John "Cha Cha" Ciarcia on Sirius Satellite Radio with Vincent Pastore's Wise Guy Show To see who this week's guests are, click here

On September 20, 2006 in celebration of the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City's Little Italy, The Wise Guy Show broadcast live from John's restaurant, Cha Cha's in Bocca Al Lupo Outdoor Caffe' John (seen w/black hat) listens to actor Gianni Russo (The Godfather). Standing:Gianni Russo, seated; Cha Cha, Joe Rigano (verticle striped shirt), Brooklyn Joe Causi, Uncle Floyd Vivino (red, white, green hat)

Since February 2004, those in the "know" have known that Cha Cha's regular Wednesday night gig. As co host of The Wise Guy Show, Cha Cha's calming influence keeps his co horts Uncle Floyd Vivino, Brooklyn Joe Causi, Joe Rigano, and his cast mate from The Sopranos, Vinny "Big Pussy" Pastore in line. One of the hottest shows on Sirius Radio Raw Dog 104, it airs "live" between 6 and 9 pm.

This week's guests include but not limited to are

May 13, 2008

If you don't find something to laugh about this Wednesday night, then you weren't listening to Vincent Pastore's Wise Guy Show.

Tonight will be a special night, broadcasting live from Roseland Ballroom at Share Our Strength/Taste of the Nation event. with a guest co host Drew Nieporent, best known for being the owner of the famed restaurant Nobu. Best known for it's celebrity clientele, it is considered one of the most difficult dining places to get into. In an interview with Cigar Aficionado magazine, Drew recalls having to deny Henry Kissinger, a table.

Tonight's line up of side splitting comedy includes;

Greg Giraldo, a regular at New York's Comedy Cellar. The New York Times has praised Giraldo as "a talented comedian with a winning personality." Giraldo has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien over a dozen times, and The Howard Stern Show. Giraldo was a panelist on Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time special. He had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central Presents. He has also written segments for Last Call with Carson Daly. Giraldo will appear in venues across the United States as the headlining act of the Indecision '08 Tour, produced by Comedy Central.

Vinnie Brand, who actually admits to being from New Jersey, from The Stress Factory, will be stopping by. A veteran of the New York City comedy club scene, he has also made appearances on The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd”, Opie and Anthony Radio show, (WNEW & XM), and Sirius Radio's Jim Breuer show “Unleashed”.

She may be petit and demure, but don't let that fool you, comedian Sue Costello, will give the Wise Guys a wallop they won't forget.

Finishing the night will be a few of the participating chefs and the co chairs from The Taste of the Nation, a premier culinary event dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.

Throw in a Meatball Serenade, a sprinkle of Guess the Wise Guy, and Trivial Proscuitto and you have the makings of a great night

The show airs from 6 to 9 pm on Sirius Radio Raw Dog 104


Don't forget, Cha Cha on Wednesday nights (or early Thursday morning) joins the undisputed leader of the Royal Order of the Night People, Joey Reynolds which can be heard WOR 710 am. You can call in to the Joey Reynolds Show at 800-321-0710.   Cha Cha is on air from 12 midnight to 3 am. You can also hear the show live 'on line' by clicking here (link is in left column).

The show airs from 6 – 9 pm on Sirius Radio Raw Dog 104.

To view past guests who visited Cha Cha in the studio click here!