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Two Friends Two PoemsEp. 28 - Margaret Atwood, Farugh Farrokhzad (the rebel poet of Iran)Today we hear poems by Margaret Atwood and Farugh Farrokhzad, the rebel poet of Iran. Tom and Paul then share some first drafts of their own. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-07-0512 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 27 - Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 2Hi. Today we bring you the rest of our conversation about the poetry of Joy Harjo as Paul reads “How to Write a Poem in a Time of War.” Tom reads “Confession” by Louise Gluck, before sharing is own little diddy called “Indifference.” Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-06-1513 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 26: Louise Gluck, Joy Harjo, part 1We’re back! After a little break, we’re excited to bring you our first episode of season 2. Paul reads “She Had Some Horses” by Joy Harjo, Tom reads “The Wish Poem” by Louise Gluck, as well his latest called “Ululations.” Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-06-0715 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 25 - Tom Key, part 2Today’s episode is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Atlanta actor, director, and writer Tom Key. We discuss what makes a poem a poem, if and how grief can feel good, and read our own humble offerings. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-02-2614 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 24 - Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret Atwood, with special guest Tom KeyIt’s a special three-friend episode! We’re joined by Atlanta actor, writer, director Tom Key. He reads a poem by Emily Dickinson, then Tom and Paul read theirs by Gwendolyn Brooks and Margaret Atwood. Be sure to subscribe to hear part 2!Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-02-2415 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 23 - Stephanie Niu, Howie GoodIt’s our first episode of 2025! Today Paul reads a poem by Georgia poet Stephanie Niu and Tom shares some prose poetry by Howie Good, then they read their own stuff too. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2025-01-2115 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 22 - The Brothers Grimm, Anne SextonIn today’s episode Tom and Paul return to Anne Sexton to popcorn read her take on the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Godfather Death.” Then Tom reads a new poem by Paul called “I Have a Glock” and Paul reads Tom’s new one “Lake Lanier.” Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-12-1115 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 21 - Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath with guest Paige AdairToday is another three-friend episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Atlanta artist Paige Adair to dive into the poetry of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. Content warning: Description of self-harm Check out Paige Adair’s workRed Riding Hood by Anne SextonElm by Sylvia PlathSupport the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-11-2215 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 20 - Percey Shelley (again), Joyce KilmerToday Paul reads works by Percey Shelley (again) and Joyce Kilmer before sharing his own poem about why there’s grass. Tom reads a poem he forgot writing. England in 1819 TreesSupport the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-11-1412 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 19 - Percy Bysshe Shelley, William ShakespeareToday Paul reads Ozymandias by Shelley, Tom reads a speech from King John by Shakespeare, as well as his own poem ‘cringe’. It’s the day after the election and reading poems helped, for what it’s worth. SPOILERS FOR ALIEN COVENANT Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-11-0713 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 18 - Nellsyn Hill pt. 2: Song of Amergin, Imam Khalifah Marcellus WilliamsToday we have part two of our fantastic conversation with Nellsyn Hill. Three friends! Nellsyn reads The Song of Amergin and Tom reads a poem by Imam Khalifah Marcellus Williams. Check out Into the Mythic podcastRead more about Imam Khalifah Marcellus Williams Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-11-0412 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 16 - Burt Rashbaum part 2This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and Paul sheepisly turn in their homework assignments, and Burt rounds things out with one of the first poems he wrote in junior high while under the spell of Bob Dylan. Buy Burt’s Book: https://carouselofhappiness.org/product/of-the-carousel/Burt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKskheGiGRUBurt on AmazonSupport the showSupport the showMusic by Wes Cu...2024-10-0512 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 16 - Burt Rashbaum, part 2This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and Paul sheepisly turn in their homework assignments, and Burt rounds things out with one of the first poems he wrote in junior high while under the spell of Bob Dylan. Buy Burt’s Book: https://carouselofhappiness.org/product/of-the-carousel/Burt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKskheGiGRUBurt on AmazonSupport the showRead more of Tom’s poetry and other writ...2024-10-0512 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 15 - Special Guest Burt Rashbaum, part 1Today we are thrilled to welcome Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt has been writing for most of his life and we have a fantastic conversation about what inspired his collection of poetry entitled Of the Carousel. Burt shares how he became a writer and found the Carousel of Happiness, before letting Tom and Paul read two of his poems, inspired by his experiences operating the carousel. Be sure to catch part 2 where Burt reads one of the first poems he ever wrote while under the spell of Bob Dylan. Tom and Paul turn in their j...2024-10-0415 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 14 - Christopher Ketcham, Anne CarsonToday we're joined once again by actor/writer Paden Fallis who shares a poem two ways by poet Christopher Ketcham, Paul shares poems by Anne Carson, and Tom reads one his own called ‘Dancing with Helene.’ Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-10-0409 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 13 - JRR Tolkien, Antonio Machado, Chelsea RathburnAnother three friends episode! Today we’re joined again by Mark Smith who reads poetry by JRR Tolkien and discusses how the podcast has affected his life. Tom reads “The Talker” by Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn, and Paul shares a poem by Argentenian poet Antonio Machado (en Espanol) before reading his own poem inspred by Tom’s new job. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-09-2515 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 12 - (Guest Poet) Foster Wilson, Kate BaerIn a special three friends episode, Foster Wilson joins the show to discuss her collection of poetry Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She lets Tom and Paul each read a favorite before sharing a poem by Kate Baer. But first, Paul gets kicked out of the library! Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls is a raw and honest exploration of womanhood, inviting readers to shed societal pressures and embrace their inner wild. Through her vibrant poetry, Foster Wilson delves into the complexities of feminine energy, confronting anger, shame, and loss while discovering hope, empowerment, a...2024-09-2219 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 11 - Julie Carr, William ShakespeareIn today’s episode Tom dives into another Shakespeare sonnet (30) and Paul reads a poem by Colorado poet Julie Carr. Paul reads his poem “The Theory of Every” and Tom gets greedy with two of his own: “Silent Subway Bit” and “Breakup Song.” Thanks for listening! Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-09-1514 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 10 - Samuel Beckett, Brian BilstonToday Tom reads some verse from one of the greats, Samuel Beckett. Then, Paul shares a poem by Brian Bilston (America is a Gun) before wrapping things up with new poems by Tom and Paul. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-09-0910 minTwo Friends Two PoemsTwo Friends Two Poems Episode 9 - Padraig O’Tuama, Ella YevtusheknoIn today’s episode Tom and Paul read poems by Irish poet Padraig O’Tuama and Eukranian poet Ella Yevtushenko. Paul reads his poem "(I have to) Write a Poem” and Tom reads “A Poem for the Angry Young Man and his Family.” But first, Tom came up with a segment. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-09-0615 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEp. 8 - Gerard Manly Hopkins, WS Merwin, Kahil GibranA special THREE friends episode! Tom and Paul are joined by Mark Smith, founder and artistic director of the Legacy Theatre in Atlanta, and creator of the stunning new musical Pelagius. Hear poems by Gerard Manly Hopkins, WS Merwin, and Kahil Gibran before Tom reads his new one: Jailbreak. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-3015 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 7 - Noor Hindi, Natalie ShaperoIn today’s episode, Tom and Paul read amazing poetry by Noor Hindi and Natalie Shapero before sharing their own. They also ponder the first time “to whom it concerns” was used. “F*ck Your Lecture on Craft, My People Are Dying” by Noor Hindi“The Sky” by Natalie Shapero Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-3013 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 6 - Charles Bukowski, John Lennon, Carol BieleckToday Tom sits down with singer/songwriter Wes Cunningham to discuss how he arrives at lyrics (poems with music). Wes shares poems by John Lennon and Carol Bieleck, while Tom dives into Bukowski before sharing his own poem “The Orphan Tree.” To listen to Wes’s music go to: https://wescunningham.bandcamp.com/album/courageSupport the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-2612 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 5 - Naomi Shihab Nye, Dylan ThomasIn this week’s episode, Tom and Paul read poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye and Dylan Thomas. Tom and Paul also discuss if the podcast has had any effect on them to answer the question, “What happens when two friends read poems to each other?” Eventually, they quit stalling and read their own poems: Nova (by Paul) and Acting for Humans (by Tom). Thanks for listening! Do all the things! Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-2314 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 4 - Andrea Gibson, Billy CollinsIn today’s episode Paul reads a poem by Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson, Tom reads a poem by Billy Collins.Tom also reads a poem he wrote to the Xfinity chatbot before he and Paul read their original poetry for the day. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-1414 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 3 - Mary Oliver, Walt WhitmanBefore sharing their own poems, Tom and Paul read works by Walt Whitman and Mary Oliver to set the bar. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-1111 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 1 - Suzi Q Smith and William ShakespeareIn our first episode Tom and Paul share work by William Shakespeare and Suzi Q Smith before audaciously reading their own. Support the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-1012 minTwo Friends Two PoemsEpisode 2 - Allen Grossman, Tennyson Shultz, Rita Dove, and Travis Weige the poet knifemakerIt’s already a very special episode as Tom and Paul are joined by a third friend named Paden, creating conflict and chaos. Three dudes read poetry to each other to see what happens. #poetry #poetrypodcast #poemsSupport the showMusic by Wes Cunningham. Read more of Tom’s poetry and other writing by following him at tomwardwrites.medium.com 2024-08-1015 min
The Tom Ward ShowH3 Exposes Jay Shetty As A Fraud! Austin McBroom Responds To Tana Mongeau And More!Check out the spring merch collection from The Tom Ward Show here: https://www.thetomwardshow.com
I loved H3's interview with John McDermott, who wrote an article exposing Jay Shetty as a fraud!
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My first time on H3, we talked about Jay and how we hated him. So, when this interview popped up, I had to watch it.
And just saw that Austin McBroom Responds To Tana Mongeau! Austin McBroom won't go away! s/o @SpillSesh for dropping their video...2024-03-061h 41The Tom Ward ShowVince McMahon Lawsuit Is Crazy! Was Wendy Williams Dementia Caused By Alcohol?15% off all merch plus free US shipping! Biggest sale until Summer collection . Ends 12/29. See the collection here!
The Vince McMahon suit is wild!
Wendy William's son came out and said her dementia was caused by alcohol.
My struggles with anxiety this week.
