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The Back Room Show
by The Back Room Network
The Back Room Show is hosted by Gary Williams and Maria Jarrell. The goal of the show is for it to be like a fun night out with your pals. Sitting in the back room of your favorite bar joking, laughing, and talking about whatever you feel like. Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room!
Episodes
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Episode 3.8 Courtney Goes a-Courtin’
We are joined by guest co-host Julie Swartz and guest Courtney Gift Cannon as we talk about the sometimes-hilarious struggles of middle-aged dating. They both tell stories of dates deciding to just “Whip out their noodles”. We find out about navigating the dating apps. We talk about the swipe...
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Episode 3.7 Man Up!
Gary is joined by guest co-host Michael Colby of the podcast, “Jack Billings Presents…”, and therapist Brian Gallagher as we discuss what it means to “be a man”. We talk about what being a man means today compared to our dads and grandfathers. We dissect the often-misguided connection between…
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Episode 3.6 Your Internet Girlfriend
In this episode we say “so long for now” to our best pal, the eternally awesome Maria. Old man Gary talks about his old man knee. Maria introduces us to Santa Flanders. We discuss a few ‘Holiday Annoyances’. We marvel at the miracle of online shopping. We pay tribute to the late great Norman…
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Episode 3.5 Dish, Trish!
The lovely Trish Ortlip returns to the show to tell us about her medical mission trip to Honduras. Gary tells us about his new middle-aged man hobby. Maria talks about her journey to the west coast. We take a strange turn talking about postpartum depression. And Gary loses his mind over racist...
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Episode 3.4 A Feeling of Vuja De
Enjoy this incredibly fun episode with the amazingly talented Kim of the Pennsylvania-based band, Vuja De. We talk about her life dedicated to music. We discuss how music brings people together, and particularly how it helped many get through the pandemic. Learn about what "woo girls" and bikers...
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Episode 3.3 B Inspired
Do you like positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic people? Then you're gonna love our guest for this episode, the indomitable Jane Stahl! Jane is a retired teacher from Gary's hometown of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and is now Director of Community Relations for Studio B Art Gallery. Her passion for…
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Episode 3.2 Daddy’s Boys
In this episode we talk about the enduring power of friendship. We celebrate the memory of the great Jason Shellaway, affectionately known as "The Daddy". Four of his best friends are here to tell us about their bond with him, and also talk about the Daddy Classic Memorial Golf Tournament held...
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Episode 3.1 Participation Trophy Wives
Do you like hilariously intoxicated women failing miserably in a spelling contest with the unfounded confidence and swagger that only a bunch of booze can bring? Do you also like when guests sometimes forget they're doing a live show? Well, do we have the episode for you! In the Season 3 premiere...
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Episode 2.20 The Art of Toughness
Everybody's favorite Hilarious Hebrew, Rose Azrael fills in as co-host for our Season 2 Finale. Our guest for this episode is Gary's dear pal, the incomparable Julie Swartz. She shares with us her story of living with cancer in her uniquely funny and forthright way. Gary shows off his clearly...
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Episode 2.19 Aaaah Freak Out
On the show today we welcome Tracy Bernard, Gary’s old pal and owner of Such A Neat Freak, Inc., along with our returning pal, Alicia Brisbois who is here to talk about her upcoming Back Room Network show, ‘Participation Trophy Wives’. Tracy shares some tips and advice to help organize your house...
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Episode 2.18 Tapped Potential
Our guests for this episode are married New York-based performers Danny Gardner and Emily Larger. We get into the things it takes to achieve your dreams. We talk about what goes into doing a cross-country theatrical tour. Emily and Danny tell us the totally cute and in no way creepy story about…
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Episode 2.17 Sit. Stay.
Joining us today to talk animal rescue are Michele Boehmer, a volunteer at the Brandywine Valley SPCA, and Jess Cieplinski of Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. Gary starts off the show sharing his thoughts on Pennsylvania Dutch fasnachts(hint-they stink). We talk about the things to...
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Episode 2.16 A Trish Come True
The lovely and funny Trish Ortlip is our guest today. Trish is an operating room nurse that will be taking a medical mission trip to Honduras. We talk about some of the nightmarishly gnarly things she has seen throughout her nursing career. What is the “Berks County Mating Call”? Learn why you...
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Episode 2.15 Hi, Jacked
In this episode we are joined by Matt Deterior and Michael Colby, the surly but hilarious co-creators of the scripted comedy podcast, “Jack Billings Presents…” We discuss their nebulous origin story. You’ll hear some advice for writers and content creators. Learn what “docking” is- Hint, it does...
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Episode 2.14 Addiction and Recovery
On this episode, we discuss the topic of addiction and recovery in our unique Back Room style. Our guests are certified recovery specialist Nicole Loveless, who joins us via the live chat, and Larry Fecho of Fecho Productions, who shares his story of recovery. We discuss some common factors that...
