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Creativity Is The CureGrace Wang CaltabianoSend us a textPilates instructor, dancer and studio owner Grace Wang Caltabiano discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life.Topics include; Pilates, scholarship, ballet, balance, red light therapy, Studio Reformers, full body strength and longevity, Joseph Pilates, Madonna, Wayne Brady, Tom Caltabiano, Ray Romano, Ed Begley Jr., Living with Grace and how Grace Anatomy is very likely the only pilates studio in the USA that features sour dough bread with freshly cracked pepper and a crock of olive oil!*Recorded July 2025 i...2025-07-191h 06
Coop's Comedy Corner with Steve CooperCoop's Comedy Corner 30 | Tom CaltabianoTom Caltabiano is a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian with extensive experience in the industry - from the writers’ room to the editing bay, behind the scenes and on camera. A co-executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, he was also a writer for the show for all nine-seasons. Tom has written for Saturday Night Live, The Emmy Awards, and The People’s Choice Awards. Caltabiano was a guest host for CBS's The Late, Late Show. He also directed and co-starred alongside Ray Romano in the HBO documentary 95 Miles To Go. 2025-05-201h 11
Creativity Is The CureMaurice LaMarcheSend us a textVoice actor Maurice LaMarche discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.Topics include;Pinky and the Brain, Morbo the Annihilator, Chief Quimby, Dr. Freeze, Kif, Yosemite Sam, The Real Ghostbusters, Warner Brothers, Hysteria, DC Follies, Hello! Hi! How Are You?, Fantasy Island, Inspector Gadget, Futurama, The Simpsons, Robin G. Eisenman, Rob Paulson, Steven Spielberg, Phil...2025-04-201h 29
Creativity Is The CureBrock MorseSend us a textActor, puppeteer and show creator Brock Morse discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.Topics include; The Dweebo Show, Morgan Freeman, The Ritual Killer, Victor Yerrid, Tom Caltabiano, Michael Biehn, Kevin Nealon, Hello! Hi! How Are You?, The Born to Act Players, M.O.B. Productions, Tom Waits, dogs, puppets, dirt piles, action figures and what it's like being the new Brawny Man!*Recorded April 2025 in Altadena, CA at Brock's house.2025-04-111h 13
Creativity Is The CureNee Kirschman & Zachary FosterSend us a textComedy team Nee Kirschman and Zachary Foster discuss how creativity affects their work and personal lives. Topics include; The Hello! Hi! How Are You? kids tv show, puppets, Tom Caltabiano, Brock Morse, Christian Anderson, Victor Yerrid, Ray Romano, Maurice LaMarche, Kate Micucci, Allison Janney and trying to make a phone call to an alien with a golden phone that's nailed to a tree.Recorded April 2025 on the phone between Palmdale, CA and Los Angeles, CA.For more info, p...2025-04-071h 34
Creativity Is The CureRick MarottaSend us a textDrummer, composer and producer Rick Marotta discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.Topics include; Steve Gadd, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner, Mike Garson, Brethrin, Allie Willis, David Bowie, David Spinozza, John Lennon, Elvin Jones, Joe Testa, Yamaha Groove Night, Frank Ippolito's Drum Shop, Yamaha Drums, Hip Gig drumset, Takashi “Hagi” Hagiwara, Deliverance, Everybody Loves Raymond, Hello! Hi! How Are You?, and w...2025-03-151h 36
Creativity Is The CureTom CaltabianoSend us a textWriter, comedian, and photographer Tom Caltabiano (Everybody Loves Raymond) discusses jazz, psychology, Jon Manfrellotti, Ray Romano and why he's agnostic about clowns! *Malcolm met Tom in 2017 when they started collaborating on each other's puppet videos for the next several years. Chaos ensued...**Recorded February 2025 in Los Angeles, CA at Tom and Grace's house.WATCH Hello! Hi! How Are You? Please visit-https://www.pbs.org/show/hello-hi-how-are-you/Support t...2025-02-101h 42
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn283. Japanese Whisky with Dulé HillWe're kicking off 2025 in style with one of our most lively and enlightening episodes yet! The spotlight is on Japanese whisky, and Dan's got an all-star lineup of guests: world-renowned spirits guru Brad Japhe, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano, and Emmy-winning actor Dulé Hill—yes, the guy from The West Wing and Psych (and plenty of other gems).The whiskies they're savoring? Only the finest: Hibiki Harmony, Nikka from the Barrel, Mars Iwai Komagatake, Kanosuke, and Chichibu. But it doesn’t stop there. The conversation takes a delightful turn into tap dancing, Winnie the Pooh, the genius of...2025-01-071h 58
