Imagine "Meet the Press" crashed into "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." The end result would be The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio, a news talk show that combines topical comedy and timely, cutting edge, often wacky variety acts with thought provoking conversations. Each month The Skinny tackles a new hot button sociopolitical issue; often ripped right from the headlines. And as host, local humorist Peter DeGiglio plays the part of a congenial ordinary schnook trying to wrap his head around it all. For each months show The Skinny features two guests, The Skinny Exclusive, a local artist commissioned to create a performance centered specifically around that months hot button issue, and the Very Special Guest,a high-profile figure from the world of journalism, literature, politics, academia, grassroots or the media.
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Becca Brennan
(Co-Writer - Performer)
(Co-Host)
Becca was raised on the not-so-mean streets of Park Slope, Brooklyn, and exposed to punk rock, feminism, and diversity at an early age. Having attended a city college for a media degree, she learned the inner workings of media representations and how they affect our daily lives. While she can often take these ideas to the brink, she's a passionate and well-meaning master of debate. When she's not busy writing embarrassing poetry, recommending classic films, frolicking through city parks or taking interesting photographs, Becca can be found participating in New York's newest underground cultural revival, competitive pinball! And not only that, there are those who believe that Ms. Brennan may moonlight as a masked vigilante, standing up for the rights of the downtrodden behind a secret identity.
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Dan Ricker
(Writer)
Dan Ricker is a comedy writer by day and a keyboardist by night. He is most recognizable as being the host of Horse Trade Theater's "The Open Mic Downstairs" every Tuesday night. His wry sense of humor and scruffy good looks can be admired each week while performers of all types sign up and take the stage to experiment with their art into the wee hours
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Peter DeGiglio
(Producer-Performer)
Peter DeGiglio is an ordinary schnook with a vision; a dream of a world where ordinary Joes and Janes like you and me take up arms against a sea of moronicism and attempt to learn a thing or three--all while having as good laugh. That's why he created 'The Skinny.' A lifelong performer, Peter has performed in film, theater, stand-up, improv and sketch comedy all over the United States and New Jersey. The New York Times once called him a "sensitive actor" with "emotional depth and nuance" for his portrayal of a PTSD suffering World War II vet in WNEP Theater Chicago's Let There Be Light...! Most recently, he gained some recognition as the voice of "The Goblin" in Blizzard Entertainment's popular video game, "World of Warcraft: Cataclysm." He also writes for "The Skinny."
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Featured: Peter DeGiglio and guest
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Photographer: KL Thomas
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Photographer: Blair Frowner
Featured: Peter DeGiglio
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Photographer: KL Thomas
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Photographer: Blair Frowner
Featured: Peter DeGiglio
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Photographer: KL Thomas
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Photographer: Blair Frowner
Featured: Peter DeGiglio
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Featured: Peter DeGiglio
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Featured: April White and Peter DeGiglio
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Featured: Peter DeGiglio and guests Chromatic Stampede
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Photographer: KL Thomas
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Photographer: Richard Lurie
Featured: Peter DeGiglio and guest Sally Kohn
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Past shows
Congress Bashing for Beginners
(October 2013)
A look at the government shutdown and congressional gridlock
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Boris Khaykin
Comedian, Musician, Film Maker
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Steven J. Brams
Renown political scientist and game theorist
Syria is a Country, Right?
(September 2013)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Syria But Were Afraid to Ask
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Tim Shea
Poet, Wordsmith
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Zachary Lockman
Prolific author and professor of Middle Eastern Studies at NYU
Education in America: Are We Stupid or Both?
(August 2013)
A look inside our nation's flawed educational system
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Grace Miner
Storyteller and actual, real life 7th grader!
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Alan Sadovnik
Prolific author and professor of education at Rutgers University
America Under Surveillance -or-Let's All Show Each Other Our Privates!
(July 2013)
Performances and conversations about privacy, the NSA and Edward Snowden
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Ike Ufamadu as President Obama!
