TV Guidance Counselor

Ken Reid

kennethwreid@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

TV Guidance Counselor is a weekly, TV-nerd comedy chat hosted by Boston comedian Ken Reid, where he and a guest unpack a specific slice of TV Guide history and the viewing choices it reflects. It’s a fun, culture-forward booking lane for comedians, TV creators, and pop-culture commentators who can tie their work to memorable TV eras.

Metrics

Episodes: 793

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

kennethwreid@gmail.com

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Host

Ken Reid - Boston comedian and host of TV Guidance Counselor. Reid guides a weekly debate with guests around a specific issue of TV Guide, using comedy and pop-culture context to revisit past viewing decisions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Comedians and pop-culture creatives; cartoonists/comic artists; TV- or media-adjacent designers/entrepreneurs; entertainment professionals who can connect their personal work or perspective to a specific TV era/TV Guide issue.
Required Achievements:  
Comedy specials or stage/TV performance experience, Published comic/cartoon work, Notable independent creative brands or design projects, Media-related creative output tied to classic TV culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Douglas Arthur - 1974-era TV Guide And TV Viewing Choices; Focus On Night Stalker; Cartooning And Comics

Jame McElroy - Design And Clothing Brand Tied To PBS Nostalgia/identity; TV Guide-themed Discussion

JoAnna Ross - Baseball And “billion Dollar Ideas” Alongside TV Guide-themed Perspective

Recent Topics

TV, Pop Culture, Comedy, Nostalgia, Celebrity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
TV Guidance Counselor
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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 745: Kelly MacFarland II

June 15, 2026

July 10-16, 1982 This week, returning to the show after TWELVE YEARS, it's old friend, comedian Kelly MacFarland. Kelly has a great comedy special called "Hot Gnome" that you can stream on YouTube for free right now here: https://youtu.be/_TSFuVXY_vI?si=DIQED3w2vxWidDUd  

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 744: Douglas Arthur

June 07, 2026

September 21-26, 1974  This week, Ken welcomes again for the first time (it will make sense when you listen) cartoonist and all around good dude Douglas Arthur to the show to discuss all things 1974 and specifcally get Night Stalker on you.  Be sure to check out Doug's cartoon work and his new comic The Bridge that Eats Trucks.  You can find out more and buy all things Dougside here https://dougside.square.site/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0jswtz6l

TV Guidance Counselor Episode 743: Jame McElroy

June 01, 2026

March 14-20, 1998 This week Ken welcomes the man behind the excellent design and clothing company Two Crow Collective, Jame McElroy  Buy your PBS is Punk gear here https://twocrowcollective.com/collections/pbs-is-punk

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