And more!
#vincemcmahon #wwe #wendywilliams
00:00 Intro
8:20 Wendy Williams doc is awesome!
29:00 Tom's conclusion
33:00 Tom reads chats
40:00 Vince McMahon lawsuit
1:20:31 Love Is Blind watch party on Friday!
1:27:30 Outtro
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-ward2/support2024-02-281h 28The Tom Ward ShowI Almost Got Arrested, Vanderpump Drama, Bobbi Althoff And More!15% off all merch! Biggest sale until Summer collection Check it out here.
I actually almost got arrested yesterday. Crazy story!
More Vanderpump drama.
Howie Mandal mentions me on his podcast.
And my thoughts on the leaked fake Bobbi Althoff nudes.
00:00 Intro
:55 Kodak Black goes crazy
8:45 Morning workout people suck
12:00 Howie Mandel mentions me on his show
16:00 Bobbi leaks
25:00 Tom's old dating game
38:00 Machine Gun Kelly's tattoos
41:00 Tom almost gets arrested
59:00 Vanderpump Rules
1:23 Outtro
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-ward2/support2024-02-241h 25The Tom Ward ShowBobbi Althoff Leak, The McBroom Brothers Are Insane, Tom Sandoval And More15% off all merch until Sunday night! https://www.thetomwardshow.com/ Biggest sale until the Summer drop launches.
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Breaking news, Bobbi Althoff leaks!
The McBrooms brothers are insane!
Tom Sandoval is still a jerk.
What's the best cereal of all time and more!
00:00 Intro
1:00 Eating chips and fixing audio
5:20 Bobbi Althnoff leaks
9:35 Landon McBroom is crazy
32:00 I'm getting a BBL
35:00 Short guys are strong
40:00 Tom Sandoval sucks
50:00 Ranking best Real Housewives
1:00:00 Should Tom do a beans mukbang?
1:04:00 Howie mentions me on his podcast.
1:05:00 Outtro
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Support...2024-02-211h 11The Tom Ward ShowHowie Takes Shots At Jeff Wittek, Petition To Shut Ace Family DownI started a petition to shut down the Ace Family channel on YouTube and we all need to sign. Here's the link
Check out my new merch Spring collection here.
I can't believe the pic of Jeff Wittek that Howie Mandel posted. I don't know what he was thinking.
I saw this crazy video of a TikTok employee kicking a little dog in the butt hard! They identified him and I hope he goes down.
Plus mental health update and Tom tries Temu for the first time.
00:00 Tom has a man cold
3:02 Freya has big news
7:00 Unhinged on Jimmie...2024-02-161h 23The Tom Ward ShowBest Super Bowl Commercials, I Become Unhinged On Jimmie Lee, Mental Health And More!Check out my new merch Spring collection here
I hate football and thought the Super Bowl was boring af but I loved the commercials! We'll recap the best ones.
Taylor Swift fans turn on Travis? Are they serious?
Larsa Pippen breaks up with Marcus Jordan
And Kanye drops anti semitic statements during a live listening party and it gets shut down.
And I got unhinged when I heard Jimmie Lee on Howie's podcast!
It's a fun episode
#kanyewest #taylorswift #traviskelce #superbowlcommercials #larsapippen00:00 Intro
01:25 Anxiety attacks/mental health
23:00 Merch drop
31:24 Travis doesn't know Taylor's...2024-02-142h 19The Tom Ward ShowWho Is Ryan Kavanaugh? Nicki And Megan Beef, Nikita Dragun Meltdown And MoreCheck out my new merch Spring collection here: https://www.thetomwardshow.com
Whenever I ask you guys who I should interview, Ryan always tops the list. I had no idea who he was. I thought he was a politician or something. So, let's learn together who this dude is.
Plus the Nicki and Megan Beef is crazy!
And The Nikita Dragun meltdown is both sad and insane.
See you tonight!
#nickiminaj iminaj #megantheestallion #nikkiminajmeganheestallion00:00 Intro
6:00 Nikita Dragun
36:00 Reading chat
39:00 Nicki and Megan beef
56:41 Dan Swerdlove is the best!
1:03:00 Ryan Kavanaugh
1:40 Cough drop break and Tom orders a pizza
1:55:00 Outro2024-02-122h 02The Tom Ward ShowAustin McBroom Is Unhinged, Taylor Is The GOAT And More!Check out my new merch Spring collection here:
I find the whole McBroom saga fascinating and I could easily talk for an hour about that. But I want to talk about Taylor and even maybe the Super Bowl. Aka, the only football game I watch all year!
He was gracious enough to come on tonight!
And our only topic is the Ace Family!!!!
I've been having so much fun commenting on this over the last couple of weeks and I'd just love to dish with Rich on all the drama.
So, don't miss it! See you tongiht.
05:00 Austin is...2024-02-081h 32
When Would We Die?Episode 19: Jaws (Part 1)It's time to head to Amity Island for Tom's favourite ever film, Jaws. Hopping aboard the Orca with Doogie, Tom and Quint, Hooper and Brody are marine biologist, Yannis Papastamatiou (10:28); as well as Neighbours legend and star of 2023's Great White, Tim Kano (30:32).2024-01-2846 minThe Tom Ward ShowThe Ace Family Is Getting Divorced, TikTok Cruise Drama, Fist Fest Update And More!Ace Famly RIP. Thank God! We talked about that for 30 mins. We talked about the 9 month cruise drama that is going on and why Tom hates: In N Out, mushrooms and beans. Plus your comments. This was a fun episode!
