Podcasts by TV Guidance Counselor Podcast

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 611: Adrien Behn from 2023-12-11T04:05

This week Ken welcomes podcaster, writer, and world traveler Adrien Behn to the show.

Ken and Adrien discuss New York City, growing up in Western MA/NY, people who have never left their h...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 610: Paul Morrissey from 2023-12-04T14:40

March 12-18, 1983

This week Ken welcomes comedian and man behind the new Blonde Medicine Comedy lp "Ice Cream vs. Everything", Paul Morrissey.

Ken and Paul discuss Paul's excitemen...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 609: Joe Pera from 2023-11-27T05:05

October 2-8, 1999

This week Ken welcomes certified comedy superstar, and man behind the new comedy special "Slow and Steady", Joe Pera to the show.

Ken and Joe discuss tiny compute...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 608: Mark Guyer from 2023-11-20T04:05

October 18-24, 1997

This week Ken welcomes author Mark Guyer.

Mark and Ken discuss living in upstate/Central New York, how New York State isn't New York City, Halloween viewing, No...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 607: Dermot Ward from 2023-11-13T04:05

October 16-22, 1999

This week we travel to Ireland to talk TV with The Try Channel's own Dermot Ward. 

Ken and Dermot discuss why Dermot is even on the show, bad ideas, Dermot talk...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 606: George Higby The Antique Nomad from 2023-11-06T04:05

November 3-9, 1973

This week Ken welcomes antiques expert, and fellow TV kid, The Antique Noman himself, George Higby to the show.

Ken and George discuss George's YouTube Channel, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 605: Josh Spiegel from 2023-10-30T04:05

August 5-11, 1978

This week Ken welcomes The Horror Timelines guy himself, author, YouTuber and fellow horror fan Josh Spiegel.

Ken and Josh discuss LA heat, cats, dogs afraid of f...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 604: Brian Heiler from 2023-10-23T04:05

March 24-30, 1979

This week Ken welcomes writer, podcaster, and lover of all things Mego, the man behind Plaid Stallions, Brian Heiler to the show.

Ken and Brian discuss Canada, ho...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 603: Liz Barrett from 2023-10-16T04:05

November 9-15, 1985

This week Ken welcomes comedian, and haver of a new album called "Gettin' By", Liz Barrett to the show.

Liz and Ken discuss the backroom of comedy club...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 602: Greg Johnson from 2023-10-09T04:05

December 26, 1992

This week Ken welcomes old friend, now NYC based comedian Greg Johnson.

Ken and Greg discuss 20 years ago, Comedy Doyles, Kenny Z, Ken's first time doing stand up...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 601: Jane Badler from 2023-10-02T04:05

This week Ken welcomes the incredible actor, singer and all around impressive human being (despite famously playing an alien) Jane Badler (follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janeb...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 600: RJ City II from 2023-09-25T04:05

July 7-13, 1973

EPISODE 600!

By popular demand! He's BACK! This week Ken welcomes wrestler and fellow TV weirdo, RJ City.

Ken and RJ discuss RJ being disappointed with Ken's...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 599: Jon Brennan from 2023-09-18T04:05

January 23-29, 1993

This week Ken welcomes original Real World reality TV star, true story teller and country music man Jon Brennan to the show.

Ken and Jon discuss fancy studio eq...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 598: Tabitha Stevens from 2023-09-11T04:05

July 7-13, 1979

This week Ken welcomes former adult actress, Howard Stern Show Hall of Famer, world's greatest Assistant movie theater manager and all around gem of a human Tabit...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 597: Caitlin Cook from 2023-09-04T04:05

April 3-9, 2006

This week Ken welcomes musician, comedian and brains behind the new Off-Broadway Show "The Writing on the Stall" (playing NOW in NYC, every weekend in September) ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 596: Shelley Herman from 2023-08-28T04:05

November 16-22, 1985

This week Ken welcomes former NBC Page, game show royalty, and writer of the new memoir "My Peacock Tale", the great Shelley Herman.

Ken and Shelley discuss No...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 595: Taffeta Darling from 2023-08-21T04:05

March 4-11, 1995

This week Ken welcomes Twitch Streamer, Auction curator, and one of the world's greatest cosplayers Taffeta Darling.

Ken and Taffeta discuss Texas, Dallas, the bur...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 594: Will McRobb from 2023-08-14T04:05

This week Ken welcomes writer, director and co-creator of The Adventures of Pete & Pete, among other things, Will McRobb to the show.

Ken and Will discuss growing up in Ithaca NY, suburbi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 593: Matt McCarthy from 2023-08-07T04:05

MATT-A-THON CONCLUDES

May 9-15, 1992

This week Ken welcomes the host of the We Watch Wrestling Podcast, fellow New Englander, comedian Matt McCarthy to the show.

Ken and Mat...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 592: Matt Farley from 2023-07-31T04:05

June 20-26, 1987

THE TV GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MATT-A-THON CONTINUES!

This week's Matt is fellow North Shore kid, the man behind over 25k songs, filmmaker, podcaster, it's Motern Media...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 591: Matt Jatkola and JP DiSciscio from 2023-07-24T04:04

August 24-30, 1996

This week Ken welcomes singer/songwriter and frontman of his name sake band "Jatk", Matt Matkola, and the director of Jatk's "Don't Come Knocking", JP DiSciscio.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 590: Hugh Howey from 2023-07-17T04:05

This week Ken welcomes author (Wool), showrunner (Silo on Apple Plus) and all around interesting guy Hugh Howey to the show.

Ken and Hugh discuss post apocalyptic fiction, the oldest stor...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 589: Jason Klamm from 2023-07-10T04:05

May 14-20, 1994

This week Ken welcomes comedian, podcaster and author of the upcoming new book about 90s US Sketch Comedy (which you can and SHOULD purchase at sketchcomedybook.com), Jaso...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 588: Sam Delaney from 2023-07-03T04:05

February 23 - March 1, 1985

This week Ken welcomes UK writer (‘Sort Your Head Out - Mental Health Without All The Bollocks'), podcaster (Top Flight Time Machine, The Reset), broadcaster a...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 587: Mitchell Hadley from 2023-06-26T04:05

This week Ken welcomes fellow TV obsessive and the man behind the It's About TV site Mitchell Hadley to the show.

Ken and Mitchell discuss Indiana, Ken's awful short term memory, growing ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 586: John Safran from 2023-06-19T04:05

August 9-15, 1980

This week Ken welcomes Australian writer, TV personality, journalist and author John Safran to the show.

Ken and John discuss John Safran vs God, John's range of ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 585: Heather Thomas from 2023-06-14T04:05

This week Ken welcomes actor, writer, producer, Battle of the Network Stars Champion, Chicken Mom and all around good human being Heather Thomas to the show.

Ken and Heather discuss socia...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 584: Chris Arneson from 2023-06-12T04:05

April 20-26, 1985

This week Ken welcomes host of Arne Pod (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arne-pod/id1454163890) and purveyor of the fun TikTok account @arnepod, Chris Arneson.  Listen

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 583: Natalie Gold from 2023-06-05T04:05

July 30 - August 5, 1994

This week Ken welcomes actor (Succession, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Rubicon) and all around fascinating human Natalie Gold to the show for her first ever po...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 582: Ian Brownell from 2023-05-29T04:05

March 25-31, 1989

This week Ken welcomes old friend, new fan, writer (film blog www.film5000.com) and host/producer of The Brattle Film Podcast Ian Brownell.

Ken and Ian discuss Si...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 581: Connor McGrath from 2023-05-22T04:05

January 29 - February 4, 2000

This week Ken welcomes fantastic fellow New England Comedian Connor McGrath (GET HIS NEW ALBUM! "KIND, BEARDED, WEIRD" OUT NOW!) to the show.

Ken and ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 580: Gabe Mollica from 2023-05-15T04:05

February 15-21, 2003

This week Ken welcomes comedian and man behind the solo show "Solo: A Show about Friendship", Gabe Mollica.

Ken and Gabe discuss what they would be talking abo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 579: Anna Rubanova and Adam Bozarth Part II from 2023-05-08T04:05

November 14-20, 1992

This week Ken welcomes Left Handed Radio's Adam Bozarth and Anna Rubanova BACK to the show to finally (a year and a half later) do Part II of what they started.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 578: Holly Knight from 2023-05-01T04:05

March 22-28, 1986

This week Ken welcomes legendary songwriter (she's in the Songwriter's Hall of Fame), author (her memoir I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 577: Laura Wimbels from 2023-04-24T05:05

December 26 1992 - January 1, 1993

This week Ken welcomes creator of Lenora's Midnight Rental and his new best friend forever Laura Wimbels to the show.

Ken and Laura discuss how L...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 576: Xanthe Pajarillo from 2023-04-17T05:06

April 12-18, 2003

This week Ken welcomes director-writer, podcaster and Air Force veteran Xanthe Pajarillo.

Ken and Xanthe discuss Ken's TV Guide collection, living in Germany on a...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 575: Emma Fraser from 2023-04-10T16:54

October 22-28, 1994

This week Ken welcomes esteemed writer on all things TV, Emma Fraser to the show.

Ken and Emma discuss Fraser vs. "Fraiser", the glory of UK insults, being Engl...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 574: Lisa Curry from 2023-04-03T05:05

June 26 - July 2, 1993

This week Ken welcomes writer/comedian Lisa Curry.

Ken and Lisa discuss canceling in person plans, afternoon gigs, being heckled by 6 year olds, Supermodels,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 573: Judd Winick from 2023-03-27T05:05

June 19-25, 1982

This week Ken welcomes author (buy his new Hilo book!), Real Worlder, and kindred spirit Judd Winick to the show. 

Ken and Judd discuss Judd's fantastically clutte...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 572: Ashley Ray from 2023-03-20T05:05

November 24-30, 1990

This week Ken welcomes the hilarious, smart and fantastic writer, comedian and host of "TV, I Say with Ashley Ray", Ashley Ray.

Ken and Ashley discuss being in...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 571: Rob Hill from 2023-03-13T05:05

February 15-21, 1986

This week Ken travels across the Atlantic as he welcomes author and YouTube ninja, the man behind The Bad Movie Bible, Rob Hill.

Ken and Rob discuss Ken's fand...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 570: Samantha Ferris from 2023-03-06T05:05

TV Guide CANADA June 3-9, 1978 Edmonton-N.Alberta Edition

This week Ken welcomes actor and proud Canadian Samantha Ferris (Supernatural, The 4400).

Ken and Samantha discuss who Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 569: India Pearl from 2023-02-27T05:05

January 23-29, 1999

This week Ken welcomes comedian and actor India Pearl.

Ken and India discuss India's mom, Worcester Mass, The Paris of the 80s, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Central Par...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 568: Tiny from 2023-02-20T05:05

October 3-9, 1992

This week welcomes Boston comedian and fellow former punk rock teen Tiny to the show.

Ken and Tiny discuss Tiny's disbelief at being part of the TVGC guest list, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 567: Marc Summers from 2023-02-15T05:05

TV Guidance Counselor celebrates its 9th Birthday Today, and in celebration and to start year ten off right please enjoy this BONUS! episode with the one and only Listen

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 566: Sara Farizan from 2023-02-13T05:05

October 31 - November 6, 1987

This week Ken welcomes new old friend, award-winning and critically acclaimed author of the young adult novels Here to Stay, Tell Me Again How a Crush Should...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 565: Margo Donohue from 2023-02-06T05:05

March 17-23, 1990

This week Ken welcomes co-host, co-creator, editor, and producer of the podcasts Book Vs. Movie, Dorking Out, Not Fade Away, and What a Creep, the Brooklyn Fit Chick and...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 564: Traci Lords from 2023-01-30T05:05

This week Ken welcomes to incredible actor, singer, author and all around impressive human Traci Lords to the show.

Ken and Traci discuss the long road to making this episode happen, Ken'...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 563: Troy Devolld from 2023-01-23T04:05

Just 23-29, 2008

This week Ken welcomes television producer, author and speaker whose credits include stints on popular shows like The Surreal Life, Dancing With the Stars, Basketball Wiv...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 562: Rockne S. O'Bannon from 2023-01-16T05:05

April 29 - May 5, 1967

This week Ken welcomes director, producer and writer (Evil, Farscape, The New Twilight Zone, V, Seaquest DSV) Rockne S. O'Bannon to the show. 

Ken and Rockne...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 561: Thom Shubilla from 2023-01-09T04:05

FALL PREVIEW ALERT!
September 10-16, 1966

This week Ken welcomes author of the new book, Primetime 1966-1967: The Full Spectrum of Television's First All-Color Season, Thom Shubilla...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 560: John D. Hancock from 2023-01-04T04:05:47

This week Ken welcomes writer, director John D. Hancock to the show.

Ken and John discuss the end of the world, extreme weather, John's Dad being in the NBC Radio Orchestra in Chicago, th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 559: Lew Schneider from 2023-01-02T04:05

July 14-20, 1990

This week Ken welcomes comedian and writer Lew Schneider to the show.

Ken and Lew discuss growing up in Brookline, MA, Boston accents, Michael Dukakis, picking up ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 558: 2022 Year in Review from 2022-12-23T05:05

What has become an annual tradition, at least for the last four years, it's our 2022 Year In Review. In which Ken goes solo to go through 2022 almost day by day to talk about the show, his life,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 557: Marc Sheffler from 2022-12-19T04:05:04

This week Ken welcomes comedian, actor, and writer Marc Sheffler to the show.

Ken and Marc discuss Columbia, Daylight Savings Time, going to New York first so you can learn things before ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 556: Steven Jay Rubin from 2022-12-12T04:05:21

October 19-25, 1968

This week Ken welcomes author of The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia and host of the Podcast "Steven Jay Rubin's Saturday Night at the Movies", Steven Jay Rubin.

Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 555: Allison Pregler from 2022-12-05T14:45

March 16-22, 1991

This week Ken welcomes writer, YouTuber and fellow Baywatch Nights fan Allison Pregler to the show.

Ken and Allison discuss how she's a requested guest, Baywatch,...

The TV Guidance Counselor 2022 Christmas Special with Kevin Maher from 2022-12-01T00:22

December 22-28, 1984

In this VERY SPECIAL XMAS EDITION of TV Guidance Counselor Ken welcomes the Kevin of Kevin Geeks Out and author of the new book Santa Doesn't Need Your Help, Kevin Ma...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 554: Dave Ross from 2022-11-28T04:05:10

February 6-12, 1999

This week Ken welcomes comedian and old friend Dave Ross to the show.

Ken and Dave talk about changing NYC's nickname, apples, Jersey City, how amazingly great ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 553: Larry Hankin from 2022-11-21T04:05:47

This week Ken welcomes actor, comedian, writer and professional "That Guy", Larry Hankin.

Ken and Larry discuss COVID, flying, quitting the world, growing up in Long Island, Breaking Bad,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 552: Eliza Skinner from 2022-11-14T04:05:17

October 25 - November 11, 2010

This week Ken welcomes old friend, amazing writer and comedian Eliza Skinner back to the show.

Ken and Eliza discuss the end times, still having to g...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 551: Steve Lawrence from 2022-11-07T04:05

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 550: Paul Gannon from 2022-10-31T04:05

Look-In January 16-23, 1988

This week Ken welcomes comedian and co-host of the Cheap Show Podcast, Paul Gannon.

Ken and Paul discuss how they first met, the Geek Night Out live sho...

TV Guidance Counselor 2022 Halloween Special from 2022-10-24T13:14

discussing when TV is the Monster with Stephen R. Bissette, Dana Gould, Sam Furst and Heather Buckley.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 548: Frank DeCaro from 2022-10-24T04:05:03

February 5-11, 2000

This week Ken welcomes writer, TV host and all around personality Frank DeCaro to the show.

Ken and Frank discuss The Daily Show, Frank's SIriusXM radio show, w...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 547: Tim Harrod from 2022-10-17T04:05:43

December 4-10, 1982

This week Ken welcomes writer and creator/host of The Bastard Tapes Podcast, Tim Harrod.

Ken and Tim discuss the unique spite of people from New England, video ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 546: Kirsten O'Brien from 2022-10-10T04:09:41

April 30 - May 6, 1988

This week Ken welcomes the other half of the Boss Bitches podcast, writer, actor, comedian Kirsten O'Brien.

Ken and Kirsten discuss Ken mispronouncing her na...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 545: Amy Miller from 2022-10-03T04:05

January 28 - February 3, 1989

This week, after a few false starts, Ken welcomes comedian Amy Miller (watch her special Ham Mouth and buy her album California King) to the show.

Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 544: Rod Lott from 2022-09-26T04:05:39

February 7-13, 1987

This week Ken welcomes listener and author of the new, must buy, book "Flick Attack", Rod Lott.

Ken and Rod discuss Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, completing your lif...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 543: RJ City from 2022-09-19T04:05:20

January 21 -27, 1956

This week Ken welcomes professional wrestler, podcaster, YouTube sensation and kindred spirit RJ City to the show.

Ken and RJ discuss being i...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 542: Joel Zwick from 2022-09-12T04:05:55

This week Ken welcomes LEGENDARY director Joel Zwick to the show.

Ken and Joel discuss Second Sight, exploding buildings, Boston, John Larroquette, Bronson Pinchot, faithless Cantors, off...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 541: Jeremy Licht from 2022-09-07T04:06:38

This week Ken welcomes actor Jeremy Licht (Valerie, Twilight Zone: The Movie) to the show.

