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New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka

How did a pre-teen girl who spent two years in a body cast become a Playboy Model, Spider-Woman, and create a successful Nationwide Talent Agency? Toni did it with street smarts and love from her gay family. The boys champion her loyalty, humor, and “Sparkle” in the way only a gay man can provide to a straight woman. Toni shares true stories and conducts honest conversations with compelling guests—while sharing her knowledge on the entertainment industry. Toni is a true New Yorker, who knows what

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00:17:35

30 My Life at The Playboy Mansion as a Playboy Model

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/10/03

As a young girl, Toni was diagnosed with Scoliosis. Thanks to her Aunt, she had surgery to correct her spine and spent a year in a body cast. During that time, Toni decided she wanted to become a model.With scars down her back and legs it was not an ideal job. Toni’s drive, hard work and street smarts landed her a meeting with a Playboy photographer in Chicago. That turned into a contract as a Playboy model, then an invitation to visit Hugh Hefner at the Los Angeles Playboy Mansion. Which then

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00:18:31

29 Justin the Crystal Meth Addict

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/09/19

This is the story of Justin, the crystal meth addict. Toni met Justin through one of her clients which was a big bank. Justin was 20 something years old, Southern, funny, gay, smart, talented and unfortunately addicted to drugs. He lost his job at the big bank and Toni took him in and offered him a place to sleep and a job. At the time, Toni did not know about the drug problem and thought he could be an asset for her trade show modeling company. You can probably guess that’s not how this story

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00:13:07

28 How I Met Actor James Gandolfini

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/09/05

This story starts at the NYC dog park where Toni met a woman named Michelle and her two dogs, Moo and Boo. Michelle was a quirky woman who was perpetually broke and a college student who was always working on her thesis. She would take Toni’s mother Rosemary to doctors appointments, go for dog walks along the Westside Highway and come over for dinner. James Gandolfini lived in the same neighborhood as Toni and Michelle. Michelle became friendly with James and told him how Toni “wanted to have her

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00:12:09

27 Pigeon Probation

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/08/22

NYC is a dog friendly city. When Toni had her two Puli’s, Shannon and Tori, they would frequent the dog park in the west village. That’s where she met her friend Kathy and her dog Sweetheart. The woman wore white boots, diamonds and a British fox fur coat to the dog park. That’s when Toni learned about Kathy's obsession with feeding the neighborhood pigeons. Find out how Kathy ended up on probation in this episode. Have questions for the host Toni Sipka? Submit them on the contact form at

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00:20:29

26 Dog Park Party, Life after 9/11 and Bethany Frankel

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/08/08

The life of a dog in NYC is atypical. The dogs pee and play on cement, not grass. You’ll hear Toni’s experience of raising dogs in Manhattan, how she met her dog walker and the epic dog party in her 300 square foot apartment. This leads Toni to share what happened to the building community after 9/11. It was a time when New Yorkers came together and supported each other. And lastly, Toni shares her admiration for Bethenny Frankel which began when she was on the Bravo TV show, The Real Housewives

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00:18:18

25 My Favorite NYC Haunts for Food & Drink

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/07/25

Toni turns into a trip advisor this episode as she shares her favorite restaurants and bars to visit in the West Village. Starting with the White Horse Tavern which is the second oldest bar in NYC which opened in1880. It’s home to famous people like Dylan Thomas, who’s said to haunt the place, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison. The Monster Bar, back in the day, you would have seen Andy Warhol, Ru Paul, and even Toni. After 5pm it’s where you’ll find the Wall Street crowd at their piano Bar. Then head

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00:15:35

24 When Your Neighbors Die in their NYC Apartments

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/07/11

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have your neighbor die in their NYC apartment building where you also live, look no further than Law Order the TV show. Their depictions are pretty accurate, except these stories are about death from natural causes. Toni shares the stories of her very different neighbors, Richard and Amy who died very differently. Everyone in the building on Bethune Street said Richard was crazy. He would bang on doors with a baseball bat. Until one day he got a cat and

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00:21:09

23 Life on Bethune Street

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2023/06/27

Welcome back to the podcast formerly known as “Take it From Toni.” The name never felt right to the host, Toni Sipka, and it’s now called “New York Stories & More.” Toni considers Manhattan home after living there for 30 years and even though she now lives in Maine. New York is the place Toni ate the best tasting $2.50 apple of her life. This episode, Toni talks about the community inside the building she lived on Bethune Street in the West Village. She lived on the 5th floor of a walk up

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00:38:53

22 Model & Medium April Crawford

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/09/07

April Crawford and I have been friends for close to 40 years. We met in the trade show world and became friends along the way. April worked for me as a model and spokeswoman when I had my talent agency and told me when my business partner was scamming me out of money. April is a full body open deep trance channel medium and a best selling author. Toni hosts April’s weekly radio show, “Inner Whispers” which is syndicated on iHeart Radio. Listen to the radio show HERE Learn more about April HERE To

