Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-25-2026

Joe Sibilia talks about his visit to Katz's Deli in Manhattan and the rules of historic eateries in New York City, and what happened when Joe ordered incorrectly. Later, Joe gives his hot takes on the most popular Halloween candies by year, and gives a little history behind some of your favorite candies.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-25-2026
Joe Sibilia talks about his visit to Katz's Deli in Manhattan and the rules of historic eateries in New York City, and what happened when Joe ordered incorrectly. Later, Joe gives his hot takes on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/candy/most-popular-halloween-candy-year-born">the most popular Halloween candies by year</a>, and gives a little history behind some of your favorite candies.

"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

Joe's Faux Pas at Katz's Deli; Top Halloween Candies of All-Time

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-18-2026

Joe chats with Billy Crystal on the red carpet at the Paley Center for Media's "Evening with Billy Crystal" on October 12th, 2026 about his new Broadway play, "860," and Joe's Mike Wazowski Halloween costume. Joe also shares behind-the-scenes stories of the red carpet, and also talks about his first interview with Billy Crystal for "The Friars Club Podcast" and the message Joe received from Billy when he went to see "Mr. Saturday Night" on Broadway in 2022. 

Joe also welcomes Blake J. Harris, author of "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David," to discuss Larry David's cooperation in writing the book, the relationship between Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, the "Seinfeld" finale, Larry's stand-up career, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and much more. 

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-18-2026
Joe chats with Billy Crystal on the red carpet at the Paley Center for Media's "Evening with Billy Crystal" on October 12th, 2026 about his new Broadway play, "860," and Joe's Mike Wazowski Halloween costume. Joe also shares behind-the-scenes stories of the red carpet, and also talks about his first interview with Billy Crystal for "The Friars Club Podcast" and the message Joe received from Billy when he went to see "Mr. Saturday Night" on Broadway in 2022.&nbsp;
Joe also welcomes Blake J. Harris, author of "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David," to discuss Larry David's cooperation in writing the book, the relationship between Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, the "Seinfeld" finale, Larry's stand-up career, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and much more.&nbsp;

Billy Crystal on the Red Carpet; Blake J. Harris and his new Larry David Biography

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-11-26

Joe Sibilia opens this broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight" discussing the Halloween season in full swing and remembering Halloween costumes of the past, including his sister's "Pumpkin Clown" that he used as the basis for a horror film in high school. Later, Joe is joined by Kathy Garver, best remembered for playing Cissy on "Family Affair," to discuss her acting career in films such as "The Ten Commandments" and appearing on "The Bing Crosby Show." Joe takes you inside his vault to revisit excerpts from his 2024 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Matt Iseman, host of "American Ninja Warrior," who shares memories of his time on "Clean House" and the Friars Club roast of Dennis Rodman. Joe comes full circle, talking about some of the history behind the vintage Ben Cooper Halloween costume made in Brooklyn.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-11-26
Joe Sibilia opens this broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight" discussing the Halloween season in full swing and remembering Halloween costumes of the past, including his sister's "Pumpkin Clown" that he used as the basis for a horror film in high school. Later, Joe is joined by Kathy Garver, best remembered for playing Cissy on "Family Affair," to discuss her acting career in films such as "The Ten Commandments" and appearing on "The Bing Crosby Show." Joe takes you inside his vault to revisit excerpts from his 2024 "Friars Club Podcast" interview with Matt Iseman, host of "American Ninja Warrior," who shares memories of his time on "Clean House" and the Friars Club roast of Dennis Rodman. Joe comes full circle, talking about some of the history behind the vintage Ben Cooper Halloween costume made in Brooklyn.

Kathy Garver Celebrates 60 Years of "Family Affair"; Inside Joe Sibilia's Vault: Matt Iseman; The Legend of the Pumpkin Clown

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-4-2026

This week, Joe is joined by Todd Barbee, the voice of Charlie Brown in several of the classic "Peanuts" specials (including "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving") in honor of the 76th anniversary of the debut of the "Peanuts" comic strip on October 2nd. Todd talks about how he was first cast in a "Peanuts" special, the fame he attained as the voice of Charlie Brown, working with "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, meeting the other voices of Charlie Brown, recording the voices for the shows, life after "Peanuts," getting to know Flip Wilson, and why he only now receives residuals for the shows he did over 50 years ago.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 10-4-2026
This week, Joe is joined by Todd Barbee, the voice of Charlie Brown in several of the classic "Peanuts" specials (including "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving") in honor of the 76th anniversary of the debut of the "Peanuts" comic strip on October 2nd. Todd talks about how he was first cast in a "Peanuts" special, the fame he attained as the voice of Charlie Brown, working with "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, meeting the other voices of Charlie Brown, recording the voices for the shows, life after "Peanuts," getting to know Flip Wilson, and why he only now receives residuals for the shows he did over 50 years ago.

Joe's Faux Pas at Katz's Deli; Top Halloween Candies of All-Time

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