#acefamily #acefamilydivorce #acefamilyrip00:00 Ace Family RIP
27:00 Arianna's brother
33:00 I was blocked on YT
38:45 I look horrible in a beanie
44:00 H3 world
46:50 I love Spill Sesh
48:00 I love 9 month cruise drama
59:00 Beans suck
1:08:00 Mushrooms suck
1:10:00 In N Out sucks
1:21:00 Outtro
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-ward2/support2024-01-151h 23The Tom Ward ShowRich Lux Live! The Steamies, His Dating Life, Working In A Factory And More!Check out the Tom Cat merch here! New hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, and beanies: https://www.thetomwardshow.com
I first saw Rich Lux when I watched the Steamies. I mean he walked out there like he owned the place!
And those pink shoes! He killed it.
I didn't know a ton about him but I wanted to know more, so I had to interview him.
He's really got an inspiring story! He talk about being the son of immigrants, working in a factory for years, doing YouTube forever before finding success and more.
Plus, he's funny as hell. His dating...2024-01-151h 13The Tom Ward ShowWho Is The Real Jersey Outlaw? Will The Real Jimmie Lee Please Stand UpI first became aware of Jimmy Lee because so many people asked for me to interview him.
I liked him and his comedy but I was hesitant and din't want to do it.
Not because of Jimmie but because I didn't want to leech off of H3.
Listen, when they had me on their show it gave me an incredivle boost. I had new people from the H3 community subscribing to my channel but also supporting me financaillly. They were buying my merch, buying memberships, sharing my content, engaging etc.
So, just having me on their show was more...2023-09-2756 minWhen Would We Die?Episode 5: BraveheartThis week, Doogie holds Tom accountable for all the unspeakable acts the English inflicted on the poor Scots during the 13th century. Helping put Tom to the sword is Dr. Callum Watson, Battle Coordinator at the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre (9.54) and Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour at Glasgow Museums (26.24).2023-09-1039 minThe Tom Ward ShowCorporate Natalie Talks Business, The Rise Of AI And Partying With Drake?!Join us as we explore Corporate Natalie's journey from the corporate world to influencer stardom. Learn valuable business and marketing lessons from a woman who's killed it in the corporate world and in the social media game.
Get a sneak peek into her dating experiences in the digital age and hear thrilling stories of partying with A-listers like Drake and Justin Bieber.
Plus, check out my new merch! Keep having issues with the YouTube store and having my items show up on there, so check them out on The Level Up Shop website here.
And subscribe to my weekly...2023-08-221h 01
The Tom Ward ShowBehind the Success of Kristin Cavallari's Jewelry BrandKristin Cavallari rose to fame from her role in the MTV reality show Laguna Beach, while still in high school. She appeared on several TV shows after Laguna Beach, but after she married NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, she left Hollywood and moved to Chicago to raise her family.
Always a hustler, Cavallari wanted her own business, so she founded the jewelry brand, Uncommon James, in 2017. She worked her ass off! She literally did every job in the company: From answering angry customers’ emails to actually designing the jewelry. It was that drive to succeed and her vision tha...2022-11-2236 minThe Tom Ward ShowJJ Dudum Went From Owning A Restaurant To Playing Golf With Michael Jordan And Making Hundred Million Dollar DealsThis week's episode was a fun one. I interviewed JJ Dudum.
He’s a principal at Discovery Land Co. They are truly the finest, most luxurious real estate communities on the planet.
And he’s a self-made guy who has an inspiring story.
He owned a couple of restaurants, with his brother. And. after they sold them, he wasn’t sure what to do next.
A friend invited him to a golf outing that changed his life. It turned out that the other guys in the group were: Michael Jordan, Charles Barkle...2022-10-2538 minThe Tom Ward ShowLeah O'Malley & Tori Robinson Talks About Their Boys Lie Clothing BrandWelcome to The Tom Ward Show! Boys Lie founders Tori Robinson and Leah O’Malley created a brand inspired by their own break ups and experience with boys, and now, with a huge social media platform and a list of celebrity fans, sky's the limit!
Check out my interview with them and see how it all started. I hope you enjoy the episode!
There are some really awesome interviews on the way after this one!
If you like this episode and my show, if you could leave a 5 star rating or a review, it wou...2022-09-2039 minThe Tom Ward ShowHow Alexandra Cristin Started Glam SeamlessWelcome to The Tom Ward Show!
On this episode, we got to talk to Alexandra Cristin, the founder of Glam Seamless! Born on the wrong side of town to a single mother, she didn't let that stop her from escaping poverty and living a life of passion and freedom. When she started her first business, Glam Seamless, in 2012, she had no prior business experience.
With hard work and consistency, and a few good mentors, She was able to turn her side hustle into a full-fledged eight-figure business using $1500 of her own money.