Creativity Is The CureDonick CarySend us a textWriter, producer, and patron Donick Cary discusses how creativity affects his work, music and personal life. Topics include Musack.org, Hail to the Breadsticks, and Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics.*Recorded September 2024 in Los Angeles, CA at the Big Red House.**Photo by Tom Caltabiano.Support the showCREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and...2024-09-231h 02
Total CentsSeason 3, Episode 13: Chris Caltabiano- Council for Economic EducationCurrent Location:Mount Vernon, New YorkEmail:ccaltabiano@councilforeconed.orgLinkedIn:Christopher Caltabiano's LinkedInCompany Website:Council for Economic EducationBio:https://www.councilforeconed.org/about/leadership/chris-caltabiano/ 2024-08-0922 min
Surviving the DreamSurviving FunnyTom Caltabiano is an Emmy Award-winning writer and stand-up comedian. Caltabiano met fellow stand-up comedian, Ray Romano, in New York and frequently toured with him as Romano's opening act. Caltabiano eventually relocated to Los Angeles, and was a writer on "Everybody Loves Raymond" for the duration of the series (1996-2005) where he also lent his talents to warming up the audience and took over 30,000 behind-the-scenes photos of the show. (A book of these photos-Everybody Loves Raymond: Our Family Album-was published by Simon & Schuster in 2004.) Tom also directed and co-starred in the documentary "95 Miles to Go" with Romano, has been...2024-06-251h 00
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn263. 5th Anniversary Special with Phil RosenthalRaise your glasses high, folks—it's our 5th Anniversary Bash! To celebrate, we're uncorking a lineup of liquid legends with two hilariously high-spirited guests. Dan's chilling with Phil Rosenthal, the globe-trotting gourmand from 'Somebody Feed Phil,' and Emmy-winner Tom Caltabiano, a man who knows his way around a joke as well as a jigger. Join us as we sip, savor, and dissect a tantalizing array of top-shelf treasures, from the agave-kissed brilliance of Tequila Ocho to the cool Icelandic charms of Reyka Vodka, the botanical beat of Ford's Gin, the South American warmth of Santa Teresa Rum, the sm...2024-06-1846 min
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn252. Irish Whiskey with Phil RosenthalHold onto your shamrocks, because "Somebody Feed Phil" host Phil Rosenthal is back, teaming up with the hilariously talented Emmy-winner Tom Caltabiano for a deep dive into the amber waves of Irish whiskey. Just in time for St. Paddy's, they're uncorking the good stuff—Teeling, Natterjack, Tullamore D.E.W., Egan's, Bushmills, and Slane. Ah, Irish whiskey, that silky-smooth elixir with a storied past stretching back eons. Renowned for its triple-distilled finesse, this spirit dances on the palate, offering everything from delicate floral notes to robust peaty undertones. So, pour yourself a dram and let it transport you to th...2024-03-121h 15
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn234. Phil Rosenthal Returns!"Somebody Feed Phil" star Phil Rosenthal and Emmy-winning comedian/writer Tom Caltabiano join Dan for an epic exploration of tequila and mezcal. Agave-based spirits are the hottest category in America, and on this episode the fellas sample some heavy hitters — on the tequila side, Tequila Ocho Plata, Nosotros Tequila Madera and El Tesoro de Don Felipe. Mezcal featured includes Hedonistas De La Fe Espadin, Mezcal Vago Ensamble and Del Maguey Chichicapa,
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What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn233. Whiskey: American StyleJoin us for a joyous celebration of some of America's finest whiskies including Barrell Bourbon, Widow Jane Rye, FEW Bourbon, Michter's Rye and Clermont Steep American Single Malt. Recorded at one of LA's coolest watering holes, Melrose Umbrella Co. Dan's guests include WWD's Chief West Hollywood Correspondent, Katia Dragotis, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano, film director Marcos Efron and bar-star Zach Patterson.