Ken and Jeremy discuss sweltering heat, art imitating life, riding a giant lobster in the snow i...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 540: Rachel Green from 2022-09-05T04:05:21

April 30 - May 6, 1988

This week Ken welcomes comedian, violinist and co-host of the live show and now podcast "Boss Bitches", Rachel Green.

Ken and Rachel discuss the NYC/Boston r...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 539: Benari Poulten from 2022-08-29T04:05:19

July 18-25, 1992

This week Ken welcomes old comedy friend, writer, and comedian Benari Poulten to the show. 

Ken and Benari discuss ESPN Fantasy Football, pneumatic tubes, transcri...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 538: Aaron Manahan from 2022-08-22T04:05:08

December 4-12, 1982

This week Ken welcomes kindred spirt and man behind TheSodaJerk.net, Aaron Manahan.

Ken and Aaron discuss "howdy" and y'all, bragging about installing phones on...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 537: Natasha Sizlo from 2022-08-15T04:05:03

August 28 - September 3, 1982

This week Ken welcomes author of the new memoir "All Signs Point to Paris", Natasha Sizlo to the show.

Ken and Natasha discuss how this is her very fi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 536: Otto Bruno from 2022-08-08T04:05:35

February 7-13, 1976

This week Ken speaks with author of the new book "Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two", Otto Bruno.

Ken and Otto discuss growing up in Buffalo, bondi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 535: Mike Kane from 2022-07-31T14:29:16

March 12-18, 1988

This week Ken welcomes musician, fellow punk kid, and front man of Michael Kane and the Morning Afters (who's new record Broke But Not Broken is great), Mike Kane.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 534: Gianmarco Soresi from 2022-07-25T04:05:07

Janury 16-22, 2006

This week Ken welcomes actor and comedian Gianmarco Soresi.

Ken and Gianmarco discuss the smells of NYC, heat, the Fung Wah bus, bus drivers doing bits, "it was ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 533: Lexi Alexander from 2022-07-18T12:14:33

September 28 - October 6, 1985

This week Ken welcomes writer, director, martial artist and all around real life super hero Lexi Alexander to the show.

Ken and Lexi discuss the long...

TV Guide Episode 532: Baratunde Thurston from 2022-07-11T04:05:37

July 16-22, 1994

This week Ken welcomes old friend and current host of the new PBS series "America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston", Baratunde Thurston.

Ken and Baratunde discuss ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 531. Brittany Luse&Eric Eddings from 2022-07-04T04:05:08

February 2-8, 2002

This week Ken welcomes longtime friends and co-hosts of the "For Colored Nerds" podcast, Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings.

Ken, Brittany and Eric discuss living in...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 530: Anne-Marie Johnson from 2022-06-27T04:05:25

This week Ken welcomes actor, producer, director and form VP of the Screen Actors Guild, Anne-Marie Johnson to the show.

Ken and Anne-Marie discuss L.A. rain, droughts, growing up in L.A....

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 529: Damon Blake from 2022-06-20T04:05:57

January 15-21, 1994

This week Ken welcomes Try Channel All-Star and all around fine Irish humor machine Damon Blake to the show.

Ken and Damon discuss Ken and Damon's terrorization...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 528: Mary Kate Wiles from 2022-06-13T04:01:50

April 13-19, 2009

This week Ken welcomes actor (The Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder on Paramount+, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Shipwrecked Comedy member, producer, writer and natural blo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 527: Drew McWeeny from 2022-06-06T04:01

August 28 - September 3, 1993

This week Ken welcomes film critic, screen writer and all around movie oracle Drew McWeeny to the show.

Ken and Drew discuss Ken's shock that people l...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 526: Jono Zalay from 2022-05-30T04:05:17

May 15-21, 1982

This week Ken welcomes old friend, and man behind the new comedy album "Midnight Oil", Jono Zalay.

Ken and Jono discuss when Jono lives in Boston, his PhD, surfboar...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 525: Dave Thomas from 2022-05-23T04:02:12

After more than 8 years of doing the show Ken finally speaks to a beloved member of the SCTV cast as he welcomes, writer, producer, actor, and director, Dave Thomas to the show.

Ken and D...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 524: Greg Stevens from 2022-05-16T04:12:10

March 31- April 6, 1979

This week Ken welcomes the  man behind the Pop Arena YouTube Channel and the force behind Nick Knacks, Greg Stevens to the show.

Ken and Greg discuss Idaho,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 523: Michael C. Maronna from 2022-05-09T04:02:50

June 13-19, 1992

This week Ken welcomes the "Mike" of the Adventures of Danny and Mike and the "Big" of The Adventures of Pete and Pete himself, Michael C. Maronna.

Ken and Mike di...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 522: Rob Stone from 2022-05-02T04:05:01

This week Ken welcomes writer, director and former Mr. Belvedere actor Rob Stone to the show.

Ken and Rob discuss how Ken has now had all THREE actors who played the kids on Mr. Belvedere...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 521: Caitlin McGurk from 2022-04-25T04:05:22

April 5-11, 1997

This week Ken welcomes , Curator of Comics and Cartoon Art, and Associate Professor, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum and co-host of the F...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 520: Marly Halpern-Graser II from 2022-04-18T04:05:59

July 23 - August 5, 2007

This week Ken welcomes old friend, animation writer Marly Halpern-Graser back to the show.

Ken and Marly discuss the last time he was on the show, SEVEN ye...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 519: Jeff May from 2022-04-11T05:05:29

January 20-26, 1996

This week Ken welcomes former Boston, now L.A., based comic and fellow comic book lover Jeff May to the show.

Ken and Jeff discuss technology, selling your soul...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 518: Dan Larson from 2022-04-04T05:05:13

January 18 - 24, 1986

This week Ken welcomes the man behind the Toy Galaxy YouTube empire and fellow pop culture obsessed New Englander Dan Larson to the show.

Ken and Dan discuss how you...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 517: Brian Salisbury from 2022-03-28T05:05

October 2-8, 1999 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show, one half of the Junkfood Cinema and Replay Per View podcasts Brian Salisbury.

Ken and Brian discuss doing it backwards, going remote, s...

TV Guidance Counselor: NECC March 2022 Part II: Candy Clark, Tara Reid, Vernon Wells from 2022-03-25T04:20:39

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 516: Bridget Tyler from 2022-03-21T05:05:21

February 20-26, 1993

This week Ken welcomes novelist, screen writer and all around cool human being Bridget Tyler to the show.

Ken and Bridget discuss being safe at home, the boring Apoca...

BONUS! NECC 2022 John Wesley Shipp and Nicole Kang from 2022-03-18T04:21:47

I left the house! I talked to some people in person last weekend at North East Comic Con!

Here's a great chat I had with John Wesley Shipp (Flash(s), Dawson's Creek) and Nicole Kang...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 515: Amy Shiels from 2022-03-15T13:33:20

This week Ken welcomes Twin Peaks actor Amy Shiels to the show.

Ken and Amy discuss how Ken is hanging in there the best he can, how Ken and Amy like wearing masks, how the Irish dress inappropr...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 514: Laura Leigh Abby from 2022-03-07T05:05:50

March 30-April 5, 2002

This week Ken welcomes writer and host of the new Seventeen podcast Laura Leigh Abby to the show.

Ken and Laura discuss The Hudson Valley, growing up just outside o...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 513: Justin Hart from 2022-02-28T05:05

December 15-21, 1984

Ken and Justin discuss his nerves, the Catskills, Yarnel Nicholas, tape trading, worth ethic, TellyHell, before the pandemic, working from home, commuting by bus to NYC, wat...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 512: Rob Lind Part 1 from 2022-02-21T05:05

This week Ken welcomes old friend and current host of the Nodcast, "White trash" Rob Lind (Blood for Blood, Ramallah, Sinners & Saints) to the show.

Ken and Rob discuss how long it has been sinc...

TV Guidance Counselor 8th Anniversary Special with Josh Gondelman from 2022-02-16T14:28:15

To celebrate 8 long, strange years of TV Guidance Counselor Ken welcomes back the VERY first guest to ever record an episode of TV Guidance Counselor, the now very successful and beloved Josh Gonde...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 511: Valerie Tosi The Return! from 2022-02-14T05:05

This week Ken welcomes back to the show comedian, and haver of new album "Beach Trash", Valerie Tosi to the show. Ken and Val discuss the last time they recorded, the green room of Laugh Boston, Ke...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 510: Carly Pope from 2022-02-07T05:05

This week Ken welcomes actor Carly Pope to the show.

Ken and Carly discuss The Great White North, chasing Winter, being in the wrong place at the right time, Vancouver, Canadian indie film, Toro...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 509: Robin Ince Part II from 2022-02-02T05:05

Ken continues his chat with UK writer, podcast host, TV presenter, radio personality and reformed stand up comedian Robin Ince.

...Robin and Ken discuss the amazing hair pieces in Poor De...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 508: Robin Ince Part I from 2022-01-31T05:05

This week Ken welcomes UK writer, podcast host, TV presenter, radio personality and reformed stand up comedian Robin Ince to the show.

Ken and Robin discuss 1960, Richard Nixon's moral et...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 507: Dr. Molly Miller from 2022-01-24T05:05

This week Ken welcomes guitar virtuosos and literal DOCTOR of music Molly Miller (https://www.mollymillermusic.com/) to the show.

Ken and Molly discuss loving L.A. and being born and rais...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 506: Tommy Hardy from 2022-01-17T05:05

This week Ken welcomes long time friend, current host of the UncleBoi Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdtI-YDimtM3MJ2ew62ETA) and former Tommy Somerville, Tommy Hardy to the s...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 505: Hattie Hayes from 2022-01-10T05:05

This week Ken welcomes writer, performer and reformed stand up comedian Hattie Hayes to the show.

Ken and Hattie discuss John Stamos, Ken's odd reactions, George Clooney, ER, never wantin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 504: Frankie Frain from 2022-01-03T05:05

This week Ken welcomes writer/director/Box Mac co-host and Red Cow Entertainment Head Honcho Frankie Frain.

Ken and Frankie discuss how much Ken loves everything Frankie does, the shock t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 503: 2021 Year In Review from 2021-12-27T05:05

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 502: Chip Pope from 2021-12-20T05:05

This week Ken welcomes comedian and all around Hollywood player Chip Pope to the show.

Ken and Chip discuss growing up in Texas, The Last Picture Show, taking out all the good looking peo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 501: Anna Campbell-Jones from 2021-12-13T05:05

This week Ken welcomes designer, host of Scotland's Home of the Year, former actor and all around one of the coolest people I've ever talked to, Anna Campbell-Jones to the show.

Ken and A...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 500! from 2021-12-06T05:05

8 Years and 500 (+) Episodes!

In celebration we have a big announcement! We have a new theme song. Retiring "Television Addict" by the Hoodoo Gurus/The Victims, and replacing it with a so...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 499: Erik Childress from 2021-11-29T05:05

This week Ken welcomes writer and film critic Erik Childress to the show.

Ken and Erik discuss Chicago, basically growing up in Shermer, Crime Story, John Hughes, Harry Caray, the curse o...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 498: Luke Geddes from 2021-11-22T05:05

This week Ken welcomes artist, novelist and listener Luke Geddes.

Ken and Luke discuss central time, growing up in Wisconsin, Mountain Time, High Altitude baking instructions, Appleton, C...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 497: Shaina Feinberg from 2021-11-15T05:05

October 3-9, 1992

This week Ken welcomes filmmaker, and all around talent, Shaina Feinberg to the show.

Ken and Shaina discuss newly borns, how 1992 is a good year for Ken, Joan Ri...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 496: Blaine Capatch from 2021-11-08T05:05

August 24-30, 1974

Another long time coming guest, this week Ken welcomes comedian Blaine Capatch to the show.

Ken and Blaine discuss throwing to a clip, classic cars, 1974, growin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 495: Jaye McBride from 2021-11-01T04:05

This week Ken welcomes comedian and 2021 Montreal Comedy Festival New Face Jaye McBride to the show.

Ken and Jaye discuss Brooklyn, Ken's Halloween looks and lifestyle, food based nicknam...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 494: Jeff Lieberman from 2021-10-25T04:05

Happy Halloween! This week Ken welcomes writer, producer, director and author of the new autobiography "Day of the Living Me" Jeff Lieberman! jeffliebermandirector.com

Ken and Jeff discus...

TV Guidance Counselor Halloween 2021 Special from 2021-10-20T04:05

After a one year Apocalypses induced hiatus, TV Guidance Counselor's annual Halloween special is back!

This year we welcome back, because YOU demanded it, TVGC All-Star Lamont Price (of t...

TV Guidance Counselor 493: TJ Connelly from 2021-10-18T04:05

Today Ken welcomes shadow Ken, for Red Sox Fenway park DJ, and current all other sports DJ TJ Connelly to the show.

Ken and TJ discuss neighbors trying to break in and steal your home, Mi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 492: Pete Holmes from 2021-10-11T04:05

This week Ken welcomes, writer, director, producer, comedian and actor Pete Holmes to the show.

Ken and Pete get RIGHT into it and discuss The Want Ads, the nature of AV Nerds, wanting to...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 491: Cat Baab-Muguira from 2021-10-04T04:05

This week Ken welcomes writer, and author of the new book Poe for your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History's Least Likely Self-Help Guru, Catherine Baab-Muguira.

Ken and Cat discuss Ri...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 490: John Sayles from 2021-09-25T20:21:16

This week Ken welcomes writer, director, actor, and one of Ken's most looked up to Renascence Men, John Sayles.

Ken and John discuss outer space, TV as babysitter, how 1960 was far before...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 489: Charlie Higson from 2021-09-20T04:05

This week Ken welcomes former Higsons' frontman, novelist, actor, comedian and all around UK comedy royalty Charlie Higson to the show.

Ken and Charlie discuss being built for lockdown, w...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 488: Jackie Michele Johnson from 2021-09-13T04:05

This week Ken welcomes host of the Natch Beaut podcast, and fellow Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend pre-Apocalypse guest, Jackie Michele Johnson to the show.

Ken and Jackie discuss go...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 487: George Pasles from 2021-09-06T04:05

This week Ken welcomes VCR Party Live's resident gal Friday, and the lord of Overlord, George Pasles to the show.

Ken and George discuss armpit hair, Philly, on set romances, Phantasm, ci...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 486: Clint Conley from 2021-08-30T04:05

This week Ken welcomes bassist and singer from Mission of Burma, long time Chronicle producer and personal hero Clint Conley to the show.

Ken and Clint discuss the nexus of punk rock and ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 485: Stanley Livingston from 2021-08-23T04:05

This week Ken welcomes writer, producer, director and actor, Chip from My Three Sons himself, Mr. Stanley Livingston.

Ken and Stanley discuss Ozzy and Harriet, hanging out with Mr. Ed, sw...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 484: Tanya Donelly from 2021-08-16T04:05

This week Ken welcomes musician (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders), singer, song writer, and all around gem Tanya Donelly to the show.

Ken and Tayna discuss the rain, prissy poodles, 1...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 483: Brandie Posey from 2021-08-09T04:05

This week Ken welcomes podcaster and fellow comedian Brandie Posey to the show.

Ken and Brandie discuss L.A. traffic's return, Jim Carrey, Once Bitten, The Cable Guy, In Living Color, gro...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 482: Anna Rubanova&Adam Bozarth from 2021-08-02T04:05

This week Ken welcomes writer, performer, improvers and the people behind Left Handed Radio Anna Rubanova and Adam Bozarth to the show.

Ken, Ann and Adam discuss helicopters, L.A., palm t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 481: Anna LaMadrid from 2021-07-26T04:05

This week Ken welcomes actor, writer Anna La Madrid.

Ken and Anna discuss climate change, growing up in Venezuela, the East Coast and all over the place, picking up regional slang, being ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 480: Brian Volk-Weiss from 2021-07-21T04:05

This week Ken welcomes the producer/director/host and all around jack of all trades behind The Toys That Made Us, The Movies That Made Us and A Toy Store Near You, Brian Volk-Weiss.

Ken a...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 479: Peppermint from 2021-07-19T04:05

This week Ken welcomes singer, performer, all around personality and force of nature Peppermint to the show.

Ken and Peppermint discuss remote controls, the single most 1992 imag...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 478: Michelle Bossy from 2021-07-12T04:05

This week Ken welcome director Michelle Bossy to the show.

Ken and Michelle discuss bossy by name bossy by nature, Summer 1998, Frank Sinatra's death, graduating from High School, growing...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 477: Sarah Sweeney from 2021-07-05T04:05

October 17-23, 1998

This week Ken welcomes writer, voice over royalty and fellow latch key New Englander Sarah Sweeney to the show.

Ken and Sarah discuss NYC, soul sucking, Provide...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 476: Fred Mollin from 2021-06-28T04:05

June 27-July 3, 1959

This week Ken welcomes producer, composer and all around great guy Fred Mollin to the show.

Ken and Fred discuss Memphis, The Peabody Hotel, ducks, Toronto, SC...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 475: Rachel Rosenthal and Sam DeRoest from 2021-06-21T04:05

This week Ken welcomes real life married couple, improv royalty, and hosts of the Generation Gap podcast Rachel Rosenthal and Sam DeRoest.

Ken, Rachel and Sam discuss icky years, age diff...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 474: David Rees from 2021-06-14T04:05

This week Ken welcomes author, cartoonist, podcaster, artisanal pencil sharpener and co-creator of Dicktown, David Rees to the show.

