INDEX – Dave’s Gone By Skits – List & Links

Hi folks! Here, listed chronologically, are the archives of skits & sketches performed on DAVE’S GONE BY.

Aug. 8, 2026: Non-Greeley Times
Non-Greeley Times / Archive.org / youtube

Aug. 8, 2026: StoryTime: Secrets of the Seashore
Secrets of the Seashore / Secrets of the Seashore / youtube

Aug. 1, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads “I Like Your Chutzpah”
youtube

July 25, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?”
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? / Archive.org / youtube

July 18, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads “My Life as an Asthmanaut”
My Life as an Asthmanaut / YouTube

July 11, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads “God, I Feel Sad”
God, I Feel Sad / Archive.org / YouTube

July 4, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads “Who Dances With Dragons?”
Who Dances with Dragons? / YouTube

May 30, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon shares an A.I. rap and reads Miriam and her Dancing Shoes
Miriam and her Dancing Shoes / youtube

April 25, 2026: StoryTime: The Pet Potato
The Pet Potato / Archive.org / youtube

April 11, 2026: StoryTime: Potato Pants
Potato Pants / Archive.org / youtube

April 4, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads Jacob and Bunny
Jacob and Bunny / youtube

April 4, 2026: Greeley Times
Greeley Times / Archive.org / youtube

March 28, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads The Story of Baby Moses
The Story of Baby Moses / Archive.org / youtube

March 21, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon reads A Purr-fect Passover
A Purr-fect Passover / Archive.org / youtube

March 14, 2026: StoryTime: The Luck of the Irish
The Luck of the Irish / on youtube

Feb. 28, 2026: StoryTime: The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes
The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes / Archive.org / youtube

Feb. 21, 2026: StoryTime: Polar Bear’s Underwear
Polar Bear’s Underwear / youtube

Jan. 31, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Sol Solomon Reads Rudy Garcia-Tolson Biography
Rudy Garcia-Tolson Biography / Archive.org

Jan. 24, 2026: StoryTime: Rabbi Solomon Reads Exploring Water and the Ocean
Exploring Water / youtube

Jan. 17, 2026: StoryTime: First Peek-a-Flap Potty and Time IBD
First Peek-a-Flap… / youtube

Jan. 17, 2026: Greeley Times
Greeley Times / youtube

Jan. 10, 2026: StoryTime with Rabbi Sol Solomon: Feminist Press Spring-Fall 2025 Catalogue
StoryTime: Feminist Press Spring-Fall 2025 / Archive.org / youtube

Nov. 22, 2025: StoryTime with Rabbi Sol Solomon: The Pout-Pout Fish
StoryTime: The Pout-Pout Fish / youtube

Nov. 1, 2025: StoryTime with Rabbi Sol Solomon: Penrod’s Pants
StoryTime: Penrod’s Pants / youtube

Oct. 25, 2025: StoryTime with Rabbi Sol Solomon: A is for Activist
youtube

July 5, 2025: StoryTime: A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
youtube

June 28, 2025: StoryTime: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
StoryTime: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva / youtube

March 8, 2025: Dave’s Big Dictionary – Dry Dock
Dry Dock / youtube

Feb. 22, 2025: Dave’s Big Dictionary – Enema
youtube

Nov. 16, 2024: StoryTime with Rabbi Sol Solomon: Bagel in Love
Subject: Rabbi Sol reads Natasha Wing’s children’s book, Bagel in Love.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=29976

April 23, 2022: No Show
Subject: On vacation, Dave greets viewers with a no-show-today mini-show.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=29976

April 16, 2022: Old Gilbert
Subject: Dave chats with an old “Gilbert Gottfried” about his life.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=29913

November 20, 2021: Three Percent
Subject: Mischa Dani Goodman performs Dave’s short solo comedy as part of The PlayGround Experiment’s Faces of America Monologue Festival.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=27740

