The Big Words I Know By Heart Radio Hour

Episode XXXXIV: 'Two Rooms At The End Of The World'

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:06:00 +0000

Tom talks with Eisner-Award winning writer Mike Carey and Eisner-Award winning artist Peter Gross about their new best-selling DC/Vertigo series 'The Unwritten'. Co-host Jeff Schmithe shows up and fails terribly.

Episode XXXXIII: 'Auntie Linda Strikes Back!'

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:58:00 +0000

In Part One of a 'parter of two' that will rock your partials out, Tom interviews band life partners Johnny Pharoah and Tyler Christian of the newly formed Reverse Vector at ground zero in Club Lobdell on Rushford Lake. Like an insidious venereal disease, Auntie Linda rears her ugly head and bares her scotch-soaked claws towards her only son...

Episode XXXXII: 'Reverse Vector LIVE at Club Lobdell!'

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:39:00 +0000

Johnny Pharaoh (the Artist formerly known as Johnny Berlin) and Tyler Christian of the newly formed super band Reverse Vector rock out with their scotch cocks out at the luxurious Club Lobdell located on 'this Lake Of Rushford'.

Episode XXXXI: 'Sing, F&%#in' Sing!'

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:33:00 +0000

Tom and co-host Lindsay 2 talk to Buffalo legend John 'Dr. Dirty' Valby about marriage, politics and an internship in boob autographs.

Episode XXXX: 'Septuagenarian Stew'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:29:00 +0000

With no celebrity guest in sight, Tom viciously attacks his good buddy Mike. Gun-nut Brendan returns as co-host emeritus to get a few cheap shots in while mourning the loss of Michael Jackson.

Will Holton Live At The Tralf

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:16:00 +0000

National recording artist Will Holton plays out to a sold-out crowd at the Tralfamadore in downtown Buffalo during a multi-city tour to promote the release of his debut album 'Always'.

Big Words Anniversary Bonus Clip!: Zombie Chris

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:49:00 +0000

As the last men standing, Tom & Zombie Chris reflect on the party at the end of the night as well as the year ahead.

April Foolfest 2: Tom & Finny

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:38:00 +0000

Tom reads some new selections from Slapstick & Superego and JR Finlayson reads some new poems at Desiderio's on Broadway.

April Foolfest 2: Lenny Revell

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:34:00 +0000

Without the benefit of a vocal sound system, Lenny Revell belts it out a capela to a packed house at Desiderio's on Broadway during April Foolfest 2.

Episode XXXIX: 'The Anniversary Butt Sex'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Tom looks back on a wildly successful first year for The Big Words I Know By Heart Radio Hour by throwing a party. Former co-hosts reflect on their experience on the show, SoCo Mike commits a serious faux pax by using a vintage Robin The Boy Wonder glass for his cocktail, and special musical guest The Pheonix Resistance rock it out with an original composition ('Neverending Grace').

Episode XXXVIII: 'Making It Big'

Wed, 13 May 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Tom and co-host Mike ‘ring a ding’ Mariani talk to comics legend Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) regarding his life, his career, and the supposed sanity of ‘close personal friend’ Alan Moore.

The Pissed Off World Of Uncle Hal Episode 63:..Hal's Back!

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:11:00 +0000

OK...Hal is back and joined again by the ever whacky Tom Waters. The show is off the hook! Tune in because even Hal cringed a couple times...whew! There's the Popeye's Chicken fiasco that has a whole group of patrons clucking! A new installment of Porntards! A racist teachers gets suspended for using the "N" word! When you hear the lost old man phone prank you'll piss your pants! Kids get shocked with electric dog collars and shot in the ass with BB guns. Hal's Happy ending asks the question "Why do we need all these stupid constitutional rights?"

Episode XXXVII: Necrobibliophiliacs!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:46:00 +0000

Tom, Zombieworx Comics Publisher (and creator of the hit comic book The Red Eye as well as Pulp) Kyle Kaczmarczyk and time-travelling Tonawanda native and sci-fi author Diane Meholick (Switch In Time, Buffalo Stories, Painting Katherine) antagonize, titillate and aggravate an endless barrage of attendees at the 3rd Annual Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. Dreadlocks, Raggedy Andy Hats and bike horns prove to be a deadly combination. The event took place on Saturday, March 14th at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. This podcast is a continuation of the Monsters Of Verse series.

Episode XXXVI: 'We've Got Gregg's Back!: Busted Stuff

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:12:00 +0000

‘We’ve Got Gregg’s Back’ was a charity benefit held for 4-time Buffalo Music Award-Winning musician Gregg Sansonne on Sunday, March 29th (Gregg’s birthday) at the Colonel Weber VFW Post in Lackawanna. The event was hosted by author Tom Waters featuring performances by Busted Stuff, The Mick Hayes Band, Only Humen (featuring Michael Bly) and Black Widow. In April, Gregg had to undergo major back surgery. ‘We’ve Got Gregg’s Back’ brought in thousands of dollars to support Gregg’s procedure and a turnout of over 400 fans, friends and fellow musicians. Sound recording and mixing for the event courtesy of Jesse Rejewski (JR Audio Sound Production), editing and production by Tom Waters.

