Tom Kelly Show

“Get Back To The Fun” . . . Tom Kelly is a stand-up comedian who has worked with almost every celebrity imaginable. He’s a man of a certain age asking deep questions while also sharing unsolicited opinions about news and world events. He refuses to niche down. He’s on a quest to be real. But the reality is he’s also learned, it’s time to be silly, loosen up and get “Back To The Fun.”

484: Long Island's First Buffalo Pizza Slice - Pizzaiola Peter Romanelli 08/18/2026

482: Perez Hilton And What I Hate About Lindenhurst - Plus Dog Poop 08/10/2026

482: Perez Hilton And What I Hate About Lindenhurst - Plus Dog Poop Tom Kelly goes from celebrity culture to Long Island problems and then ends with a tribute to one of the people who helped shape his life. Tom reacts to the troubling news surrounding Perez Hilton and reflects on fame, career reinvention, getting older, and the difficulty of trying to recreate an earlier high point in your career. It leads Tom to an important realization: sometimes the people who matter most aren't in show business — they're simply the people who love you. Then, a neighborhood debate: Is it wrong to put your dog's poop in somebody else's garbage can? Tom has a definite opinion. Next, we're going to Lindenhurst, Long Island. Tom asked Lindenhurst residents what they hate about their own town. Parking apps, fishing permits, disappearing landmarks, confusing streets, yard-sale rules, the town's legendary reputation for bars — and why Tom actually loves Lindenhurst. Finally, Tom remembers Gary Proce, his former Long Island Lutheran High School athletic director and mentor. Gary helped a shy teenage Tom come out of his shell, nominated him for a Christian Service Award, encouraged his sense of humor and helped give him some of his earliest opportunities. Tom reflects on Gary's life, his many careers, and the importance of telling people they made a difference while you still have the chance. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Coming Up: Perez Hilton, Dog Poop & Lindenhurst 00:52 — The Tom Kelly Show 01:14 — What Is The Tom Kelly Show? 02:13 — Magic Mirror & Listener Shout-Outs 02:57 — Good Morning America & Tom's TV Career 03:52 — What's The Next Chapter? 04:09 — Who Moved My Cheese? & Reinventing Yourself 06:00 — Perez Hilton & The Early Internet Era 06:47 — Perez Hilton's Troubling Livestream 07:03 — Fame, Midlife & Trying To Recapture Success 08:06 — Appreciating The People Who Love You 08:33 — Is It Wrong To Put Dog Poop In Someone Else's Garbage? 09:28 — The Neighborhood Dog-Poop Wars 10:26 — Why Tom Says It's Wrong 11:41 — It's Your Dog. It's Your Poop. 12:33 — Leaving The Apartment & Taking The Podcast On The Road 13:22 — What People From Lindenhurst Hate About Lindenhurst 14:02 — The Lindenhurst Vibe 14:55 — "Swindlehurst" vs. "Lindy" 15:27 — Why Do The Sidewalks Suddenly End? 15:49 — Lindenhurst Parking & Parking Apps 16:57 — Paying To Fish From The Lindenhurst Docks 17:29 — Lost Lindenhurst Landmarks 18:05 — Lindenhurst's Confusing Streets 18:48 — Only One Yard Sale A Year? 19:50 — Does Lindenhurst Really Have The Most Bars? 20:46 — The Football Stadium Problem 20:58 — Missing The Lindenhurst You Grew Up In 21:13 — Why Tom Loves Lindenhurst 21:42 — Remembering Gary Proce 22:21 — How Gary Helped A Shy Tom Kelly 22:54 — The Christian Service Award That Changed Tom 23:31 — Gary Helped Give Tom His First Paid Video Work 24:17 — "Scoop Kelly" & The Adults Who Notice The Quiet Kids 25:08 — Tell People The Impact They Had On You 25:45 — Gary Proce's Remarkable Life & Many Careers 26:30 — A Real Long Island Hustler 26:52 — Remembering One Of The Greats 27:09 — Your Homework: Tell Someone They Made A Difference - Most Importantly - Tom remembers a mentor: former Long Island Lutheran High School athletic director Gary Proce. - /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/42363835

