys” and the “hows” of the Franciscan brot /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21997085

Let The Sunshine In With Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff 01/27/2022

Let The Sunshine In With Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff

Meteorologists are born this way, baby! In this episode, Nancy Giles is joined by THE sassy AND smart Janice Huff - NBC 4 New York’s Chief Meteorologist! Not only is she a chief meteorologist, Janice won a “seal of approval” from the American Meteorological Society and is inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame! What a woman!

In this episode, we learn about how Janice’s passion sparked as a child, learn our d*mn history about the first /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21918248

Lewis Black: The Agony And The Ecstasy 01/20/2022

Lewis Black: The Agony And The Ecstasy

Hold on to your hats for this episode where we talk all things shut-the-front-door funny with Lewis Black, an American comedian, actor, author, and playwright. Grab your bad-language button or “Frustrated Union of Cynical Kindreds Universal” (F.U.C.K.U) button and listen in on all things comedy! (party-popper emoji)

Lewis joins Nancy Giles and Nancy Wyatt on The Giles Files to discuss comedy during the pandemic, experiences on nighttime talk shows, and “cancel culture” in the c /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21826781

All Aboard the Giles Files Express – with Bob Johnston 01/13/2022

All Aboard the Giles Files Express – with Bob Johnston

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!

Today we are ridin’ the rails with Bob Johnston: Trains Magazine Correspondent and all-around train enthusiast.

Our last incredible road-trip from New York to Chicago was by train! We wanted to learn more about the ever-expansive world of train-travel with Bob Johnston, the best man for the job!

Bob is the most passionate train-lover we’ve ever met. From being an expert on all the latest train technologies to the best sceni /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21764291

THE GILES FILES FILES: OUR BOFFO FAVORITES 01/06/2022

THE GILES FILES FILES: OUR BOFFO FAVORITES

We’re singing sayonara to 2021 with a recap of our favorite moments!

Featuring many lighthearted laughs and Giles-original musical numbers, this episode highlights the political, social, personal, and historic(al?) happenings discussed on our show this past year. And per usual – we have strong opinions about ALL of it!

Join us in toasting a weird year farewell – and welcoming the brighter days yet to come!

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BOBBY RIVERS: MOVIE NERD, CINEMA HISTORIAN 12/16/2021

BOBBY RIVERS: MOVIE NERD, CINEMA HISTORIAN

Bobby! Bobby baby Bobby bubbie Bobby!

We’re talking about the multi-talented Bobby Rivers who, according to The New York Times, is “a master interviewer with a gift for impromptu banter.” Damn straight! He’s done it all - as a host on shows on VH-1 and Food Network, an ABC News movie critic and entertainment editor, even as a young movie trivia game-show winner! And he’s talked to everyone from Paul McCartney and Kirk Douglas, to Carlos Santana, Meryl Streep and Whoopi Goldberg to na /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21498563

DERRICK PITTS: STAR MAN 12/09/2021

DERRICK PITTS: STAR MAN

If you flunked physics in high school or didn’t do much better in biology or chemistry - then you didn't have the right teacher. Derrick Pitts should have been your high school guide to the wild world of science - he is the man - the science man. Not only is Pitts the Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA, not only has he been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009, the man’s passion for the sciences is endless! He’s so engaging and inspiring th /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21422567

VALARIE PETTIFORD: TRIPLE THREAT MAMA 12/02/2021

VALARIE PETTIFORD: TRIPLE THREAT MAMA

We are serious Valarie Pettiford fans! She’s what theatre folks call a "triple threat:" a brilliant Broadway actress, singer, and dancer (trained by the great Bob Fosse). She’s a Tony-nominee for her stage work and a kick-ass actress who can play an amazing range of characters - on dramas like BET's "The Family Business," and AMC's "A Discovery of Witches,” to her outrageous turn on the classic sitcom “Half and Half.” Valarie can do it all, and she’ll throw down some stories to prove it! < /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21346175

THREE BADASS WOMEN WHO DID IT THEIR WAY 11/25/2021

THREE BADASS WOMEN WHO DID IT THEIR WAY

Roz Chast is an award-winning New Yorker Magazine cartoonist and author, known for her quirky perspectives on the bumps and grinds of everyday living. She is a hoot and we love her! Cindi Gomes is a longtime CBS News audio technician who’s covered stories on everyone from Barak Obama to Cardi B. She is a gifted storyteller and the girl got stories! Plus: an edition of “Know Your Damn History’ about a trailblazing female cabbie from back in the day.

A /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21262004

ELIE MYSTAL: BIG BRAIN, BIGGER AFRO 11/18/2021

ELIE MYSTAL: BIG BRAIN, BIGGER AFRO

A Harvard man who can break down the Constitution and our judicial system in a bombastic, brilliant and fiercely funny way, Elie Mystal is a lawyer, legal analyst, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, and one of our all-time favorite pundits on MSNBC. He’s a cool dude, he’s fun to hang out with, and his tweets are a hoot!

A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/21195158

ROBIN GIVHAN: YEAH, I WEAR HEELS ...WHEN I WANT TO! 11/11/2021

ROBIN GIVHAN: YEAH, I WEAR HEELS ...WHEN I WANT TO!

Robin Givhan is a Senior Critic-At-Large and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work at the Washington Post, a witty and keen observer of the intersection of politics, race, and the arts in today’s crazy culture. We spent a wonderful afternoon breaking down everything from the politics of fashion to the fashion of politics. Plus, an exclusive history lesson from the oh-so charming spirit from beyond, Carol Channing. IT'S TRUE!

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Man with a Gavel 11/04/2021

Man with a Gavel

JUDGE NELSON JOHNSON is a prolific author, lawyer, and historian, who's best known for his NY Times bestseller "Boardwalk Empire," which was adapted into an award-winning HBO series.

A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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A GILES FILES MINI: DRIVE UP TO THE DRIVE-IN 08/06/2020

A GILES FILES MINI: DRIVE UP TO THE DRIVE-IN Summer 2020 - We've got the hook-up for a good time! /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/15507098

THE GILES FILES: IT'S BLUE SKIES AND SUNNY WITH JANICE HUFF 05/29/2020

THE GILES FILES: IT'S BLUE SKIES AND SUNNY WITH JANICE HUFF

“Look! Up in the sky...it’s thunder! It’s lightning! It’s NBC’s secret weapon, chief meteorologist Janice Huff!” She’s been the weather Wonder Woman for 25+ years -- you’ll hear all about her brilliant beginnings and learn some slick stuff about the world of meteorology. Plus: a journey into Nancy’s nutty subliminal shelter-in-place corona virus diary. She may need to up her meds - you decide. All this and another boffo edition of “Know Your Damn History”.

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THE GILES FILES: ME AND MIKEY AND IT'S 1987. TRUE STORIES! 03/13/2020

THE GILES FILES: ME AND MIKEY AND IT'S 1987. TRUE STORIES! "Mikey" is a black republican! A horror novelist! An almost-“woke” dad! All sides of the actor Michael Boatman, still fighting “The Good Fight.” on CBS All Access. Man, he's got stories for days! And Malibu may be the most famous beach in southern California, but the Malibu Diner in Hoboken, NJ has its own treasure. Plus: a musical tribute to someone we’ve got issues with. It’s a feast for the ears and another boffo “Giles Files!” /episode/index/show/thegilesfiles/id/13535948

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