Ike Ufamadu is a comedian and vocal impressionist
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Alice Marwick
Assistant Professor of Social Media at Fordham University and an academic affiliate at the Center on Law and Information Policy (CLIP) at Fordham Law School
The Great Climate Change Debate
(June 2013)
Performances and conversations on the obstacles facing climate change validity
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Josh Garcia
Folk singer/songwriter
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Tara DePorte
Founder of the environmentalist action group Human Impacts Institute
The War on Drugs
(May 2013)
Performances and conversations on the argument to legalize drugs
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Jessica Faller
Renown NYC underground storyteller
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Lt. Joanne Naughton
Retired NYPD Lieutenant and member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)
Feminism Strikes Back
(April 2013)
A White guy wraps his head around Feminism’s newest wave
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Sarah B. Hartshorrne
Actress, comedian and plus size model
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Lauren Rankin
Feminist, activist, and blogger at 4thwavefeminism.blogspot
Papal Problems
(March 2013)
SKINNY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: Alexis Sottile
Actor, Writer, Storyteller, and Catholic school survivor!
VERY SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Michael Lee
Professor of Theology at Fordham University!
From Russia With Love
(February 2013)
Special Guest: Dr. Beth Knobel
A Journalist and expert in American-Russian Relations, Dr. Knobel is a professor at Fordham University!
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Tammy Faye Starlite
An evangelistic-cum-nymphomanial right-wing tea-loving country singer !
Year-End Blow-Out Sale!
(December 2012)
Special Guest: Mayoral Candidate Tom Allon
http://tomallonformayor.com/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Harry Terjanian
2012 Andy Kaufman Awards Finalist http://ihatecomedy.com/
Post Election Celebration and/or Mourning!
(November 2012)
Special Guest: Jesse Towsen
Editor and program assistant International Debate Education Association (IDEA)
Contributing editor on The IDEA Guide to the 2012 U.S. Presidential Debates
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Michelle Obama?!?*
*Michelle Obama will actually be played by Brooklyn burlesque queen Spanky Ash, who debuted this summer at the Two Moon in Park Slope, a feminist art house and café.
On Equality
(October 2012)
Special Guest: Victoria Tucci
Actor, activist and producer. Victoria Tucci is also the Director of Education for {Your Name Here} A Queer Theatre company. Ms. Tucci beleives in Theatre as Advocacy: a philosophy that uses theater and the arts as a tool to educate, inspire and create social change. Her recent project was the production: Romeo & Juliet: Forbidden Love Comes to North Carolina, which cast two females in the lead roles and was a direct response to the states Proposition 1, a ballot proposition to ban gay marriage. You can read all about the vision of Theatre As Advocacy and the educational programming she is developing and bringing to {YNH} at their website http://www.yournamehereqtc.org/. Read about the Romeo and Jullet production here: www.romeoandjulietinnc.com
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Reformed Whores
The musical comedy duo Reformed Whores, fronted by Marie Cecile Anderson and Katy Frame, have been lassoing hearts throughout the New York City comedy scene. These southern belles sing about everything from venereal diseases to drunk dialing with sweet harmonies and old-timey wit.
These down-home, downright funny gals have been praised by The Huffington Post, Time Out Chicago, and even Glamour! And now, just weeks before the release of their new album Ladies Don't Spit, they're performing exclusively on The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio! It's not to be missed! Their awesome website is www.reformedwhores.com
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATION!