481a: Long Island's Unwritten Rules Part 2 | Live From Lucharitos in Melville 07/27/2026

481a: Long Island's Unwritten Rules Part 2 | Live From Lucharitos in Melville Now posting this as video. Please text if you get it. - Editing Error - Had To Repost The Long Island debate continues! After receiving more than 1,000 Facebook comments, Tom Kelly and producer Steve Burger return to Lucharitos on Walt Whitman Road in Melville for Part 2 of the funniest, strangest, and most relatable Long Island Unwritten Rules. This episode dives into Long Island driving habits, bagel etiquette, diners, disco fries, beach behavior, deli traditions, parking wars, the Long Island Railroad, Dairy Barn memories, pizza debates, and dozens of local customs that every Long Islander seems to know. Plus, Tom goes on a hilarious rant about Long Island copycats, debates whether you should ever toast a fresh bagel, explains why nobody should park in a fire lane, and wraps up with a spirited discussion about whether tacos belong on a first date. Recorded live at Lucharitos, a Long Island original with great tacos, margaritas, family-friendly events, and bingo nights. If you stop by, tell them The Tom Kelly Show sent you! Follow Lucharitos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucharitos Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Lucharitos 00:20 Follow Lucharitos & subscribe to The Tom Kelly Show 00:53 Long Island Unwritten Rules – Part 2 begins 01:21 Why this is the "B List" of rules 01:47 Tom jokes about Long Island podcast copycats 02:25 Avoid the Long Island Expressway whenever possible 03:17 Long Island traffic survival strategies 04:17 When did ATVs start driving on parkways? 04:33 Sunday bagels and bakery traditions 04:57 Eat All American hamburgers in the parking lot 05:07 Green light etiquette & immediate honking 05:31 Long Island diners after movies and date nights 06:05 Late-night Long Island food: disco fries & White Castle 06:38 Should you ever toast a fresh bagel? 07:22 Right turns on red and camera anxiety 08:13 Beach etiquette: don't set up on top of strangers 08:31 Boar's Head should be sliced paper thin 08:47 Snow parking spot etiquette 09:13 Keep your lawn looking good 09:31 Never show up empty-handed to someone's house 10:18 Talking to strangers on the Long Island Railroad 11:07 Return your shopping cart (and Tom's church parking rant) 13:00 Long Island pronunciations & local sayings 14:10 Dairy Barn memories and handing over cash 14:42 Breakfast sandwiches belong on hard rolls 14:55 Ranch dressing on pizza? 15:27 Sicilian vs. Grandma slices 15:47 Egg creams, mustard, and deli traditions 16:23 Sweet'N Low is the official Long Island sweetener 17:00 Pizza parlors vs. pizza places 17:37 Jones Beach tunnel tradition & teaser for Part 3 17:49 Why Lucharitos is worth a visit 18:19 Would you take a first date to Lucharitos? 19:24 Final thoughts and thanks to Lucharitos Topics Covered Long Island unwritten rules Long Island Expressway Bagels & bacon, egg and cheese All American Burger Long Island diners Disco fries Long Island Railroad Dairy Barn Pizza debates Jones Beach Lucharitos Melville Long Island culture #TomKellyShow #LongIsland #LongIslandPodcast #Lucharitos #Melville #LongIslandComedy #Bagels #Pizza #LongIslandLife #JonesBeach #BaconEggAndCheese #Podcast---------------- Socials: @TomKellyShow Website And Podcast: https://tomkellyshow.com /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/42235130