November 13, 2021: Rabbi Sol Solomon Attends a Bat Mitzvah
Subject: Rabbi Sol chats with guests at the Bat Mitzvah of Dave’s cousin, Logan Sheflin.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=27652

July 11, 2020: Dave’s Gone Canceling #2 – Quick Draw McGraw
Subject: With America gone cancel-culture happy, Dave selects a target: cartoon character Quick Draw McGraw
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=27784

June 27, 2020: Dave’s Gone Canceling #1 – Joni Mitchell
Subject: With America gone cancel-culture happy, Dave selects a target: Joni Mitchell.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=27749

April 25, 2020: Rabbi Sol Solomon Reads Shakespeare’s Sonnet #30
Subject: Rabbi Sol takes part in Irondale Ensemble’s virtual Shakespeare Sonnet Marathon.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=19629

Feb. 8, 2014: Bob Dylan for WaxVac
Subject: An advertisement: Bob Dylan for WaxVac ear cleaner.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9253

Aug. 3, 2013: Weiner for Mayor
Subject: Anthony Weiner’s weiner runs for mayor against the very man who made him.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9489

March 12, 2006: Blarney O’Bunions
Subject: A public service announcement about drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9248

Feb. 5, 2006: Hermann Glogauer on Football
Subject: A look at football from a very, very, very old man.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9365

Jan. 22, 2006: Buttboink Mountain
Subject: A landmark film about two men doing manly things. (Featuring guest voice: Jeff Goodman)
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9259

Aug. 11, 2005: Homo Hendrix
Subject: Gay icon Peter Fitzgerald weighs in an a biography of Jimi Hendrix that questions his sexuality.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9370

July 28, 2005: So You Wanna be a Terrorist
Subject: A game show for budding enemies of mankind.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9456

Dec. 2, 2004: Fiddler is a Pouf
Subject: Peter Fitzgerald looks at Fiddler in a gay way.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9317

Nov. 11, 2004: Javier Magruder
Subject: A patriotic skit of sorts.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9382

Aug. 19, 2004: McGreevey
Subject: Gay activist Peter Fitzgerald discusses the political missteps of New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9406

July 29, 2004: Handyman Yoni on Caulk
Subject: Handyman Yoni explains the importance of caulk.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9354

July 8, 2004: Apocalypse Rumsfeld
Subject: An offensive look at the Secretary of Defense.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9237

June 17, 2004: Baghdad Elections
Democracy comes to no man’s land. (featuring guest voice Joe Salzone)
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9243

(May 20, 2004): Chez Berg
Recommendations on how Arab terrorists can make their deeds more palatable to the West. (featuring guest voice Jeff Goodman)
—> Full Episode

(Feb. 9, 2004): Valentine’s Day with Rabbi Sol Solomon
The great Rabbi Sol Solomon offers his thoughts on Valentine’s Day and takes phone calls from listeners Esther and Philip.
—> Full Episode

(Dec. 1, 2003): Woody’s Analyst
Dave imagines a conversation between Woody Allen and his therapist.
—> Full Episode

(Nov. 24, 2003): Michael Jackson
Joe Salzone interviews controversial pop legend Michael Jackson.
—> Full Episode

(Sept. 22, 2003): Folk Music
Professor Yoni Huttenanni explains folk music.
Listen / Full Episode

(Sept. 22, 2003): Long Island Haiku
Listen / Full Episode

(Sept. 22, 2003): A Suburban Home Companion
If Minnesota can have a radio home companion, why not suburban Long Island?
Listen / Full Episode

(July 20, 2003): Well, Well, Weller
Radio host Joe Salzone interviews Russell Weller,* the 86-year-old man whose Buick LeSabre plowed into 60 people at a Santa Monica Farmer’s Market.
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(June 29, 2003): Happy And
Gay activist Peter Fitzgerald on Gay Pride Day.
Listen / Full Episode

(March 30, 2003): Luther Zizland
The thoughts of a U.S. Army private sent overseas to where they don’t like us.
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(March 16, 2003): The Story of Seamus (The Urine Man)
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On a trip to Ireland, Dave and his wife encounter a legend who inspires Dave’s song, “Seamus, the Urine Man.”