Subscribe to...2022-09-1333 minThe Tom Ward ShowHow Charli D'Amelio Built Her Business EmpireI've been waiting forever to talk to Charli D'Amelio and we finally made it happen!
Check out the video on my YT channel, The Tom Ward Show.
She told some amazing stories, including telling a major brand that she would never work with them because they were mean to her friends! She puts her money where her mouth is.
She's done huge partnerships, with brands like Dunkin, and even has her own product lines.
We talked a lot about building her Social Tourist clothing line and her new fragrance line, Born...2022-09-0138 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowPursuit Of Happiness And Balance With Tom WardOn the very first episode of the Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, Nick speaks with his cousin, Tom Ward, about finding balance as a sales professional and how a near-death experience led him to sell medical devices.
About Tom Ward
Tom has had an entrepreneurial spirit for as long as he can remember. After running a successful house painting business while in college, he took his sales acumen and forged a successful career in medical device sales. A soon-to-be Austin Texas Native, Tom enjoys the outdoors, competing in triathlons, trying new cuisine, and exploring with his Fiancée Danielle and their p...2022-01-1353 min
The Tom Ward ShowValkyraeValkyrae is the biggest female gamer in the world. She's modeled for Gucci. She's been in a Machine Gun Kelly music video. When she dropped her merch, she got 20,000 orders on the first day.
Truly a remarkable woman.
And she started from such humble beginnings. It was great hearing her story. I hope you like it as much as I did.
And check it out on my YT channel The Tom Ward Show.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-ward2/support2021-10-2134 minThe Tom Ward ShowValkyraeValkyrae is the biggest female gamer in the world. She's modeled for Gucci. She's been in a Machine Gun Kelly music video. When she dropped her merch, she got 20,000 orders on the first day.
Truly a remarkable woman.
And she started from such humble beginnings. It was great hearing her story. I hope you like it as much as I did.
And check it out on my YT channel The Tom Ward Show.2021-10-1934 min
The Tom Ward Show24KGoldn Greenroom InterviewWe had a really good time! We talked business, music, social media, his career and more! Plus we had some fam questions at the end. YouTube video comes out next Thursday on my YT channel, The Tom Ward Show!2021-09-0944 minThe Tom Ward ShowErika Costell - Spotify Greenroom InterviewThis was pretty cool. We did the first half of the interview live on Spotify Greenroom. We asked fan questions at the end. It was really fun!
Full interview posts next Tuesday, August 31st here and on my YouTube channel, The Tom Ward Show
2021-08-2433 minThe Tom Ward ShowMads LewisCheck out Melon, the best online streaming app out there. It blows Zoom away! Get a free trial here.
Mads Lewis has been killing it on social since she was in 5th grade! Kids were asking to take pictures with her in school. Incredible!
We talked about her career, his rise to success, struggles she's faced, the business and more.
And check out my YouTube channel, The Tom Ward Show, for the full video interview.
And follow me on TikTok and IG @tomwardofficial.
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Planet & The PeopleWARD THOMAS FOR THE PLANET My sisters, Catherine & Lizzy form the popular country duo, Ward Thomas and they are about to busk in a different city each week in the run up to Cop 26, raising money for environmental charities and awareness for the climate crisis. I decided to get them onPlanet & The Peopleto find out more and to enjoy a meandering conversation where we discussed our obsession with climate change & exchanged some encouraging news stories, while also looking back at the podcast series so far. Ward-Thomas recently released their fourth studio album, Invitation. Their second album, Cartwheels was the first eve...2021-05-1557 min
Planet & The PeopleFASHION FOR THE PLANETFashion is something we all enjoy, whether purely as a function or as a passion, but it's impacts on the environment have only relatively recently started to be talked about. I wanted to dive deep into this topic to find out why and in what ways the fashion industry is bad for the planet, and also how we can turn things around, and to help me with this, I spoke to Professor Sheila-Mary Carruthers, FTI FRSA Sheila-Mary has worked in the field of textiles and fashion for 51 years and is a key consultant in...2021-05-051h 01
Planet & The PeopleRIDDING THE OCEANS OF PLASTICPlastics are swamping our oceans. This is one of the most talked about issues but what are we doing about it? The Ocean Cleanup, led by inventor and entrepreneur Boyan Slat are pioneers in technology that is clearing our oceans of plastic and also stopping plastics entering our oceans through river interceptors. I spoke to Rachel Richardson from The Ocean Cleanup to find out out about how The Ocean cleanup started and what they are currently doing to clean up our oceans. For more about The Ocean Clean...2021-04-2832 minThe Tom Ward ShowCynthia ParkerCynthia Parker is a 16 year old TikTok phenomenon. She blew up two years ago, moved to LA and the rest is history. We talked about her career, relationships, her business and more.
Check out the video on my YouTube channel The Tom Ward Show.