480: Unwritten Long Island Rules at Lucharito's of Melville (Part 1) 07/20/2026

480: Unwritten Long Island Rules at Lucharito's of Melville (Part 1) What are the unwritten rules of Long Island? Tom Kelly and video producer Steve Burger take over Lucharitos on Walt Whitman Road in Melville to debate the rules every real Long Islander seems to know—even though nobody ever wrote them down. After asking Facebook for answers and getting more than 1,000 responses, Tom breaks down the biggest Long Island rules: never park in front of someone else’s house, always say you live on Long Island, order your bacon, egg and cheese correctly, move out of the left lane, know your deli order before reaching the counter, and never question Long Island pizza, bagels, or Billy Joel. The conversation also covers Long Island accents, Jamaica Station anxiety, pizza-folding etiquette, buttered rolls, the Southern State, “going out east,” and why Queens and Brooklyn may be geographically on the same island—but are not considered Long Island. This is Part 1 of the Long Island Unwritten Rules series, recorded live at Lucharitos in Melville. Follow: Lucharitos on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lucharitos/?hl=en Timestamps 00:00 Podcasting from Lucharitos in Melville 00:59 Welcome to The Tom Kelly Show 01:22 Help Lucharitos reach 30,000 followers 01:45 Introducing Long Island’s unwritten rules 02:17 More than 1,000 Facebook responses 02:58 Bacon, egg and cheese: salt, pepper, ketchup 03:48 Don’t park in front of someone else’s house 05:00 Lucharitos food arrives 05:19 You live on Long Island—not in Long Island 05:53 Bacon, egg and cheese belongs on a Kaiser roll 06:54 The left lane is for faster traffic 07:29 The Long Island accent 08:01 It’s a hero—not a sub, hoagie, or grinder 08:27 Pizza is a pie and a plain slice is a regular slice 08:45 Should you fold your pizza? 09:15 Never change trains at Jamaica 10:06 Are Queens and Brooklyn part of Long Island? 11:00 Stop signs and turn signals are apparently optional 11:17 Manhattan is simply “the city” 11:51 Every Long Islander must respect Billy Joel 12:13 Billy Joel drove into a house—and people blamed the house 12:42 Why this topic needs a Part 2 13:20 Southern State—not Southern State Parkway 13:46 Parkways versus expressways 14:17 What does “regular coffee” mean? 14:52 The Hamptons versus “out east” 15:24 Know your deli or bagel order before reaching the counter 16:37 Long Island has the best pizza and bagels 17:43 Stay off other people’s lawns 18:00 Massapequa neighborhood drama 19:24 A buttered roll counts as breakfast 20:07 Long Island merging etiquette 20:20 Pineapple—and other fruit—on pizza 21:06 Place your deli order and step aside 21:15 A yellow light means speed up 21:54 Part 1 wraps up 22:26 Subscribe and good night from Walt Whitman Road /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/42139770

479: Long Island Pizza Wars At Autospa of Williston Park With Fat Jay 07/12/2026

478: Massapequa Bullying and 40th Birthday Lessons 07/07/2026

Long Island Crimes And Naming Every Town On Long Island 06/15/2026

476: Ralphs Italian Ice Of Farmingdale - Robberies, Mistakes and Fun 06/08/2026

Audio Only: Riverhead Town Board Drama / Massapequa School Board Election Results 06/01/2026