Ken and David discuss the Moon Landing, not growing up...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 473: Pam Ribon from 2021-06-07T04:05

This week Ken welcomes the amazing writer, performer, podcaster and Sister from Another Mr, Pam Ribon to the show.

Ken and Pam discuss Blue Ribon Panels, regional name variations, mayonna...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 472: Chuck Hogan from 2021-05-31T04:05

This week Ken welcomes author of Prince of Thieves (which became the film The Town), co-author of The Strain series and a ton of other amazing stuff, and fellow Massachusetts citizen Chuck Hogan...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 471: Vinnie Fiorello from 2021-05-24T04:05

This week Ken welcomes Less than Jake drummer, lyricist and author of the new book "6/19" Vinnie Fiorello.

Ken and Vinnie discuss full tilt Summer in Gainesville Florida, growing up in Ne...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 470: Scott Ryan is Moonlighting from 2021-05-19T04:05

This week author Scott Ryan returns for a THIRD time to discuss his new book A Moonlighting Oral History.

Scott and Ken discuss The Wonder Years, ABC in the 80s, Reagan's deregulation, AB...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 469: Anne Dudek from 2021-05-17T04:05

This week Ken welcomes actor Anne Dudek (Mad Men, House, Friends) to the show.

Ken and Anne discuss The Book Group, being a theater actor, multi cam sitcoms, Friends, bloopers, Head of th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 468: Frank Santopadre from 2021-05-10T04:05

January 2-8, 1971

This week Ken welcomes comedy writer and co-host of The Amazing Collosal Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried, Frank Santopadre to the show.

Ken and Frank discuss Jello...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 467: Jim Aquino Part II from 2021-05-05T04:05

October 8-14, 1994

As promised Jim Aquino author of the new book If You Haven't Seen It, It's New to You: The Movies and TV Shows Some of Us Regretted Not Catching Until Later returns for...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 466: Jim Aquino Part 1 from 2021-05-03T04:05

This week Ken welcomes author of the indispensable book If You Haven't Seen It, It's New to You (as J. John Aquino) Jim Aquino.

Ken and Jim discuss blogs, accidental Star Trek cosplay, Th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 465: Chris Morgan from 2021-04-26T04:05

This week Ken welcome author of the new book on Nickelodeon in the '90s (and the old book The Comic Galaxy of Mystery Science Theater 3000: Twelve Classic Episodes and the Movies They Lampoon) C...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 464: Phillip Iscove from 2021-04-19T04:05

This week Ken welcomes co-creator of Sleepy Hollow and co-host of Podcast like it's 1999 Phil Iscove to the show.

Ken and Phil discuss escaping the North East, growing up in Toronto, CTV,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 463: Kliph Nesteroff and Jon Roberts from 2021-04-14T04:05

This week Ken welcomes Kliph Nesteroff back to the show to discuss his new book "We Had a Little Real Estate Problem", in addition Ken welcomes one of the subjects of the book, Native American c...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 462: Caryn Richman from 2021-04-12T04:05

This week Ken welcomes actor (The New Gidget, The Bradys) Caryn Richman to the show.

Ken and Caryn discuss their failed attempts to do the show in person over the years, Gidget, The Brady...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 461: Callyann Brennan from 2021-04-05T04:05

Today Ken welcomes RTE broadcaster, Dublin resident and Try Channel Allstar Callyann Brennan to the show.

Ken and Callyann discuss being exciting, being in the future, middle child syndro...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 460: Mike Mignola from 2021-04-01T00:02:09

In this BONUS! episode Ken welcomes artist, writer and creator of Hellboy, the one and only Mike Mignola to the show.

Ken and Mike discuss doing homework for interviews, television moment...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 459: Dom Joly from 2021-03-29T04:05

This week Ken welcomes comedian, haver on impeccable musical taste, travel writer, and UK Television personality Dom Joly.

Ken and Dom discuss The Cotswolds, 1990, 70s TV, growing up in L...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 458: Catherine Mary Stewart from 2021-03-22T04:05

This week Ken welcomes actor and all around great human Catherine Mary Stewart (Night of the Comet, Weekend at Bernies, The Apple) to the show.

Ken and Catherine discuss snow, generationa...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 457: Tom DeTrinis from 2021-03-15T04:05

February 22-28, 1997

Today Ken welcomes writer, actor, director and chef Tom DeTrinis to the show.

Ken and Tom discuss Tom's delight, butts, Chuck Norris, prescription drugs, the T...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 456: Blaze Mancillas from 2021-03-08T05:05

December 17-23, 1994

This week Ken welcomes comedian, fellow podcaster, actor and all around good dude Blaze Mancillas to the show.

Ken and Blaze discuss NYC vs SF, ships, ghosts, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 455: Ed Solomon from 2021-03-03T05:05

In this special BONUS! Episode Ken welcomes writer of such amazing fare as Bill & Ted, Men in Black, and Laverne and Shirly, the fantastic Ed Solomon.

Ken and Ed discuss being pl...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 454: Abbi Crutchfield from 2021-03-01T00:11:04

April 19-25, 1986

This week Ken welcomes comedian, TV host, and nail polish enthusiast Abbi Crutchfield to the show.

Ken and Abbi discuss snow, growing up in Indiana, Hooser vibes,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 453: Dan Hirshon and Micah Sherman from 2021-02-22T05:05

January 1-7, 2000

January 1-7, 2000

This week Ken welcomes old friends and new creators of the sketch comedy album The Break Up, Micah Sherman and Dan Hirshon.

Ken, Dan and ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 452: Michael Shaw from 2021-02-15T05:05

March 16-22, 1968

March 16-22, 1968

This week Ken welcomes Cartoonist and co-author of the new book (along with friend of the show and future guest Bob Eckstein) "The Elements of S...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 451: Kim Noble from 2021-02-08T05:05

September 1-7, 1984

This week Ken welcomes comedian, man of Mystery and host of the Futile Attempts podcast Kim Noble.

Ken and Kim discuss the greyness of London, having a Boston a...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 450: Tyler Spencer aka Dick Valentine of the Electric 6 from 2021-02-03T05:05

October 5-11, 1991

This week to celebrate 450 Episodes of TV Guidance Counselor Ken welcomes the amazing Tyler Spencer aka Dick Valentine of the Electric Six.

Ken and Tyler discuss...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 449: Jim Bowes from 2021-02-01T05:05

October 22-28, 1983

This week Ken welcomes long time bud and fellow Boston comic Jim Bowes.

Ken and Jim discuss ferrets, kids, kids with ferrets, cold dead eyes, Beastmaster, blind...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 448: Kyle Kinane from 2021-01-25T05:05

December 6-12, 1986

This week Ken welcomes comedian Kyle Kinane to the show.

Ken and Kyle discuss Zoom backgrounds, homeless wi-fi, Top Secret, revisiting your childhood comedy fav...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 447: Graham Duff from 2021-01-18T05:05

December 25-31, 1976

This week Ken welcomes British writer, performer, DJ and best all around comedy superstar Graham Duff to the show.

Ken and Graham discuss not discussing the we...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 446: Matt Braunger from 2021-01-11T05:05

September 15-21 1984

This week Ken welcomes friend, comedian, and good dude Matt Braunger to the show.

Ken and Matt discuss Winter in New England, having a new baby, not being a TV...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 445. Dara Ó Briain from 2021-01-03T14:48:39

RTE Guide December 17-30, 1983

This week Ken kicks off 2021 right as he welcomes Irish stand up comedian, television hose and space enthusiast Dara Ó Briain to the show.

Ken and Da...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 444: 2020 Year in Review from 2020-12-23T20:12:28

This week Ken goes solo for our second annual Year In Review episode. Who would want to review 2020? Well we do anyway. Revisit all the highlights, lowlights, behind the scenes and in front of t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 443: Tony Pacitti from 2020-12-21T05:05

November 9-15, 2002

This week Ken welcomes fellow New Englander, Mortified alum and author Tony Pacitti.

Ken and Tony discuss cheating, Spanish, Rhode Island cuisine, Italy, diners...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 442: Sofiya Alexandra from 2020-12-14T05:05

October 18-24, 1997

This week Ken welcomes comedian, writer, actor, podcaster and all around entertainer Sofiya Alexandra.

Ken and Sofiya discuss the horrors of 2020, happy sad bir...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 441: Brett White from 2020-12-07T05:05

September 21-27, 1996

This week the TV Guide meets The TV Guidance Counselor as Must Have Seen TV's Brett White joins Ken to discuss Returning Favorites circa 1996.

Ken and Brett d...

TV Guidance Counselor 2020 Holiday Episode with Sean Sullivan from 2020-12-01T01:58:43

In this BONUS! Black Friday Edition of the show Ken welcomes back his muse and the wind beneath his podcast wings Mr. Sean Sullivan to the show.

Ken and Sean discuss the fine lin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 440: Michael Cook from 2020-11-30T05:05

October 27-November 2, 1990 (Ken's all time favorite issue of TV Guide)

This week Ken welcomes fellow podcaster and longtime friend Michael Cook to the show.

Ken and Michael discus...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 439: Nore Davis from 2020-11-23T05:05

FALL PREVIEW ALERT

September 23-17, 1994

This week Ken welcomes fellow stand up comedian and creator of the first Quarantine Stand Up Comedy Album (that I know of) the gre...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 438: David Almeida from 2020-11-16T05:10

June 20-26, 1981

This week (for the second time)Ken welcomes host of the Let's Face the Facts: Facts of Life Podcast, Mr. David Almeida to the show.

Ken and David discuss what they...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 437: Gary Gulman from 2020-11-09T05:05

September 7-11, 1987

Today Ken welcomes long time friend, fellow depression sufferer, fellow Bostonian, and comedic hero Gary Gulman to the show.

Ken and Gary discuss Rhoda, bedtim...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 436: Merrill Markoe from 2020-11-04T05:05

June 22-28, 1963

It's a TWOFER week as Ken welcomes genius level funny, author of the new memoir "We Saw Scenery" Merrill Markoe to the show.

Ken and Merrill discuss needing to get...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 435: Cait O'Riordan from 2020-11-01T15:41

April 30 - May 6, 1977

This week welcomes musician, DJ, Pogue and all around excellent human Cait O'Riordan to the show.

Ken and Cait discuss lockdown, visas, being an immigrant, l...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 434: Amanda Reyes from 2020-10-26T04:10

October 21-27, 1978

This week Ken welcomes author, TV movie genius and all around cool chick Amanda Reyes to the show.

Ken and Amanda discuss living in Texas, movie around as a kid...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 433: Jello Biafra from 2020-10-18T16:39:40

October 1-7, 1966

This week Ken welcomes legendary punk rock icon, record collector and raconteur Jello Biafra to the show.

Ken and Jell discuss becoming part of the Zoom generatio...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 432: Lois Bromfield from 2020-10-11T04:10

April 24-30, 1971

This week Ken welcomes writer/comedian and author of the excellent new memoir "My Dirty Life in Comedy", Lois Bromfield.

Ken and Lois discuss German, how in Europ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 431: Eric Deggans from 2020-10-05T04:10

December 28, 1996 - January 3, 1997

This week Ken welcomes NPR TV critic, musician and author of the great book Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation, Eric ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 430: Gigi Garner from 2020-10-01T12:17:43

In this BONUS! episode Ken welcomes former private eye, current Dog Rescue super hero and daughter of the late, great James Garner, Gigi Garner.

Ken and Gigi discuss LA vs Boston, living ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 429: Jake Fogelnest from 2020-09-28T04:10

July 19-25, 1986

Today Ken talks to writer, host, podcaster, and bizarro Ken Jake Fogelnest.

Ken and Jake discuss the Stuff, John Waters, being a "precocious" kid, Larry Cohen, Squ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 428: Scott Valentine from 2020-09-21T04:10

June 1-7, 1968

This week Ken talks to former actor, producer, current investment banker and long time good dude Scott Valentine.

Ken and Scott talk about Ken moving to L.A., Scott ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 427: Frank Whaley from 2020-09-14T04:10

October 11-17, 1975

This week Ken welcomes writer, drummer, actor and all around great guy Frank Whaley to the show.

Ken and Frank discuss Ken's mispronunciation, upstate New York,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 426: Joseph Kay from 2020-09-07T14:23:21

June 20-26, 1998

This week Ken welcomes producer, writer, showrunner and creator of the new NBC Medical Drama Transplant, Joseph Kay.

Ken and Joseph discuss being in Toronto, being...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 425: Kevin Murphy from 2020-09-07T04:10

July 19-25, 1969

This week Ken welcomes film fan, Rifftrax-er, and voice of Tom Servo, the great Kevin Murphy to the show.

Ken and Kevin discuss fishing, Elvis, the Apollo 11, Boy ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 424: Kaitlin Huwe from 2020-08-31T04:10

April 24 - May 3, 2004

This week Ken welcomes actor, musician Kaitlin Huwe to the show.

Ken and Kaitlin discuss the misery of a New England climate, The Bay Area, the California Vi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 423: Jo Brand from 2020-08-24T04:10

January 13-19, 1968

This week Ken welcomes the incredible English writer, comedian and all around amazing human Jo Brand to the show.

Ken and Jo discuss the good that has come out ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 422: D.B. Sweeney from 2020-08-17T04:10

August 2-8, 1975

This week Ken welcomes actor, writer, director and all around good dude D.B. Sweeney to the show.

Ken and D.B. discuss enjoying the depth of TV Guide listings, gro...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 421: Gabrielle Moss from 2020-08-10T04:10

October 19-25, 1996

This week Ken welcomes journalist, writer and fellow former New England punk teen Gabrielle Moss.

Ken and Gaby discuss good microphones, how people no longer ca...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 420: Sarah Rodman from 2020-08-03T04:10

FALL PREVIEW ALERT!
September 12-18, 2004

This week Ken welcomes writer Sarah Rodman to the show.

Ken and Sarah discuss staying in an attitude of gratitude, the first year Sa...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 419: Dave Holmes from 2020-07-27T04:10

March 17-23, 1984

This week Ken welcomes writer, former MTV VJ, editor, performer and all around good dude Dave Holmes to the show.

Ken and Dave discuss Dave's COVID-19 negative te...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 418: Stephanie Crawford from 2020-07-20T04:10

October 24-30, 1998

This week Ken welcomes writer, film critic, cool gal, and kindred spirit Stephanie Crawford to the show.

Ken and Stephanie discuss Las Vegas, Reno, The Luxor, C...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 417: Julia Sutherland from 2020-07-13T04:10

UK TV Times August 23-29, 1986

August 23-29, 1986 UK TV Times

The international virtual travel continues during lockdown as this week Ken welcomes the fabulous Scottish TV Presente...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 416: Joseph DeBenedictis from 2020-07-06T04:10

August 15-21, 1998 CANADIAN EDITION

The lockdown sessions continue as Ken welcomes another international guest, the incredible vlogger, magician and Canadian YouTube sensation
Josep...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 415: Joel Hodgson from 2020-06-29T04:10

August 31 - September 6, 1968

The remote sessions chug along as Ken welcomes longtime Ken Reid hero, original MST3k space castaway Joel Hodgson.

Ken and Joel discuss drinks, the fr...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 414: Anna Lee from 2020-06-22T04:10

September 21-27, 1985

In our first international remote episode Ken welcomes writer, director, VR innovator and all around new BFF Anna Lee to the show.

Ken and Anna discuss Canadi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 413: Kathy Valentine from 2020-06-15T04:10

March 21 - 27, 1970

This week Ken welcomes Go-Go, and author of the great new memoir "All I Ever Wanted", Kathy Valentine.

Ken and Kathy talk about how ubiquitous TV Guide used to ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 412: Eric Fusco from 2020-06-08T04:10

October 7-13, 1978

The remote sessions continue as this week Ken welcomes super listener, and creator of "TV Guidance Counselor Bingo", Eric Fusco, for some talk about being alone togethe...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 411: Sara Faith Alterman from 2020-06-01T04:10

This week Ken welcomes long time friend and author of the excellent new memoir, Let's Never Talk About This Again, Sara Faith Alterman.

Ken and Sara discuss strict parents, Ken's mistaken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 410: Scott Weinberg from 2020-05-22T14:44:47

April 11-17, 1981

This week Ken welcomes film critic, podcaster and good dude Scott Weinberg to the show.

Ken and Scott discuss Philadelphia, Larry Fine, Billy West, Ed Asner, The ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 409: Stephanie Erb from 2020-05-18T04:10

This week Ken continues the Global Pandemic Sessions with a belated chat with actor, writer, producer Stephanie Erb.

Ken and Stephanie discuss being a jobbing actor, the unfriendly world ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 408: Kate Kennedy from 2020-05-11T04:10

September 19-25, 2004

This week Ken continues the remote sessions as he welcomes comedian, adult performer and vintage Care Bears collector Kate Kennedy to the show.

Ken and Kate d...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 407: Kelli Dunham from 2020-05-04T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 406: Jo Ann Singer from 2020-04-27T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 405: John Ross Bowie from 2020-04-20T04:10

FALL PREVIEW ALERT! 

September 14-20, 1985.

This week Ken welcomes actor and all around good dude John Ross Bowie to the show. 

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 404: Senta Moses Mikan from 2020-04-13T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 403: Jordan Morris from 2020-04-06T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 402: Jesse Thorn from 2020-03-30T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 401: Nina Bargeil from 2020-03-22T18:56:33

This week Ken welcomes writer and long time web person Nina Bargeil from Los Angeles to discuss all things George Burns. 

