The Greater Fool Speaks

The Greater Fool SpeaksMon, 18 May 2026 02:02:21 -0700Weeblyen-usyeshumor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,bluesOriginal storytelling, commentary and interviews. Hosted by Danny Pellegrini and Dylan SchwartzMaking Sense of American LifeDanny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzDanny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzDanny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz<![CDATA[Episode #17 - Let's Explore Diabetes and Crohn's Disease]]>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:41:06 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/episode-17-lets-explore-diabetes-and-crohns-diseaseNearly half of Americans suffer from a chronic disease of some sort, or "pre-existing condition", to put it in political terms. In this episode we welcome special guest Paul White, who talks about living with Type 1 Diabetes, while Danny reveals some of his struggles with "aggressive and penetrating" Crohn's Disease. Dylan ponders his role as the only "healthy" person in a studio--and a world--so rife with illness and discord. What's the best way to feel someone else's pain? Should we even try? How do we express compassion without presuming to understand one's plight?

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesNearly half of Americans suffer from a chronic disease of some sort, or "pre-existing condition", to put it in political terms. In this episode we welcome special guest Paul White, who talks about living with Type 1 Diabetes, while Danny reveals some of his struggles with "aggressive and penetrating" Crohn's Disease. Dylan ponders his role as the only "healthy" person in a studio--and a world--so rife with illness and discord. What's the best way to feel someone else's pain? Should we even try? [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzNearly half of Americans suffer from a chronic disease of some sort, or "pre-existing condition", to put it in political terms. In this episode we welcome special guest Paul White, who talks about living with Type 1 Diabetes, while Danny reveals some of his struggles with "aggressive and penetrating" Crohn's Disease. Dylan ponders his role as the only "healthy" person in a studio--and a world--so rife with illness and discord. What's the best way to feel someone else's pain? Should we even try? [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #16 - "From The Uncultured File" - Defining Enlightenment]]>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:59:40 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/episode-16-from-the-uncultured-file-defining-enlightenmentIs culture a status symbol? Barbie Garvey is the special guest on episode #16 of TGFS. She takes us through her life: from her days on the breezeway with the 2-karat diamond, to the seizure of her home by federal agents, to heroin addiction and a three-year bid at Framingham Women's Prison, and finally to a spiritual program of recovery, where she met an unlikely confidante: our co-host, Dylan. Danny reads his essay, "From the Uncultured File", about two vastly different experiences he's had with so-called "cultured" people.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIs culture a status symbol? Barbie Garvey is the special guest on episode #16 of TGFS. She takes us through her life: from her days on the breezeway with the 2-karat diamond, to the seizure of her home by federal agents, to heroin addiction and a three-year bid at Framingham Women's Prison, and finally to a spiritual program of recovery, where she met an unlikely confidante: our co-host, Dylan. Danny reads his essay, "From the Uncultured File", about two vastly different experiences he's had wit [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIs culture a status symbol? Barbie Garvey is the special guest on episode #16 of TGFS. She takes us through her life: from her days on the breezeway with the 2-karat diamond, to the seizure of her home by federal agents, to heroin addiction and a three-year bid at Framingham Women's Prison, and finally to a spiritual program of recovery, where she met an unlikely confidante: our co-host, Dylan. Danny reads his essay, "From the Uncultured File", about two vastly different experiences he's had wit [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #15 "Superstar" - Creativity, Fame, Inspiration and Failure]]>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:09:59 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/episode-15-superstar-creativity-fame-inspiration-and-failureWhat motivates us to be creative? Is it recognition? A sense of calling? Self-expression? Probably some mix of all three. In this episode Danny and Dylan are joined by a very special guest, Tito Deler. By day Tito is a VP Director of Graphics at Tommy Hilfiger. At night he becomes "The Original Harlem Slim", a bluesman who plays juke joints all over the world. Tito brought his guitar, plays us a few songs and talks music, Harlem, and what inspires him, at 45, to keep on gigging. Danny reads a new essay, "Superstar", about the time he moved to L.A., in 2002, to pursue standup comedy.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesWhat motivates us to be creative? Is it recognition? A sense of calling? Self-expression? Probably some mix of all three. In this episode Danny and Dylan are joined by a very special guest, Tito Deler. By day Tito is a VP Director of Graphics at Tommy Hilfiger. At night he becomes "The Original Harlem Slim", a bluesman who plays juke joints all over the world. Tito brought his guitar, plays us a few songs and talks music, Harlem, and what inspires him, at 45, to keep on gigging. Danny reads a ne [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzWhat motivates us to be creative? Is it recognition? A sense of calling? Self-expression? Probably some mix of all three. In this episode Danny and Dylan are joined by a very special guest, Tito Deler. By day Tito is a VP Director of Graphics at Tommy Hilfiger. At night he becomes "The Original Harlem Slim", a bluesman who plays juke joints all over the world. Tito brought his guitar, plays us a few songs and talks music, Harlem, and what inspires him, at 45, to keep on gigging. Danny reads a ne [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #14 - "Please Shut Up" - The Pros and Cons of Eavesdropping]]>Fri, 12 May 2017 15:26:22 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/episode-002-please-shut-up-the-pros-and-cons-of-eavesdroppingEver wonder why some people talk quietly in public spaces, while others feel compelled to broadcast their conversations for all to hear? Often the loudest voices have the least interesting stories. It's the whisperers that seem to provoke the most intrigue. In this episode, Dylan and Danny recall some of their experiences in the field of eavesdropping, from the unbearable to the captivating. Danny reads his essay, "At The Movies", about a truly unique and refreshing exchange he overhead in a movie theater, while Dylan waxes philosophic on the skillfulness of productive conversation: the art of listening, and the virtues of vulnerability.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesEver wonder why some people talk quietly in public spaces, while others feel compelled to broadcast their conversations for all to hear? Often the loudest voices have the least interesting stories. It's the whisperers that seem to provoke the most intrigue. In this episode, Dylan and Danny recall some of their experiences in the field of eavesdropping, from the unbearable to the captivating. Danny reads his essay, "At The Movies", about a truly unique and refreshing exchange he overhead in a mov [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzEver wonder why some people talk quietly in public spaces, while others feel compelled to broadcast their conversations for all to hear? Often the loudest voices have the least interesting stories. It's the whisperers that seem to provoke the most intrigue. In this episode, Dylan and Danny recall some of their experiences in the field of eavesdropping, from the unbearable to the captivating. Danny reads his essay, "At The Movies", about a truly unique and refreshing exchange he overhead in a mov [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #13 It's Not A Perm, It's A Body Wave]]>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:49:03 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/its-not-a-perm-its-a-body-waveDanny reads a story about the perms he got as a teenager; Dylan discusses image, identity, and homeless penis envy. Jason Coolyard, a friend of Danny's from high school who also got his hair permed, is the interview guest. Now living in Los Angeles, waiting tables and soaring the charts of rap battle apps, Jason takes us through his many diverse teenage phases, ranging from Corey Haim/Teen Idol to Vanilla Ice to Keanu Reeves in "Point Break".