Audio Only: Riverhead Town Board Drama / Massapequa School Board Election Results ong Island Comedian Tom Kelly and producer Steve hit the road for another chaotic in-the-car episode of The Tom Kelly Show — recorded while driving through Long Island and ranting about everything from Riverhead drama to the controversial Massapequa school board election. Tom reacts to a Riverhead town councilwoman calling him a “wannabe comedian” during a public meeting after one of his Long Island comedy videos sparked controversy online. Tom explains why he believes he was actually celebrating Riverhead, why he only “punches up” in his comedy, and how the backlash accidentally made the original video even more popular. - ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – Tom reacts to people “bashing Riverhead” – Sponsor shoutouts: ABC Home Outlet & AutoSpa Williston Park – Long Island Science Center discussion begins – Podcasting from the Jeep at Bay Park Eastway – Classic Long Island roadside observations – Tom explains the Riverhead controversy – “I punch up, I don’t punch down” – Why Tom actually likes Riverhead – A Riverhead councilwoman calls Tom a “wannabe comedian” – Full clip from the Riverhead town meeting – Riverhead’s downtown redevelopment frustrations – The Long Island Aquarium & Riverhead tourism jokes – “I’m not a wannabe comedian. I’m a washed-up comedian.” – Tom says the Riverhead video was meant lovingly – Railroad crossing interruption & Long Island chaos – Tom reacts to the backlash video going viral – “If I were REALLY bashing Riverhead…” – Trying to rename the LIRR the “Long Island Choo Choo” – Long Island Science Center controversy explained – Tom discusses charging appearance/meeting fees – Why Tom skipped the Riverhead town board meeting – Tom softens toward Councilwoman Joanne Waski – Breaking down the Science Center land dispute – The Science Center’s move to Tanger Outlets – Tom asks listeners to leave positive reviews – Transition into Massapequa school board politics – Reaction to the controversial Massapequa election – “The Save The Chief candidates won” – Tom says he would have split his vote – “How much do we spend to save the logo?” – Long Island Railroad strike frustrations – Overtime pay controversy & Newsday article discussion – Tom’s fantasy LIRR labor negotiation plan – Strange LIRR overtime rules explained – Triple turnout in the school board election – “All because of a Chief and transgender bathrooms” – Wrapping up another Long Island road episode – “If you came for school board politics, stay for the funny”---------------- Socials: @TomKellyShow /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/41492235

Riverhead Town Board Drama / Massapequa School Board Election Results 06/01/2026

Riverhead Town Board Drama / Massapequa School Board Election Results ong Island Comedian Tom Kelly and producer Steve hit the road for another chaotic in-the-car episode of The Tom Kelly Show — recorded while driving through Long Island and ranting about everything from Riverhead drama to the controversial Massapequa school board election. Tom reacts to a Riverhead town councilwoman calling him a “wannabe comedian” during a public meeting after one of his Long Island comedy videos sparked controversy online. Tom explains why he believes he was actually celebrating Riverhead, why he only “punches up” in his comedy, and how the backlash accidentally made the original video even more popular. - ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – Tom reacts to people “bashing Riverhead” – Sponsor shoutouts: ABC Home Outlet & AutoSpa Williston Park – Long Island Science Center discussion begins – Podcasting from the Jeep at Bay Park Eastway – Classic Long Island roadside observations – Tom explains the Riverhead controversy – “I punch up, I don’t punch down” – Why Tom actually likes Riverhead – A Riverhead councilwoman calls Tom a “wannabe comedian” – Full clip from the Riverhead town meeting – Riverhead’s downtown redevelopment frustrations – The Long Island Aquarium & Riverhead tourism jokes – “I’m not a wannabe comedian. I’m a washed-up comedian.” – Tom says the Riverhead video was meant lovingly – Railroad crossing interruption & Long Island chaos – Tom reacts to the backlash video going viral – “If I were REALLY bashing Riverhead…” – Trying to rename the LIRR the “Long Island Choo Choo” – Long Island Science Center controversy explained – Tom discusses charging appearance/meeting fees – Why Tom skipped the Riverhead town board meeting – Tom softens toward Councilwoman Joanne Waski – Breaking down the Science Center land dispute – The Science Center’s move to Tanger Outlets – Tom asks listeners to leave positive reviews – Transition into Massapequa school board politics – Reaction to the controversial Massapequa election – “The Save The Chief candidates won” – Tom says he would have split his vote – “How much do we spend to save the logo?” – Long Island Railroad strike frustrations – Overtime pay controversy & Newsday article discussion – Tom’s fantasy LIRR labor negotiation plan – Strange LIRR overtime rules explained – Triple turnout in the school board election – “All because of a Chief and transgender bathrooms” – Wrapping up another Long Island road episode – “If you came for school board politics, stay for the funny”---------------- Socials: @TomKellyShow /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/41491995

