Tommy and Kelly Show
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsKelly Collis and Tommy McFLY talk about real, fun, and Washington, DC.
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The Man Behind DC's Most DC Twitter.
January 07, 2020 15:41 - 24 minutes - 1 ByteRachel Maddow and Entertainment Tonight Canada follow him around the internet, and Josh Gibson rode in the Stanley Cup and World Series Championship parades. You may not know his name, but if you're a lover of the District of Columbia chances are you've see his viral @CouncilOfDC account. The 'voice' of the DC Council Josh sat down with us to talk about his social media movement and widening the world of the DC Council to a larger group. Follow twitter.com/councilofdc Get The Tommy Show Ap...
Interview: Erin Washington Author "Squats and Margaritas"
January 06, 2020 13:24 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteIt is the time of year that many set their New Year's Resolution to kick start a work out routine or healthier eating. Kelly interviews fitness blogger Erin Washington as she takes a different approach emphasizing balance, like lifting heavier and enjoying that spicy margarita along the way outlined in her first memoir, Squats and Margaritas. This Northern Virginia mom to a 3-year-old and a 16-month- old is candid as she opens up about her body image issues that she struggled with for 20 ...
There Are Two Kinds of People In The World.
December 19, 2019 13:52 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteDo you go to bed with your socks on or not? We had a robust dialogue around the proper foot attire when you sleep. Thanks for all the calls and for being as dedicated to random topics as we are. Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityShopGirl Follow Tommy McFLY Instagram: instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter: twitter.com/TommyMcFLY Facebook: facebook.com/TommyS...
The Day Jason Mraz Tried To Bring Congress Together
December 18, 2019 14:58 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteGrammy Award Winner Jason Mraz came to DC for a unique mission. He wants to bring members of Congress together around music. Yes in the middle of all the things happening in Washington he cut through the noise to talk about the AM-FM Act. The “Ask Musicians for Music Act” would edit copyright laws for music creators and radio stations. For the record Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-T.N.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced companion legislatio...
The Day Jason Mraz Tried To Bring Congress Together
December 18, 2019 13:41Grammy Award Winner Jason Mraz came to DC for a unique mission. He wants to bring members of Congress together around music. Yes in the middle of all the things happening in Washington he cut through the noise to talk about the AM-FM Act. The “Ask Musicians for Music Act” would edit copyright laws for music creators and radio stations. For the record Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-T.N.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced companion legislati...
US History: Republic of West Florida, Pennsylvania Dutch Are Not Dutch and A Few Other Facts You May Not Know.
December 17, 2019 13:25 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteWho knew about the Republic of West Florida, the Dutch are really Deutsch, and other random facts about US history.
Recap: Wreaths Across America 2019
December 16, 2019 13:24The Tommy Show family met up early Saturday morning to help lay over 200,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery for the annual Wreath Across America. Tommy and Kelly talked with volunteers that showed up on December 14.
Rules for A White Elephant Gift Exchange
December 11, 2019 13:43 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteWhat are the rules for a White Elephant gift exchange? What are some gift ideas - a block of cheese, cash, wine? Is a White Elephant the same idea as a dirty Santa? Tommy and Kelly debate and tackle the tough question around this holiday tradition.
Update: Wreaths Across America Convoy
December 11, 2019 13:36Andrea McCarren is our special correspondent checking in from the road as she travels with the convoy of over 100 trucks traveling from Maine carrying over 200K wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. Today she checks in from New Jersey sharing stories from Vietnam Vets she met on the road. Follow her and her service dog in-training Maverick via www.facebook.com/PenFed
Wreaths Across America Convoy
December 09, 2019 13:14 - 18 minutes - 1 ByteTommy and Kelly check in with PenFed's digital correspondent Andrea McCarren on the road. She and her service dog in-training Maverick are following the convoy of trucks carrying wreaths from Maine to arrive at Arlington National Cemetery on December 14. She talks about the touching ceremonies that happen along the way with Gold and Blue star families. Follow her journey on via www.facebook.com/PenFed
All Things DC with Andrew Beaujon from Washingtonian Magazine
December 06, 2019 13:27 - 15 minutes - 1 ByteA friend of the show, Andrew Beaujon from Washingtonian Magazine, chimes in about the latest issue of the magazine with all things made in DC, scooter phenomnom on the streets of DC and the now famous Bud Light guy from the World Series.
