Salamone (the podcast)

Michael Salamone chats about David Letterman's retirement from late night television, the legacy of Letterman, and the changing scape of the late night medium. #ThanksDave Kyle Burnett is a filmmaker and writer in Denver, CO, and a wonderful friend of Michael's. Andy Palermo is a chef, long time friend of Michael's who lives and works in Jamestown, NY. Brian Rovegno is a television executive and vocalist in Denver who's been a dear friend to Michael for over 25 years. John Sullivan is a great friend and funny man from Chicago, who we're lucky to now have in Denver. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show. This is that show.   Support this podcast

Michael Salamone chats current events with Adam Boles & Quincy Worthington, after a rant of his own. Rev. Quincy Worthington is a pretty big deal in the world of theology, a good friend of Michael's and comes to us from outside of Chicago. Adam Boles is a long-time friend of Michael and Quincy who is a writer, poet, and though in Florida, never the subject of any of those "Florida Man" headlines. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show. This is that show.   Support this podcast

Michael Salamone welcomes Faith Graham and Quincy Worthington for a serious conversation in honor of this show being put online on 4.20 based around drugs, religion and civil rights. Rev. Quincy Worthington is a pretty big deal in the world of theology, a good friend of Michael's and comes to us from outside of Chicago. Faith Graham is a long-time friend of Michael's who is a university professional, singer, violin teacher and all around amazing woman from WNY. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

Game of Thrones superfans and experts, Chris Filson and Dustin Martin join Michael Salamone on the show for an episode predicting what we can expect next on the new season of the HBO show and in the books. Spoilers! Chris Filson is an educator, husband, and all around great guy in Denver, CO. Dustin Martin is a Grand Junction, CO Chiropractic healer who has had the unfortunate luck of knowing Michael for nearly 20 years. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

Michael Salamone welcomes Kyle Burnett and Eric Rinaldo to talk about all of the current and upcoming comic book inspired television shows coming to networks and Netflix. Predictions, some spoilers, commentary and three dudes geeking out about the comics they love. Kyle Burnett is a film maker, father, all around great guy and huge comic book fan. Eric Rinaldo is a father and comic book fan who has had the unfortunate luck of knowing Michael for nearly 20 years. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

This episode is the first of season two, so it seemed appropriate to start the podcast's new season where the show began, chatting current events with Rev. Quincy Worthington. We talk Ferguson, Supreme Court rulings and Clinton scandals. Quincy Worthington is a pretty big deal in the world of Theology and a great friend of the show, and Michael. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

This is our 2014 Year In Review special. I chat about the events that made up 2014 through the lens of news items and pop culture with Quincy Worthington, Owen Niland and Gary Peters. Since the Holiday Special was silly and satirical, this special set out to be more serious and conversational. The show is an edit of three different conversations with each of the guests through our live channel, edited together into one show. I'm particularly fond of the social media commentary towards the end. Rev. Quincy Worthington is a pretty big deal in the world of Theology and a great friend of the show, and Michael. Gary Peters is a regarded visual artist, comedian and musician, as well as the Banksy of his hometown of Jamestown, NY. Owen Niland is a Denver stage actor and dear friend. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

This is a special holiday episode of the Salamone podcast, where we take a look behind Salatone Recordings artist and naughty lounge-lizard Vince Martini's lost 1985 network TV Christmas special. Vince Martini's new album "Tits the Season" is now available on iTunes and everywhere digital music is sold or streamed. This special episode features music from that album, as well as some holiday classics from Vince Martini only available on this Salamone podcast. For more information on Vince Martini, and his 3 Olive Orchestra, visit http://michaelsalamone.com/vincemartini. (This episode is satirical and contains adult themes, language and songs) CAST: Brian Rovegno as Charles Bryant Sarah Jarvis as Jane Sahara Gary Peters as Peter Garrison Michael Salamone as himself and the guy who plays Vince Martini as Vince Martini Vince Martini's brand of musical "comedy" is not safe for work, and not really safe for anyone. Listen at your own risk.   Support this podcast

This is a special episode of the Salamone podcast where we dissect the 2014 midterm elections results. I'm joined by Jenn Schuchman and Quincy Worthington. We talk results, exit polls and predictions. Not much humor here. Political analysis. Jenn Schuchman is a mom, yogi and political analyst in Denver, CO. Quincy Worthington is in Chicago, a pretty big deal in the world of Theology and a great friend of the show, and Michael. Chris Filson is a teacher and political activist in Denver, who cancelled his appearance due to health. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

  This episode is the first season finale, so it seemed appropriate to bring our most frequent panelists on to help heckle the headlines. Improv guru and public health advocate Jane Fischer, TV executive Brian Rovegno, and Rev. Quincy Worthington chat with me about Pumpkin Riots, Ebola, Drunks, and so much more. Jane Fischer is an improv teacher and public health advocate in Fredonia, NY. Brian Rovegno is a TV executive and live music aficionado in Denver, CO. Quincy Worthington is a pretty big deal in the world of Theology and a great friend of the show, and Michael. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show. This episode is sponsored by the new Drunk GPS app.   Support this podcast