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 400: Kathe Farris from 2020-03-16T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 399: Meredith Goldstein from 2020-03-09T04:10

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 398: Ryan Shea from 2020-03-02T15:05:09

September 16-22, 1989

This week Ken welcomes Boston Comic and ass kicker Ryan Shea to the show.

Ken and Ryan discuss Ken's car accident, podcasts taking over your life, bombing aud...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 397: Katie McCarthy from 2020-02-24T05:10

November 20-26, 1999

This week Ken welcomes fellow Boston Comedian and child of neglect Katie McCarthy.

Ken and Katie discuss growing up in Lynn, Bambi v Godzilla, being an indoor ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 396: Valentine's Day Special with Rachel Reid from 2020-02-18T01:43:46

In this 6th Anniversary Valentine's Day Special Ken finally welcomes his wife to the show to do an entire episode as the only guest. They look at an issue of the UK TV Times from 1986 and strugg...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 395: Gary K. Wolf from 2020-02-10T05:10

July 12-18, 1958

This week Ken welcomes author and creator of Roger Rabbit, Gary K. Wolf.

Ken and Gary discuss how long Gary has been in Boston, the Summer of Love in San Francisco...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 394: Kate Procyshyn from 2020-02-03T13:46:57

August 8-14, 1987

This week Ken welcomes boxer, world traveler, and fellow comedian, Kate Procyshyn.

Ken and Kate discuss her nervousness, her love of the outdoors, reading, being ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 393: Ryan Douglass from 2020-01-27T05:30

September 20-26, 1997

Today Ken welcomes old friend, frame-maker and comedian Ryan Douglass to the show.

Ken and Ryan discuss bible eating, book stores, the last time Ken saw Ryan,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 392: Tony Thaxton from 2020-01-20T05:10

September 2-8, 1989

This week Ken welcomes rockstar (Motion City Soundtrack), podcaster (Bizarre Albums) and Alison Rosen's boardman, Tony Thaxton to the show.

Ken and Tony discuss...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 391: Allee Willis Tribute from 2020-01-13T05:10

Ken revisits a 2016 talk he had with the great Allee Willis who sadly passed away on Christmas Eve 2019. 

Ken and Allee discuss The Color Purple on Broadway, hating theater, swearing, hav...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 390: Jo Bozarth and April Bowlby from 2020-01-06T05:10

October 19-25, 1985

This week Ken welcomes the hosts of the 75Reads Podcast, Jo Bozarth and April Bowlby.

Ken, Jo and April discuss jacuzzin', Ken's bad jokes, growing up in Califo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 389: Lucia Fasano from 2019-12-30T05:10

June 10-16, 2000

This week Ken welcomes actor, comedian and musician Lucia Fasano to the show.

Ken and Lucia discuss the Manson Murders, knives, OJ, monsters, Monster Kids, masks, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 388: 2019 Year End Year in Review from 2019-12-23T05:10

Ken goes solo on this Year End Round up of 2019 including guests, behind the scenes, what's been going on in Ken's life and New (I know right??!) shows he watched and enjoyed this year.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 387: Felicia Michaels from 2019-12-15T22:50:28

December 29, 1979 - January 4, 1980

Today Ken welcomes fellow comedian Felicia Michaels to the show.

Ken and Felicia discuss B.Y.O.W., Burbank, The Liar's Club, people's nerves, Ch...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 386: Anita Flores from 2019-12-08T14:25:24

May 7-13, 1994

This week Ken welcomes fellow comedian and podcast host (I'm Listening: A Frasier Fan Podcast) Anita Flores.

Ken and Anita discuss being live via satellite, The Stan...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 385: Sovereign Syre from 2019-12-01T18:24:50

This week Ken welcomes fellow comedian and podcaster Sovereign Syre to the show.

Ken and Sovereign discuss having issues, SoapNet, sha...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 384: Jane Seymour from 2019-11-25T16:54:19

SURPRISE! It's a Holiday bonus episode of TV Guidance Counselor.

This week enjoy an hour of content packed into 30 dense minutes as Ken welcomes start of stage and screen Jane Seymour to ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 383: Paul Michael Glaser from 2019-11-23T16:53:33

This week Ken welcomes actor, director, poet, author and painter Paul Michael Glaser to the show.

Ken and PMG discuss getting lost in L.A., going to grad school, avoiding Vietnam, Boston ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 382: Nancy Valen from 2019-11-18T05:10

December 2-8, 1978

This week Ken welcomes producer/actor Nancy Valen (Heavenly Kid, Hull High, Baywatch) to the show.

Ken and Nancy discuss Ken's great creative idea, being a latch...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 381: Russ Woody from 2019-11-11T05:10

Today Ken welcomes TV veteran and author of the new book "Tuesdays with Ted", Russ Woody.

Ken and Russ discuss Burbank, wildfires, worshiping television, Ted Danson, Becker, Cheers, seein...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 380: Margaret H. Willison from 2019-11-04T05:10

September 7-13, 1991

Today Ken welcomes librarian, podcaster and best all around Margaret H. Willison.

Ken and Margaret discuss shortened versions of your name, feminine flowers, p...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 379: Halloween Special 2019 from 2019-10-28T16:43:33

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

It's a super sized 2019 Halloween Special.  

This year Ken welcomes back Lamont Price, Sam Furst (Monsters are Good) and Rachel Reid to the show. We watch the firs...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 378: Ethan Marsh from 2019-10-21T04:15

April 23-29, 1994

This week Ken welcomes comedian Ethan Marsh to the show. Ken and Ethan discuss swingers, Jason Alexander's commercial work, John Candy's death, George Wendt in "Hostage ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 377: Michael Grasso from 2019-10-13T04:00

November 12-18, 1983

This week Ken welcomes writer/editor Michael Grasso (We Are the Mutants/Hold My Order podcast) to the show.

Ken and Michael discuss Mr. Big's Toyland, Waltham,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 376: Rich Wentworth from 2019-10-07T04:05

June 12-18, 1978

This week Ken welcomes artist, podcaster, and all around cool dude Rich Wentworth to the show.

Ken and Rich discuss voice over, Boston family acts, obnoxious broth...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 375: Dr. Janet Painter from 2019-09-30T04:10

April 11-17, 1987

This week Ken welcomes Dr. Janet Painter to the show.

Ken and Dr. Janet discuss the North Shore/South Shore rift, bad drivers, Carol Burnett meeting Alton Brown, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 374: Kimberly King Parsons from 2019-09-21T18:43:38

November 13-19, 1993

This week Ken welcomes author of the new short story collection "Black Light", the amazing Kimberly King Parsons.

Ken and Kimberly discuss Cambridge Air BnBs, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 373: John Hodgman 3-D from 2019-09-15T16:35:56

John Hodgman is back for a third time!

This week on TV Guidance Counselor Ken welcomes back noted mustache creep and author of the new book "Medallion Status", Mr. John Hodgman.

Ke...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 372: Sharon Marcus from 2019-09-09T04:30

June 9-15, 1973

This week Ken welcomes professor and author of the book The Drama of Celebrity Sharon Marcus.

Ken and Sharon discuss how TV Guides can summon up memories of hot New...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 371: Bill McMorrow from 2019-09-01T13:04:32

October 10-16, 1987

This week Ken welcomes Boston comedian and co-host of the new podcast "Two Boys in a Balcony" Mr. Bill McMorrow to the show.

Ken and Bill discuss Weymouth, MA, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 370: Mike Dorval from 2019-08-26T04:30

October 24-30, 1987

This week Ken welcomes actor, comedian and all around entertainer Mike Dorval to the show.

Ken and Mike discuss unnatural heat waves, Flirting with Disaster, Al...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 369: Billy Wayne Davis from 2019-08-19T04:30

February 14-20, 1981

This week Ken welcomes comedian and find Southern Gentleman Billy Wayne Davis to the show.

Ken and Billy Wayne discuss Ken's great stories, donuts, smoking pot...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 368: DJ Hazard from 2019-08-12T04:30

March 18-24, 1978

This week Ken welcomes old friend and Boston Comedy institution DJ Hazard to the show.

Ken and DJ discuss making DJs bucket list obsolete, The Weekly Week, time t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 367: Ariane Sherine from 2019-08-05T04:30

June 2-8, 1990

This week Ken talks with writer, comedian and musician Ariane Sherine on his recent trip to London.

Ken and Ariane discuss England vs. America, writing for UK sitcom...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 366: Denver Pop Culture Con 2019 Day 3 from 2019-08-01T11:20:57

It's BONUS! episode time. Here are two chats Ken had on Day 3 of Denver Pop Culture Con 2019.

First up is Michelle Gomez (Doctor Who, Sabrina).

Ken and Michelle discuss The Book Gr...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 365: Denver Pop Culture Con 2019 Day 1 from 2019-08-01T10:52:08

BONUS EPISODE TIME! It's Day 1 of Denver Pop Culture Con 2019.

First up Ken talks with voice acting dynamo and all around amazing human being Tara Strong.

Ken and Tara discuss rela...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 364: Jake Mattera from 2019-07-28T23:56:14

FALL PREVIEW ALERT! September 12-18, 1998

This week Ken welcomes Philly Comedian Jake Mattera to the show.

Ken and Jake discuss the longest they've driven for a gig, growing up in ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 363: Jeff MacKinnon from 2019-07-22T00:13:17

July 24-30, 1999

This week Ken welcomes comedian, entrepreneur and Woodstock '99 redeemer Jeff MacKinnon to the show.

Ken and Jeff discuss Ken's gift shop, trading card Ken Reid, B...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 362: Denver Pop Culture Con Day 2 from 2019-07-15T04:30

In this extra special episode of TV Guidance Counselor Ken presents three chats from this year's Denver Pop Culture Con.

First up is Ken's chat with the stars of Flash Gordon - Sam Jones ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 361: Mathew Klickstein from 2019-07-08T04:30

May 20-26, 1978

Today Ken welcomes writer and fellow pop culture enthusiast/victim Mathew Klickstein to the show.

Ken and Mat discuss why you should never let get do the ordering w...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 360: Chip Chantry from 2019-07-01T04:30

This week Ken welcomes Philly based comedian Chip Chantry to the show.

Ken and Chip discuss Ken's studio, how Paul Chantry III became "Chip", fancy names, Garbage Pail Kids, Candy Castle,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 359: Joanna Cassidy from 2019-06-24T04:30

Today Ken welcomes legendary actress Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead) to the show.

Ken and Joanna discuss airplanes, growing up...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 358: Tracy Wells (Tofte) from 2019-06-17T06:00

This week Ken welcomes Tracy Tofte (formerly Wells) of Mr. Belvedere to the show.

Ken and Tracy discuss real estate, loving the San Fernando Valley, traffic, acting with your sister, The ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 357: Paul Haynes from 2019-06-10T04:30

Ken and Paul discuss illegal Burbank tattoos, jaywalking, Unsolved Mysteries, growing up in Orlando, being scared of the dark, Gremlins, being into astronomy, The Discovery Center, Ernest Saves ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 356: Charlotte Stein from 2019-06-03T05:00

November 2-9, 2001

This week Ken welcomes producer, director and all around coolest person Charlotte Stein to the show.

Ken and Charlotte discuss Harry Potter, Charlotte's TV Guide...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 355: Tim O'Donnell from 2019-05-27T10:00:33

This week Ken welcomes writer, producer, showrunner and childhood hero Tim O'Donnell (Growing Pains, Clueless, Uncle Buck, Just the Ten of Us) to the show.

Ken and Tim discuss The Mommies...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 354: Emma Dumont from 2019-05-19T17:29:48

Today Ken welcomes actor Emma Dumont (The Gifted) to the show.

Ken and Emma discuss Emma's Golden Girls fandom, The Facts of Life, being a Jo, The Facts of Life reunion, loving private sc...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 353: Caissie St. Onge from 2019-05-13T12:17:25

Today Ken welcomes fellow Massachusetts escapee and until very recently the showrunner of the excellent and criminally non-renewed "Busy Tonight", the great Caissie St. Onge.

Ken and Cais...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 352: Maylin Pavletic from 2019-05-06T01:41:27

March 15-21, 1997

Today Ken welcomes comedian Maylin Pavletic to the show.

Ken and Maylin discuss condemned properties, neighborhood politics, Somerville, drug fronts, pee pee/poo ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 351: Misti Dawn from 2019-04-29T12:41:13

April 19-25, 1997

Today Ken welcomes make up artist, cosplayer and podcaster Misti Dawn to the show.

Ken and Misti discuss Glendale, Hollywood's creepy underbelly, red light distri...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 350: Tom Arnold from 2019-04-20T21:15:11

Today Ken welcomes actor/comedian/involuntary investigational journalist Tom Arnold to the show.

Ken and Tom discuss Hirshfeld's of yourself, The Honeymooners, Jackie Gleason, getting pai...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 349: Dr. Rebecca Housel from 2019-04-15T11:51:13

December 20 - 26, 2003

This week Ken welcomes Pop Culture Professor Dr. Rebecca Housel to the show.

Ken and Rebecca discuss cheesecake, bar pizza,being an outdoor kid, Buffy the Va...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 348: Shawn Carter from 2019-04-08T13:59:27

This week Ken welcomes Boston comedian Shawn Carter to the show.

Ken and Shawn discuss visiting Ken's house every two years, getting hugged by TV, assuming everyone is older than you, los...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 347: Ben Seidman from 2019-04-01T12:50:31

June 20 -26, 2004

Today Ken welcomes magician, comedian and master pickpocket Ben Seidman to the show.

Ken and Ben discuss dogs, weird relationships with TV, learning magic, what T...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 346: Fee Waybill from 2019-03-24T21:09:42

This week Ken welcomes Tubes' frontman Fee Waybill to the show.

Ken and Fee discuss tax free New Hampshire, moving from Omaha to Arizona, horses, small town theaters, Westerns, Frances th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 345: Erin MaGuire from 2019-03-18T12:13:34

This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show (after appearing on a live edition at last year's Women in Comedy festival) comedian Erin Maguire.

Ken and Erin discuss Ken's odd carnival prizes, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 344: Storm Large from 2019-03-10T19:47:16

This week Ken welcomes fellow former Boston Punk Rock kid, the fantastic musician, writer and all around entertainer Storm Large.

Ken and Storm discuss being North Shore, Framingham, bein...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 343: Nellie McKay from 2019-03-04T11:42:05

This week Ken welcomes singer/songwriter Nellie McKay to the show.

Ken and Nellie discuss dogs, growing up in Harlem, warming yourself by the TV when the heating is turned off, David Lett...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 342: Guinevere Turner from 2019-02-25T12:33:03

Today Ken welcomes screenwriter, director and actor Guinevere Turner to the show.

Ken and Guinevere discuss growing up in the Lyman Family, Ryan Walsh's Astral Weeks, Mel Lyman's Lords Li...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 341: Toy Newkirk from 2019-02-18T12:36:14

Today Ken welcomes actor, producer, director and all around talent Toy Newkirk to the show.

Ken and Toy discuss the Hollywood Hills, growing up a tomboy, donut families, Fonzie's swimming...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 340: Jackie Kashian from 2019-02-11T12:05:47

January 22-29, 1977

Today Ken welcomes comedian, podcaster and dork forest ranger Jackie Kashian to the show.

Ken and Jackie discuss welcoming yourself to you, SCTV, Roots, having ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 339: Mehran from 2019-02-04T01:40:04

January 7-13, 1989

After a long delay Ken finally welcomes comedian Mehran to the show.

Ken and Mehran discuss Ken's aversion to coming into the city, murderous athletes, the Venn ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 338: Cathy Podewell from 2019-01-28T01:46:16

October 22 - November 2, 1979

Today Ken welcomes actress Cathy Podewell (Dallas, Growing Pains, Night of the Demons) to the show.

Ken and Cathy discuss her pre-work, Studs Terkel, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 337: Adam Marsh from 2019-01-21T14:07:02

September 5-11, 1987

Today Ken welcomes writer (Atomic Bebop Hulabaloo) and friend Adam Marsh to the show.

Ken and Adam discuss Adam's dream come true of appearing on the show, Ada...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 336: Ayden Mayeri from 2019-01-13T15:41:47

March 23-29, 1996

Today Ken welcomes actor Ayden Mayeri to the show.

Ken and Ayden discuss the Bette Davis estate, seltzer, Polar, famous noses, the 90s and the 60s, Nick at Nite, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 335: Ken Levine from 2019-01-07T12:34:30

Today Ken welcomes writer/producer/podcaster/sports announcer Ken Levine to the show.

Ken and Ken discuss Ken's Hollywood home, Hirshfelds, Emmys, the golden age of television of the earl...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 334: Brooke Van Poppelen from 2018-12-29T15:21:37

September 3-9 , 1988

Today Ken welcomes comedian and host of TruTV's "Hack My Life" Brooke Van Poppelen to the show.

Ken and Brooke discuss Ken's L.A. Air Bnb, being stuck in Brook...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 333: Lamont Price from 2018-12-21T13:06:57

December 16 -22, 1989

Today Ken welcome returning guest and TV Guidance Counselor All-Star Lamont Price back to the show.

Ken and Lamont discuss the questionable racism of old medi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 332: Jilly Gagnon from 2018-12-16T21:35:19

FALL PREVIEW ALERT
September 18-24, 1994

Today Ken welcomes writer Jilly Gagnon.

Ken and Jilly discuss eldercare, annual news reports, not realizing how much TV you consumed ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 331: Cady McClain from 2018-12-10T12:41:48

November 7-13, 1981

Today Ken welcomes actor, writer, director, artist, musician and all around dynamo Cady McClain to the show.