MLB Premiere of the Washington Nationals World Series Documentary
December 04, 2019 13:51Ryan Zimmerman, Mark Rizzo attend the DC premiere of the MLB World Series documentary. Kelly talks with Nationals fans, Zimmerman and Rizzo.
Parenting Advice for The Mandalorian
December 04, 2019 13:47 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteThe Disney+ hit show The Mandalorian is the most watched show on the planet right now. Kelly's been all over the series and has a lot of questions about Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian's parenting techniques. Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityShopGirl Follow Tommy McFLY Instagram: instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter: twitter.com/TommyMcFLY Facebook: faceboo...
Keeping Kids Creative and Mozart's Helicopter Dad
December 04, 2019 13:32 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteCan creativity be taught? We talked to Allen Gannett author of The Creative Curve on how creativity in our lives can be cultivated and how we can encourage it with others, no matter what the age. The Creative Curve overturns the mythology around creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving breakout commercial success in any field. Follow Allen Gannett and get The Creative Curve twitter.com/allen instagram.com/allen thecreativecurve.com Get The Tommy Show App FREE To...
How To Not Get Sick on Thanksgiving.
November 26, 2019 13:45Moderation of stuffing is up to you, but there are real concerns and potential hazards. Before you gobble gobble all the things. We chatted with Karen Hunter the Chief of Staff for the Food Safety and Inspection Service at USDA about ways to fly right and keep your family from getting food born illness this Thanksgiving. Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/CitySh...
Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray Will Break Up With Your Boyfriend
November 26, 2019 13:43When it's over... that's the time we fall in love again with Mark McGrath. The Sugar Ray frontman was booked on Cameo to break up with someone's boyfriend. Seems like a great use of his star power and the celebrity-message-on-demand-platform Cameo. "And when you go go go go. I know, it never ends, never ends." As great as this moment is for the internet, how did Mark not quote the Sugar Ray song "When It's Over?" We chatted about this epic video and are sending thoughts and prayers to Brade...
PENFED Credit Union Supports Wreaths Across America Nationally
November 25, 2019 15:03 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteGoing way beyond supporting Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery PENFED Credit Union CEO James Schenck joined The Tommy Show to share how PENFED is now supporting across the country. Family, friends and community will join PenFed and The Tommy Show's organized efforts around the Beltway at Arlington, all the way to Punchbowl National Cemetery in Hawaii and everywhere in between. As the Wreath Across America convoy transports a quarter million wreaths from Maine to DC, Andrea ...
Anna Wintour, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Clive Davis, Jeff Bezos and Walked the National Portrait Gala Red Carpet
November 19, 2019 14:47 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteThe Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery presented the 2019 American Portrait Gala on Nov. 17. Tommy McFLY covered the red carpet event with NBC4. Anna Wintour talked about the candid moment of being photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Lin-Manuel Miranda told us about asking Michelle Obama to present the honor and Clive Davis made it clear, Tommy's not invited to his Grammy Party. The joyous evening brought attention to the Gallery which is a National Treasure. These six new additions are o...
The #IStandWithTaylor Movement Explained
November 15, 2019 16:23 - 16 minutes - 1 ByteLast night Taylor Swift posted a personal and very details note to fans and the world about the struggle her team has been having with her former record label. Moments later the #IStandWithTaylor movement began trending. This morning we broke down what we know as of Friday AM and the stars who are already coming to her defense. Swift wants to use her previously recorded music which she does not own at an American Music Awards performance when she's honored as "Artist of the Decade." Additio...
1,000 USO Care Packages In One Afternoon
November 15, 2019 15:01 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteThe Force Behind the Forces, was out in Full Force when neighbors gathered to participate in a care package event at The Wharf DC. It's a USO tradition to send care packages to the women and men serving our country and keep them connected to family, home and country. The Transit Pier was bustling as we stuffed 1,000 care packages. UFC Fighter Julianna Pena, Actor Wilmer Valderrama, Monte Durham from Say Yes To The Dress and hundreds of community members braved the cold. Live music pumped up...
Santa Came To Tysons Corner Center
November 11, 2019 15:27 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteIt was an arrival like no other when Santa made his grand entrance at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia this week. He was greeted by fifty members of the #TommyShow Family eager to meet him at HGTV's Santa HQ. While Spring Hill Elementary's band played Kelly Collis and Tommy McFLY chatted with eager kiddos ready to meet Santa! Get The Tommy Show App FREE TommyShow.com/APP Follow Kelly Collis Instagram: instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter: twitter.com/CityShopGirl Facebook: www.facebook....
