The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio

"Being a guest on ‘The Skinny’ was one of the coolest moments of my career. Peter DeGiglio is a masterful interviewer and I could have chatted with him all night." --Roger Clark, NY1 News

"I loved being a part of ‘The Skinny’…Political conversation, humor,lively audience, with good music thrown in. A blast!"
--Sally Kohn, liberal commentator on Fox News Network

Local humorist Peter DeGiglio is a self proclaimed "average schnook," admitting he doesn't know all the facts, all the names and certainly not all the answers. So he devised a way to get "the skinny" from the people who might know: Start his own talk show.

Part "The Daily Show," part "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio is a news talk show that combines topical comedy and timely, cutting edge, often wacky variety acts with thought provoking conversations featuring high-profile journalists, reporters, literary and political figures, and pop/cult icons. Each month Peter and his crew tackle a new hot button sociopolitical issue; often ripped right from the headlines.

Dan Ricker (Director - Performer)
Dan Ricker is a comedy writer by day and a keyboardist by night. His band, the psychedelic folk rock quartet Big Girl, has been touring the northeast since 2012. He is also a member of the Penny's Open Mic House Band, who also perform at Under St. Marks. He also writes for "The Skinny."

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	Photographer: KL Thomas
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Featured: April White and Peter DeGiglio	Featured: Peter DeGiglio and guests Chromatic Stampede
Photographer: KL Thomas	Photographer: Richard Lurie Featured: Peter DeGiglio and guest Sally Kohn

Past shows

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"

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