(Feb. 2, 2003): Groundhogs
A look at the life of groundhogs on their special day. (guest voice: Jeff Goodman)
Listen / Full Episode

(Jan. 26, 2003): Missile Hunter
The dangerous job of Steve Merwin, Missile Hunter.
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(Jan. 12, 2003): Cleola Bevers
Radio host Joe Salzone interviews an old acquaintance of Martin Luther King, Cleola Bevers.
Listen / Full Episode

(Dec. 22, 2002): Lady Miss Ida Mae Roosevelt’s Christmas Broadcast 1954
Dave unearths a lost audio tape of early Long Island farm broadcaster Lady Miss Ida Mae Roosevelt.
Listen / Full Episode

(Dec. 15, 2002): Thanks a Lott
Senator Trent Lott offers an apology for his racially insensitive praise of Strom Thurmond.
Listen / Full Episode

(Dec. 8, 2002): Wrong Island Cablevision
A commercial for the wonders of Cablevision’s service and programming.
Listen / Full Episode

(Dec. 8, 2002): Cablevision Poem
Dave dedicates a poem to his cable TV provider.
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(Dec. 1, 2002): Uninsurance – Christopher Reeve
An insurance company calls actor Christopher Reeve to notify him of a policy change.
Listen / Full Episode

(Dec. 1, 2002): Uninsurance – Run DMC
An insurance company calls Run DMC to notify them of a policy change.
Listen / Full Episode

Nov. 24, 2002: The Dreidel Game
Rabbi Sol Solomon plays the Chanukah dreidel game with guest Rabbi Jeff Rothenberg
Listen / Full Episode

Nov. 24, 2002: News for Jews
Rabbi Sol Solomon offers a special edition of the News Gone By segment — news of the week from his uniquely Jewish perspective.
Listen / Full Episode

Nov. 17, 2002: It’s Been Great, It’s Bin Laden
Dave plays the latest tape from international fugitive Osama Bin Laden.
Listen / Full Episode

Nov. 3, 2002: Peter Byfield
Dave plays a paid political announcement from a non-molesting candidate.
Listen / Full Episode

Nov. 3, 2002: The Giving Chimp
Subject: Dave reads an early (and justly rejected) draft of Shel Silverstein’s famous story, “The Giving Tree,” titled “The Giving Chimp.”
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9343

Oct. 27, 2002: Pre-Tampered Yummies
Subject: A Halloween advertisement for candy that’s extra-convenient.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9432

Oct. 27, 2002: Trick or Treat
Subject: A woman faces the worst kind of Halloween horror. (featuring guest voice: Karen Young).
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9471
—> Full Episode

Oct. 20, 2002: Chief Moist Elk
Subject: Native-American Chief Moist Elk offers his thoughts on America’s history with smallpox.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9300
—> Full Episode

Oct. 20, 2002: The Puff Sullivan Letter
Subject: Taking a cue from Sullivan Ballou, Dave reads the modern wartime missive, The Puff Sullivan Letter.
—> https://davesgoneby.net/?p=9439

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/6/2026): ANNE SIEGEL

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/6/2026): ANNE SIEGEL

On the 21st annual special TotalTheater Broadway special, Wisconsin-based theater critic Anne Siegel weighs in on this year’s regional-theater Tony Award to the American Players Theater in Spring Green.