Ken and Cady discuss how a Guinness Book Record for...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 330: Rob Tanchum from 2018-12-04T13:04:26

October 31 - November 6, 1992

Today Ken welcomes rapper and comedian Rob Tanchum to the show.

Ken and Rob discuss satellites, Fax Ma'zines, TTY Prank phone calls, Westchester New Y...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 329: Selena Coppock from 2018-12-02T13:19:06

September 26 - October 2, 1992

Today Ken welcomes comedian Selena Coppock.

Ken and Selena discuss the weird numbering system of Ken's street, lawless New Hampshire, Weston MA, Pola...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 328.5: "United We Fan"'s Michael Sparaga&Dorothy Swanson from 2018-11-28T13:14:59

Today Ken welcomes the director of the new documentary "United We Fan" Michael Sparaga, as well as the star of the doc, Dorothy Swanson.

Ken Michael and Dorothy talk about grass roots mov...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 328: Kevin Harrington from 2018-11-24T13:18:03

October 23-29, 1993

Today Ken welcomes comedian and man about town Kevin Harrington to the show.

Ken and Kevin discuss bouncers, consequences, Kevin's grandkids, lying about having...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 327: Yancy Butler from 2018-11-19T00:11

This week Ken welcomes actor Yancy Butler (Witchblade, Hard Target, Dropzone, Brooklyn South) to the show.

Ken and Yancy discuss Air BnBs, the land of the beautiful and rich, Sarah Lawren...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 326: Clay Fernald from 2018-11-12T12:49:14

October 5 -11, 1985

Today Ken welcome promoter and man about town Clay Fernald to the show.

Ken and Clay discuss Ken's trash pile, being three years in the making, Sullivan Square ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 325: Don Most from 2018-11-06T23:42:56

Today Ken welcomes singer, actor, director Don Most (Happy Days, Dungeons & Dragons) to the show.

Ken and Don discuss growing up in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bridge, Million Dollar Movie, Channe...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 324: Joely Fisher from 2018-11-04T21:25:22

Today Ken welcomes actor, singer, and author of the memoir "Growing Up Fisher", Joely Fisher to the show.

Ken and Joely discuss her enormous group of children, TV wallpaper, the news, the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 323: The 2018 Halloween Special with Sam Furst and Rachel Reid from 2018-10-26T14:24:31

It's the 2018 TV Guidance Counselor Halloween Special!

This year Ken reunites the Halloween TV Special Forces A-Team of Monsters are Good's Sam Furst and Ken's Wifes is Great's Rachel Rei...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 322: Megan Duffy from 2018-10-22T15:25:21

FALL PREVIEW EDITION
October 1-7, 1988

Today Ken welcomes the multi-talented podcaster, actor, producer Megan Duffy to the show.

Ken and Megan discuss the Hollywood Hills, wh...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 321: Erin Gibson from 2018-10-15T05:12:21

October 7-13, 1989

This week Ken welcomes co-host of Throwing Shade and author of Feminasty Erin Gibson to the show.

Ken and Erin discuss fancy hotel entitlement, hospitality indus...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 320: Agnes Obel from 2018-10-08T14:19:36

This week Ken welcomes musician Agnes Obel to the show.

Ken and Agnes discuss the proper pronunciation of "Agnes", Danish, having a satellite dish, the life change that was MTV, being on ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 319: TVGC Investigates MTV's Lost Weekend with Van Halen from 2018-10-02T11:54:59

In this special TV Guidance Counselor Investigates edition of the show Ken explores the 1984 MTV contest "The Lost Weekend with Van Halen" by going right to the source, the man who would know be...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 318: Ben Blacker II from 2018-09-30T16:39:27

October 16 - 22, 199

Today Ken welcomes TV writer and creator of the new Vertigo comic "Hex Wives", Ben Blacker BACK to the show.

Ken and Ben discuss the bizarre and insane level o...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 317: Anna Drezen from 2018-09-24T00:31:06

March 15-21, 1986

Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian, Anna Drezen to the show.

Ken and Anna discuss Anna's dog's a-hole, duvet covers, fires, hand me downs, saucy buns, vomiting b...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 316: Alex Edelman II from 2018-09-17T14:46:17

May 31 - June 6, 1997

Today Ken welcomes returning guest Alex Edelman to the show.

Ken and Alex discuss shows at Laugh Boston, Alex's status as an international super star, Edinbur...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 315: Bob McLeod from 2018-09-10T12:53:55

Today Ken welcomes artist, writer and comic book legend Bob McLeod to the show.

Ken and Bob discuss Comic Conventions, sketches, satirizing Westworld for Crazy magazine, parody,growing up...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 314: Dessa from 2018-09-02T23:06:03

June 1-7, 1991

Today Ken welcomes writer and musician Dessa to the show.

Ken and Dessa discuss Jasmine Guy's seductive nonsense, sexy Ice Tea, people from Boston, not knowing who M...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 313: "Big" Jim Murray from 2018-08-27T12:51:35

March 28 - April 3, 1987

Today Ken welcomes Boston radio personality, long time friend and former WFNX co-worker "Big" Jim Murray to the show.

Ken and Jim discuss the nostalgia ove...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 312: Charlie Benante of Anthrax from 2018-08-20T11:24:14

Today Ken welcomes Charlie Benante of Anthrax to the show.

Ken and Charlie discuss soundchecks, Fall Preview editions, Saturday Morning Cartoons, Wonderama, Spider-Man, The Laugh-a-lympic...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 311: Jonny Brugh and Daniel Logan from 2018-08-13T15:56:11

Today Ken welcomes two of New Zealand's finest, Johnny Brugh (What We Do in the Shadows) and Daniel Logan (Star Wars) to the show.

First up Ken chats with Johnny Brugh about New Zealand, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 310.5 : Guy Branum II from 2018-08-09T18:28:22

In this mini-episode recorded LIVE! via satellite Ken welcomes author of the new book "My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir Through (Un) Popular Culture", Guy Branum back to the show.

Ken and G...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 310: Rachael O'Brien and Sabrina Danzl from 2018-08-06T13:48

Today Ken welcomes comedians, best friends and podcasters Rachael O'Brien and Sabrina Danzl to the show.

But FIRST TV Guidance Counselor Investigates returns and Ken explores the story of...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 309: David Harbour and Ron Perlman from 2018-07-30T12:30:41

In another episode recorded LIVE! at Denver Comic Con 2018 Ken welcomes actors and Hellboys David Harbour and Ron Perlman to the show.

First up Ken talks to David Harbour (Stranger Things...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 308.5: Barry Williams from 2018-07-26T11:24:39

In this mini-episode recorded LIVE! at North East Comic Con Ken welcomes Greg Brady himself, Barry Williams to the show.

Ken and Barry discuss the nature of fandom, being a part of people...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 308: Owen Linders from 2018-07-23T15:46:51

January 20-26, 1996

Today Ken welcomes Boston Comedian and artist Owen Linders to the show.

Ken and Owen discuss Hawaii, cranberry bogs, Spring Break, Alfred University, the pitfal...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 307: Mike Reiss from 2018-07-18T12:15:57

Today Ken welcomes longtime Simpsons writer and author of the new book "Springfield Confidential" Mike Reiss to the show.

Ken and Mike discuss working one day a week, growing up in CT, Ha...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 306: Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, KJ Apa and Skeet Ulrich from 2018-07-16T11:18:30

In these two conversations recorded LIVE! at Denver Comic Con Ken welcomes Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, KJ Apa and Skeet Ulrich to the show.

First up Ken talks to Andrew McCarthy. Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 305: Sean Patton from 2018-07-09T18:10:48

November 18-24, 1978

This week Ken welcomes comedian Sean Patton to the show.

Ken and Sean discuss New Orleans, Boston trash bats, regional accents, Airwolf, reboots, modern day Er...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 304: David Tennant and Billie Piper from 2018-07-02T10:19:27

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the 2018 Denver Comic Con Ken moderates two different discussions with Doctor Who royalty.

First up is The Doctor himself, David Tennant. Ken and David d...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 303: Brian and Cargill of Junkfood Cinema from 2018-06-25T11:46:51

April 30 - May 6, 1998 and October 16- 21, 1988

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the 2018 Denver Comic Con, Ken welcomes Brian Salisbury and Cargill of the Junkfood Cinema Podcast.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 302: Kyle Ploof from 2018-06-18T17:11:01

March 4-10, 1995

Today Ken welcomes comedian and Boston ex-pat Kyle Ploof to the show.

Ken and Kyle talk about opioids, Weymouth MA, The Movie "BLOW", awful Irish plus other ethnic...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 301: Paige Davis from 2018-06-11T13:56:45

Today Ken welcomes star of trading spaces and the current North Shore Music theater production of Mame, Paige Davis to the show.

Ken and Page discuss theater in the round, multi-cam sitco...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 300: Shadoe Stevens from 2018-06-04T15:20:56

Today Ken welcomes DJ, actor, writer, producer and all around legend Shadoe Stevens to the show.

Ken and the Shadoe discuss "Oofda", North Dakota, being a child DJ, the hell that is Bosto...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 299: Karen Kilgariff from 2018-05-28T12:03:26

Today Ken welcomes comedian and "My Favorite Murder" co-host Karen Kilgariff to the show.

Ken and Karen discuss Northeast accents, The Wizard of Oz, Ray Boulger, growing up in Northern Ca...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 298: Scott Ryan from 2018-05-24T12:42:05

Today Ken welcomes author and fellow TV junkie Scott Ryan back to the show.

Ken and Scott discuss Scott's new book, The Last Days of Letterman, available for pre-order now, an oral histor...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 297: Mark Waid from 2018-05-21T12:35:34

Today Ken welcomes writer, comic book royalty and world's leading Superman expert Mark Waid to the show.

Ken and Mark discuss the casual celebrity of Los Angeles, growing up in rural Alab...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 296: Alexandra Paul from 2018-05-14T13:54:13

Today Ken welcomes actor, activist and health and fitness expert Alexandra Paul to the show.

Ken and Alexandra discuss living without television, rural New England, being an identical twi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 295: Yarnel Nicolas from 2018-05-07T21:14:21

November 17-23, 1990

Today Ken welcomes director, writer, producer and old tape trading friend Yarnel Nicolas to the show.

Ken and Yarnel discuss local Boston Shows, Goodnight Bean...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 294: Annabeth Gish from 2018-04-30T15:04:46

August 22-28, 1981

Today Ken welcomes actor Annabeth Gish (X-Files, Mystic Pizza) to the show.

Ken and Annabeth discuss the weather, Iowa, Ann Jillian, playing yourself in a TV mov...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 293: LIVE! at WICF w/Erin Maguire and Becca Brown from 2018-04-25T21:53:22

April 18-24, 1998

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the 2018 Women in Comedy Festival Ken welcomes comedians Erin Maguire and Becca Brown to the show.

Ken, Erin and Becca discuss s...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 292: Box Brown from 2018-04-24T14:28:39

February 23 - March 1, 1985

Live from the basement of a Cambridge, MA Panera Bread Ken welcomes cartoonist, writer and artist Box Brown (Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven and "Andy Kaufma...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 291: Tony Campos and Derek Abrams (Ministry) from 2018-04-19T14:14:30

Today Ken welcomes Tony Campos and Derek Abrams of Ministry.

Ken, Tony and Derek discuss the lawlessness of New Hampshire, Grizzly Adams, the importance of MTV, growing up in L.A. with a ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 290: Ione Skye from 2018-04-16T22:31:43

October 8-14, 1977

Today Ken welcomes actor, writer, director Ione Skye (Say Anything, River's Edge) to the show.

Ken and Ione discuss horses, filming Italian style, why comedy doe...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 289: LIVE! at NYC Podfest with Donwill from 2018-04-11T23:09:41

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the NYC Podfest Ken welcomes MC Comedic DJ Donwill to the show.

Ken and Donwill discuss post nuke cinema, Chosen Survivors, Killers in Bear suits, Head o...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 288: Nell Scovell from 2018-04-09T12:17:22

September 11-18, 1970 FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

Today Ken welcomes TV writer and author of the new book "Just the Funny Parts", Nell Scovell to the show.

Ken and Nell discuss New England...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 287: Jenny Zigrino TWO from 2018-04-03T16:45:59

January 21-27, 1978

Today Ken welcomes BACK the show old friend and comedian Jenny Zigrino.

Ken and Jenny discuss donut identity, looks, ditchens, BIG ELVIS, Family, John McEnroe, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 286: Bonnie Hunt from 2018-03-27T20:19:46

Always Meet Your Heroes.

Today Ken welcomes writer, director, actor, Bonnie Hunt to the show.

Ken and Bonnie discuss horse roommates, the huge deal of TV Guide, The Building, Georg...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 285: Grayson Powell from 2018-03-20T14:57:38

February 2-8, 1991

Today Ken welcomes Sundown actor Grayson Powell to the show.

Ken and Grayson discuss in-law deaths, growing up in South Carolina, improv, comedy festivals, secon...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 284: Susan Eisenberg from 2018-03-12T23:47:12

Today Ken welcomes actor, fellow New Englander and Ken's favorite Wonder Woman Susan Eisenberg to the show.

Ken and Susan discuss growing up in Providence in the discount store business, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 283: Ryan Walsh II from 2018-03-05T18:30:13

Today Ken welcomes BACK to the show Hallelujah the Hills frontman and author of the new book "Astral Weeks: The Secret History of 1968", Ryan Walsh to the show.

Ken and Ryan discuss going...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 282: Steven Weber from 2018-02-26T21:48:36

February 16-22, 1974

Today Ken welcomes actor Steven Weber (Wings, Single White Female, The Shining) to the show.

Ken and Steven discuss growing up in Long Island City with all the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 281: Amanda Wyss from 2018-02-20T15:09:48

Today Ken welcomes actor Amanda Wyss (Nightmare on Elm St., Better Off Dead, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) to the show.

Ken and Amanda discuss growing up in Manhattan (beach), sea side to...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 280: Susannah Breslin from 2018-02-13T18:06:06

September 25 - October 1, 1976

Today Ken welcomes writer Susannah Breslin to the show.

Ken and Susannah discuss being tall, Berklee, the odd isolation of neighborhoods, being anti-...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 279: Obehi Janice from 2018-02-06T14:04:35

September 12-18, 1992 FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

Today Ken welcomes writer, actor and all around quality human being Obehi Janice to the show.

Ken and Obehi discuss Obehi's mic technique,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 278: Matt Nix from 2018-01-30T20:29:22

February 14-20, 1981

Today Ken welcomes writer/showrunner Matt Nix to the show.

Ken and Matt discuss 1981, Palm Springs, being a latch key kid, making a case for your show, watchin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 277: Emily Ruskowski from 2018-01-23T14:49:51

June 30 - July 6, 1984

Today Ken welcomes comedian Emily Ruskowski to the show. Ken and Emily discuss how Ken's house isn't hoardery, Emily's fears of certain houses in her outreach socia...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 276: Brett Johnson from 2018-01-16T13:20:33

July 6-12, 1996

Today Ken welcomes comedian Brett Johnson to the show.

Ken and Brett discuss Ken's stolen MIT Frat photo, all the strange stuff in Ken's house, the world's only jus...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 275: Valerie Tosi from 2018-01-09T14:10:38

January 6-12, 2001

Today Ken welcomes comedian and voice of the Google Home Mini Valerie Tosi to the show.

(note, there is an audio issue with Valerie's mic for the first two minut...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 274: Nick Prueher&Joe Pickett (Found Footage Festival) from 2018-01-02T00:44:43

Today Ken welcomes the men behind the Found Footage Festival, Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett.

Ken, Nick and Joe discuss Laura Palmer's corpse, revisiting your childhood home, Moonlighting, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 274: Nick Prueher & Joe Pickett (Found Footage Festival) from 2018-01-02T00:44:43

Today Ken welcomes the men behind the Found Footage Festival, Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett.

Ken, Nick and Joe discuss Laura Palmer's corpse, revisiting your childhood home, Moonlighting, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 273: Dave Brusie from 2017-12-26T13:10:53

November 14-20, 1987

Today Ken welcomes writer Dave Brusie to the show.

Ken and Dave discuss Cheers, Rebecca vs. Diane, the socio-economic hierarchy of Cheers, academia, nicknames,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 272: Ella Morton from 2017-12-19T14:59:51

July 27 - August 2, 1996

Today Ken welcomes writer and personality Ella Morton (Atlas Obscura) to the show.

Ken and Ella discuss Boston's strange museums, ether dome, The Maparium,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 271: Sam Walsh from 2017-12-12T15:45:03

September 19-25, 1998

Today Ken welcomes friend and quality human being Sam Walsh to the show.

Ken and Sam talk about lost recordings, the best Quaid, Innerspace, being attacked by...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 270: Andrew Durso from 2017-12-05T13:49:54

February 16-22, 2002

Today Ken welcomes comedian Andrew Durso to the show.

Ken and Andrew discuss fine sodas, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, MMA, aspiring rappers, why...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 269: Josh Caterer (The Smoking Popes) from 2017-11-27T20:05:07

October 20-26, 1979

Today Ken welcomes musician Josh Caterer (The Smoking Popes, Duval) to the show.

Ken and Josh discuss early afternoon punk rock matinees, WKRP in Cincinnati, sh...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 268: Michael Chiklis&Ryan Hurst LIVE! at Denver Comic Con from 2017-11-24T01:09:04

It's a Thanksgiving Leftover Special!

