Episodes
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Lepa Radic, Facism Fighter
Tom reads the now poignant story of Lepa Radic, who fought Nazi fascism literally to her last breath.
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Our Wishes for a Merry Christmas 2024
Tom Reads Your Story returns after a long break to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas with holiday songs from Diana Krall, John Legend, and Chicago.
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Memories of His Father
JULY 26, 2024 MEMORIES OF HIS FATHER Tom reads a Facebook post from his friend, Walter MIlani, about his father's difficult road to America, and his life afterwards.
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July 4th: To Honor the Immigrants
Episode 189; Tom reminds us on this July 4th, the great contributions made by many immigrants to the New World. This story is one of them.
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Season 5: Return of the Kamikaze
To honor Season 5 of TRYS, Tom brings back one of his first and greatest Audiobooks "I Know Why the Waters of the Sea Taste of Salt" by Canada's very own Steve Vernon. This time, you'll notice an added tweak to the recording.
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Dodging Apophis
Episode 187: Since the recent solar eclipse, Tom's mind has been on space, more specifically on the asteroid known as Apophis, and the upcoming closer-than-ever fly by that's coming towards us in a few years.
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Pete Hamill On Sinatra-Part 2
In episode 186, Tom continues reading from Why Sinatra Matters by Pete Hamill. After reading from the Intro in the previous episode, he digs into chapter 1 of the late Pete Hamill's great book about the greatest American musical icon, Frank Sinatra.
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Diaper Don
Normally shy about politics on the show, Tom alludes to a certain physical "problem" the former President has.
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Hello Acast, Goodbye Spotify
In episode 184, we are introduced to a new platform. After a sudden technical announcement/decision from Spotify, Acast has been chosen to bring TRYS to listeners on a hopefully more frequent and quality driven basis. A slow-but-sure process lies ahead..
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A Letter from John to Paul
In episode 183, from Esquire Magazine: Tom reads John Lennon's sour letter to Paul McCartney signaling the end of the Beatles breakup. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Interesting Seinfeld Tidbits
In episode 182, Tom reads us some interesting facts surrounding his favorite sit-com ever, Seinfeld. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Happy New Year, 2024
Episode 181; Tom wishes his listeners a very Happy New Year, and looks forward to the year ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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A Simple 2023 Christmas Special
Episode 180: This years Christmas special is short and sweet, with music from Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Stacey Kent, and Mel Torme, also a very special Christmas memory from writer and frequent contributor to TRYS, Buck Matthews. --- Send in a voice message:...
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When Will & Wylie Went Flyin'
Episode 179: Tom reminisces about the great Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, his role in it, and about the day the great American humorist and writer Will Rogers went flying in Alaska with his friend, the renowned aviator Wylie Post. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Interviewing The GO
Episode 178: Tom's first interview on TRYS is with the '80s "Powerpop" group The GO, who talks about their beginnings, and the recent re-release of their EP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Mathew Perry and Studio 60
In episode 177, Tom honors the late actor Matthew Perry, and talks a little about that "other" NBC comedy/drama he starred in, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Horror in the Middle East
Episode 176: Tom talks of the war happening in Israel, and reads from memes on both sides of the issue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Just a Little Announcement
Episode 175: Tom has a short announcement regarding his current "Hiatus"... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Trouble On Everest, Pt. 2
Episode 174: Tom continues his read of the Get Pocket.com story Chaos at the Top of the World, by Joshua Hammer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Trouble On Everest, Pt. 1
In episode 173 Tom reads from the beginning of Chaos at the Top of the World by Joshua Hammer (GetPocket.com), the real life story of a deadly expedition on Mt. Everest in 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Pete Hamill On Sinatra, Part 1
Episode 172: Tom reads from the Introduction of Why Sinatra Matters, by the late great NY Author, Newspaper man, and Novelist, Pete Hamill. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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The Dinosaurs Surprise Ending
In episode 171, Tom reads from Science Writer/Paleontologist Kiley Black's great book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, about the asteroid that ended their reign. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Ladies and Gentleman, TONY BENNETT
Episode 170: Tom honor's and celebrates the life and career of the legendary singer, Tony Bennett. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Comedic Shorts, Part 1
In episode 169 Tom reads Amanda Rantanen's short story Blood Brothers, about Stuart and his "fear of punishment". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Planets & Signals
Episode 168: Tom reads of our limited ability to visit our own solar system, but also reminds us of our continuing ability to detect radio signals from far-away galaxies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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All Things Ipanema
In episode 167 Tom tells us all about the The Girl From Ipanema: the place, the song, the backstory, the songwriters, and the singers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Rod Serling: Submitted For Your Approval
In episode 165 Tom tells the story of the iconic, ground breaking television writer, producer, and Host of the Twilight Zone; Rod Serling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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The Iconic Strength of A CHORUS LINE
Episode 164: After a long trip down the Youtube rabbit hole, Tom talks about how A CHORUS LINE has not lost it's panache, energy, and plain old emotional wallop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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The Unknown Sinatra
In episode 163, Tom reads about a side of Frank Sinatra few people heard little about from the usual sources until after his death in 1998: his commitment to charitable giving throughout his long career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Surviving Ike
In episode 162, Tom honors the undisputed Queen of Rock 'n Roll, Tina Turner, and tells of his unforgettable experience of seeing her LIVE. Also, a recent Washington Post article recalling her humble beginnings, and her nightmarish abusive relationship with then husband Ike Turner. --- Send in a...
