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Ellen talks about the upcoming 2026 elections, NYS Governor's and AG Race, Queens Night Market, Meghan Markle's father, Halle Berry and more.

Ellen talks about her day trip to Salem Massachusetts for Halloween, Earle Meets World Show on Netflix, Dancing with the Stars and more.

Comedian Tony Papadog about growing up in Astoria, working for years in TV, Movie, Commercial and Music Video Productions, how he got into Stand-Up Comedy and an unpleasant situation with a known Radio Host, whose podcast he had been a frequent guest on, we talked about the good and the not so good. For more on Tony go to his Instagram account @tonypcomedy

We spoke to now Six-Time Guest Chef, Food Blogger, Author, Caterer Krystina Kalapothakos about her new projects. As an Author, Krystina published two Greek inspired Cookbooks "Back to My Roots" and "A Drop of Ladi", the latter one she is updating with additional new recipes. We talked about a venture she started a few years ago "Travel Mazi Mou"-Travel with Me-a Small-group culinary odysseys and cultural tours (limited to a maximum of 10 participants) designed to let travelers "live like a local" rather than rush through standard tourist sights. We also talked about her families over 45-year-old farm which grows lavender and other herbs in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. For more on Krystina and to sign up for her newsletter which contain mouthwatering recipes, go to: https://kouzounaskitchen.com/

We sat down with Board members of the Hellenic Film Society Mary Miles and Jimmy DeMetro to talk about the upcoming New York Greek Film Expo, running October 8th-18th, 2026. We discussed the films that will be offered, Q&A's, a retrospective on classic Greek films such as Zorba and where and when these film from upcoming and established filmmakers can be found. This Expo is not just for Greeks, but for all movie going audiences to enjoy. This 10-day event is not to be missed. For more information go to: https://hellenicfilmsociety.org/

Ellen talked to Comedian and Actor Johnny Watson about how they met, road gigs and acting classes they have done together, health challenges Johnny had faced, what he is up to in the Stand-Up and Acting world and more. For information on Johnny go to: https://therealjohnnywatson.com/

We talked to Stand-Up Comedian Jeff Greenberg about his love for the history of Comedy, being a High School Classmate of Jason Alexander (aka George Costanza on Seinfeld), what he loves about performing and more. For more on Jeff, go to his Facebook Page.

Ellen talks about 9/11, a week in The Hamptons, Doomscrolling and more.

Ellen talks about going to Oklahoma for the first time twice in one week, the passing of Dolly Parton, Problems with Uber, Michael Strahan becomes a father again and more.

Ellen talks about being hired as a Stand-Up Comedian at Private Parties, the passing of Hayden Panettiere, Dancing with the Stars Witney Carson and more.

Ellen talks Brad Pitt drinking again, Mad Men series, AOC and her eggs and more.

Ellen talks about being in rainy Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, returning an item at Victoria Secret, Migration in Spain, Dr. Fauci and more.

Ellen talks about the NYC Mayor Mamdami's Pied-a-Terre tax and Grocery Stores, Tony Romo, J. Lo's f2st Husband speaks out and more.

Ellen talks about the Banning of Horse and Carriages in Central Park, FIFA Half-Time Special and more

Ellen talks about a family kerfuffle at the Jersey Shore, Lindsey Graham, Katie Couric and more.