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Episode 2.13 Over Hot Pavement
Today we are joined by Back Room Show Platinum Pal Tony Mancuso from video production company, Three Hive Studios. Tony tells us about his first ever production job in Los Angeles. Hint- it involves whipped cream and breasts. We chat about those nifty Trump trading cards! Tony teaches us what…
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Episode 2.12 Smells Like Zern’s
This episode we are joined by two of Gary’s childhood friends, realtor Kim Welch, and Chris Hurter, owner of our show sponsor Exeter Gutter Cleaning, LLC. We have a fun chat about some of the unique things they encounter in their respective lines of work. We talk about growing up on the mean...
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Episode 2.11 Immigration is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Today we are joined by cultural anthropologist Amelia Frank-Vitale to discuss the hot button topic of immigration in America. She takes us through some of the realities and myths of immigration. Learn how conservative political views have changed over the years. We cover the fallacy of “skipping...
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Episode 2.10 Tingle in My Dingle
In this episode Gary talks about his interesting trip to the doctor. Maria creates an alternative meaning of The Like Button. Gary considers pulling “an R. Budd Dwyer”. We intro the ‘Back Room Deep Dive’. A viewer coins the phrase, Pan Wino. And we talk about how irresistible a conjoined twin...
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Episode 2.9 Angel of Death
Back Room Super Pal Rose Azrael joins us as we talk about everybody’s favorite comedy topic- Death. Gary tells us about his late father’s hilarious request for what to do in lieu of a funeral. We also muse about what a Donald Trump Presidential Library might look like. We invent “Holiday-themed...
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Episode 2.8 G-A-L-A-C-T-I-C
In this episode we are joined by Back Room pal Rebecca Shoemaker, and Back Room Show co-founder Matt Faranda. We veer into “stoner talk” territory talking about outer space and images from the James Webb telescope. Rebecca tells us an incredibly bizarre lie. We get a visit from Maria’s snail...
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Episode 2.7 Oh Roe You Didn’t!!
Our pal Alicia is back with us as we take a deep dive into the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Maria makes a hilarious analogy between wombs and high school A/V rooms. Alicia adorably works to control her rage. Gary invents a nasty new meaning of the phrase, “Gutter cleaning”. Find out about the new...
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Episode 2.6 Maria Goes Home
Today we discuss Maria traveling to clean out her childhood home, and she shares some of the treasures found in this Italian American time capsule! We also talk about some extreme political ads. “Unnecessarily and disproportionately angry Gary” makes an appearance. How much Brillo is enough…
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Episode 2.5 Alicia Becomes an Athlete
We are joined this episode by Back Room Show Platinum Status Pal, Alicia Brisbois. We reminisce about the alluring BK Yumbo. Maria teaches us a new word. We dive into “Cult Recruiting Season”. We find our Book Jacket Poses. And we discuss if $10 million is worth being hunted by a snail. Get a…
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Episode 2.4 Owner/Operator
In this episode we talk with Mike and Callan from “Monster Cookies”. They tell us about some of the fun-named half-pound cookies that they sell. We find out that Mike is a business plugging machine! We discuss the genius idea of selling their delicious treats at cannabis events! And we learn the...
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Episode 2.3 Do You Know Who I Am?!
Things get a little “spicy” in this episode. See a non-dick-and-fart-joke side of Gary (hint, it involves crying). The chat turns a bit frosty when Maria and Gary have a disagreement like only friends can. Hear another enraging segment of, “Am I the Asshole?”. And find out how the ‘Let’s Go...
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Episode 2.2 My Man!!
In this episode, Maria introduces us to the abomination that is the Little Caesars ‘Batman Calzony’. We discuss the genius that is UFC Game Guy. We talk about Shaq's eight million different commercials! Frank Thomas gets WAY too personal. Another round of the segment that’s taking the world by...
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Episode 2.1 We’re Back, Baby!
After a too-long hiatus, The Back Room Show triumphantly returns! Join your pals Gary and new cohost Maria as we fire the Chucklefest back up. In addition to the audio version, new episodes can now be viewed on YouTube!! This episode we talk about the Winter Olympics. Also, we discuss if getting…
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Stories From a Pandemic- Bill Mellen
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This...
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Stories From a Pandemic- Amelia Frank-Vitale
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This...
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Stories From a Pandemic- Maria Kolevas
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. In…
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Stories From a Pandemic- Carena Williams & Hope Davis
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. In…
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Stories From a Pandemic- Sherrie Moore
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This...
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Stories From a Pandemic- Brian Ullom
The Back Room Show continues its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This...
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Stories From a Pandemic- Melanie Magolan
With this episode, The Back Room Show begins its "Stories From a Pandemic" special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the "social distancing" by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted...
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Episode 1.20 Leader of the Plaque
This episode the guys are joined by a dentist, a farmer, a congressional candidate, and that’s all just one person! It’s all-around good guy, Gary Wegman. We ask Gary about some of the unusual things he has experienced in his over 35 years practicing dentistry. We talk about the lost art of snake...