This episode features two funny food professionals, the great Jay Burbank, and chef friend Andy Palermo. We heckle some headlines, and then talk about food politics; GMO labeling, eating local and more. Support this podcast

We're going experimental for this episode of the Salamone podcast, and having a drunken political discussion, with fellow musicians Jon Marc Johnson and Paul LaPlaca. We will be having cocktails and be discussing the political topics of the day. Jon and I used to do this in real life when we lived in the same city, and I remember those arguments so fondly that I even named a song after them, which I altered for theme music for this show. Paul is another opinionated musician, based in NYC that will be a great addition to that chemistry. The result made me think that all of my future guests should be drunk! Jon Marc Johnson is the front-man for Western New York's legendary original funk/soul/rock band, Smackdab. Paul LaPlaca is a touring session player, producer, engineer and musical genius in New York City. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

Michael Salamone gathers a panel of smart and funny people to discuss the top stories of the day for 30 minutes. This week's guests on the Salamone podcast are comedians Jane Fischer and Gary Peters, Jr.  Topics include President Obama vs. the media, Ebola virus, and so much more. Jane Fischer is an improv instructor and public health advocate in Fredonia, NY.. Gary Peters, Jr. is an improv comedian, actor, musician, visual artist and legend of Jamestown, NY. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

Michael Salamone invited friends Mac Dawson and Quincy Worthington to the podcast on September 23, 2014 to run down the top issues of the day. They start out light, poking fun at current headlines, and then transition into a serious conversation about the NFL domestic and child abuse scandals, and what it means to be male feminists. These are two amazing husbands and fathers, Mac and Quincy. Mac Dawson is a husband and father in Western New York who has worked in early childhood education, and can fix any bicycle any time. Quincy Worthington is a pastor, husband and father in Illinois tho collects tobacco pipes and tattoos. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer in Denver, CO who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

Joining Michael Salamone on the podcast for a chat on September 16, 2014  were two dear, long-tme friends: Stage actor Owen Niland and TV guru Brian Rovegno. On the table was Urban Outfitters and Kent State, U2 hacking iPhones, Miss America, Fall TV, Olive Garden, Colorado recreational pot, and more. Brian Rovegno is a Television Executive and Soul Singer, who does a mean R. Kelly impression at karaoke. Owen T. Niland is an Actor and Investment Executive, who makes the best damn cocktail in all these United States. Michael Salamone is a musician and writer who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

On September 9, 2014, Michael Salamone gathered a panel of smart and funny people to talk abut current events for the Salamone podcast. Police brutality, NFL domestic abuse, celebrity nudes, Joan Rivers and much more were all on the table. Guests included Jane Fischer, Kyle Burnett and Quincy Worthington. Jane Fisher is an Improvisational Comedian, Teacher and Health Advocate in Fredonia, NY. Kyle Burnett is a film maker and security expert in Denver, CO. Quincy Worthington is a minister from Erie, PA. Michael Salamone is a musician and journalist who always wanted to have a talk show.   Support this podcast

On September 2, 2014, Michael Salamone assembled a panel of fellow Doctor Who super-fans to run down the first two episodes featuring our new Doctor, Peter Capaldi. --And really all things Whovian and our hopes for this latest series.  Joining Michael was Ana Brawley, Jon Marc Johnson,, Dale Saterly and Quincy Worthington. Ana Brawley is a Doctor Who fan from Denver, CO, loving mother, and has been watching the show since the reboot. Jon Marc Johnson is a musician and carpenter from Jamestown, NY who has been watching Doctor Who since the Tom Baker years. Dale Saterly is a beer brewer and science lover from Upstate New York living in Denver, CO. He's a super-fan of both classic and modern Doctor Who. Quincy Worthington is a pastor from Erie, PA who just got into Doctor Who during the Matt Smith run, and has been devouring the show and all of it's incarnations ever since. Michael Salamone is a musician and journalist living in Denver, CO who has been binge watching Doctor Who since he first saw Tom Baker p

On the August 26, 2014 episode of the Salamone podcast, Michael Salamone chatted with another life-long friend, Brian Rovegno, a television programming executive, and all around fun guy.  They ran down the Emmy Awards and other happenings in pop culture worth talking about. It should be good for some laughs and maybe some snark. Brian Rovegno is a programming executive for the most watched premium cable movie network on television. Originally from Erie, PA he now resides in Denver, CO with his lovely wife and daughter. Michael Salamone is a musician and journalist who always wanted to have a talk show. Support this podcast

On August 19, 2014, Michael Salamone started the Salamone podcast and had a chat about current events with life-long friend, Rev. Quincy Worthington. Small doses of humor, as well as a concerned dialogue about the first week of tragic events in Ferguson and beyond. Quincy Worthington is a Presbyterian minister, pipe aficionado, tattoo collector, father and husband originally from Erie, PA, now in Illinois. Michael Salamone is a musician and journalist who always wanted to have a talk show. Support this podcast