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What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn210. Sammy HagarThe Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, pops in for a visit to talk tequila, rock n' roll and more. Also, some fun stuff from the vault featuring Kurt Russell and our pal Tom Caltabiano. Oh, and Dan finally gets around to the first "Drinks of the Week" segment of 2023. Among the adult beverages featured is a whiskey collaboration between Bluebird Distilling and country music star Jordan Davis.
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Owners CircleGiuseppe Caltabiano of NXGEN - Hire Character Rather Than Skill SetsA pilot, city councillor, member of the Italian military and partner in NXGEN Payments, Giuseppe shares how he and his business partner, Tom Napitopili, built an international payment powerhouse based in Whitefish, Montana. He shares the values their company follows for hiring and attracting high-quality employees. Giuseppe gives insights into what giving up ownership control felt like for he and Tom, and also shares the secret to why he sleeps better now. Giuseppe has recently resigned his executive postion with Payroc (formerly NXGEN) to pursue his passion, Angel Flight.2023-02-0928 min
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn206. Maurice LaMarcheMaurice LaMarche is a legendary voiceover artist who has voiced The Brain in "Animaniacs" as well as its spin-off "Pinky and the Brain," Big Bob in "Hey Arnold!" and numerous characters in "Futurama." He also voiced Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters" and Alec Baldwin in "Team America: World Police." Maurice busts out all the greatest hits for us on this episode. Also on the show, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano. And Jack Daniel's brand guru Eric "ET" Tecosky drops by to clear up an erroneous story Dan told about Frank Sinatra and Jack on the previous episode of...2023-01-241h 01
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn178. Phil Rosenthal & Tom CaltabianoWe welcome back our returning champions, "Somebody Feed Phil" host Phil Rosenthal and Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano. What we're drinking is three fabulous expressions from Michter's — Sour Mash Whiskey, Unblended American Whiskey and Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense"Everybody Loves Raymond" Producer Tom CaltabianoSend us a textGreg Dyro and Tom Burka interview the Emmy Award winning writer and producer Tom Caltabiano. We talk to Tom about his time on the 1990's hit show "Everybody Loves Raymond" His experience in the writers room and his friendship with Ray Romano. We also hear about his extensive photographic documentation of the show and how he saved priceless written and visual artifacts from the show. Check out his instagram Everybody Loves Raymond 360 Listen to his thoughts on Television writing from "I Love Lucy" to working in the writers room of ...2021-10-081h 41
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn113. Bunnahabhain with Phil RosenthalDan loves Bunnahabhain Scotch so much, he named his dog after it. On this episode he tips back a few drams of his favorite Islay malt with "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator and "Somebody Feed Phil" star Phil Rosenthal, along with Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano. They talk food, whisky and travel... and the go-to drinks of some of TV's best known characters. Also, WWD's Chief Foreign Correspondent Brad Japhe with breaking news about the Japanese whisky industry. And to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "The Silence of the Lambs," Dan finally comes clean about the time he stole...2021-02-231h 01
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn108. Tequila with Allison Janney and Tom CaltabianoAllison Janney has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards. But one thing she hadn't accomplished in her illustrious career — until now — is survive an epic round of tequila-drinking with Dan Dunn. Along with Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano, Allison and Dan throw back a tidy amount of El Tesoro, a tequila that's no stranger to winning awards itself. We nominate this our "Wildest of Episode of the Year" so far!