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A Season 4 Celebration!
Episode 161: WELCOME TO SEASON 4! Tom plays some of his finer recordings, made for either fun or for a client, that helps us understand what inspired him to create his own Spoken Word podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Thank You, Uncle James
In episode 160, Tom reads a Facebook post from a regular contributor, Steven Fehr. After viewing All's Quiet on the Western Front, it inspired this story containing recent information about his great uncle James, who made the ultimate sacrifice on a World War 1 battlefield. --- Send in a voice...
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Off the Top of My Head, Pt. 2
Episode 159: Tom "goes off" on Gordon Lightfoot, dreams, and getting over a hay-fever type cold. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Honoring Harry
Episode 158: in honor of his recent passing, Tom-thru words and music-honors the great singer, actor, and social activist, Harry Belafonte. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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INSTANT REPLAY: An Homage to Pete Hamill
Episode 157: Tom replays one of his favorites, a tribute to a true New York original, journalist Pete Hamill. This is from August 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Romantic Shorts, Pt. 2
Episode 156: Tom reads another romantic short story from the website Reedsy.com. It's called The Plight of Chickens, written by the one and only Lola LaForge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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More From Sagan
In episode 155 Tom ads to his collection of Carl Sagan recordings by reading another quote by the late Astronomer. This new third one is called Humility. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Two Canadian Artists
Episode 154: Tom tests out the new Audio improvements for the podcast with readings from two Canadian artists, singer/songwriter Jann Arden and Author/Dog Trainer Lorna Olitch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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About Jack Ruby
Episode 153: Tom reads from an article in Texas Monthly that delves deeper into Jack Ruby, one of the darkest figures in the tragic world of the Kennedy assassination. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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An Oscar for Hattie
In episode 152 Tom mentions the recent Oscar telecast only to be reminded of Hattie McDaniel's long and painful road through poverty and the Hollywood racism of the time, that eventually led to an Oscar for playing Mammy in Gone With the Wind. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Aye Calypso, I Sing To Your Spirit
Episode 151: Thanks to Cousteau.org, Tom reminds us of the great work of the Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the world-wide journeys with his mighty ship, the Calypso. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Pieces of Space
In episode 150, Tom recalls his interest in space with related written pieces he recorded in previous years, and also with some space related poetry he recently found online. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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Song of the Great Flood
Episode 149: Through words and music provided by Wikipedia, Aaron Neville, and the great Randy Newman song Louisiana 1927, Tom learns of the Great Flood in the south and all of the social and political changes that happened because of it. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Help for Syria and Turkey
In episode 148 Tom reads of the devastation and first hand experiences of survivors and first responders of the recent Syria/Turkey earthquake. Though help has been seemingly slow to come, there are signs of help coming from several countries and organizations. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Romantic Shorts, Pt. 1
Episode 147: Tom reads the Jack Kimball short story, A Table for Two at a Cafe. A slice-of-life look at a couple in a restaurant at the moment of a break up. Tom adds piano music and crowd ambiance to give the story that "overheard in a restaurant" feeling. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Digging Up Penny Lane
In episode 146 Tom very surprisingly, at least to himself, lets us in on the real meanings of the lyrics of one of the Beatles greatest songs, thanks to an article from Alex Markham of the Riff-Medium.com. (NOTE: This episode contains Adult references and language. Listener discretion is…
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INSTANT REPLAY: An Homage to the Stooges
Episode 145: An Instant Replay from Feb. 2022, An Homage to the Stooges... "In episode 111, thanks to a FB post recalling the 47th anniversary of Moe Howard's death, Tom celebrates thru spoken word and song, America's silliest yet most beloved comedy trio, The Three Stooges." --- Send in a voice...
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Angst in a Big Box Store
Episode 144: Tom reads a humorous short story that reminds us of the many awkward conversations and bizarre observations one is so often thrust into while shopping at a big box store. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message
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FDR's January 6 Moment...Almost
In episode 143 Tom reads an article from Pocket.com about the thwarted plot by right wing extremists to create an insurrection at FDR's inauguration ceremony on March 4, 1933. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomreadsyourstory/message