Wreaths Across America Kicks Off On The Tommy Show
November 11, 2019 15:25 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteOur annual campaign for Wreaths Across America is underway and we need your help. Each year we come together to remember the brave men and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery and honor their legacy by laying a wreath on their grave and saying their name. This family-friendly and truly inspirational event will teach everyone who joins us the meaning of gratitude for their service. We'll meet at Pentagon Row on Saturday 12/14 before heading over to Arlington National Cemetery. The ...
For the Love of Martha Stewart!
November 11, 2019 15:19 - 6 minutesThe MetroCooking DC show comes back to the #dc Convention Center 11/16-11/17 - Foodies come from miles around to sip, sample and shop. This year Martha Stewart is headlining so we took a trip down memory lane to some great moments from her show and the beginning of her friendship with Snoop Dogg. oin us at #MetroCookingDC along with Wolfgang Puck, a herd of local chefs and use code “CHEF5” for $5 off your ticket MetroCookingDC.com
Ryan Zimmerman, Jose Andres and Carla Hall at DC Central Kitchen's Food Fight
November 08, 2019 12:39 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteDC Central Kitchen hosted their annual fundraiser, Capital Food Fight at the Anthem on the Wharf. Loyal and strong supporters for many years celebrity chefs Jose Andres, Spike Mendelsohn, Carla Hall and the face of the Washington Nationals fresh from the World Series championship, Ryan Zimmerman and his wife were all in attendance. Surprise guest Nationals' manager Davey Martinez also supported this annual DC charity event.
Tribute 21 Gala
November 05, 2019 13:32 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteKelly and Tommy talked with Elizabeth and her daughter Delaney about the upcoming fundraising gala for Tribute 21. The Tribute 21 Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to funding research, raising awareness and providing support to those with Down Syndrome. Through its fundraising efforts–specifically the Tribute 21 Gala, hosted by Erin and Brendan Fry in memory of their son, Flynn Thomas Fry–the Fund is able to provide...
Kelly Collis Rides In The Washington Nationals World Series Victory Parade
November 05, 2019 02:40 - 15 minutes - 1 ByteThe Washington Nationals parade drew record crowds to Constitution Avenue in Washington DC this weekend. Kelly Collis was in the parade and shared her perspective with the Tommy Show family. Getting up close with Nats players like Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg, Sean Doolittle, Anthony Rendon, Juan Soto and many more was a once in a lifetime experience. Kelly was a guest of our partner CroppMetcalfe and couldn't wait to talk about the day with our crew that met up at Carmine's Family St...
How do You Eat Your Candy Corn?
October 29, 2019 12:40 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteIt's Always a Treat to chat with our pal Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association. They're helping parents and children make educated choices when it comes to Halloween candy. Carly also brought some fun facts from their extensive candy research. For instance did you know that 58% percent of people eat the whole piece of candy corn at once, 29% start with the narrow, white end. Just 13% of respondents start with the wider, yellow end when enjoying a piece of candy corn. ...
Creative Minds Behind The Friends Spoof Video with the Nationals
October 23, 2019 14:20Jack O'Shea joins Kelly and Tommy to talk about his life living in LA with his brother as a Washington Nationals fan. They are also the creative geniuses behind PoolBoy TV. The spoofed the Friends theme to include Nationals to help get the fan base psyched up for the World Series and also use their creative fan energy for good. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgst-leZIUI They will be release more via their Twitter handle @PoolBoyTV
Been a Nationals Fan "Since Today" Guy Talks His Viral Moment
October 18, 2019 11:54 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteDC lost it's collective mind this week when we beat the St Louis Cardinals in a 4-0 NLCS series. As thousands and thousands of Nationals Fans poured out of Nats Park Tommy was LIVE on NBC4 getting fan reaction. John Loughney said two words on live television and they've been seen over two million times around the world. John is a brand new Nats Fan like, since today!
Would You Take A Selfie In A Coffin
October 09, 2019 12:39 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteThe American Scream Museum is open in Tysons Corner Center and there is a bunch. There is an opportunity to talk a selfie in a coffin. Would you do it?