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Planet & The PeopleTHE THEATRE OF CLIMATE CHANGEHaving made a career in theatre and film as a writer and actor, I like to think the arts can be pretty powerful in lots of ways, but how can it be used to inspire us about climate change? I spoke to playwright April De Angelis whose 20 year career has seen her plays produced at the National Theatre, The Royal Court and the RSC among many others. In 2011 her play 'Jumpy' starring Tamsin Grieg, received much acclaim. April is also a longstanding activist and a part of Extinction Rebellion. She has a new play, 'Extinct...2021-04-0749 min
Planet & The PeopleLETS TALK ABOUT CARBON OFFSETTINGThe concept of Carbon Offsetting, or carbon credits is often met with mixed views. Is it simply an excuse to carry on as normal but look like you're doing good? Or is it maybe a valuable tool? In fact, what is it? Where does the money go? What does it actually do? And what else are the big businesses doing to save the planet? Tom explores all and more of these questions with Lucy Arndt from Ecosphere Plus, a company that specialises in conservation and generating carbon credits. Lucy is joined by her husband Nick...2021-03-3048 min
Planet & The PeopleTHE ORIGINS OF PANDEMICSThe emergence of a new pandemic is something that has impacted us all in varying degrees of hell. But where do pandemics come from? Where do they start and how are we responsible? Can we call this year an ecological event? From Measles, to Ebola to Sars to covid 19, Tom talks to Zoonotic disease specialist Dr David Redding, and Reader in Environmental governance, Dr Peter Jones, and finds out about the origins of disease and the correlation between environmental breakdown and the spread of pandemics. For more information about David Redding, a...2021-03-2344 min
1st FridayValentines SpecialValentines special: what kind of men would you want to marry your daughters? Tom and Stuart are joined by Stuart's daughter, Heather, to answer a question around marriage. They will also talk about singleness, why Tom knows Song of Solomon so well and whether Stuart holds his wife's hand anymore. Enjoy!! 2021-02-1335 min
The Tom Ward ShowKevin LangueDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an interview:)
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The Tom Ward ShowMichael LeYou might not have heard of Michael Le but he is the 4th most followed TikToker in the world, with 40 million followers!
We talked about the lack of diversity in the influencer word, The Shluv House, his family and upcoming projects.
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The Tom Ward ShowAddison RaeWe talked about her relationships, body shaming, her new podcast and more.
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The Tom Ward ShowQuinton GriggsI sat down with the youngest member of the Sway House and we talked about his career, his favorite trucks, Braddison, his dating life and more.
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The Tom Ward ShowAbby RaoAbby Rao is much more than just a pretty girl on Instagram. I really love how she opened up about her childhood and the struggles that she faced.
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The Tom Ward ShowBlack Lives MatterWith everything going on, I wanted to take a break from the normal content and instead focus on what's important.
I put together of influencers to talk about race, police brutality, #BLM, protests and more.
The guests were: Megan Milan, Kevin Langue, Nicolette Gray and Amelie Zilber.
I was very inspired by everything they're doing and I hope you are too.
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The Tom Ward ShowLoren GrayWe had an amazing conversation. The second most followed person on TikTok, Loren broke down the business of TikTok, talked about her childhood, her rise to fame, how she deals with success and haters, and much more.
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The Tom Ward ShowZach KingZach King is now the second most followed person on TikTok, with over 40 million followers. He performs "magic" but it's so much more than that. You need to check out his YT or Insta to see it for yourself.
We talked about his career, TikTok, video production and tips for younger TikTokers to grow their followings.
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The Tom Ward ShowBryce HallWe talked about his beef with Rice Gum, his relationship with Addison Rae and how much money big TikTokers can make for a single TikTok.
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Planet & The PeopleGREENPEACE AND THE PLANETWho are Greenpeace, what do they stand for, and what role can we play in preventing deforestation? Tom talks to Greenpeace's Forest Campaigner Chiara Vitali about the planet, about the Amazon, about Greenpeace and about chickens, with the occasional reference to a supermarket elf. Chiara tells Tom about two reports she's written, Under Fire & Winging it, both of which can be viewed at: Winging It Under Fire For more info about Greenpeace visit: www.greenpeace.org @greenpeace Podcast socials: @planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram) ...2020-05-1949 min
The Tom Ward ShowFaZe RugHey guys, it's been a while! I've been focusing on YouTube and I rebranded the show, from Under The Influence to The Tom Ward show.
But I'm back. I've got 5 interviews ready to post in the next couple of weeks and I'll be posting the new podcast episodes the day after I post on YouTube.
Hopefully, you're still subscribed and you didn't ditch me! Haha.
This week's episode is with FaZe Rug, from the FaZe Clan. He got his start in gaming, and then transitioned into blogging and that's when he really blew up! But maybe the most interesting thing...2020-05-0744 min
Planet & The PeopleTECHNOLOGY FOR THE PLANETIn two interviews, Tom finds out about CO2 air capture technology and also explores how we can protect the Polar Regions. Climeworks is a Direct Air Capture Company based in Switzerland, extracting carbon dioxide from the air and converting it into commercial commodities. Tom finds out from Louisa Charles just how their technology works and what opportunities it presents. The Polar Regions are warming at twice the rate of the rest of the planet. In his second interview Tom talks to Alex Sholtz at Ice911 Research and finds out what the po...2020-05-0549 min
The Tom Ward ShowCarly And ErinI loved sitting down with the girls!
We talked about everything from how they met, to reality TV, to the Vlog Squad. Easily my favorite interview of 2020! Haha.