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesDanny reads a story about the perms he got as a teenager; Dylan discusses image, identity, and homeless penis envy. Jason Coolyard, a friend of Danny's from high school who also got his hair permed, is the interview guest. Now living in Los Angeles, waiting tables and soaring the charts of rap battle apps, Jason takes us through his many diverse teenage phases, ranging from Corey Haim/Teen Idol to Vanilla Ice to Keanu Reeves in "Point Break". its_not_a_perm_its_a_body_wave.mp3File Size: 6943 [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzDanny reads a story about the perms he got as a teenager; Dylan discusses image, identity, and homeless penis envy. Jason Coolyard, a friend of Danny's from high school who also got his hair permed, is the interview guest. Now living in Los Angeles, waiting tables and soaring the charts of rap battle apps, Jason takes us through his many diverse teenage phases, ranging from Corey Haim/Teen Idol to Vanilla Ice to Keanu Reeves in "Point Break". its_not_a_perm_its_a_body_wave.mp3File Size: 6943 [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #12 Championship Advertising]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:08:29 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/championship-advertisingIn 1999 Danny got his first job in advertising. Selling coupon booklets, door to door, in the projects.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 1999 Danny got his first job in advertising. Selling coupon booklets, door to door, in the projects. 4_2_17_championship_advertsing.mp3File Size: 29755 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 1999 Danny got his first job in advertising. Selling coupon booklets, door to door, in the projects. 4_2_17_championship_advertsing.mp3File Size: 29755 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #11 My Cold, Dead Colon]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:50:41 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/my-cold-dead-colonIn 2012, Danny had his colon removed. And replaced with a plastic bag.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 2012, Danny had his colon removed. And replaced with a plastic bag.  3_13_17_cold_dead_colon.mp3File Size: 25404 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 2012, Danny had his colon removed. And replaced with a plastic bag.  3_13_17_cold_dead_colon.mp3File Size: 25404 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #10 My Cat's An Asshole]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:49:50 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/my-cats-an-assholeIn 2010 Danny had a mice problem. So he got a cat. Then he had a women problem.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 2010 Danny had a mice problem. So he got a cat. Then he had a women problem.  1_17_17_cats_asshole.mp3File Size: 25918 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 2010 Danny had a mice problem. So he got a cat. Then he had a women problem.  1_17_17_cats_asshole.mp3File Size: 25918 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #9 Friends in the City]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:48:25 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/friends-in-the-cityIn 2015 Danny visited his in-laws in New York, and found painkillers in the medicine cabinet.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 2015 Danny visited his in-laws in New York, and found painkillers in the medicine cabinet. 11_28_16_friends_city.mp3File Size: 25472 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 2015 Danny visited his in-laws in New York, and found painkillers in the medicine cabinet. 11_28_16_friends_city.mp3File Size: 25472 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #8 Metal Gods]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:47:37 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/metal-godsIn 2000 Danny met his new hero, Phil, who watered the office plants by day and fronted a heavy metal band by night.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 2000 Danny met his new hero, Phil, who watered the office plants by day and fronted a heavy metal band by night. 10_20_16_metal_gods.mp3File Size: 23145 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 2000 Danny met his new hero, Phil, who watered the office plants by day and fronted a heavy metal band by night. 10_20_16_metal_gods.mp3File Size: 23145 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #7 While You Were Sleeping]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:46:51 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/while-you-were-sleepingDanny has a sleeping problem--he wakes up at 3:30 every morning and cleans. Could this be supernatural?