Washingtonians Living Their Boat Life
October 08, 2019 12:11 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteHundreds of residents live on a boat at the Gangplank Marina near the newly renovated Wharf DC. They were here long before there was a District Wharf and now we have everything great restaurants, shopping, music venues just outside their boat front. They are at the Wharf literally every day and know all the bartenders, servers, business owners and they tell their stories at www.WharfLifeDC.com and on IG, FB and Twitter @Wharflife Ramsey Poston the founder of Wharf Life DC shares upcomin...
Who's the Taylor Swift of Chamber Music?
October 08, 2019 12:10 - 4 minutes - 1 ByteWolf Trap, the only National Park dedicated to the performing arts is a true treasure full of incredible stories. Tommy collaborated with the team at Wolf Trap for a video series called Inside The Trap which premieres today. Over the next several weeks he'll explore on social media the dynamic and diverse offerings of Wolf Trap's Winter series at their unique venue "The Barns." Morgan Brophy the Assistant Director, Artistic Administration shared an over view of classic music stylings. Le...
Todd Carey: Happy Citizen of The Internet
October 04, 2019 12:41 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteWe had the pleasure of chatting with musician and all around positive tweeter Todd Carey. He's what you might call an 'up and coming artist' on a mission to bring good pop vibes to your ears. We've see Todd from afar work his guitar strings off trying to make it in the music business. Though he hasn't sold out Capital One Arena, yet one could argue he's a super star to his legion of authentic and active fans. Todd has a constant conversation with his peeps online and they've shared so much...
A Woman Determined to Find Her Lost Dog
September 27, 2019 19:31 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteThis heart warming story of a small dog, Lemon, gone missing for almost a week in wooded area in West Virginia and the Lemon's mom, Andy Mucino, mission to find her. We love the ending of this story.
Virginia's Largest High School Band Sets The Beat For JK Moving
September 27, 2019 12:58 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteThe sounds of drums, horns and woodwinds filled JK Moving and CapRelo's massive Loudoun County warehouse as we kicked off their annual team meeting. Tommy caught up with the Marching Knights from John Champe High School about their band, musical influences and bass clarinets. JK Moving and Caprelo celebrated "what matters most," their incredible people.
Main Street Connect, a Place For Everyone in Rockville Maryland.
September 27, 2019 12:51 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteJillian Copeland's family couldn't find a school to meet her son's special needs, so she built one. Thirteen years later the Copeland's are building an apartment complex for the same reason. Main Street in Rockville is an inclusive, community-centered residential development – the first of its kind in the Washington Metropolitan Area – where 25% of the apartments are designed and designated for adults with disabilities. This incredible place also hosts Main Street Connect where all of the ...
Washington Capitals Media Day
September 26, 2019 14:45 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteKelly gives a try at ice hockey at Washington Capitals Media Day hosted at Medstar Iceplex. Caps PR team invited members of the media to experience a day in the life of a Caps Player with drills on the ice, coaching from the staff (including Olympian Haley Skarupa) and wrapping up the afternoon with an actual game. Courtney Laughlin a commentator for the Caps and friend of Kelly and Tommy's as well as an incredible hockey player shares the experience of that day. For a summary of the day ...
Last Day to Get Discounted Pizza When Harper Strikes Out
September 26, 2019 14:31 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteWashington Nationals are wrapping up a 5 game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Today is the last day to get a deal from DC based pizza chain every time Bryce Harper strikes out they are offering $3 pizzas using a texting code #UROut to 20003. &Pizza CEO Michael Lastoria discusses how they got involved.
The Most Evolved Exes.
September 23, 2019 14:21 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteTommy went to a wedding where the Bride's ex-husband played the organ at her second wedding. What! I know. Who does that? We talked about couples who split and are completely normal. Loved your stories!
Brittany Ghiroli from the Athletic and the Washington Nationals
September 20, 2019 16:09 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteAs the Washington Nationals battle for a post season spot, Brittany Ghiroli a reporter from The Athletic and travels with the team, talks about the final few games of the season, why some players wear sequined green pants on the plane, baseball superstition, and why Nats fans have been light inside the stadium this season.
From Dolly Parton to Pennywise The Clown Garrett Clayton has Range!