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What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn73. The 20 Most Important Cocktails Ever, Pt. 2Dan reveals the Top 10 Most Influential Cocktails Ever (M.I.C.E)... and let's just say it's full of surprises. For M.I.C.E., Dan chats with some of the most illustrious names in spirits and cocktails including Simon Ford, founder of Ford’s Gin; Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn and author of the new book “Spirits of Latin America”; legendary New York City bartender Charles Hardwick; H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of Elixir in San Francisco; LA-based bartender and Instagram sensation Amanda Colom (aka Bird Birdy); and comedian Tom Caltabiano to definitively, once and for all, establish the mo...2020-07-301h 20What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn72. The 20 Most Important Cocktails Ever, Pt. 1Dan counts down from #20 to #11 on his definitive list of the Most Influential Cocktails Ever (M.I.C.E)... and let's just say it's full of surprises. For M.I.C.E., Dan chats with some of the most illustrious names in spirits and cocktails including Simon Ford, founder of Ford’s Gin; Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn and author of the new book “Spirits of Latin America”; legendary New York City bartender Charles Hardwick; H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of Elixir in San Francisco; LA-based bartender and Instagram sensation Amanda Colom (aka Bird Birdy); and comedian Tom Caltabiano to def...2020-07-281h 15
The Cartel HourSomebody Feed Phil Tequila - Tequila with Philip RosenthalOn this episode we are joined by the one and only Phil Rosenthal from Everybody Loves Raymond and more recently, Somebody Feed Phil to taste through a lineup of all brand submitted tequilas! You may not know but Phil is a big tequila guy (as well as scotch and whiskey), so we had a blast chatting his favorite tequilas, picking his brain on behind the scenes footage from his show, local and around the world restaurants, as well as getting his notes on everything we tasted. We also brought Tom Caltabiano back on to chat too. Thank you to...2020-03-1800 minThe Cartel HourTable Bourbons - Whiskey under $20 with Dan Dunn from What We're DrinkingOn this episode we’re doing an incredibly fun challenge we’re calling Table Bourbons. Like Table wine, you know, cheaper stuff that you can have often and won’t break the bank, we put together a flight of bourbons that were all less than $20. That’s right, nothing we drank on this show was over $20 (in most stores), and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that some of these bourbons punched way about their weight class in terms of taste to price point. We went on that journey with Dan Dunn who is the host of his own spir...2020-03-1200 minWhat We're Drinking with Dan Dunn38. The Rock Doc That Changed Dan's Life... plus, expert advice on infusing boozeA long time ago, Dan went to a movie theater in Philly to see U2's "Rattle & Hum," and it changed the course of his life. Also, Dan and Emmy-winning writer comedian Tom Caltabiano get expert advice on infusing booze from Seth Benhaim and Cameron Stephens of the LA Spirits Society podcast.
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Drinky Fun Time“When Phil Rosenthal Met Hendrick’s Gin”“Somebody Feed Phil” star, Phil Rosenthal, and his Emmy award winning best pal, Tom Caltabiano, join Dan and Emma to delight in Hendricks gin cockails at L.A Food & Wine Festival at Santa Monica airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-0248 min
The Major ScaleSonny Rollins & Jaimie BranchIn this episode we present a very Brooklyn friendly theme. First up is Sonny Rollins, maybe the greatest living artist in America today. His impromptu performances on the Williamsburg Bridge are the stuff of legend, which is why there's a grassroots effort to rename the bridge in his honor. We interview Amanda Petrusich, staff writer for The New Yorker, and organizer Jeff Caltabiano to talk about Caltabiano's petition for New York City to make this name change in honor of one our best and brightest. Our second feature is on Chicago bred, trumpeter Jaimie Branch – a transplant to the borough of Brooklyn herself...2018-09-1900 min
Drinky Fun Time“We Fed Phil” Part 2 of 2 with Phil Rosenthal & Tom CaltabianoDan and Emma are back for part 2 at Mama Lion with Phil Rosenthal and Tom Caltabiano discussing Japanese whiskey and recalling their early days in Hollywood and hilarious stand-up comedy memories.