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesDanny has a sleeping problem--he wakes up at 3:30 every morning and cleans. Could this be supernatural? greaterfool_whileyouweresleeping.mp3File Size: 19508 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzDanny has a sleeping problem--he wakes up at 3:30 every morning and cleans. Could this be supernatural? greaterfool_whileyouweresleeping.mp3File Size: 19508 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #6 A Cheap Wedding]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:45:50 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/a-cheap-weddingIn 2016 Danny got married. But he felt guilty spending money on a wedding after dropping $100,000 on a drug addiction over the last ten years.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 2016 Danny got married. But he felt guilty spending money on a wedding after dropping $100,000 on a drug addiction over the last ten years. greaterfool_acheapwedding.mp3File Size: 20332 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 2016 Danny got married. But he felt guilty spending money on a wedding after dropping $100,000 on a drug addiction over the last ten years. greaterfool_acheapwedding.mp3File Size: 20332 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #5 Idiot for Hire]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:44:49 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/idiot-for-hireIn 1988, Danny was too inept to work a lawnmower. Now, almost 30 years later, he's still just as inept.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesIn 1988, Danny was too inept to work a lawnmower. Now, almost 30 years later, he's still just as inept. greaterfool_idiotforhire.mp3File Size: 21028 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzIn 1988, Danny was too inept to work a lawnmower. Now, almost 30 years later, he's still just as inept. greaterfool_idiotforhire.mp3File Size: 21028 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #4 Glamboy's Revenge]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:43:55 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/glamboys-revengeDanny is terrorized by a goth chick that he dated for 3 weeks. This after she came across his blog, years later, and read a story about their brief romance.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesDanny is terrorized by a goth chick that he dated for 3 weeks. This after she came across his blog, years later, and read a story about their brief romance. greaterfool_glamboysrevenge.mp3File Size: 20116 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzDanny is terrorized by a goth chick that he dated for 3 weeks. This after she came across his blog, years later, and read a story about their brief romance. greaterfool_glamboysrevenge.mp3File Size: 20116 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #3 The Sinatra Suite Part III: A Fool is Born]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:42:51 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/the-sinatra-suite-part-iii-a-fool-is-bornPart 3: Danny grows obsessed with Kate, gets admitted to the hospital, and finally moves back home to be in love.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesPart 3: Danny grows obsessed with Kate, gets admitted to the hospital, and finally moves back home to be in love. greaterfool_afoolisborn.mp3File Size: 24656 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzPart 3: Danny grows obsessed with Kate, gets admitted to the hospital, and finally moves back home to be in love. greaterfool_afoolisborn.mp3File Size: 24656 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #2 The Sinatra Suite Part II: Barefoot in Vegas]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:40:48 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/barefoot-in-vegasPart 2: Danny flies Kate out to L.A. for a long weekend, and really knocks her socks off.

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesPart 2: Danny flies Kate out to L.A. for a long weekend, and really knocks her socks off. greaterfool_barefootinvegas.mp3File Size: 22165 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzPart 2: Danny flies Kate out to L.A. for a long weekend, and really knocks her socks off. greaterfool_barefootinvegas.mp3File Size: 22165 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues<![CDATA[Episode #1 The Sinatra Suite Part 1: Hollywood Big Shot]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:39:13 GMThttp://www.thegreaterfoolspeaks.com/podcast/hollywood-big-shotPart 1: Danny works as a producer's assistant in Los Angeles. He lives with 4 guys in a 2-bedroom apartment. It's a lonely existence. Until he meets Kate...

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]]>Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz (Danny Pellegrini & Dylan Schwartz)yesPart 1: Danny works as a producer's assistant in Los Angeles. He lives with 4 guys in a 2-bedroom apartment. It's a lonely existence. Until he meets Kate... greaterfool_hollywoodbigshot.mp3File Size: 16813 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Danny Pellegrini & Dylan SchwartzPart 1: Danny works as a producer's assistant in Los Angeles. He lives with 4 guys in a 2-bedroom apartment. It's a lonely existence. Until he meets Kate... greaterfool_hollywoodbigshot.mp3File Size: 16813 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]humor,storytelling,comedy,american,recovery,addiction,style,arts,society,interview,boston,titodeler,harlemslim,blues