Segment airs June 6, 2026 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” podcast program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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All content (c)2026 TotalTheater Productions.                                                   

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (2/28/2026): JASON CARMICHAEL & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with actor JASON CARMICHAEL 

Topics include: Tied, Howard University, racism, teaching, theater

Segment airs Feb. 28, 2026 as part of episode #1022 of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio/video podcast program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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All content (c)2026 TotalTheater Productions.                                                   

More information on Dave’s Gone By: http://www.davesgoneby.com 

More information about Rabbi Sol Solomon: shalomdammit.com

Dave’s Gone By #485 (11/22/2014): ALL THAT CHAZZ

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Here is the 485th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, Nov. 22, 2014. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Featuring: Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with actor Chazz Palminteri. Plus: Rabbi Sol’s Rabbinical Reflection (Murder in Jerusalem), Inside Broadway, The Wretched Pun of Destiny (Old Tea), Bob Dylan – Sooner & Later (Rolling Thunder), Saturday Segues (Randy Newman, Thanksgiving Feast).

Guests: actor Chazz Palminteri, Dave’s wife, Joyce Weil

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN (Oofty’s Nuts, UNC’s perks, Waste Management Phoenix Open, winter blues, bad-news Bears, Boing!, bad Bard)
01:32:00 SATURDAY SEGUE – Randy Newman
01:54:00 Sponsors
01:59:00 GUEST: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews Chazz Palminteri
02:31:00 Friends
02:36:30 INSIDE BROADWAY
03:02:00 THE WRETCHED PUN OF DESTINY #13 (Old Tea)
03:04:00 BOB DYLAN – Sooner & Later – Rolling Thunder
03:30:30 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #111 – Murder in Jerusalem
03:39:00 Weather
03:42:00 SATURDAY SEGUE – Thanskgiving Feast
04:01:00 DAVE GOES OUT

Nov. 22, 2014 Playlist: “Laugh and Be Happy” (01:34:30), “Shining” (01:37:00), “Real Emotional Girl” (01:43:30) & “Losing You” (01:46:00; Randy Newman). “Have You Seen My Baby” (Chris Smither; 01:41:00). “Disc Jockey” (02:41:00; Mike Nichols & Elaine May). “Tonight, I’ll Be Staying Here with You” ({live 1975 version}, 03:09:00), “Isis” ({Live 1975 version}, 03:16:00) & “Sara” ({live 1975 version}, 03:21:00; Bob Dylan). “Mama, You’ve Been on My Mind” ({live} 03:13:00; Bob Dylan & Joan Baez). “A Lonely Grain of Corn” (03:43:00; Uncle Bonsai). “Pumpkin Soup” (03:46:30; Kate Nash). “Turkey in the Straw” (03:49:30; Neil Morris & Charlie Everidge). “Squash” (03:51:30; Townes Van Zandt). “Saving Grace” (03:53:30; The Cranberries). “Thank You Friends” (04:03:30; Big Star).

Chazz Palminteri
Randy Newman
Mike Nichols
Happy Thanksgiving

Dave’s Gone By #17 (1/26/2003): CHUNDER DOWN UNDER

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Here is the 17th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Jan. 26, 2003. 

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: director Karin Coonrod

Featuring: “Dave Goes Off” (Pete Rose); Interview w/ director Karin Coonrod; “News Gone By,” “The Missile Hunter”; “World Weird Web” (ChunderSpew!).

00:00:00  DAVE GOES IN
00:04:00  DAVE GOES OFF on Pete Rose
00:14:00  GUEST: Karin Coonrod
00:40:00  DAVE REMEMBERS: Maurice Gibb, Ian McNaughton & Barry Took
00:44:00  WORLD WEIRD WEB – Language
00:47:00  SKIT: ChunderThunder w/ Joyce (and part two at 00:72:00)
00:51:00  NEWS GONE BY
00:58:00  SKIT: The Missile Hunter
01:17:00  DAVE GOES OUT

January 26, 2003 Playlist: “Bruces” (Monty Python), “Tie Me Kangaroo Down” (Village Stompers), “Joey, the Spastic Kangaroo”  & “A Dingo Ate My Baby” (69:00) (Dave).

Karin Coonrod
Maurice Gibb
Barry Took
Ian McNaughton
Pete Rose
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