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“The Back Room Network-Wide Fall Halloween Blowout Spooktacular Special Presidents’ Day Show Thing”
This very special Back Room Network show has Matt and Gary from “The Back Room Show”, Maria from “Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming”, and BRN Executive Producer, the lovely Denise. We learn that to record a podcast, you have to actually hit 'Record'. Maria confesses a deep, dark secret (hint- it...
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Episode 1.19 Some Judas Priest Style Heavy Metal!!
This episode we are joined in studio by Back Room Diamond Status pal, Mike Ruppert. Rup talks about life playing bass in various bar bands. We share our fond memories of the cheap beers of our youth. And why your friend being 6,000 miles away is no excuse to not party in his garage. Get a drink…
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Episode 1.18 This Freakin’ Guy…
This episode we get political on your a$$! Trump decides to play weatherman. We talk about how every “scandal” has to have “ …gate” at the end of it. Donnie decides to get the Taliban back together. And where did all these umlauts come from?!! Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room!…
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Episode 1.17 Yeeaaaahhh, BrisBOIS!!
Our pal Alicia Brisbois joins Gary and Matt to discuss her upcoming Back Room Network show, “I Gotta Get This Off My Chest”. Matt peppers the show with a few gems from the Blanche Knott book, “Truly Tasteless Jokes, Vol. 11", you know, the GOOD one. We discuss a secret that only hockey players’...
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Episode 1.16 A Rose Between Two Dorks
In this episode the guys are joined by Back Room pal, the always fun, Rose Azrael. Find out about Matt’s big move. Rose discusses two very different sides of her personality- A World War II-era radio re-creation performer, and a budding burlesque artist. They also discuss a very unique Texas...
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Episode 1.15 The Old Lion is Dead
In this episode, the lovely Denise fills in for Matt. Gary is joined by his four siblings as they reminisce about their beloved late father, Glen Earl Williams Sr. It's an upbeat and loving conversation filled with warm and funny stories about this great working-class hero. Get a drink and take a...
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Back Room Bite Size- Extra Parts with Maria
Gary and Matt talk with The Back Room Network's own Maria Jarrell from "Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming" about carrying around spare body parts. Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room! Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc.
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Back Room Bite Size- Talking Redheads with Tony
Back Room Bite Size is delicious comedy in a fun snack size. Comedy that won't spoil your appetite. In today's Bite Size, Matt and Gary, along with their pal Tony, discuss the magical allure of redheaded women. Enjoy! Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room!
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Episode 1.14 Whoa, Black Betty (Pam Ballam)
Today Matt and Gary go around the horn on a variety of topics. Stripper glitter. Getting into a fight with your furniture. We talk about what we think are some of the worst ways to die. We meet the great Pam Ballam! And find out why Grandpa Joe from "Willy Wonka" was really a huge dick. Yep, it's...
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Episode 1.13 Feeling Some Satisfication with Tracy and Kim!
This episode the guys chat with new Back Room Network sponsors and lifelong pals, Tracy Bernard of Such A Neat Freak, Inc., and Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers. We discuss the unique issues and challenges each of them face in their professions. Also, we talk about haunted houses, Kim…
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Episode 1.12 Here’s Dan Pardo!!
Today the guys talk with their pal, NYC-based pianist, arranger, and music director Dan Pardo. We talk about the life of a music man in New York, his great webshow/podcast "Pardo's Turn", and his Limerick's of Resistance! Visit Dan at his site here Watch "Pardo's Turn" here, or listen to it on…
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Episode 1.11 No Business Like Shoe Business
The guys are joined by the lovely and talented, Rebecca Shoemaker. Rebecca is an actress and singer based in southeastern Pennsylvania. Her new CD, "Jazz Sketches" is available now. The album is also available to stream. We talk about all the work that goes into studying the arts, and how things...
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Episode 1.10 Laser and The Butt!! PEW-PEW-PEW
The guys are joined by Back Roommate, Matt Deterior of "Day Drinking Saved My Life". We discuss his show's origin story(hint, it involved drinking). And speaking of origin stories, we speculate on how one very opinionated truck came to be. We pay homage to 80's & 90's morning zoo radio shows.…
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Episode 1.9 Back to the Tony
Lucky you! There was so much audio deliciousness from our episode with the great, Tony Mancuso, we decided to make an extra episode with the good stuff that didn't make the last episode. We talk about redheads, the 80s, we totally geek out on Back to the Future, and we discuss why Die Hard is the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Back Room Show is hosted by Gary Williams and Maria Jarrell. The goal of the show is for it to be like a fun night out with your pals. Sitting in the back room of your favorite bar joking, laughing, and talking about whatever you feel like.
Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room!
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The Back Room Show is hosted by Gary Williams and Maria Jarrell. The goal of the show is for it to be like a fun night out with your pals. Sitting in the back room of your favorite bar joking, laughing, and talking about whatever you feel like. Get a drink and take a seat. You're in The Back Room!
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