Part 2 starts with Phil sharing his all-time favorite cocktail from his travels (2:55) before Tom reminds Phil of their after-work nightcaps on “Everybody Loves Raymond” (4:55.) To Phil’s delight a very delicious bottle of Hibiki arrives on the table (4:28), Tom discusses Supertasters (9:54), Dan shares some of his favorite whiskies (10:52) and then Dan tries to persuade Phil to do go to Scotland with him for an episode of “Somebody Feed Phil” (13:10.) Tom and Ph...2018-04-0348 min
Drinky Fun Time“We Fed Phil” Part 1 of 2 with Phil Rosenthal & Tom CaltabianoThe legendary creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and star of "Somebody Feed Phil" returns to the show with his good buddy and co-writer Tom Caltabiano to taste some of Dan's all-time favorite Scotch whiskies while devouring an array of sumptuous dishes at this week's upscale venue, Mama Lion in Koreatown, Los Angeles.
Dan opens with a little about the hip venue, Mama Lion (5:00) and announces today’s focus: Scotch (in particular the Macallan Highland Park) and brings on this week's guests (6:00.) Phil Rosenthal delves into the food we’re eating from the Mama Lion menu (9:40) and Dan begins his mini Maca...2018-04-0336 min
Drinky Fun TimeSuzanne Santo, paired with Jack Daniel'sThe amazing Suzanne Santo joins Dan and Emma at the Thirsty Crow in Silverlake, where they slug Jack Daniel's and rock out to Suzanne's fabulous new record "Ruby Red" (produced by the great Butch Walker). Also on the show, comedian Tom Caltabiano and actor Mike Friedman. And again, Jack Daniel's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-09-051h 06
Drinky Fun TimePhil Rosenthal and Tom Caltabiano, paired with TequilaHigh-end tequila is on the menu for this episode, featuring “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal and Emmy-award-winning writer/comedian Tom Caltabiano. Phil teases his upcoming Netflix series, which explores cultural delicacies around the globe, and describes the exquisite awfulness of swallowing a century-old egg fermented in ash. Recorded at Republique in Los Angeles.
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Hollywood & LevineEpisode 26: From Stand-Up to Sit-Com--Transitioning from Stage to ScreenKen discusses the transition between comedians to comedy writers, and interviews EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND writer, Tom Caltabiano. Tom and Ray started in stand-up together and wound up sharing an apartment together along with Kevin James. This episode has lots of great stories including an embarrassing one from Ken. Then he reviews the new television show about stand-up comedy, I’M DYING UP HERE. Also, your chance to see a live reading of one of Ken’s pilots, and hear how, for the sake of this podcast, he is probably going to humiliate himself. You can’t miss that! Listen to...2017-06-2932 min
The Zane Lamprey ShowEmmy Award-Winning Writer, Tom CaltabianoContinuing on with our streak of Emmy award winners, Tom Caltabiano, writer/producer of Everybody Loves Raymond joins us on the show. We also keep our guests from last show captive as Paul Mecurio and Joe DeRosa are forced to be Dan's co-hosts. Paul and Tom recap their last meeting at Woodstock 94', we all taste and rate Alyesbury Duck Vodka, and discuss popping the scotch cherry and drinking in the world of fine spirits.2013-10-1754 min
I Think You're Overthinking ItRay Romano and Tom CaltabianoRay Romano and his friend and touring partner Tom Caltabiano sit down with Chris, Jonah and Matt to talk about their new documentary 95 Miles to Go, their beginnings in comedy and Ray tells the story of where the name "Everybody Loves Raymond" came from!2012-06-1100 min
ID10T with Chris HardwickRay Romano and Tom CaltabianoRay Romano and his friend and touring partner Tom Caltabiano sit down with Chris, Jonah and Matt to talk about their new documentary 95 Miles to Go, their beginnings in comedy and Ray tells the story of where the name "Everybody Loves Raymond" came from!2012-06-111h 23
Ramble With Russel PodcastRamble With Russel - 302 - Miles of Pain & MysteryOn this week's edition of the show we talk an epic road trip, demonic possestion, murder in the 1800's and vehicle carnage. First up we it the road with comedians Ray Romano & Tom Caltabiano with the dvd review of 95 Miles to Go (courtesy of Video Services Corp) as the two with a camera man do 1000 miles, 8 days, 7 cities and just one car. Then it's the movie that Vatican does not want you to see with the dvd review of The Devil Inside (courtesy of Paramount Home Video) as a young woman tries to find the answers to her mothers ma...2012-05-2345 min