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TV Guidance Counselor
by Ken Reid
Each week Boston Comedian Ken Reid and his guests discuss a specific issue of TV Guide. They debate, consider and discuss the difficult viewing choices of our past.
Episodes
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 762: Hay Beacon
March 16, 2026 After a week off in tribute to the late great Petey, we're back with a brand new episode. This week Ken welcomes Hay Beacon, the comedian behind the excellent No Contact Podcast.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 761: Derek Sheen
January 26-February 1, 1980 KY Edition This week Ken welcomes Seattle comedian and kindred spirit and the man behind the great new comedy special Unreliable (streaming now on YouTube from Blonde Medicine here: https://www.youtube.com/@DerekSheen666/videos) Derek Sheen to the show to discuss...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 760: Dan Boulger II
January 1-7, 2000 New Hampshire Edition After 12 long years Ken welcomes old friend and fellow Boston comic Dan Boulger back to the show. Dan will be taping his first full length comedy special on October 11th at Deep Cuts in Medford, MA. You should go.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 759: L. Wayne Hicks
This week we have TWO epsidoes as on this BONUS! Episode of TV Guidance Counselor Ken chats with author of the great new book Did All My Friends Have Fun At Play? An Oral History of Romper Room
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 758: Dr. Jon Shaw
September 21-28, 2001 Radio Times UK 25 Years to the day, this week Ken welcomes his old friend and fellow Goldsmith's Univerity of London Alum Dr. Jon Shaw to the show to discuss this very week 25 years ago, the week they first met.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 757: Ben Pasco
January 2-9, 1999 Boston Edition This week I travel back to 1999 with the man behind the ESSENTIAL YouTube Channel Pop Culture Hyper Fixations, Ben Pasco. Be sure to subscribe to Ben's YouTube page. You must.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 756: Ryan Staples II
August 30-September 5, 1986 Boston Edition This week returning to the show after 12 (!) years Ken welcomes old friend, former stand up and now author Ryan Staples back to the show to talk all things "just a dream..." Buy Ryan's new book of memoir/essays "Breakfast for Dinner" at ryanstaples.com
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 755: Sally Ann Hall
January 19- 25, 2002 This week Ken welcomes comedian Sally Ann Hall to the show. Ken and Sally Ann discuss everything from purity classes to lusting after Harrison Ford, earring and all. Go to funnysallyann.com and watch her comedy special "Dead Wife Pretty" wherever video is streamed.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 754: Jamel Johnson
August 30 - September 5, 1997 Houston TX Edition This week Ken welcomes comedian (new album "Mid-Range"), podcaster (Sorry We Love Football) and all around great dude Jamel Johnson to the show. Ken and Jamel discuss everything from 90s football to the hot gos on favorite salad dressings.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 753: April Brucker
December 31, 1955 This week Ken welcomes ventriloquist, actor, and author April Brucker to the show. Ken, April and a special guest discuss the history of ventriloquism in America as well as her new, must buy book, 250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 752: Salem Nox
May 17-23, 2010 This week Ken welcomes Canadian Adult content creator and all around fascinating human Salem Nox to the show to discuss dancing with stars and strict TV rules.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 751: Creature from Rebelmatic
May 8-15, 1993 This week Ken welcomes frontman of the band Rebelmatic, it's Creature. Ken and Creature discuss everything from Arsenio's rise to praying for Mr. Rogers. Be sure to pick up Rebematic's brand new lp Sting the Devil, wherever fine records are streamed, sold or otherwise available.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 750: Matt LeGrande
February 6 - 13, 2005 This week Ken welcomes comedian (Missonary now streaming), and podcaster (On God the Pod) Matt LeGrande to the show to discuss bootlegs and Indonesian LeYaks
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 749: Chelsey Weber-Smith
February 19-25, 2000 This week I welcome the host of the fabulous history podcast American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith to discuss everything Buffy and beyond. Find out all about them and their great work on podcasts and beyond at https://www.chelseywebersmith.com
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 748: Bill Carter
June 2-9, 1990 This week Ken welcomes local talent done good, author William (Bill) F. Carter to the show to chat Summer 1990. Go buy Bill's book Fire and Wrath! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6CL9B8D?ccs_id=67a9effe-1786-4d30-8394-c4b88878a5b4
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 747: Bláithín de Burca
May 2-8, 2004 This week Ken welcomes comedian, producer, Irish language speaker and all around fabulous person Bláithín de Burca to the show. Be sure to follow her on social media @beingbla and subscribe to the Try Channel on YouTube
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 746: Joseph Corey
June 11-17, 1977 This week Ken welcomes journalist and author Joseph Corey to discuss everything from Grizzley Adams to brothels and back again. Be sure to buy some of Joe's books
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 745: Kelly MacFarland II
July 10-16, 1982 This week, returning to the show after TWELVE YEARS, it's old friend, comedian Kelly MacFarland. Kelly has a great comedy special called "Hot Gnome" that you can stream on YouTube for free right now here: https://youtu.be/_TSFuVXY_vI?si=DIQED3w2vxWidDUd
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 744: Douglas Arthur
September 21-26, 1974 This week, Ken welcomes again for the first time (it will make sense when you listen) cartoonist and all around good dude Douglas Arthur to the show to discuss all things 1974 and specifcally get Night Stalker on you. Be sure to check out Doug's cartoon work and his new…
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 743: Jame McElroy
March 14-20, 1998 This week Ken welcomes the man behind the excellent design and clothing company Two Crow Collective, Jame McElroy Buy your PBS is Punk gear here https://twocrowcollective.com/collections/pbs-is-punk
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TV Guidance Counselor 742: JoAnna Ross
