Getting back to his Canadian roots, avid outdoors enthusiast Tom Green hits the road with his rescue puppy Charley, as they podcast their way across the continent looking for adventure. In his customized, state-of-the-art broadcast van, Tom takes us on an audio-driven ride speaking to van lifers, influencers, outdoor experts, scientists, artists, celebrities and real (and un-real) people he encounters along the way.
If there ever were a podcast to embrace the nomad culture this is it — part interview show, part travel show, part outdoor adventure. A truly unique way to rediscover America and its inhabitant as the country aims to rediscover itself.
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Another episode of Van Life recorded on the road. Tom gives updates on his travels and interviews legendary rapper MC Serch from the pioneering NY rap group 3rd Bass
25 Feb 2021
Van Lifer Sarah Yak
Sarah Yak is a popular youtuber and Van life blogger. Her videos focus on her life on the road living solo as a nomad. Something that Tom can certainly relate to. Tom and Sarah talk about her experiences.
18 Feb 2021
Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) plus Boho Vans
On this episode of Van Life, Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank joins Tom to talk about investing in Boho Vans and share her insights on successful business ventures. Plus, Brett and David from Boho vans talk about building Tom's van, van life, and starting a successful business.
11 Feb 2021
Bound For Nowhere
This interview is the epitome of Van Life. Everything you need to know about how to live on the road. Married Couple Mak and Owen have been Van lifers for almost 5 years and document it all on their website and popular social media pages. A great conversation that gets into detail about life on the road!
4 Feb 2021
Brent Underwood – Ghost Town Living
On this episode of Van Life, Tom checks in from the road somewhere in the desert of southern Arizona and gives us an update on his travels. This episode features a conversation with Brent Underwood from the viral hit youtube channel Ghost Town Living. Brent bought a ghost town called Cerro Gordo for 1.4 million dollars and is living in it solo as he restores it to its original glory. Brent has been there full time for the past 11 months and has had many adventures along the way. Tales of exploring abandoned silver mines, learning to survive against the elements, and dealing with unexpected disasters all make this episode a must listen.
28 Jan 2021
John Kastner - Cabeza Prieta Wilderness
Tom Green broadcasting from Cabeza Prieta Wilderness area details some of his adventures this week from the border of Mexico and Arizona. As military aircraft scream overhead on their way to bombing runs in the adjacent Barry F Goldwater test range, Tom talks about his life on the road and also has a call from punk rock legend John Katsner. Known as the front man from legendary punk rock bands like the Doughboys, the Asexuals, and All Systems Go!, John tells some of his amazing stories from van life as a touring rock and roll musician.
17 Dec 2020
Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk calls in to compare his recent RV expedition with Tom's ongoing van expedition. They swap stories of the odd, desert locations they've visited in their travels to see and/or skate, the appeal of homemade boards, and skating as exercise even as aging and isolation make it a little more difficult.
10 Dec 2020
Jello Biafra
This week Jello Biafra calls in to regale Tom with the musical influences that lead to his enduring punk rock empire. How the Dead Kennedys got their name, sporadic pet interruptions, a healthy disdain for adult contemporary, and every aspect of the ongoing Alternative Tentacles assault on boredom and idiocy - this episode is packed with all of it.
3 Dec 2020
Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett joins Tom to talk social media personalities getting TV pilots or comedy specials, the impact of COVID on clubs and beyond, and looking back at Everybody Loves Raymond. Plus, Tom's mom gives constructive feedback on his Joe Rogan Experience appearance.
26 Nov 2020
Kenny Hotz
Tom is checking in from the road with an update on his expedition, then Kenny Hotz joins Tom to talk about how Kenny vs. Spenny became a cult classic TV show, the gross-out arms race among reality comedy shows in the early '00s, Canada, and comedy careers. Plus, Tom drops a new rap song to showcase the capabilities of his mobile recording studio.
19 Nov 2020
Felipe Esparza
Felipe Esparza shares some experiences from his life in comedy: from immigrating to the United States on the third try to being on Last Comic Standing to hanging out with Gallagher at the Improv. Everything from being too woke to whether a messed up childhood is good for comedy, Tom and Felipe hash it all out.
12 Nov 2020
Brian Regan
Caller, you're on the air. Tom in the van takes calls from his fans so tune in to hear who reaches out and then stick around for Tom taking a call from comedy royalty. Brian Regan phones in to share his experience with getting laughs through N95 masks, the comfort of dad jokes, and sharing the stage with legends like Rodney Dangerfield.
5 Nov 2020
The Trailer Park Boys
Tom talks to Ricky, Bubbles, and Julian aka The Trailer Park Boys about what schemes they're hatching during the pandemic, the expansion of their merchandising empire, and the kitty situation in the trailer park. Naturally, Canada and marijuana are also discussed. Tom provides an update on his van trip and calls his mom to check in, too.
29 Oct 2020
Paul Virzi
Pushing through the pandemic and getting out there! Tom's guest is Paul Virzi, who shares his experience getting COVID and then getting back on the road doing stand-up in a safe way. Plus, adopting stray dogs from foreign countries, making podcasts, and lessons learned from Bill Burr.
22 Oct 2020
Valley of Fire
Tom is out in the wilds of Nevada! With van life well under way, Tom stops to take in the scenery and conduct a hard-hitting interview with the best guest he has on hand: himself. Tom talks to Tom about outfitting a mobile multimedia production studio, the importance of canine extra-sensory perception, and his game plan for harnessing the ample inspiration this trek will provide.
15 Oct 2020
Macaulay Culkin
Tom is on the road and taking calls! Todd from Nashville calls in to talk to Tom about van life and settle once and for all who's more country: Tom Green or Todd from Nashville? With that import question laid to rest, it's Macaulay Culkin time! Websites, houseplants, Ryan Murphy shows, teamsters, and more topics of discussion are bandied about by Tom and Macaulay in a great conversation you need to hear!
8 Oct 2020
Comedian Jim Norton
Tom checks in with his mom before taking off in the van about any worries she might have about his trek into the wild, then it's on to an interview with Jim Norton. The NY-based comedian shares his experiences in the East Coast comedy scene both on and off stage. Mostly off, with the quarantine putting live venues in a tough spot.
1 Oct 2020
Dog The Bounty Hunter
Tom is joined by legendary Bounty Hunter, Duane Chapman, better known as DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER. The two discuss Dog's amazing career that has spanned over four decades and delivered thousands of apprehensions. Dog also provides his take on some of today's hot button issues like use of force by police, non lethal weapons, and the blue wall of silence.
24 Sept 2020
Everybody Loves My First Guest! - Ray Romano
In the premiere episode of The Tom Green Interview, Tom interviews comedian Ray Romano. They discuss Ray's journey into comedy, the nuances of crafting a joke, as well as other memorable milestones and moments in Ray's career in comedy.
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