Spotify Video Test: Goodbye Stephen Colbert 05/23/2026

Goodbye Stephen Colbert - From The Substitute Warm Up Comedian 05/23/2026

Goodbye Stephen Colbert - From The Substitute Warm Up Comedian Comedian and longtime TV warm-up performer Tom Kelly reacts to the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and what it means for the future of late-night television, comedy, and New York City entertainment culture. From performing warm-up comedy inside the historic Ed Sullivan Theater to reflecting on the collapse of traditional broadcast television, Tom shares personal stories, industry insight, and emotional memories about working with Stephen Colbert and his staff over the years. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – “This is my last day working at The Late Show” – Introduction to the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Tom reacts emotionally to Colbert’s final episode – Trump, the FCC & pressure on late-night TV discussed – Tourists from Utah react to Colbert ending – Tom admits he watched late night TV first thing in the morning – Tom reflects on working at The Late Show – CBS potentially leaving the Ed Sullivan Theater – Tom shares clips from performing warm-up comedy at Colbert – Why Colbert audiences were unique – Tom asks out a TV anchor Jana Angel from the audience – Childhood memories at the Ed Sullivan Theater seeing New Kids on the Block – Tom thanks Mom from the Ed Sullivan Theater – “The end of a type of television” – Why podcasts may be replacing traditional TV – Trump, Paramount & FCC merger politics – Tom explains why Trump jokes are easier in comedy – “Stephen Colbert is actually funny” – What made Colbert’s comedy different – How Colbert treated staff during COVID – Tom says Colbert was respected behind the scenes – Late-night budgets, unions & TV economics – Tom reflects on whether this was his final warm-up gig – “Hosting The Late Show was my dream job” – “If the dream doesn’t exist anymore, do I still want it?” – Tom thanks Stephen Colbert directly – “He threw himself on the sword for free speech” – Story about Tom’s nephew meeting Colbert – Tom jokes about being available for Byron Allen – Final goodbye to the Ed Sullivan Theater & New York /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/41403800