And make sure you SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and turn on notifications. I've got some great interviews coming up! Next week I'm headed to the Hype House to learn what all these Tik Tokers are up to.
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The Tom Ward ShowSam And ColbyWhat didn't Sam and Colby do this year? They won a Teen Choice Award, they won a Streamy, released the Metalife project, dropped a new series, The Castle, and came out with new merch.
We talked about how they met, how they got started, dating, clout chasing and more!
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The Tom Ward ShowMod SunMod Son has started a new chapter in his life. Already a popular artist, he recently got sober and is feeling better than ever. We talked about his career, his inspirations, relationships, music and more.
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The Tom Ward ShowErika CostellThis is probably the most natural conversation that I've ever had! Just flowed very nicely. We talked about everything: Her upcoming projects, Jake Paul, dating, dick pics and much more!
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The Tom Ward ShowHunter MorenoEvery YouTuber wants to sell you a hoodie these days. But Hunter Moreno isn't like everyone else. He's using his following to spread a positive message with his brand, Make Sure Your Friends Are OK. The brand builds awareness around mental health issues and donates a portion of the profits to mental health charities.
We didn't get too serious though. We talked about Instagram models, pain in the ass YouTubers, how he got his start and more!
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The Tom Ward ShowJordan WoronaAccording to Business Insider, Jordan Worona is one of the world's top managers of YouTube creators and influencers. He got his start mail room and worked his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming a VP at Fullscreen.
After TanaCon, he decided to venture out and created his own management company, We Are Verified. It's proven wildly successful and there's no doubt that he'll remain one of the biggest influencer managers in the world.
We talked about everything from Tana to why my channel has too long an intro. Haha. This was a fun one.
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The Tom Ward ShowZane HijaziI want to give a special shout out to this week's sponsor Pet Canva! They make artwork out of that special pet in your life. They make everything form canvas wall art to blankets to cell phones and more with your pet's image on it. They have free shipping on all orders over $75. So check them out on Instagram and on their website
This week I sat down with Zane and we talked about everything from growing up in a mixed religion household to who the hottest member of the Vlog Squad is. It was a fun one!
And don't f...2019-10-0459 min
The Tom Ward ShowNicolette GrayDon't forget to check out my YouTube channel where I have the full length video interviews.
Nicolette Gray appeared on the scene after her appearance on the Dr. Phil show. After being unhappy with her $1,000 monthly allowance, she appeared on the show where she demanded $5,000 a month, from her Mom, and also a Mercedes G Wagon.
The episode got a mixed reaction. Many hated her bratty personality but others liked her persona and followed her on social media. Almost overnight, she gained 200,000 followers on Instagram.
She used her 5 minutes of fame and launched a YouTube career, which has proved to b...2019-09-2643 min
The Tom Ward ShowTom Discusses His Mental Health And Addiction IssuesHey Guys!
This is the second part of the "Tom Answers Your Questions" episode. That's why there's no intro or anything.
I waited months to post this because I was so scared that my employer and family would see this and judge me or look at me differently.
But I figured that if I could help one person, it would be worth it.
If you have anything to share, you can find me on social @motdraw.
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The Tom Ward ShowGarrett WattsDon't forget to check out the video interview here. And please support my YouTube channel and subscribe. Thx!
Garrett Watts is one of those OG YouTubers. He originally started posting videos in 2012 and quickly found success. The difference between him and other early YouTubers, is that he's still relevant and as popular as ever. His last video got 3m views and a staggering 54k comments!
His fans are begging for more content. They can't get enough Garrett Watts! We talked about why he's not posting as much, dating, his career, comedy and even played two truths and a lie.
This...2019-09-131h 07
The Tom Ward ShowThe Kaplan TwinsMake sure you SUBSCRIBE! We've got Garrett Watts, Lauren Bostik from Skinny Confidential, Raka Raka, Faze Temperrr and more coming up!
The Kaplan Twins are classically trained artists who honed their skills at NYU. After school they took jobs in art galleries but hated the business. After thinking about the Kardashians, they realized their fame all started with a sex tape. They created a line where they painted scenes from famous sex scenes and it took off from there.
They paint with their asses, paint emojis, are monsters on Instagram, have appeared in documentaries and can now be seen on...2019-09-0531 min
The Tom Ward ShowBella ThorneDon't forget to check out the video on my YouTube channel.
Bella Thorne is the best guest ever! She's unapologetically herself. She answers all questions thrown at her and is probably the most authentic of anyone I've sat down with. We talked about her new book, Life Of A Wanna Be Mogul, Tana, Mod Sun, Ben, porn, weed, her new projects and much more. I like this one a lot and I hope you do too.
And SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss any of our upcoming vids!!! I've got Garrett Watts, The Kaplan Twins, FaZe Temperrr and RackaRacka coming up!!!
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The Tom Ward ShowAmanda SteeleThis week we've got Amanda Steele. She's a model, a beauty guru, an entreprenur and an all around boss. She broke onto the scene at 10 years old as one of the first young makeup artists. She hit 1m subscribers by 13 and the rest is histroy. We talk about her rise to success, her clothing brand and advice for new youtubers. You'll like this one.
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The Tom Ward ShowLogan PaulWelcome to the under the influence podcast where we interview the biggest creators, athletes and entertainers in the game.