Two chats left over from this Summer's Denver Comic Con.

First up chats with Michael Chiklis. Ken and Michael chat Miami Vice, art thieves, Th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 267: Josh Hadley from 2017-11-21T15:34:56

October 17-23, 1987

Today Ken welcomes writer and cult personality Josh Hadley to the show. Ken and Josh discuss time travel, the golden age of pay cable movies, 8 Million Ways to Die, 9 ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 266: Michael Ian Black (MIB II) from 2017-11-16T14:30:19

June 23-28, 1978

HOMECOMING WEEK! Ken welcomes back Michael Ian Black to the show.

Ken and Michael discuss the Eastern Block part of Boston, Mexican Ice Cream Parlors Teenage Mutan...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 265: John Hodgman II The Return from 2017-11-13T19:38:18

May 31 - June 8, 1980

Ken welcomes back to the show TV Guidance Counselor Legend John Hodgman.

Ken and John discuss dream jobs, The Coolidge Corner Theater, Vacationland, Boston, H...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 264: Gaby Dunn&Allison Raskin from 2017-11-07T14:05:25

June 12-18, 1999

Today Ken welcome authors, media personalities and best friends Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin to the show.

Ken, Gaby and Allison discuss how busy everyone is, Ken's...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 263: Jay Larson from 2017-10-31T14:09:39

May 31 to June 6, 1986

Today Ken welcomes actor comedian Jay Larson to the show.

Ken and Jay discuss Jay's hometown, Reids, WKRP, having every comedian from Stoneham, Mario Cantone...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 262: 2017 Halloween Special with Sam Furst and Rachel Reid from 2017-10-25T20:40:32

For our annual Halloween special Ken welcomes returning guest Sam Furst (Monsters are Good) and surprisingly first time guest Rachel Reid (Ken's wife) to discuss the long thought lost made-for-T...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 261: Stephen Bissette Halloween from 2017-10-24T14:39:34

Today Ken welcomes author, artist, and personal hero Stephen Bissette to the show.

Ken and Steve discuss Kukla, Fran and Ollie, Medic, Davey Crocket phases, Disney Halloween, Donald Duck,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 260: Lydia Lunch and Weasel Walter from 2017-10-20T04:30

Today Ken welcomes author, poet, artist, musician and force of nature Lydia Lunch along with her musical partner in crime Weasel Walter.

Ken, Lydia and Walter discuss monsters, Godzilla, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 259: Zoe Quinn from 2017-10-17T12:21:49

May 30-June 5, 2004

Today Ken welcomes game designer, comedian and author Zoe Quinn.

Ken and Zoe talk about Starbucks, logs with jobs, growing up in a motorcycle shop, being old be...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 258: Joe Wong from 2017-10-10T16:36:54

Today Ken welcomes old friend and big star Joe Wong to the show.

Ken and Joe discuss how Boston has changed, how long it's been since Ken has seen Joe, doing comedy in English in China, p...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 257: Garrett Wang from 2017-10-05T16:23:21

In this episode recorded live at Denver Comic Con Ken welcomes Garrett Wang (Star Trek Voyager) to the show.

Ken and Garrett discuss George Takai, DragonCon, going from fan to being the h...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 256: Kendra Cunningham from 2017-10-03T13:45:28

October 6-12, 1984

Today Ken welcomes comedian Kendra Cunningham to the show.

Ken and Kendra discuss communist dance troupes, growing up in Milton, Dorchester, moving to the Cape, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 255: Lane Moore from 2017-09-28T19:28:28

March 7-14, 1998

Today Ken welcomes comedian, writer, musician and all around entertainer Lane Moore to the show.

Ken and Lane discuss being a 90s kid, feeling old, Dawson’s Creek,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 254: Jo Firestone from 2017-09-26T17:56:54

May 15 - 21, 1993

Today Ken welcomes writer/comedian Jo Firestone to the show.

Sitting on a concrete staircase in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA Ken and Jo discuss being very tire...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 253: Sean McCarthy from 2017-09-19T14:31:04

October 22-28, 1983

Today Ken welcomes journalist, comedian and head honcho at The Comics Comic, Sean McCarthy.

Ken and Sean discuss Sean's jetsetting lifestyle, business cards, th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 252: Danny&Mike (Pete&Pete) and Billy West from 2017-09-14T22:11:42

In this episode recorded live at Gary Sohmer's South Coast Comic Con at a long closed JC Penny at the Hanover Mall Ken welcomes Pete & Pete, Danny Tamberelli and Michael C Marona.

Ken, Da...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 251: Lizz Winstead from 2017-09-12T22:42:29

November 19-24, 1978

Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian, and world changer Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show) to the show.

Ken and Lizz discuss hotel based Pink Floyd listening sessio...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 250: Larry Murphy from 2017-09-05T12:18

October 3-9, 1981

Today Ken welcomes actor, comedian, voice man Larry Murphy (Delocated, Assy McGee, Bob's Burgers) to the show.

Ken and Larry discuss Ken's strange house, growing ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 249: Kenice Mobley from 2017-08-29T19:54:01

June 19 - 25, 1999

Today Ken welcomes podcaster and comedian Kenice Mobley to the show.

Kenice and Ken discuss Oak Grove's Eastern Block aesthetic, the beige age, Charlotte North C...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 248: Mercedes McNabb and James Marsters from 2017-08-25T04:30

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 247: Joe List from 2017-08-22T12:49:16

March 27 - April 2, 1993

Today Ken welcomes old friend, comedian Joe List to the show.

Ken and Joe discuss Joe's fancy hotel room, Joe's gay family, shirts vs. skins, black hair, c...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 246: Steve Bannos from 2017-08-15T19:44:59

Today Ken welcomes writer, actor Steve Bannos (Freaks & Geeks) to the show.

Ken and Steve discuss their mutual collecting bug, Flea Markets, Brimfield, Boston in the 80s, stand up comedy,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 245: Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) from 2017-08-10T21:05:56

In this episode recorded live at Gary Sohmer's Southcoast Comic Con at the Hanover Mall, Ken welcomes The Monkees Micky Dolenz to the show.

Ken and Micky discuss the innovation of the Mon...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 244: Langston Kerman from 2017-08-08T19:13:31

January 6-10, 1996

Today Ken welcomes actor, writer, comedian Langston Kerman to the show.

Ken and Langston discuss Ken's weird house, RC Cola and Moon Pies, health drinks, white p...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 243: Dylan Brody from 2017-08-01T23:57:24

April 24 - 30, 1976

Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian, raconteur, Dylan Brody to the show.

Ken and Dylan discuss Dylan's wife's similarities to his father, nicknames, Thomas vs. ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 242: Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz, Sad 13) from 2017-07-27T16:03:31

May 1-7, 1999

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the 5th Annual Philly Podfest at the Trocodero in Philly, Ken welcomes musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz, Sad13) to the show.

Ken ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 241: Carl Gottlieb from 2017-07-25T18:23:10

Today Ken welcomes writer, director and sometimes actor Carl Gottlieb (Jaws, The Smothers Brothers, The Jerk) to the show.

Ken and Carl discuss classic Hollywood apartments, growing up in...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 240: Hollywood Fight and Stunt Coordinators Panel from 2017-07-20T14:19:36

In this episode recorded LIVE! at Denver Comic Con 2017 Ken welcomes a panel of legendary Hollywood stunt and fight coordinators, Mark Grove, James Lew, Carl Ciarfalio and Rick Avery.

Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 239: Curtis Armstrong from 2017-07-18T01:18:20

Today Ken welcomes actor (Supernatural, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting) and author of the new memoir "Revenge of the Nerd: Or...The Singular Adventures of the Man Who Would be Booger" Curtis...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 238: "Weird" Al Yankovic from 2017-07-12T23:54:24

Today Ken welcomes the legendary "Weird" Al Yankovic to the show.

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the 2017 Denver Comic Con in Denver, CO Ken and Al discuss why Al was never Magnum P.I....

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 237: Jen Kirkman from 2017-07-10T18:39:47

April 17-23, 1982

Today Ken welcomes comedian, author and fellow Bostonian Jen Kirkman to the show.

Ken and Jen discuss Jen's awe at Ken's west coast TV Guide collection, being tor...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 236: Andrea Romano from 2017-07-06T13:03:04

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the Denver Comic Con 2017, Ken welcomes casting director, voice director and animation legend Andrea Romano to the show.

Ken and Andrea discuss The Compl...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 235: Stacey Travis from 2017-07-04T13:27:52

March 25-31, 1978

Today Ken welcomes actor, filmmaker Stacey Travis (Hardware, Earth Girls are Easy, Ghostworld) to the show.

Ken and Stacey discuss dog withdrawals, CBS Turning 50...

TV Guidance Counselor 234: Dino Stamatopoulos from 2017-06-28T04:30

FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

September 9-15, 1972

On his Birthday Ken starts the show with discussing his plans for the day.

He then welcomes writer and occasional actor Dino Stamato...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 233: Lynne Stewart from 2017-06-21T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actor Lynne Stewart (Pee Wee's Playhouse, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to the show.

Ken and Lynne discuss children's television, the origins of Miss Yvonne, the P...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 232: Fred Schneider (B-52s, The Superions) from 2017-06-15T15:18:44

May 18-24, 1968

Today Ken welcomes the fantastic musician Fred Schneider to the show.

Ken and Fred discuss Boston's industrial Nieman Marcus, having to watch what your mother likes...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 231: Dave Higgins from 2017-06-13T19:48:03

June 28 - July 4, 1975

Today Ken welcomes actor, comedian, David Higgins to the show.

Ken and Dave discuss mid-western cold, the importance of outside, woods pornography, The Bi-Ce...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 230.5: Scott Ryan from 2017-06-08T18:12:42

Today Ken welcomes author, podcaster Scott Ryan to the show.

Ken and Scott discuss Scott's new book, Thirtysomething at Thirty, an oral history of Thirtysomething, Twin Peaks, My So-Calle...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 230: Josie Long from 2017-06-07T04:30

February 9-15, 1991

Today Ken welcomes comedian Josie Long to the show.

Ken and Josie talk about coming from the UK, American misperceptions of Royalty, how Hollywood couples like ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 229: Terry Sweeney from 2017-05-31T04:30

Ken welcomes writer/actor Terry Sweeney to the show.

Ken and Terry discuss corporal punishment, Texas, living in the South, growing up in Long Island, old dirty scary NYC, "Do what now", ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 228: Stephen Bissette from 2017-05-24T23:04:32

December 23-29, 1961

Today Ken welcomes writer, artist Stephen Bissette (Swamp Thing, Video Watchdog) to the show.

Ken and Steve discuss tips to get through governmental checkpoint...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 227: Jonah Ray from 2017-05-24T04:30

January 20 - February 1, 1991

Today Ken welcomes comedian, podcaster and television personality Jonah Ray to the show.

Ken and Jonah discuss mannequins in car dealerships, The Supe...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 226: Steve Johnson from 2017-05-17T04:30

Today Ken welcomes writer, special make up FX master and pseudo-Mad Scientist Steve Johnson to the show.

Ken and Steve discuss making the television Ken talks about, moving to CA from Tex...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 225: Wendy Liebman from 2017-05-09T21:36:46

March 25 -31, 1978

Today Ken welcomes comedian Wendy Liebman to the show.

Ken and Wendy discuss L.A. rain, growing up in Long Island, low tolerance for New England snow, inventions...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 224: Idalis DeLeon from 2017-05-04T19:07:42

Today Ken welcomes TV Coach, Actress, singer, and former MTV VJ, Idalis Deleon.

Ken and Idalis discuss being nerdy TV Guide Collecting Kids, growing up in the Bronx while it burned, movin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 223: Petey Gibson from 2017-05-03T04:30

January 22-28, 1994

Today Ken welcomes actor and comedian Petey Gibson to the show.

Ken and Petey discuss the nature of excitement, anxiety, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Winter Previe...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 222: Greg Fitzsimmons from 2017-04-26T04:30

October 25-31, 1980

Today Ken welcomes comedian Greg Fitzsimmons to the show.

Ken and Greg discuss Ken's puberty voice, slow dancing, the horrors of teenage girls, Boston Universit...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 221: Michelle Barbera from 2017-04-20T04:30

May 11 - 17, 1985

Today Ken welcomes comedian, producer Michelle Barbera (Women in Comedy Festival) to the show.

Ken and Michelle discuss Worcester, seasonal colds, dirty pictures ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 220: Anne Beatts from 2017-04-19T04:30

Today Ken welcomes writer/producer Anne Beatts (SNL, Square Pegs, A Different World)

Ken and Anne discuss the sadness of rain soaked inaugurations, golden showers, writing TV ads in Londo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 219: Jon Fisch from 2017-04-12T04:30

October 17-23, 1987

Today Ken welcomes comedian Jon Fisch to the show.

Ken and Jon discuss the rivalries of Newton, MA, Dolly Parton's sexy western Mrs Claus outfit, when Christmas...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 218: Juliana Hatfield from 2017-04-07T04:30

March 10 - 16, 1979

Today Ken welcomes singer/songwriter Juliana Hatfield to the show.

Ken and Juliana discuss suburban potholes, garbage collection, the TV room, Six Million Dolla...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 217: Bobbie Brown from 2017-04-04T19:34:58

Today Ken welcomes model, actress, author and ex-wife of Rock N Roll Bobbie Brown to the show.

Ken and Bobbie discuss always thinking it's Friday, drug problem induced lateness, Miss Teen...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 216: Tabitha Soren from 2017-03-30T12:13:41

Today Ken welcomes former MTV News Anchor, journalist and current photographer Tabitha Soren to the show.

Ken and Tabitha discuss growing up in a Military family, living in Germany, readi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 215: Liz Miele from 2017-03-28T17:29:27

November 14-20, 1998

Today in an episode recorded in the basement of ImprovBoston Ken welcomes comedian Liz Miele to the show.

Ken and Liz discuss beer and trophies, stand ups on T...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 214: Brice Beckham from 2017-03-21T17:25:07

February 24 - March 2, 1990

Today Ken welcomes Actor/Writer Brice Beckham to the show.

Ken and Brice discuss Ken annoying Brice, The Challenger disaster, TV Movies, "Too soon", Rob...

TV Guidance Counselor Investigates: Mr. Rogers vs. The KKK from 2017-03-14T17:09:24

In the first (and maybe only) mini-episode of TV Guidance Counselor Investigates, Ken explores the strange case of Mr. Rogers vs. The KKK

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 213: Phil Hopkins and Don Stratley of The Film Detective from 2017-03-14T15:37:03

Today Ken welcomes Don Stratley and Phil Hopkins of The Film Detective to the show.

Ken, Don and Phil discuss the wonders of stumbling on things, regional television, The Combat Zone, the...

TV Guidance Counselor LIVE! at NorthEast Comic Con with Nicholas Brendon and Mark Goddard from 2017-03-09T15:30:45

In this episode recorded live at North East ComicCon on March 5, 2017 Ken sat on stage in an abandoned JC Penny and chatted with Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Mark Goddard (Los...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 212: Illeana Douglas from 2017-03-07T20:35:22

Today Ken welcomes author, actress, historian and all around great person Illeana Douglas to the show.

Ken and Illeana discuss L.A. seasons, Roger Corman, growing up in CT with only one c...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 211: Gary Petersen from 2017-02-28T16:47:04

May 27 - June 2, 1995

Today Ken welcomes recently defected former Boston Comedian Gary Petersen to the show.

Ken and Gary discuss giant Moons, peeping in people's windows, Manhunte...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 210: Lenora Claire from 2017-02-21T22:14:34

August 13-19, 1988

Today Ken welcomes model, art curator, casting director and kindred spirit Lenora Claire to the show. Ken and Lenora discuss being a Reading Rainbow kid, appearing on W...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 209: Rose McGowan from 2017-02-16T20:18:27

Today Ken welcomes writer, producer, director, actor Rose McGowan to the show.

Ken and Rose discuss "The Californians", the upcoming Apocalypse, growing up in the Adams Family, Italian Cu...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 208: Eliza Skinner from 2017-02-14T21:07:10

August 4-10, 1990

Today Ken welcomes comedian Eliza Skinner to the show.

Ken and Eliza discuss sandwiches, the horrors of Miracle Whip, deep fried Danger, LA Air Traffic, PBS's Mys...

TV Guidance Counselor 3rd Anniversary Episode: Sean Sullivan guest hosts with guest guest Ken Reid from 2017-02-13T00:29:06

In this episode recorded this very week Sean Sullivan guests hosts as Ken Reid guest guests to discuss THIS week in Television 2017. 

Hear Ken Reid try to pretend he pays attention to cur...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 207: Frank "Dr. Frank" Portman from 2017-02-09T14:20:13

Fall Preview! September 18-24, 1976

In this episode recorded live at Piano Fight in San Francisco during SF Sketchfest Ken welcomes musician and author Frank Portman to the show.

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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 206: Paula Marshall from 2017-02-07T15:33:44

Today Ken welcomes actor Paula Marshall to the show.

Ken and Paula discuss the fiction of Hollywood tours, Maps to the Stars Homes, Circus of Books, wanting to work, Seinfeld, staying clo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 205: Nick Chambers from 2017-02-03T05:30

September 16-22, 1995

Today Ken welcomes incredibly talented comedian, fake song Friday musician, and Old School Game Show utility player Nick Chambers to the show.