September 20, 2019 13:36Garrett Clayton of Teen Beach Movie, King Cobra and Hairspray Live fame is in DC for an American Pops Orchestra performance. "A Coat of Many Colors" pays tribute to Dolly Parton on September 21st at the Arena Stage in Southwest Washington. Garrett was an incredible guest and shared so much more than his love for Dolly. :50 Garrett Clayton made Lil Fox's dream come true. Apparently she's a huge Teen Beach Movie fan and got a little speechless. 2:30 Garrett Clayton talked Teen Beach Movie an...
Librarian of Congress Dr Carla Hayden on Lizzo, RBG, JLo and Thomas Jefferson's Hair
September 19, 2019 13:12 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteThe Librarian of Congress is the guardian and promoter of some of the United State's most incredible treasures. Across the street from the US Capitol Building Dr Carla Hayden and her team are modernizing the institution and sharing it's incredible collections with an increasingly large and diverse audience. Dr Carla Hayden joined Kelly Collis and Tommy McFLY for an interview about a wide range of topics. 1:00 : Dr Hayden sharedher confirmation by the Senate and interview with President Obam...
Washington Nationals Fans Try To Stay Positive
September 17, 2019 22:13 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteNationals are in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs and it is a tight race with under 2 weeks to go. Kelly heads to Nats Park to talk with fans.
Comedian Kathleen Madigan Talks DC Sports
September 12, 2019 14:34 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteKelly and Tommy talk to comedian Kathleen Madigan coming to the Warner Theater on October 4. Always funny, she discusses her love of ice hockey (Stanley Cup winner St. Louis Blues is her team), friendship with fellow comedian Lewis Black and why the Washington Nationals have the same logo as Walgreens.
Caps Player Alex Ovechkin Works the Cash Register
September 11, 2019 14:55 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteFace of the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin surprised many in the DC area on September 10 to promote the release of his cereal, Ovi O’s available exclusively at Giant Grocery Stores. He started the day at Arlington Traditional School and went to the children's oncology unit at Medstar Georgetown Medical Hospital. His last stop was at Giant Grocery store in Cathedral Commons where he stocked the cereal aisle with his Ovi O’s. He then tried his skills at the cash register ringing up fans ...
The Chevy Chase Village Dog Park Verdict
September 11, 2019 14:35 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteWe've been following the story that has divided a Maryland suburb. A dog park, with barking dogs, nearly ripped the elite neighborhood of Chevy Chase Village apart. After a 5-2 town council decision to remove a dog park from the Village we talked to Jessica Contrera of the Washington Post who broke the story and covered every development.
Baltimore Crab Cake Empire Coming to DC?
September 10, 2019 12:13 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteFor over four decades Jimmy's Famous Seafood has been a pillar of the Baltimore community. Now run by brothers John and Tony Minadakis the crab cake kingdom could be crawling down 95 to Washington. We talked to John about... (1:30) appearing on Guy Fieri's Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives (4:00) hiring a Best Buddies participant to work in their restaurant (5:00) possible expansion to DC! jimmysfamousseafood.com
World Central Kitchen Feeds The Bahamas
September 06, 2019 13:27 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteNate Mook from Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen joined us to talk about how this global non-profit makes such an immediate difference in disaster ravaged areas. With their teams currently deployed on the Bahamas and the east coast of the United States there’s a lot to handle and coordinate. Hurricane Dorian left a path of destruction and a risk of wide spread hunger. Episode Notes: 1:00 Executive Director Nate explains how World Central Kitchen does what they do 4:15 We learn that Wor...
Tommy and Kelly Are Excited to Participate in the Marine Corps Marathon
August 29, 2019 12:58 - 4 minutes - 1 ByteSave the date! October, 27 the Marine Corps Marathon, a Washington tradition, is coming back and Tommy is running...the 10 K part of the marathon course. He is looking for a few team mates. If you are interested, let us know ASAP! Contact us at [email protected]. We talked with Cory Cole, the Marine Corps Marathon Deputy Director about the legendary course and the emotional final leg of the race.
Sean Spicer Talks About Dancing With The Stars
August 22, 2019 16:16 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteThe day after his announcement on Good Morning America former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, talks with Tommy McFly and Kelly Collis on the Tommy Show in Washington, DC about his latest role as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. He reveals his inspiration for agreeing to be on DWTS, his campaign strategy to win the Mirrorball Trophy and how he is dealing with the backlash from the DWTS' host, Tom Bergeron. Show Notes: 2:15 Wanted to try out something that’s way beyond you...