If you enjoy the podcast, I'd appreciate if you could take a second right now and leave a 5 start rating. It really helps with advertisers.
This week we've got Logan Paul. Forget all your preconceived notions of Logan! He's grown up and his new podcast, Impaulsive, is a great example of this. I really like it. And as a guy who interviews a ton of people, I was really impressed by both his skills and the new side of himself he sh...2019-06-2852 min
The Tom Ward ShowTom Answers Your QuestionsHey Guys! This week, you're stuck with me. We didn't have any guests this week, and so many of you had questions for me, that I decided to do a solo one and answer them. People wanted to know how I got such big guests, what got me started in YouTube, advice for new YouTubers and more. I answer all of them!
And don't worry, this isn't going to turn into a Tom Ward vlog. I was so uncomfortable doing a solo vid that it'll definitely be a while until I do another one! Haha.
Next week I'm filming interviews w...2019-06-2120 min
The Tom Ward ShowRicky DillonRicky
Hey guys, welcome to the Under The Influence podcast, where I interview the biggest creators, entertainers and athletes in the game.
We've got a great one this week, Ricky Dillon
But before we get started, I want to let you know of some awesome sponsorship opportunities for my YouTube channel, where I share the video version of the interviews. They're high quality production and they get great views and engagement.
The last sponsored video I did, got 400k views. If you're interested in sponsoring a YouTube video or podcast episode, please reach out to me at tom@tomward. com...2019-06-131h 03
The Tom Ward ShowChris KlemensHey guys if you could take two seconds and leave a 5 star review, or a nice comment, it would help us attract sponsors, which will allow us to continue to do these interviews. Thanks!
I also want to let you know of some awesome sponsorship opportunities for my YouTube channel, where I share the video version of the interviews. They're high quality production and they get great views and engagement. The last sponsored video I did, got 400k views. If you're interested in sponsoring a YouTube video or podcast episode, please reach out to me at tom@tomward. com
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The Tom Ward ShowCody KoWe need sponsors to continue to deliver great content every week. So, if you're a brand or your parents are rich and own a company, hit me up!
My videos get great views and engagement. I interview the biggest YouTubers in the world and most importantly I can sell! So reach out to me at tom@tomward.com.
And you can watch this, and all my interviews, on my YouTube channel.
Now what can I say about Cody Ko? He does everything. He's a computer engineer, a comedian, a podcast host, a successful YouTuber, an entrepreneur, and a hip hop p...2019-05-3150 min
The Tom Ward ShowTrisha PaytasHelp! We need sponsors. If you like my interviews, why not sponsor one? I have some great ones coming up: Cody Ko, Amanda Steele, Ryan Garcia, Chris Clemens, Trevor Moran and more!
My demo is 18-34 year old women. The videos get great views and engagement. The last sponsored video got 300k views! If you're interested, shoot me an email at tom@tomward.com.
This, and all my interviews, are available on my YouTube channel, Under The Influence.
Now what can I say about Trisha Paytas? She's an OG YouTuber, who's been at this for 13 years. She's probably also the m...2019-05-201h 05
The Tom Ward ShowAndrea RussettYou can watch this and all my interviews on my YouTube channel, Under The Influence With Tom Ward
This week we've great one, Andrea Russett. She came across my radar when I saw her "Shopping While High" series. The first time I saw it, I immediately loved her. She started off with a viral video when she was in high school and turned that into a successful YouTube channel. While still in high school she somehow managed to host a nationally syndicated radio show. After leaving radio she continued to develop into more of authentic personality, eventually coming out as bi...2019-05-1651 min
The Tom Ward ShowTravis MillsYou can watch this, and all my interviews on my YouTube channel, Under The Influence, With Tom Ward.
There's not much that Travis Mills can't do. He started out making beats, and rapping, in Riverside, CA. He hustled his way onto the Warped Tour, but selling merch and CDs to survive. He had a successful rap and production career, and then transitioned into hosting a show on Beats One. He has an excellent podcast, ADHD With Travis Mills, a YouTube channel, he's acting, he's signed artists. There really isn't much that he can't do.
Super interesting guy, super humble, and i...2019-05-0845 min
The Tom Ward ShowJason NashWelcome to Under The Influence where I interview your favorite influencers, creators and entertainers. This week we've got a great one, Jason Nash. It was great finally sitting down with someone my age! We talked about everything from Howard Stern, to comedy, to what it's like being the oldest member of the Vlog Squad and more.This one was fun and I hope you love it.And if you're a small to medium sized company, interested in influencer marketing, then check out my company Five Bucks. We're a full service agency and handle everything from start to finish. The difference...2019-04-3053 min
The Tom Ward ShowOscar De La HoyaThis week, we've got Oscar De La Hoya. Now, I know this is a departure from the normal interview I do with influencers, but I couldn't say no to Oscar! He's one of the greatest boxers of all time, he's a gold medal winner and a world champ in several different weight classes.
And he's been just as successful in business. His Golden Boy Promotions is the premier boxing promtion company in the world. He has vast real estate holding and owns several other businesses. So, I hope you enjoy!
And make sure you subscribe because we've got Jason Nash...2019-04-2427 min