Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness w/Tony Nesbitt - Ep 271 - Nathanized

“Salom” to Uzbekistan, “Howzit” to Zimbabwe and “Senga!” to Ethiopia. The International Fund for Silliness continues to expand its reach! Thanks for being here. What’s on the docket today? Why it’s a NNS from January 21st, 1996, which shall be titled: Nathanized We begin our adventure with Norm teasing the weekend’s upcoming guests and a shout out to yours truly. Next, it’s a WBZ StormCenter Promo and then on to our guest, author Marybeth Bond…orrrrrr maybe not Suddenly we are listening to some classic radio chatter between Norm and Lovell Dyett! Now it’s time for an actual guest: Greg Smith, author of “Beer: A History of Suds and Civilization from Mesopotamia to Microbreweries.” The interview HOPS around a bit but does come to a HEAD. And calls are on TAP but the taps are dry as no callers are featured. Next up was Scott J. Kerman who wrote “All Sold Out! How to Sneak into Sporting Events and Concerts.” This was his second time on the show and his next conquest was to sneak into the Superbowl. Norm really loved talking to him and he tells some great stories. We take some Calls: Anne Jill Russ Helen in Belmont, not Helene Al And a mystery Caller Special Announcement! Let’s cut away to the Paul Parent Gardening Show talking crosspollinating grasses and deep roots with caller Richard Back to Norm talking to Diane, about a guest we had on, the announced yet not included Marybeth Bond and her book: Traveler’s Tales: A Woman’s World. It was a book Norm highly praised for its excellent writing. Let’s now hear from Mack talking about Superbowl 30. Norm had some trivia which you’ll have to wait to hear. Buuuut, if you’re a Patron supporting the show, you already know the answer as I used it for this week’s episode preview. The lovely Monica from Cleveland, OH is on the line – Norm recently proposed marriage in a letter he wrote but had not mailed yet. She worked with Mickey and Gilley (a pair we’ve had on the show) on WERE in Cleveland. She was kind enough to ask about my then health condition: recovering from Chicken Pox a mere month from my 29th bday. Boy, THAT was a whole lotta fun. Marilyn in West Virginny and a story about a clunk Norm gives us a heads-up about a guest for the next show: Mr. Cheap Oh, well looky here…It’s Mark Waldstein aka Mr. Cheap and his book, “Mr. Cheap’s Boston.” In studio! They take call from the three C’s: Carol, Caroline and Chip Ep 271, Nathanized, tempers its way to your ears, now.