(September 2012)
Special Guest: Sally Kohn
Political Commentator, Grassroots strategist
Frequently featured Liberal commentator on Fox News Network
http://sallykohn.com/
http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/sally-kohns-debut-fox-news-contributor-illu
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sally-kohn/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Chormatic Stampede.
https://www.facebook.com/chromaticstampede
Critical Thinking
(August 2012)
Special Guest: Noel Selegzi
Youth Initiative Director at Open Society Foundation
Board Member, International Debate Education Association
http://idebate.org/users/noel-selegzi
http://www.soros.org/people/noel-selegzi/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Nat Towsen
The Co-Host and producer of Williamsburg 's monthly cosmic variety romp THE MOON delivers a never-before-seen, one-of- a kind story just for "The Skinny!"
http://themoonshow.tumblr.com/
Money Matters
(July 2012)
Special Guest: Jeff Cox
Markets expert/Staff writer at CNBC.com
http://www.cnbc.com/id/36003787/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Bill Chambers
The popular local storyteller delivers a never-before-seen, one-of- a kind story just for "The Skinny!"
Conservatism
(June 2012)
Special Guest: T.J. McCormack
Conservative radio talk show host
Host of Sunday Night with T.J. McCormack on L.A. Talk Radio
http://www.latalkradio.com/TJ.php
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Actor David Gazzo as Mayor Bloomberg
The One About Religion
(May 2012)
Special Guest:Aman Ali
Reporter/Award Winning Storyteller/ Comedian
Co-creator of the social media phenomenon "30 Mosques in 30 Days"
http://amanali.net/
http://30daysramadan.com/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Jon Savoy
Co-producer and co-host of Underground Asylum
Living Liberally
(April 2012)
Special Guest: Scott Blakeman
Political Comedian
Contributing Writer for The Huffington Post
Co-Creator of "Stand Up For Peace"
http://www.liberalcomedian.com/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-blakeman/
Make sure to check this out:
http://www.liberalcomedian.com/standup-for-peace/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Rachel Blithe
Original song on glockenspiel
Change We Can Believe In
(March 2012)
Special Guest: Sean Thomas Breitfeld
Senior Field Trainer and Campaign Researcher at the Center for Community Change
Contributing writer for The Nation
http://www.campaignforcommunities.org/
http://www.thenation.com/authors/sean-thomas-breitfeld#
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Blair Frowner
Musician and photographer
Peter's Birthday Show
(February 2012)
Special Guest: Drew Grant
Staff writer, The New York Observer
http://observer.com/author/drew-grant/
http://observer.com/2011/09/the-new-york-observer-hires-drew-grant/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Dan Ricker's Uncertain Protest Songs
Local musician Dan Ricker describes his frustration with the current American zeitgeist through song!
The Forgotten Borough
(January 2012)
Special Guest: Bree Driscol
Anchor/Reporter, NY1 News
http://www.ny1.com/content/about_ny1/staff_profiles/109028/your-staten-island-news-now/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Calvin Roy
Local funnyman and Texas transfer Calvin Roy portrays the former House Speaker and cringe-worthy presidential frontrunner!
War
(December 2011)
Special Guest: Noah Shachtman
Military Technology expert
Contributing editor of WIRED Magazine
Editor, Danger Room, the National Security Blog of WIRED Magazine
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/
http://www.noahshachtman.com/about.html
Skinny Exclusive Performances: Brooke McGowan and Lindsay Hope
Occupy
(November 2011)
Special Guest: Roger Clark
Beat Reporter, NY1 NEWS
http://www.ny1.com/content/about_ny1/staff_profiles/548/roger-clark---general-assignment-reporter/
Skinny Exclusive Performance: Will Nunziata and Tim Warner
Episode 3
(October 2011)
Special Guest: John Carney
Senior editor, CNBC.com
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837548/cid/176037/John%C2%A0Carney
http://www.cnbc.com/id/38818154?__source=vty%7Cnetnet%7C&par=vty
Skinny Exclusive Performances: Sam & Bill : Musical Comedy duo Sam Haft and Bill Bria
Scout Durwood as Michelle Bachman
9/11 10th Anniversary Show
(September 2011)
Special Guest: Emily Anne Epstein
Reporter/Photo Journalist for MetroNY
http://emilyanneepstein.com/
Skinny Exclusive Performances: Jonathan Aarons as a trombone playing Osama bin Laden
"Killer" Kelly Dwyer, comedic singer/songwriter of "Kill the Band"