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01:00:29

21 Glimpse Into the Gay World of the 1970s with Guest...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/08/31

Robert Patrick and I have been friends for 46 years. We met in Chicago in the 70s when we worked at a restaurant called Arnie’s. You’ll hear stories from our time together, life at the gay bars and what it felt like being a gay man during the sexual revolution. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email: Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www.ToniSipka.com Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/sipkatoni

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00:26:35

20 My Mother Rosemary: 3 Marriages to the Same Man & Me

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/08/24

You’ve heard a lot about my mother Rosemary over the course of this show and I have a few more stories to share. She married my father, George, 3 times and had one child, me. She never loved me and she never liked me, and I still took care of her. You’ll hear how she almost killed me as a child, how my dog Madison saved Rosemary from drowning and a few others. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email: Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www.ToniSipka.com Follow

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00:25:33

19 My Father George: 9 Marriages, 4 (maybe more)...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/08/17

You’ve heard a little bit about my father George and mother Rosemary in previous episodes. This one focuses on George’s life, his 9 wives, and the strong effect he had on those women throughout their lives. He married my mother Rosemary 3 times and was the only man she ever loved. I even took Rosemary to visit George and his then 8th wife Gladys all together! You cannot make this up. It all happened and George always did it his way. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email:

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00:52:46

18 Secrets, Strangers & It's All Strictly Anonymous...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/08/10

*Warning* If you are a prude or a child, this episode is not for you. Ever wish you could be a voyeur and listen to total strangers talk about their deepest secrets? Enter the Strictly Anonymous Podcast hosted by a woman named Kathi. Kathi is on the show to talk about her podcast, her unprofessional advice and how the show is helping people. We met when I was a guest on Strictly Anonymous, which you can listen to here. If you want to be Strictly Anonymous email Kathi at

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00:21:12

17 Mom Liked Me Best: The Story of Rosemary's Death

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/07/27

In this episode I needed to vent. Ever felt that way? I vent about the stupid news headlines like why Whoopi Goldberg is unhappy with her salary, running a summer rental business, and the people I encounter at the dog park. Plus, I share the Shakespearian like story of my mother Rosemary’s death. And remember, don’t take life too seriously. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email: Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www.ToniSipka.com Follow her on Instagram

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00:28:44

16 Improving Patient Safety & Healthcare with...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/07/20

Have you ever heard of a standardized medical patient? In layman's terms, it’s an actor portraying a medical patient with an illness to allow doctors to practice being a doctor. Officially it’s a program that hospitals and medical schools use to help teach and evaluate medical professionals on physical examinations, counseling, interviewing, history-taking, communication skills, and personal interaction with patients. I have been working as a standardized patient for many years at Maine Medical

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00:41:37

15 Anti-Aging Treatments 101 with Medical...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/07/13

Do you look in the mirror and think why is my neck so droopy and my face full of lines? I thought about those things and I have done something about it with advanced non-invasive treatments. New technology offers more options to lift and tighten your skin without having to go under the knife. I have found the best licensed medical aesthetician around, Michelle Correia. She’s the owner of Purely Skin where she specializes in anti-aging treatments, including Ultherapy, photo-facials, scar revision,

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00:21:13

14 You Can Call Me Toni

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/07/06

If you’ve been listening to the podcast, you may know a little about me, Toni Sipka. Though I felt I should tell you more about my life as an actress, model, and business owner. I was born in the summer of 1953 in the steel mill town of Gary, Indiana and at 10 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis and lived in a body cast for two years after surgery. When I was told I'd never walk again that became my motivation to walk and prove everyone wrong and start my career as a model and actress. A few

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00:31:48

13 A Spiritual Discussion About Marriage with Psychic...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/06/29

Medium and spiritual minister Gloria Nye Warner joins the show again, this time to discuss marriage and relationships. Gloria is married to a man several years younger than her and shares what makes her relationship work. Plus she shares how to attract the right relationship for you and more. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email: Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www.ToniSipka.com Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/sipkatoni

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00:43:58

12 Learn to Balance Your Success & Stress with...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/06/22

How do you balance it all? It’s a question we’re all trying to answer between having a career, family and friends, it’s not easy. That all also comes with stress and anxiety. Though It is possible to be successful through the power of empathy and self-understanding according to Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Ed.D., Ph.D. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been treating clients for more than 30 years. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Ciaramicoli is the author of several books, lectures at

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00:37:30

11 How a Rabbi's Son Became a Hollywood Producer with...

New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka ·

2022/06/15

Neil Goetz and I have known each other for close to 40 years. I refer to him as Baby Boy and am very proud of him. Neil being the son of a Rabbi, and me a gentile, the laughter never stops nor does the advice which includes not eating pork. He has worked for high end advertising agencies in Chicago and Los Angeles as well as Sony Pictures and Disney. You’ll hear about us living in the same building in Chicago, what it was like for him to come out as gay, and what it’s like producing movies in

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