Ken and Nick di...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 204: Alison Rosen from 2017-01-31T18:09:36

March 28 - April 3, 1987

Today Ken welcome podcaster, writer and fellow Facts of Life superfan Alison Rosen to the show.

Ken and Alison discuss the weird Hollywood Hills, Cat elope...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 203: Stuart Pankin from 2017-01-24T16:55:38

Today Ken welcomes actor Stuart Pankin (Dinosaurs, Not Necessarily The News, Second Sight) to the show.

Ken and Stuart discuss holding your own microphone, being a quintessential sitcom g...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 202: Candy Clark from 2017-01-20T05:30

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the NorthEast Comic Con Ken welcomes actress Candy Clark (American Graffiti, The Man Who Fell to Earth) to the show.

Ken and Candy discuss growing up in ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 201: Caitlin Durante from 2017-01-18T03:32:40

March 16-22, 1991

Today Ken welcomes writer/comedian Caitlin Durante to the show.

Ken and Caitlin discuss geographic issues, being a mature 4 year old, rural Western PA, developing...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 200 - Billy West Part II: On the Move from 2017-01-12T12:58:48

In this very special Very Special 200th episode Ken welcomes Billy West (Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Futurama) back to the show.

Almost two years to the day from Billy's last appearance on the sh...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 199: Allee Willis from 2017-01-10T13:15:49

Today Ken welcomes songwriter, queen of kitsch, and personal hero Allee Willis to the show.

Ken and Allee discuss The Color Purple on Broadway, hating theater, swearing, having a TV in ev...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 198: Gerald Casale and Josh 2.0 of DEVO from 2017-01-05T13:34:03

Recorded LIVE! at NorthEast Comic Con

Today Ken welcomes Gerald Casale and Josh 2.0 from the band Devo to the show. Ken, Jerry and Josh discuss forsaking being a Hippie at Kent State, the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 197: Matt Gourley from 2017-01-03T19:39:39

Today Ken welcomes actor, podcaster Matt Gourley to the show.

Ken and Matt discuss Matt's homey East Coast style West Coast home, the special nature of Fall Previews, birthday TV, persona...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 196.5: Steve Albini from 2016-12-29T13:21:17

For the final episode of 2016 Ken welcomes one of his personal heroes to the show, Steve Albini.

Ken and Steve define and deny latch key children, and discuss growing up in the Midwest, U...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 196: Dhaya Lakshminarayanan from 2016-12-27T19:07:47

May 17-23, 1980

Today Ken welcomes comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan to the show.

Ken and Dhaya discuss Dedham, MA, yards of beer, poutine, local flavor, Friendly's, the origins of S...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 195: Donovan Scott from 2016-12-22T13:50:06

Today Ken welcomes actor Donovan Scott (Police Academy, Popeye, Sheena) to the show.

Ken and Donovan discuss California weather, Robin Hood, San Francisco, playing as a kid, why Saturday ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 194: Mike Lawrence from 2016-12-21T01:24:50

April 26th - May 2, 1997

Today Ken welcomes comedian and Roast Battle Champion Mike Lawrence to the show.

Ken and Mike discuss teenage years, the 13th floor, being stuck in a Frate...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 193: Holidays with Myq Kaplan from 2016-12-15T14:10:42

In this very special Holiday Episode Ken welcomes returning guest Myq Kaplan to the show to discuss the Jewish television experience around the Holidays.

Ken and Myq discuss their friends...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 192: Kelli Maroney from 2016-12-13T22:02:10

This week Ken welcomes actress Kelli Maroney (Chopping Mall, Night of the Comet) to the show.

Ken and Kelli discuss Boston accents, losing your native accent through paying old women to f...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 191: Britta Phillips from 2016-12-08T19:17:36

December 21 -27, 1974

Today Ken welcomes musician and sometimes actress Britta Phillips to the show.

Ken and Britta discuss subscribing to TV Guide, being limited to two hours a da...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 190: Mark Gallagher from 2016-12-06T20:16:30

March 7-13, 1998

Today Ken welcomes comedian Mark Gallagher to the show.

Ken and Mark discuss Ken's collections, the thrill of obtaining things, TV on DVD, depression based purchas...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 189: Angela Featherstone from 2016-11-29T15:54:51

Today Ken welcomes writer, actress Angela Featherstone (Friends, Con Air, Dark Angel the Ascent) to the show.

Ken and Angela discuss Canadian geography,Guy Madden, Roman Polanski, being a...

TV Guidance Counselor 2016 Holiday Special with Joanna Wilson from 2016-11-22T20:27:59

On this special Jet Black Friday Holiday edition Ken welcomes author and Christmas TV History expert Joanna Wilson (Tis the Season TV, The Christmas TV Companion, Triple Dog Dare) to the show. Listen

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 188: Sean Tumblety from 2016-11-22T00:53:29

May 30- June 5, 2004

Today Ken welcomes comedian and mad about town Sean Tumblety to the show.

Ken and Sean discuss New Jersey vs. New Hampshire, 'zines, sexy Gillian Anderson, Cul...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 187: Negin Farsad from 2016-11-15T18:15:56

May 13-19, 1989

Today Ken welcomes author, comedian, podcaster and filmmaker Negin Farsad to the show.

Ken and Negin discuss outdoor podcasts, Harvard University, transcriptions, t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 186: Matt Oswalt from 2016-11-08T11:12:24

Today Ken welcomes writer Matt Oswalt to the show.

Ken and Matt discuss the hierarchy of showbiz, cute kids, The Hollywood Hills, Satanism on Television, Poor Devil, The City Connection, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 185: Shawn Donovan from 2016-11-01T20:47:22

March 2-8, 1996

Today Ken welcomes (former) comedian and (current) socialist Shawn Donovan to the show, Dinosaurs, Growth, Environmental Collapse,

Ken and Shawn discuss workplace p...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 184: Ben Schwartz from 2016-10-25T11:26:15

March 23-29, 1991

Today Ken welcomes actor, writer Ben Schwartz to the show

Ken and Ben discuss roped off areas, electro-shock collars, stunt boys, people's injuries, glass tables,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 183: Penelope Spheeris from 2016-10-18T19:47:26

Today Ken welcomes writer, director Penelope Spheeris (Wayne's World, The Decline of Western Civilization).

Ken and Penelope discuss growing up poor, sneaking TV, the Wonderful World of D...

TV Guidance Counselor 2016 Halloween Special with Sam Furst from 2016-10-15T00:56:16

On the third annual TV Guidance Counselor Halloween special Ken welcomes friend and believer in the good of Monsters Sam Furst to the show.

Ken and Sam discuss haunted houses, Ghostbuster...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 182: Doug Benson from 2016-10-13T14:54:11

September 30 - October 5, 2000 FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

Today Ken welcomes comedian, podcaster and movie lover Doug Benson to the show.

Ken and Doug discuss Chinatown hotels, le petite ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 181: Tracy Newman from 2016-10-11T18:47:01

Today Ken welcomes musician, writer Tracy Newman to the show.

Ken and Tracy discuss pre-interviews, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Ricky Jay, card magic, telling a story in 20 minut...

TV Guidance Counselor 180: Tawanda Gona from 2016-10-05T04:30

October 17-23, 1998

Today Ken welcomes Boston comedian Tawanda Gona to the show.

Ken and Tawanda discuss Tawands'a first trip to Ken's home, thesuburbs, Hyde Park, Wilmington North...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 179: Diane Franklin from 2016-09-30T04:30

April 9-15, 1983

Today Ken welcomes author and actor Diane Franklin (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Better Off Dead, The Last American Virgin) to the show.

Ken and Diane discuss...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 178: Erica Rhodes from 2016-09-28T04:30

April 23-29, 1994

Today Ken welcome actress, comedian and fellow Massachusetts native Erica Rhodes to the show.

Ken and Erica discuss Boston accents, Newton Pedigree, Prairie Home ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 177: John Hodgman from 2016-09-23T00:43:23

January 14-20, 1978

Today Ken welcomes comedian, actor, writer and fake internet judge John Hodgman to the show.

Ken and John discuss John's love of the Wilbur Theater, how good co...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 176: Ann Magnuson from 2016-09-20T21:23:15

September 11-17, 1971

Today Ken welcomes actress, writer, musician, artist Ann Magnuson to the show.

Ken and Ann discuss Ann's interesting history with TV Guide, literally keeping ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 175: Mark Valley from 2016-09-14T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actor/comedian Mark Valley (Keen Eddie, Fringe, Human Target) to the show.

Ken and Mark discuss the nature of leaf blowing, the mid 70s, the premier of Barney Miller, u...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 174: Ryan Shores from 2016-09-07T04:30

March 15-21, 1997

Today Ken welcomes comedian and loyal listener Ryan Shores tothe show.

Ken and Ryan discuss Ken's "Very Special Episode" One man showfrom 2008, Mr. Belvedere, AID...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 173: Musetta Vander from 2016-08-30T22:39:27

Today Ken welcomes actress Musetta Vander to the show.

Ken and Musetta discuss proper name pronunciation, beingfascinated by America, being a second generation professionaldancer, being r...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 172: Ryan Lambert from 2016-08-24T04:30

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 171: M. Dickson from 2016-08-17T04:30

October 30 - November 5, 1993

Today Ken welcomes comedian and television writer M. Dickson tothe show.

Ken and M. discuss selling a show to Hollywood, writing a book,hair metal, Ne...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 170: Mike D'Angelo Game Show Special from 2016-08-12T04:30

Because YOU the listener demanded it, Ken presents a special edition of the show focusing on game shows with his guest, Old School Game Show figurehead Mike D'Angelo.

Ken and Mike discuss...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 169: Jill Schoelen from 2016-08-10T04:30

Today Ken welcomes singer, actress Jill Schoelen to theshow.

Ken and Jill discuss growing up in the Valley, inexplicableaccents, growing up near Disney Studios, Encino, being discoveredin...

TV Guidance Counselor Punk Rock Appendix Special from 2016-08-05T23:13:02

In this special true BONUS episode Ken digs into the Reid Archives and pulls out some interviews with his 16-19 year old selves during his "lost" years when he was in a punk rock band. There's s...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 168: Erin Judge from 2016-08-05T04:30

June 12-18, 1999

Today Ken welcomes author and comedian Erin Judge to the show.

Ken and Erin discuss Ken's pop culture "leakage", Ken's esoteric monster hunting knowledge, New Engl...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 167: Rachel and Sean Slade from 2016-08-03T00:13:03

Today Ken welcomes husband and wife Rachel (writer, editorBoston Magazine) and Sean Slade (engineer & producer, Hole'sLive Through This, The Pixies, Radiohead's Creep) to the show.

Ken, R...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 166: Robbie Rist from 2016-07-30T14:22:58

On this special Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens edition of the show Ken welcomes musician and actor of face and voice Mr. Robbie Rist (The Brady Bunch, TMNT, Kidd Video) to the show.

Ken and...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 165: David Fury from 2016-07-26T19:26:08

Today Ken welcomes writer, sometimes actor, producer David Fury(Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Lost, Fringe, 24, Dream On) to theshow.

Ken and David discuss high school guidance counselors, So...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 164: James Lorinz from 2016-07-22T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actor and filmmaker James Lorinz to the show.

Ken and James discuss the 1970s, growing up in Queens, Barney Miller, Gregory Ciera, killing hold up men, Valerie Harper's...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 163: Lisa Wilcox from 2016-07-20T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress Lisa Wilcox (Nightmare on Elm St. 4 +5) to the show.

Ken and Lisa discuss the emotion of walking down memory lane,missing the simplicity of the TV Guide, catchi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 162: Steve Binder and Dr. Mary Beth Leidman from 2016-07-15T04:30

Today Ken welcomes the authors of the new book Fade Up: 26 The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television Steve Binder and Dr. Mary Beth Leidman.

First up Ken speaks with producer/director ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 161: Guy Branum from 2016-07-13T04:30

September 12-18, 1987

Today Ken welcomes comedian Guy Branum to the show.

Ken and guy discuss the tease of the Fall Preview issue, Rags toRiches, TV Musicals, Cop Rock, mid-season ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 160: Olivia d'Abo from 2016-07-08T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress, singer, songwriter, Olivia d'Abo to the show.

Ken and Olivia discuss the origins of the show's title, Bolero, French as a first language, TV Guide, The Wonder ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 159: Cheryl Pollak from 2016-07-06T04:30

Today Ken welcomes writer/director/producer and former actressCheryl Pollak (Pump Up the Volume, The Heights, Hull High, My BestFriend's a Vampire)to the show.

Ken and Cheryl discuss Cher...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 158: Monique Powell (Save Ferris) from 2016-06-29T04:30

November 23-29, 1991

Today Ken welcomes Save Ferris front woman and occasionalactress Monique Powell to the show.

Ken and Monique discuss the worst weather Los Angeles has everhad,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 157.5: Ted Danson from 2016-06-25T20:04:14

On this very special birthday edition of the show Ken welcomes actor and Boston legend Ted Danson to the show.

Ken and Ted discuss Ted's lack of childhood television access, the mythical ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 157: Casey Malone from 2016-06-22T04:30

May 19-25, 2001

Today Ken welcomes comedian Casey Malone to the show.

Ken and Casey discuss gangsters, forgetting 9/11, The West Wing,miserable jerk Doctors, 19th Birthdays, the wo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 156: Joe Bob Briggs, Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu from 2016-06-16T23:23:09

Summer Scare-A-Con Special!

Today Ken speaks with legendary Exploitation movie scholar Joe Bob Briggs and the Mads of MST3k Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff.

First up Ken talks to ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 155: Troy Slaten from 2016-06-15T04:30

Today Ken welcomes former actor, current lawyer Troy Slaten tothe show.

Ken and Troy discuss Troy's work clothes, legal issues,stenographer tidbits, being a talking head on 24 news channel...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 154: Elizabeth Crane from 2016-06-08T04:30

July 6-12 , 1974

Today Ken welcomes author Elizabeth Crane to the show.

Ken and Elizabeth discuss when Cambridge was cool, New York editions of TV Guide, having life time subscript...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 153: Brett Anderson from 2016-06-01T04:30

September 12-18, 1992 FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

Today Ken welcomes musician, and all around quality human beingBrett Anderson (The Donnas, The Stripminers) to the show.

Ken and Brett discu...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 152: Josie Davis from 2016-05-27T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress Josie Davis (Charles in Charge, Lifetime, Beverly Hills 90210) to the show.

Ken and Josie discuss the wonders of Nespresso, if anyone actually knows who Josie i...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 151: Ben Edlund from 2016-05-25T04:30

March 8-12, 1980

Today Ken welcomes writer, Tick-creator and all around personal hero Ben Edlund to the show.

Ken and Ben discuss going through the looking glass from Massachusetts...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 150: Cassandra Peterson from 2016-05-17T13:17:41

For his monumental 150th (!) episode Ken is honored to welcome the fantastic, fabulous, one and only Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira Mistress of the Dark.

Ken and Cassandra discu...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 149.5: Mary Jo Pehl from 2016-05-13T01:13:54

Today Ken welcomes author, comedian Mary Jo Pehl (Mystery Science Theater 3000) to the show.

Ken and Mary Jo discuss being a TV Guide crossword puzzle answer, Jeopardy, Mystery Science Th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 149: Brian Gordon from 2016-05-11T04:30

September 9-15, 1978 FALL PREVIEW ALERT!

Today Ken welcomes artist and former comedian Brian Gordon to the show.

Ken and Brian discuss how long its been since they've seen each oth...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 148: Jordan Handren-Seavey from 2016-05-04T04:30

August 26 - September 1, 1995

Today Ken welcomes comedian Jordan Handren-Seavey.

Ken and Jordan discuss how to properly pronounce Jordan's last names, Maine, Saturday Night Life, d...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 147: Matt Donaher from 2016-04-27T04:30

FALL PREVIEW ALERT! September 18-24, 1993

Today Ken welcomes comedian Matt Donaher to the show.

Ken and Matt discuss how long it's been since he moved out of Boston, living in New ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 146: Teresa Ganzel from 2016-04-20T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress Teresa Ganzel (The Toy, The Tonight Show, The Duck Factory) to the show.

Ken and Teresa discuss Air BnB, The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, Teachers Only, Jean Sm...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 145: Tommy Rico from 2016-04-13T04:30

October 31st - November 6, 1987

Today Ken welcomes long time Boston comedy friend and fellow comedian Tommy Rico to the show.

Ken and Tommy discuss Stoneham, Mario Cantone, Nancy K...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 144: Paul Dini and Misty Lee from 2016-04-06T10:21:26

September 14-20, 1985

Today Ken welcomes magician par excellence voice over actress Misty Lee and writer, husband of Misty Lee, Paul Dini to the show.

Ken, Paul and Misty discuss C...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 143: Elaine Loh from 2016-03-30T04:30

April 11-17, 1998

Today Ken welcomes actress and educator Elaine Loh to the show.

Ken and Elaine discuss LA vs. Boston, getting a manager, being too old, getting into the Union fro...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 142: Joanna Going from 2016-03-25T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress Joanna Going (Dark Shadows, House of Cards, Kingdom) to the show.

Ken and Joanna discuss growing up in Newport, RI, moving to New York to act in Soap Operas, Da...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 141: Brian Moote from 2016-03-23T04:30

February 3-9, 1990

Today Ken welcomes old friend, comedian and broadcaster Brian Moote to the show.

Ken and Brian discuss Brian's S-Town confusion, Nancy Kerrigan, Wonky Roundabout...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 140: Cynthia Rothrock from 2016-03-16T04:30

Today Ken welcomes actress and international martial arts superstar Cynthia Rothrock to the show.