September 19, 1998 This week Ken welcomes comedian and former Broadway dancer Joanna Ross to the show to discuss baseball and billion dollar ideas. Be sure to watch JoAnna's latest comedy special HOT 50!, available now on YouTube streaming for FREE here...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 741: Paul Van Scott
Jan 12-18, 1980 This week Ken welcomes YouTuber (Retro Rules! https://www.youtube.com/@PaulVanScott) and pop culture product purveyor (https://finalscoreproducts.com/), Paul Van Scott to the show to talk everything from magic to CHiPs
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 740: Brandon "Pops" Jones
January 14 - 20, 1978 This week Ken welcomes YouTuber and fellow TV Kid Brendon "Pops" Jones of the @Pops YouTube Channel. Subsribe to his channel after you listen to him discuss Love Boat with Ken.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 739: Troy Walker
September 3-9, 1994 This week I welcome Jimmy Kimmel writer and overall stellar comedian Troy Walker. Be sure to get Troy's album Esquire, wherever comedy albums are streamed or sold.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 738: Siri Dahl
October 21 -28, 2000 This week Ken welcomes adult performer, host of the excellent First Thirst and all around quality human Siri Dahl to the show to discuss everything from poor sleepover viewing choices to the greatness of The Adventures of Pete and Pete
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 737: Allan Mott
October 23-29, 1993
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 736: Natasha Vaynblat
February 15-21, 1992
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 734: Rodney Anonymous
May 15-21, 1976 This week Ken welcomes Dead Milkman, DJ, raconteur Rodney Anonmyous to the show.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 733: Christian Finnegan II
May 20-26, 1978 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show the excellent comedian and fellow New Englander Christian Finnegan.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 732: Ryan Keely
August 4-10, 1990 This week Ken welcomes adult content superstar, D&D player (I Seduce the Dragon podcast), high coutuier fashion fan and voracious reader, Ryan Keely. Ken and Ryan discuss wearing lashes, Boston area horse races, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the best time to start…
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 731: Michael Carbonaro
April 23-28, 1988 This week Ken welcomes magician Michael Carbonaro to the show. Ken and Michael discuss time travel, growing up in Long Island,
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 730: Michael Des Barres
This week Ken welcomes actor, musican Michael Des Barres to the show. In addition to discussing Michael's new record Kiss or Kill (available via Rum Bar Records over at Bandcamp https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/kiss-or-kill-me) Ken and Michael discuss how you tell people you're doing in...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 729: Thom Shubilla III
June 1-7, 1974 Returning to the show for a THIRD time this week is author of the new book "King Kong vs. Godzilla", Thom Shubilla.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 728: Alex Steed
June 27 - July 3, 1992
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 727: The 2016 Year In Review
Ken flies solo this week as he goes week by week through 2016, and this year he absolutey, no argument peaked in comedy, and maybe in life. It's astounding. Join us for the journey.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 726: James Greene Jr
September 21 -27, 1991
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 725: Matt Baume
February 7-13, 1970
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 724: Len Webb and Vincent Williams
July 30 - August 5, 1983
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 723: Andrew Price
September 24-30, 1994 This week Ken welcomes the deep diver from the Treehouse Detectives and the Deep Cuts podcast Andrew Price to the show. Ken and Andrew discuss the secret origin of Blast from the Past's TV Guide collection, Andrew WK.. Deep Dives podcast, how one can buy celebrity touched TV...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 722: Mark Malkoff
This week Ken welcomes fellow podcaster (Inside Late Night) and author of the new book "Love Johnny Carson", Mark Malkoff.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 721: TVGC 2025 Year in Review
We made it through another year somehow. Ken flies solo to get through the ups and downs, and more downs, and a few more downs of 2025 week by week. Happy New Year and here's to a better 2026 for us all.
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 720: Douglas Widick
November 27 - December 3, 1999 Boston Edition + Feb 16 - March 1, 2009
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 719: Rick Katschke
August 27th - September 2, 1994 This week Ken welcomes wholesome, midwest superstar and host of the Catered Quiz Podcast Rick Katschke to the show. Ken and Rick discuss the Catered Quiz, The Monroeville Mall's imminent demise, working at Walmart, getting jacked in a warehouse, department stores,...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 718: Ben Katzner
March 7-13, 1992 This week Ken welcomes comedian behind the must watch/must listen to comedy special "Supple Harlot", Ben Katzner. Ken and Ben discuss their mutual love of seltzer, local drinks, Galco's soda pop stop, pinpoint carbonation, hating Tim Allen, Detroit, hating Kid Rock, Prince, small...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 717: Jack Lawler
March 11-16, 2013
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 715: Myq Kaplan III
February 15th - 21st, 1997
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 714: Mary Houlihan
TV Guide October 31 - November 6, 1987 This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian and artist Mary Houlihan to the show. Ken and Mary discuss new ways to greet people, how awful the world is, growing up in New Jersey, how New Jersey is actually nice, checking out the woods, Paramis, going into...
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 713: Eric Miller
December 27, 1980 - January 2, 1981 This week Ken welcomes author, screenwriter, movie maker Eric Miller (ericmillerwrites.com) to the show. Ken and Eric discuss satellites, the creepy paying with your palm technology at Whole Foods, when Sci-Fi actually predicts the future, Dawn of the Dead, The...
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Each week Boston Comedian Ken Reid and his guests discuss a specific issue of TV Guide. They debate, consider and discuss the difficult viewing choices of our past.
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TV Guidance Counselor is created and hosted by Ken Reid.
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