The Gritty Hour
Interesting interviews with interesting people.
Episodes
179 episodes
Reclaiming Your Life From Your Device with Heather Henderson
As an insider in the world of Big Tech, including Google, Visa, and Uber, Heather Henderson knows the techniques technology companies use to grab and hold your attention. Her experience with the common addiction of scrolling through her phone m...
The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps with Linda Drattell
Award-winning author Linda Drattell stopped by to discuss the upcoming release of The Peccadilloes Of Filamena Phipps from Stairwell Press, scheduled for release on October 15, 2026..Linda has authored the well-received children...
Backing The Blue with Kenneth Bator
The founder of Bator Training & Consulting, Ken Bator stopped by to discuss his common sense approach to helping businesses achieve their goals using what he's learned in his 20-plus years, and how his ...
Prayers Unite The World with Edward Lawrence
Ed Lawrence, retired teacher from Philadelphia, stopped by to discuss the amazing site PrayersUniteTheWorld.org which he serves as a co-founder.Mr. Lawrence describes the Providence involved ...
Bullied Behind Bars with Matthew Melvin
Matthew Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes To Prison, stopped by to discuss his book. Mr. Melvin discusses his experiences, including his poor choices which ended him in prison. He describes ...
Time Travelling In The Chronocar with Steve Bellinger
Sci-fi author Steve Bellinger dropped by to discuss his book "The Chronocar - An Urban Adventure In Time".Mr. Bellinger takes us back to 1919 Chicago, using a device first invented by the son of a former slave in the 19th Century. This c...
Stand Up Comedy with John McDonald
Good friend of the podcast, John McDonald, dropped in to discuss his new venture as a stand-up comedian. We know John to be a naturally funny man and to have the gift of organization, which he employs in this new journey. We also ac...
The Declaration Of Independence with William Sadler
The Declaration of Independence read by William SadlerTo introduce a new YouTube channel @AmericanHedgemasterIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, ...
Pillywiggin Awakening with Debbie Bishop
Award-winning Sci-fi author Debbie Bishop stopped by to discuss her newest book Pillywiggin Awakening: The Complete Story Arc Books 1 &2. Look for it from June 26th onward. This engaging sci-fi book is best described as fae hide among human...
Chicago Trilogy with Frank S. Joseph
Frank S. Joseph is the author of the award winning The Chicago Trilogy. Set in three separate eras, he draws on his own experiences growing up in Chicago. Mr. Joseph was a reporter for the Associated Press, covering the riots durin...
The Art of Dog Grooming with Nancy Butterfield
After 45 years as a well-sought after Dog Groomer, Nancy Butterfield proves that talent to be an expressive art form. She stopped by to describe the ups and downs of her business, the breeds she likes the most, and the attachments that grew bet...
The Fight For Free Elections with Peter Ticktin
Peter Ticktin is the Senior Partner at The Ticktin Law Group in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where he practices across multiple areas, including family law, business litigation, personal injury, foreclosure defense, and employment law.
The City of Magicians with Peter Gribble
In his immersive fantasy trilogy "The City Of Magicians", author Peter Gribble has created a world that pits a society based on pacifism and reliance on magic with outside forces bent on conquering that society.Broken down into three sep...
Autism and Special Education with Dr. Amy Tozzo
Dr. Amy Butterfield Tozzo came by to discuss her approach to dealing with autism with her son, Leo. Her career in education spans over 20 years, with an emphasis in special education and as a specialist for the learning disabled.Wi...
The Superman Wars with William Bernhardt
Best selling author William Bernhardt stopped by to discuss his upcoming new release "The Superman Wars: The Battle For Truth, Justice, And An American Icon".Releasing this April 28th, the book sheds light on the decades long fight by Je...
Spring is Sprung and The 2026 Mets Head North
Mets Hot Stove 2026 Part 2Sean E. Boy, Christopher McGeady, Rich Del Valle, Kevin Del Valle, and Riley Del Valle - Mets fans all. They all stopped in to give their final thoughts on the upcoming 2026 Mets season, and the state of b...
Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling A Great 20th Century Composer with Bill Holst
Bill Holst, son of author Hinako Fujihara-Hovhaness, stopped by to discuss the new book "Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century".Published after her death, Bill took on this book as a mission to complete...
Talking 2026 Mets Baseball with The Del Valle Men
As we move closer to Spring and the opening of the 2026 baseball season, Rich, Kevin, and Keith Del Valle dropped in to discuss their take on the prospects of the New York Mets.Rich also discussed his company's initiative of supplying pa...
Snoodles In Space with Andy Case and Steven Joseph
Author Steven Joseph and Illustrator Andy Case have once again teamed up for another entry into their popular "Snoodles In Space" series.If you're not yet familiar with the Snoodles series, you'll find this is not your typical children's...
Dominion: Ascension with D.A. Murray
First-time author D.A. Murray has proven herself to be an expert storyteller.Her book Dominion: Ascension has gotten rave reviews since it's recent release. She stopped by to discuss her writing style and give...
The Trek continues: Memoirs Of A Rocket Scientist with Chester Richards
Chester L. Richards, co-author of the Star Trek episode "The Tholian Web" stopped by to discuss his new book The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist (Treks Beyond the Great Potato) .This new book is a follow-...
Mountains To Cross with Dr. Abraham George
Dr. Abraham George, founder of Shanti Bhavan Residential School in India, stopped by to discuss his new book Mountains To Cross: Finding Life's Purpose In Service.Dr. George documents his journey from the world of finance and ac...
Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass with Bill Hulseman
For our first installment in season six, Bill Hulseman stopped by to discuss his new book of essays Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the MassA sharp, insightful, and witty book about growing up gay in a Catholic family, te...
The Elf, The Dwarf, and the Telegraph: Book I with Caroline Ailanthus
Caroline Ailanthus joined us to discuss her latest novel The Elf, The Dwarf, and the Telegraph: Book IA wild and well-thought out ecological fantasy tale, which the author is known for, Caroline gives us a hint of her writing style and r...