472: Lynn Russo Massapequa School Board Candidate 05/18/2026

471: Massapequa Board Candidate Cheryl Lepre 05/11/2026

471: Massapequa Board Candidate Cheryl Lepre Comedian and podcast host Tom Kelly continues his Massapequa School Board interview series with current board member and candidate Cheryl Lepre. - Recorded at Paradise Studios in Massapequa, Long Island, this long-form conversation covers: - The “Save the Chief” lawsuit Taxpayer money and school budgets COVID and mask policy fallout Anonymous Facebook politics Transgender locker room controversy Universal Pre-K Education, AI & vocational training Why Massapequa has become a national political flashpoint And whether local politics has become too mean This episode focuses heavily on tone, community identity, and what Cheryl Lepre believes keeps Massapequa schools successful. - ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:19 – “Anyone who runs for school board is either crazy or a career politician” 1:41 – Cheryl explains her 7 years on the school board 1:58 – Why she continues to run for reelection 2:15 – PTA volunteer work & helping Boy Scouts become Eagle Scouts 2:43 – Tom asks if national politics have taken over local school boards 🪶 SAVE THE CHIEF & THE LAWSUIT 3:18 – Tom introduces the “Save the Chief” issue 3:39 – Why the school board is fighting to keep the Massapequa Chiefs mascot 3:48 – Cheryl discusses taxpayer money and fiscal responsibility 4:37 – Why she believes the lawsuit is financially worth pursuing 6:14 – Cheryl discusses conversations with the Shinnecock Nation 6:46 – NAGA (Native American Guardians Association) visits Massapequa 7:07 – “They prefer to be called American Indians” 7:54 – “Educate, not eradicate” 9:45 – Comparisons to Vikings, Crusaders & Spartans 10:17 – Lawsuit costs discussed: “0.08% of the budget” 😷 COVID, MASKS & POLITICAL DIVISION 12:11 – Tom compliments Cheryl’s tone and communication style 13:01 – Cheryl compares this election cycle to previous campaigns 13:27 – Massive voter turnout during COVID-era elections 14:16 – Anonymous Facebook groups & online negativity 15:10 – Cheryl discusses avoiding toxic online comments for mental health 15:29 – Tom brings up Bobby Bonett’s leaked COVID email controversy 16:19 – Cheryl clarifies the school board did not leak the email 16:55 – Cheryl explains FOIL requests and redactions 🚻 TRANS POLICIES & LOCKER ROOM LAWSUIT 19:32 – Massapequa lawsuits involving masks, mascots & bathrooms 20:01 – Cheryl says the district did NOT initiate the transgender lawsuit 20:23 – Tom summarizes the locker room controversy 20:32 – Cheryl explains the district policy 20:51 – Tom asks about rescinding the policy 21:03 – Cheryl says lawyers advised caution discussing the active lawsuit 21:18 – “We’ve made every accommodation for all students” 21:34 – Gender-neutral locker rooms and bathrooms explained 21:49 – Tom argues lawsuits distract from educational issues 22:01 – Cheryl describes school board presentations being overshadowed by controversy 22:29 – Career fairs, arts, athletics & student accomplishments discussed 22:43 – Why Cheryl believes opponents focus on lawsuits 🗳️ THE ELECTION & LOCAL POLITICS 22:57 – Tom asks about Bobby Bonett personally 23:12 – Cheryl calls Bobby “well spoken” 23:17 – Tom jokingly asks if Bobby is funded by George Soros 23:43 – Discussion of political ambitions in local elections 23:51 – Would Cheryl ever run for higher office? 🏫 EDUCATION, PRE-K & THE FUTURE 24:14 – Tom pivots the conversation toward education 24:19 – Cheryl reveals she now works in education administration 24:52 – Cheryl explains her work with special education placements 25:10 – Universal Pre-K debate begins 25:32 – “We’re not against UPK — the question is sustainability” 27:01 – How the state funds UPK students 27:27 – State funding increases may change future plans 27:47 – Faith-based preschool concerns discussed 28:17 – Cheryl says the district is open to revisiting UPK 🎓 EDUCATION, AI & CAREERS 33:06 – Cheryl describes long board meetings and behind-the-scenes work ⚽ SPORTS, COMMON CORE & TESTING 33:36 – Questions from the “Massapequa Matters” Facebook groups 33:41 – Sports participation policy discussion 34:00 – Common Core and state testing debate begins 34:35 – Teacher evaluations and testing pressure discussed 35:01 – Why Cheryl believes some form of testing is necessary 35:21 – New York’s changing Regents requirements 🏡 MASSAPEQUA IDENTITY & REAL ESTATE 35:35 – “People move here because they love Massapequa” 35:55 – Tom asks if the town is changing culturally 36:16 – Real estate prices exploding across Long Island 36:40 – Houses selling for tens of thousands over asking price 37:06 – Cheryl argues people move to Massapequa because of its traditions and schools 37:27 – “There’s a reason people chose to move here” /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/41199035