Ken and Cynthia discuss cartoons, The Wonderful World of Disney, American Bandstand, grow...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 139: Christine Lakin from 2016-03-11T05:30

Today on the show Ken welcomes actress, writer, and new mom Christine Lakin to the show.

Ken and Christine discuss fine Los Angeles weather, starting your career in Atlanta, Step by Step,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 138: Danny O'Connor aka Danny Boy from 2016-03-09T05:30

Today Ken welcomes musician, personality and urban explorer Danny O'Connor (aka Danny Boy of House of Pain and La Coka Nostra) to the show.

Ken and Danny discuss the Delta Bravo Urban Exp...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 137: Lara Jill Miller from 2016-03-04T05:30

Today Ken welcomes actress, all around personality, and former lawyer Lara Jill Miller (Gimme a Break) to the show.

Ken and Lara Jill discuss timing tolerance, loving Nell Carter, startin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 136: Ryan Staples from 2016-03-02T05:30

August 26 - September 1, 1995

Today Ken welcomes writer/comedian Ryan Staples to the show.

Ken and Ryan discuss Ken's museum like home, Burger King vs. McDonald's, snake based terr...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 135: Brenda Bennett from 2016-02-24T05:30

Today Ken welcomes musician Brenda Bennett to the show.

Ken and Brenda discuss Ken's house as a museum, New England, growing up with Country Music in the family, waltzing into a contract ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 134.5: Adrienne Barbeau from 2016-02-19T05:30

In this special mini-episode Ken welcomes actress, singer, author Adrienne Barbeau to the show.

Ken and Adrienne discuss growing up without television, Pippin, musical theater, watching W...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 134: David Mogolov from 2016-02-17T05:30

May 30 - June 5, 1992

Today Ken welcomes writer and monologist David Mogolov. Ken and David discuss the Boston suburbs, having a TV in your room, the midwest vs. NJ, AT&T, Central Time, S...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 133: Sean Sullivan THE LOST EPISODE 2nd Anniversary Special! from 2016-02-14T05:30

In this very special 2 year Anniversary special Ken treats the listeners to a LOST episode of the show. This was recorded in the first 30 days of the show back in 2014. Sean Sullivan expressed d...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 132: Chris Duffy from 2016-02-10T05:30

Week of April 2-8, 1994

Today Ken welcomes comedian and host of "You're The Expert" Chris Duffy to the show. Ken and Chris discuss Loni Anderson, the long long process of Chris's appearan...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 131: Jan Davidson from 2016-02-03T05:30

June 9 -15, 1979

Today Ken welcomes comedian, actress and fellow New Englander Jan Davidson to the show.

Ken and Jan discuss Los Angeles' lack of seasons, school year clocks, schoo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 130: Dan Savage from 2016-01-29T05:30

March 15-21, 1980

Today Ken welcomes writer, broadcaster, all around personality Dan Savage to the show.

Ken and Dan discuss lack of choices, Zoom Pride, Bonnie Hunt Chicago vs. Ca...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 129: Nick Lavallee from 2016-01-27T05:30

February 2-8, 1991

In this episode Ken welcomes comedian, musician and man of New Hampshire Nick Lavallee to the show.

Ken and Nick discuss cat based allergies, Bob Saget, SNL, MC ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 128: Wrestling Special with Will Smalley from 2016-01-24T05:30

By popular demand Ken welcomes returning guest, comedian and Wrestling superfan/expert Will Smalley back to the show for a very special Wrestling Special.

Ken and Will discuss the r-word,...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 127: Liz Prince from 2016-01-20T05:30

March 4-10, 1995

Today Ken welcomes writer, cartoonist and graphic novel creator Liz Prince to the show.

Ken and Liz discuss Ken's strange home, hoarding comic books, autobiographi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 126: Marshall Crenshaw from 2016-01-15T05:30

Today Ken welcomes singer/songwriter/author/all around talent Marshall Crenshaw to the show.

Ken and Marshall discuss how the third time is the charm, seaside music venues, Club Passim, M...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 125: Ben Blacker from 2016-01-13T05:30

October 12-18, 1991

On today's show Ken welcomes writer, Thrilling Adventure Hour head honcho and host of the Nerdist Writer's Panel Ben Blacker to the show. Ken and Ben discuss growing u...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 124: Jenna Von Oy from 2016-01-08T05:30

In today's special BONUS! episode to start 2016 right, Ken welcomes actress, writer, musician and mom Jenna Von Oy to the show.

Ken and Jenna discuss Jenna's status as a frequent point of...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 123: Guitler Raphael from 2016-01-06T05:30

September 13-19, 1997 FALL PREVIEW

Today Ken welcomes comedian Guitler Raphael to the show. Ken and Guitler discuss the official Team Reid pizza, spinach, Haiti, Fall Preview, sibling bar...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 122: Rick Moody from 2015-12-30T05:30

April 30 - May 5, 1977

On today's episode Ken welcomes author, novelist, journalist, musician and all around great guy Rick Moody to the show.

Ken and Rick discuss the atmosphere o...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 121: Rick Canavan from 2015-12-23T05:30

September 28 - October 4, 1991

Today Ken welcomes comedian Rick Canavan to the show.

Ken and Rick discuss Rick's third visit to Reid Manor, not voting, cartoons, Barbara Bush, Rode...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 120: Claudia Wells&John Wesley Shipp from 2015-12-18T05:30

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the NorthEast ComicCon Ken welcomes Claudia Wells (Back to the Future, Fast Times) and John Wesley Shipp (The Flash, Dawson's Creek, The Flash) to the show.

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 119.5 : Molly Crabapple from 2015-12-17T05:30

In this special Holiday Season bonus episode Ken welcomes illustrator, writer and all around talent Molly Crabapple to the show.

Ken and Molly discuss the perils of mispeaking, a natural ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 119: Dana Gould from 2015-12-16T05:30

Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian, actor and podcaster Dana Gould to the show.

Ken and Dana discuss the memories of dark failure that hang over Harvard Square, replacing Steven Wright i...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 118.5: Andrew WK from 2015-12-11T05:30

Today on the show Ken welcomes musician, partier, motivational speaker and all around personality Andrew WK.

Ken and Andrew discuss Top of the Pops, Anne Arbor Michigan, tape trading, the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 118: Jamie Loftus from 2015-12-09T05:30

September 11-17, 2005

Today Ken welcomes writer, comedian Jamie Loftus to the show.

Ken and Jamie discuss high school football, being "with" the band, the oboe, Brockton, boxing st...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 117: Todd Barry from 2015-12-02T05:30

December 3-9, 1983

December 3-9, 1983

Today Ken welcomes comedian Todd Barry to the show. Ken and Todd discuss A/C removal, David Letterman, watching stand up comedy, Florida, Ft. ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 116: Emily Heller from 2015-11-25T05:30

May 7-13, 1994

Today Ken welcomes comedian Emily Heller to the show.

Ken and Emily discuss eating with your mouth full, visiting Boston for the first time, sweeps week, the return ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 115: Gary Sohmers from 2015-11-18T05:30

August 12-17, 1967

Today Ken welcomes "King of Pop Culture" Gary Sohmers to the show. Ken and Gary discuss proud hoarders, a place for things, birthdays, 15 year old's lust based viewing ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 114: Jon Rineman from 2015-11-11T05:30

April 17-23, 1993

This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian, Jon Rineman to the show.

Ken and Jon discuss how long they've known each other, living in New York, old souls, prom comed...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 113: Ted Petteingell&Christa Weiss from 2015-11-04T05:30

May 3-9, 1997

This week Ken welcomes his second couple to the show (not counting The Walsh Brothers and Veruca Salt), real life daters and comedians Ted Pettingell and Christa Weiss. 

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 112: Dave Hill from 2015-10-28T04:30

February 18-24, 1984

This week Ken welcomes musician, comedian, podcaster, writer and all around personality Dave Hill to the show.

Ken and Dave discuss pizza parties, Double Tree ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 111: Sandra Daugherty aka "Sex Nerd Sandra" from 2015-10-21T04:30

December 11-17, 1982

This week Ken welcomes sex educator and podcaster Sandra "Sex Nerd Sandra" Daugherty to the show.

Ken and Sandra discuss Air BnB, impromptu flea markets, Chris...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 110: Halloween Special 2015 with Lamont Price from 2015-10-16T04:30

In this second Halloween Special Ken welcomes returning guest Lamont Price back to the show by popular demand.

Ken and Lamont discuss Halloween strategies, trick or treating of years past...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 109: Matt Kirshen from 2015-10-14T04:30

January 18-24,1992

This week Ken welcomes UK citizen, actor, comedian and Probably Science podcast co-host Matt Kirshen to the show.

Matt and Ken discuss spring break hotels, passi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 108: Kaitlin Buckley from 2015-10-07T04:30

February 2-8, 1985

This week Ken welcomes comedian, writer and improviser Kaitlin Buckley to the show.

Ken and Kaitlin discuss unfilied pieces of the Reid Archive...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 107: Colleen Green from 2015-10-02T04:30

July 31-August 6, 1993

In this episode recorded literally in the mean streets of Central Square in Cambridge, MA Ken welcomes musician Colleen Green to the show.

...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 106: Aparna Nancherla from 2015-09-30T04:30

January 15-21, 1994

This week Ken welcomes comedian Aparna Nancherla to the show. Ken and Aparna discuss the chemical dump that is East Cambridge, sibling discussions, Avery Broo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 105: Eric Green from 2015-09-25T04:30

In this episode Ken welcomes writer/director Eric Green to the show.

Ken and Eric discuss Eric's documentary "Life on the V: The Story of V66", The mythical Billrica Mall, the early days ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 104: Julie Kitayama from 2015-09-23T04:30

August 23-29, 1986

This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian Julie Kitayama. Ken and Julie discuss the ever changing face of Reid Manor, Valerie Harper vs. The Hogan Family, Sandy Duncan's ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 103: Lou Barlow from 2015-09-18T04:30

January 7-13, 1978

 Today Ken welcomes musician Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr, Folk Implosion) to the show. Ken and Lou discuss being not from Detroit, Iggy Pop, being terrified of mur...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 102: Jeff Dye from 2015-09-16T04:30

May 9-15, 1998

This week welcomes comedian, television personality and man about town Jeff Dye to the show.

Ken and Jeff discuss the nature of being a collector, ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 101: Ben Weasel&Joe Queer from 2015-09-11T04:30

In this episode recorded before their recent tour stop in Boston, Ken welcomes Ben Weasel and Joe Queer to the show.

First up Ken speaks with Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel and Weasel Ra...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 100: Clip Show from 2015-09-09T04:30

In this VERY special Very Special Episode Ken celebrates a milestone in TV Guidance Counselor History, Episode 100 (although in reality it's more something like episode 125).

Ken...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 99: Nate Johnson from 2015-09-02T04:30

November 10-16, 1984

This week Ken welcomes actor, comedian, and friend Nate Johnson to the show.

Ken and Nate discuss the relative insanity of Ken's home, being a network guy, Joa...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 98: Dan St. Germain from 2015-08-26T04:30

July 17-23, 1993

This week Ken welcomes comedian Dan St. Germain to the show.

Ken and Dan discuss Mutegeon Man, the Ninja Tutrles, Lyle Lovett, musicians vs. come...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 97: Phoebe Angle from 2015-08-19T04:30

February 22-28, 1997

This week Ken welcomes comedian Phoebe Angle.

Ken and Phoebe discuss Chuck Norris, great birthday gifts, butts, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, whi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 96: Janeane Garofalo from 2015-08-12T04:30

September 23 - 28, 1978

This week Ken welcomes actress, comedian, writer and all around comedy hero Janeane Garofalo to the show.

Ken and Janeane discuss their pitch for "...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 95.5: Louise Post&Nina Gordon (Veruca Salt) from 2015-08-07T04:30

In this special bonus mini-episode of the show, Ken welcomes Louise Post and Nina Gordon of the band Veruca Salt to the show.

Ken chats with Louise and Nina on their tour bus bef...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 95: Andrea Henry from 2015-08-05T04:30

October 18-24, 1984

Today Ken welcomes writer and comedian Andrea Henry.

Ken and Andrea discuss Brocton's weather related fights, colds, Dallas, Family Ties, crushing on Skippy, Ma...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 94: Kevin Allison from 2015-07-29T04:30

July 22 -27, 1978

This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian and master storyteller Kevin Allison to the show.

Ken and Kevin discuss crazy things in your home leading to murderous the...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 93: Greg Wymer from 2015-07-22T04:30

January 21-27, 1984

This week Ken welcomes DJ, improver and former co-worker Greg Wymer to the show.

Ken and Greg discuss Greg's excitement, the disappointment of laser light shows...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 92: Andrew Mayer from 2015-07-15T04:30

June 9-15, 1990

This week Ken welcomes Boston comedian and bear enthusiast Andrew Mayer to the show.

Ken and Andrew discuss mermaids, The New Mission Impossible, writing strikes, r...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 91: Cris Kirkwood (The Meat Puppets) from 2015-07-10T04:30

This week Ken welcomes musician, artist and fellow podcaster Cris Kirkwood of the legendary Meat Puppets to the show.

Ken and Cris discuss Portlandia, TV Guides place in the home, watchin...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 90: Heather McDonald from 2015-07-08T04:30

March 3-9, 1979. 

This week Ken welcomes comedian and author Heather McDonald to the show.

Ken and Heather discuss worrying about the elderly being easily influenced by television,...

TV Guidance Counselor LIVE!: Jeff Kline and Julie McCullough at NECC from 2015-07-03T04:30

In this episode recorded LIVE! at the NorthEast Comic Con and Pop Culture Expo on Saturday June 20, 2015 Ken welcomes writer/producer Jeff Kline and actor/comedian Julie McCullough to the show.<...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 89: Micah Sherman from 2015-07-01T04:30

September 12 - 18, 1998

In this episode Ken welcomes actor, improviser and comedian Micah Sherman. 

Ken and Micah discuss e-cigarettes, the connection between fog machines and inte...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 88: Lisa Loeb and Beth Stelling from 2015-06-26T04:30

In a first for the show, Ken presents you with two "mini-sodes" recorded before the guests' shows in the green room. 

First up Ken welcomes the amazing singer, songwriter, actres...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 87: Karen Duffy from 2015-06-24T04:30

This week Ken welcomes writer, TV personality, former MTV VJ and all around great human being Karen "Duff" Duffy to the show.

Ken and Duff discuss the heat of NYC, the road to MTV via nur...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 86: Bill Janovitz from 2015-06-17T04:30

July 4 -10, 1974

This week Ken welcomes Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz to the show.

Ken and Bill discuss TV Theme Songs, Bill's writing of the Mike O'Malley theme, Yes Dear, Th...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 85: Zach Sherwin from 2015-06-10T04:30

June 25 - July 1, 1988

This week Ken welcomes comedian, rapper, old friend and man about town Zach Sherwin to the show.

Ken and Zach discuss exactly when they first met, how the wo...

TV Guidance Counselor 84: Val Kappa from 2015-06-03T04:30

November 26 - December 2, 1994

This week Ken welcomes artist and comedian Val Kappa to the show.

Ken and Val discuss Ellen's inexplicable success, living in a cableless society, Mi...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 83: Tom Rhodes from 2015-05-27T04:30

This week Ken welcomes Tom Rhodes to the show.

Ken and Tom discuss Ken's TV Guide archives, the family dynamic of the Archie Bunker Chair, neighborhood talk of cable, butter knif...

TV Guidance Counselor After School Special with Sean Sullivan from 2015-05-25T14:39:07

In this very special after school special edition of the show Ken welcomes Sean Sullivan back to the show.

Sean and Ken discuss the popularity of Sean as a guest, school with sib...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 82: Sam Jay from 2015-05-20T04:30

September 24-30, 1994

This week Ken welcomes fellow Boston Comedian Sam Jay to the show.

Ken and Sam discuss the difficulty in finding Ken's home, Catholic School, cloak rooms, emb...

TV Guidance Counselor LIVE! with Brendon Small from 2015-05-15T04:30

Recorded LIVE! at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland Oregon, on this special Bridgetown Comedy Festival edition of the show welcomes Brendon Small to the show.

Ken and Brendon discuss VooDoo...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 81: James Urbaniak from 2015-05-13T04:30

April 10-16, 1976

This week Ken welcomes actor James Urbaniak. James and Ken discuss Lloyd Bridges: Policeman, 70s illustrations, Rhoda, cigarette ads, 70s High Fives, tar, just watching ...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 80: Greg Proops from 2015-05-06T09:53:11

February 15-21, 1969 (sort of)

This week Ken welcomes comedian, actor, author and smartest man in the world Greg Proops to the show.

Ken and Greg discuss Fantasy on Television, The...

TV Guidance Counselor LIVE! with Mary Mack at the Women in Comedy Festival from 2015-05-01T04:30

August 3-9, 1991

In this episode recorded LIVE! at ImprovBoston as part of the 2015 Women in Comedy Festival, Ken welcomes writer, musician, comedian and midwesterner Mary Mack t...

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 79: Kliph Nesteroff from 2015-04-29T04:30

November 2-8, 1963

In this episode recorded at Musso & Frank's the legendary Hollywood dining establishment, Ken welcomes former comedian and current author Klph Nesteroff to the show. Listen

TV Guidance Counselor LIVE! with Eugene Mirman and Jon Glaser as the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival from 2015-04-24T04:30