We've Got Gregg's Back!: The Mick Hayes Band

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:08:00 +0000

Buffalo Music Award winners The Mick Hayes Band tear it up with some hard-hitting blues originals from their latest album, covers, and renditions of some beloved rock standards. Guest vocals by David Lee Frost.

We've Got Gregg's Back!: Only Humen (with Michael Bly)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:03:00 +0000

Buffalo Music Award Hall Of Famers Only Humen take care of business with some smooth soul, mop-top bop, country-fried rock, slow songs to make sweet, sweet love to, contemporary alternative, and a surprise cameo on vocals from young whippersnapper (and stage icon in his own right) Michael Bly.

We've Got Gregg's Back!: 'Fruitation'?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Gregg takes the mic to thank everyone who took part in the event, the crowd tuns on Tom with a rabid bloodlust, and Black Widow leads everyone under the roof in an unusual rendition/medley of Happy Birthday.

Episode XXIV: 'The Only Sober Irishman In Buffalo' (pt.1 of 2)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:10:00 +0000

The Big Words Poltergeist strikes again when Tom fucks up the first show he produces (11/08), loses a good fifteen minutes due largely to his burgeoning incompetence as his own producer, and what was intended to be the first show of two turns into the second show out of two. As for the show itself, Tom interviews award-winning musical great Kevin McCarthy.

We've Got Gregg's Back! Black Widow

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:21:00 +0000

Buffalo Music Award legends Black Widow close out the show with a bang, raise more money for Gregg, and give in to the dreaded 'Free Bird' audience request.

Episode XXXV: 'Mr. Potato Head & Other Foreign Objects'

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:49:00 +0000

Tom and eleventh hour co-host Diabetes Dave cross swords and do their best to keep all hands on deck while world-renowned nymphomaniac and adult film star Sara Jay drives her Hitachi home for the extra point.

Episode XXXIV: 'Zen & The Art Of Keyboard Maintenance'

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:06:00 +0000

Tom and musician Lenny Revell meet each other for the first time, forge a heterosexual 'bromance' regarding their love for the music of Elton John (vs. Billy Joel), and discuss the predominance (as well as their mutual disgust) of the '97 Rock Mentality' on the Buffalo Music Scene.

Episode XXXIII: 'Piano Man'

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:21:00 +0000

National virtuoso Lenny Revell regales Tom and his fans with a number of brilliant renditions while Tom's brain goes on tilt due to one glass of Knob Creek and a full work day.

Episode 33b: The Bonus Round

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:27:00 +0000

Lenny goes for the extra point while Tom continues to heap praise and bourbon breath on one of the most gifted performers he's ever met in Buffalo.

Episode XXXII:' A Word In Spanish With Alexis Amore'

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:12:00 +0000

Tom and co-host Alie talk to busty Peruvian hottie Alexis Amore about the industry, simulated orgasms for the listener's enjoyment, and the amount of research everyone invested into this episode beforehand.

Episode XXXI: 'The Large Verbiage We've Shared Through Rote Activity Podcast'

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:43:00 +0000

With a Democrat firmly entrenched in the White House, Thomas Waters and ’Full Head Of Luxurious Hair Michael’ attempt a show reformat that’s kindler, gentler, and a hell of a lot more liberal. Guest Lindsay Waters upsets the new world order of things by bringing the content rating of the show from PG to NC-17.

Tom's Atomic Poetry Cliffhanger: The Shocking Conclusion!

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:27:00 +0000

Tom throws his first official Poetry Kegger at Don’s Atomic Comics in Depew. Distilled spirits are consumed, comics are purchased, and a fight almost breaks out at the end of the clip.

Big Words Episode XXX: Tom's Atomic Poetry Cliffhanger! (pt.1)

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:37:00 +0000

After spending the afternoon at FYE Transit, Kyle Kaczmarzcak continues to expose himself to Tom’s insanity as they take their show down the road to Don’s Atomic Comics in Depew for a free beer promotion.

Episode XXVIII: 'The Real Deal'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:04:00 +0000

The insanity and frivolity get kicked up a few notches higher when forces beyond our control pair Tom with little brother and mad troubadour Dave 'The Real Deal' Waters. During guzzles of Jim Beam, Tom and Dave discuss family values, music, pizza and their love lives.

Episode XXIX: 'How Dare You Sit There And Drink All Our Beer?'

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:02:00 +0000

Dave 'The Real Deal' Waters regales Tom and an unsuspecting Clarence audience (his downstairs neighbor) with an impromptu concert in his outside stairwell. Highlights include 'Plastic Jesus', 'Texan Love Song' and 'The Man In Me'.

Episode XXVII: A Suckerpunch To The Nuts! (pt.1 of 2)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:45:00 +0000

Tom makes the grave error of a) inviting Buffalo Music Award winning hard rock band Suckerpunch into his home and his heart, b) letting co-host Alie (Desiderio's) bartend with only Wild Turkey as a hard liquor and c) trying to host a cohesive interview show throughout. Total bedlam ensues as Tom, Alie and the band gear up for a 'parter of two' that will rock your f-ing socks off!