470: Massapequa School Board Candidate - Danielle Ocuto 05/06/2026

470: Massapequa School Board Candidate - Danielle Ocuto Current Massapequa school board member and candidate Danielle Ocuto joins Tom at Paradise Studios in Massapequa for a wide-ranging discussion about: The “Save the Chief” mascot controversy Lawsuits and taxpayer money COVID-era mask debates Parent rights in schools Transgender bathroom and locker room policies Public comment at school board meetings Universal Pre-K And why local school board politics have become national news ⚠️ This episode is presented as a conversation and not an endorsement of any candidate or position. -------- Want To Record A Podcast Or Learn To Podcast? Recorded at Paradise Studios Massapequa - New York https://www.paradisestudiosny.com ----- ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – “National politics are Massapequa politics now” 1:20 – Is the election closer than it appears online? 1:37 – “You have to be insane to run for school board” 2:16 – Danielle Ocuto explains why she first decided to run 2:31 – Volunteer work, Girl Scouts & PTA involvement 3:14 – Growing up in Massapequa 🪶 SAVE THE CHIEF CONTROVERSY 3:44 – Tom asks about “Save the Chief” 3:59 – Danielle explains the mascot debate 4:22 – Kathy Hochul’s mandate explained 4:30 – Why Massapequa became the district leading the lawsuit 5:10 – Fighting Irish vs Vikings vs Chiefs 5:36 – The financial side of replacing the mascot 7:08 – Tom shares his thoughts on the mascot debate 7:53 – Discussion about Native American outreach 💰 LAWSUITS & TAXPAYER MONEY 9:48 – “How much are we willing to spend?” 10:07 – Danielle pushes back on the $600K figure 10:49 – COVID-related lawsuits included in the total 11:15 – Breaking down the district budget 11:51 – Is there a cap on “Saving the Chief” legal spending? 😷 COVID, MASKS & SCHOOL BOARD POLITICS 12:07 – Cuomo, masks & hindsight 12:33 – “Maybe Massapequa wasn’t so outlandish” 13:13 – Tom talks about how COVID changed his career 13:48 – Should school boards take political positions? 14:14 – Danielle discusses student safety and emotional wellbeing 14:41 – “Our kids were exploited during COVID” 15:17 – Why Danielle admired the school board during that time 15:35 – How COVID influenced her decision to run 📧 THE BOBBY BONETT EMAIL CONTROVERSY 15:51 – Tom reads Bobby Bonett’s old COVID email on-air 16:52 – “Lowest common denominator of intelligence” becomes a meme 17:06 – Should school boards fight state policy? 17:50 – What about parents who disagreed? 🚻 TRANS POLICIES & BATHROOMS 18:35 – Parent rights discussion begins 19:06 – Schools not informing parents about gender identity changes 19:43 – Danielle explains state guidance on gender identity 20:22 – “Keeping parents out is not fair” 20:45 – Tom asks about the bathroom lawsuit 21:03 – “We don’t want to hurt any students” 21:27 – Biological sex vs gender identity policy explained 22:20 – Who sued who? 23:02 – Federal vs state guidance conflict 23:35 – Gender-neutral spaces & accommodations 24:14 – Tom asks about Bobby Bonett’s “changing booths” idea 24:29 – Danielle responds to the proposal 🎤 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS & LOCAL CHAOS 25:10 – Facebook groups & public outrage 25:45 – “You should come to a board meeting” 26:20 – Danielle discusses “agitators” disrupting meetings 26:42 – Why meetings were moved into an auditorium 27:07 – When protests escalated 27:46 – Public comment changes at special meetings 28:52 – How other Long Island districts handle comments 🏫 EDUCATION ISSUES 29:44 – Why Massapequa does not currently offer Universal Pre-K 30:33 – Danielle discusses choosing preschool during COVID 31:16 – What Danielle loves about Massapequa 31:40 – Why the community rallies together ⚽ SPORTS & TRANS ATHLETES 33:40 – Discussion about sports participation policies 34:07 – Danielle: “I think it’s not safe” 34:43 – Supports for transgender students 35:37 – “We’re focused on student strengths, not labels” 36:23 – “What you bring to the world matters” 🎤 FINAL THOUGHTS 36:45 – Tom almost pivots into campaign finance questions 37:03 – Danielle discusses campaign donations 37:17 – Final message to voters 38:16 – Celebrating students beyond college paths 38:33 – Danielle’s closing statement 38:52 – Tom closes the show /episode/index/show/thesnide/id/41176110