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Tom Needham is a versatile producer, director, and radio host with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. He is the executive producer and host of The Sounds of Film, the nation’s longest-running film and music themed radio show, and directed ‘Countdown to X-Day,’ which won Best Documentary at the Long Island Film Festival. Needham also produced the Manhattan cable show New York Jazz.
Active in the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Needham serves on its Board of Directors as Vice Chairman, as well as chairman of the Education Board and Nominations Committee. He is also the executive director of the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival.
Tom is the executive producer and host of both the LIMEHOF Podcast and the SOUNDS Podcast which features fresh conversations with renowned filmmakers, composers, authors, politicians, artists, scientists, and philosophers along with archival interviews from his long-running radio show.

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The Hassles’ Jon Small Talks Billy Joel & Induction on the LIMEHOF Podcast 

tom needham Jun 15, 2025
In the latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we celebrate the induction of The Hassles—a legendary 1960s Long Island band that helped launch Billy Joel’s career.  Host Tom Needham speaks…
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Aaron Copland’s Enduring Legacy on the LIMEHOF Podcast 

tom needham Jun 2, 2025
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast presents a compelling new episode titled “The Spirit of American Music: Aaron Copland and the Copland House,” hosted by Tom Needham. This installment shines a spotlight on the…
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Zebra Frontman Randy Jackson Featured on LIMEHOF Podcast

tom needham May 20, 2025
The latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Podcast features rock legend and LIMEHOF Inductee Randy Jackson, frontman of the iconic band Zebra. Known for his soaring vocals, guitar mastery, and…
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Strong Island’s JVC Force on the LIMEHOF Podcast

tom needham May 16, 2025
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast proudly presents a special episode spotlighting two legends of hip hop—B-Luv and AJ Rok, founding members of the groundbreaking Long Island group, JVC Force. Celebrated for their…
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Legendary Foghat Drummer Roger Earl Featured on New Episode of LIMEHOF Podcast

tom needham May 13, 2025
The latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast shines a spotlight on one of rock’s most enduring figures—Roger Earl, drummer and founding member of Foghat. A proud Long Island resident and a LIMEHOF…
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Candice Night Talks Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction on LIMEHOF Podcast 

tom needham May 10, 2025
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast is proud to present a special episode featuring Candice Night of Blackmore’s Night, in celebration of the band’s upcoming induction into LIMEHOF. The event, set for Tuesday, May…
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Author Lisa MacKinney Talks Shangri-Las on LIMEHOF Podcast

tom needham May 3, 2025
The latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a compelling conversation with historian and author Lisa MacKinney, whose new book Shangri-Las: Dressed in Black delivers the first full-length…
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LIMEHOF Podcast Explores Greenwich Village’s 1960s Legacy with Richard Barone

tom needham Apr 24, 2025
The latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Podcast delves into the vibrant legacy of 1960s Greenwich Village with special guest Richard Barone—acclaimed musician, producer, author, and frontman of…
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Kerry Kearney Discusses Allman Brothers, Paul McCartney, and New Album on LIMEHOF Podcast

tom needham Apr 11, 2025
The latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a compelling conversation between host Tom Needham and legendary blues guitarist Kerry Kearney. The episode dives deep into Kearney’s remarkable…
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Music Legend Elliott Murphy Talks Billy Joel, New Album ‘INFINITY’

tom needham Mar 24, 2025
On the next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy to discusses his highly anticipated new album, INFINITY. Marking his 52nd release, the album is a deeply…
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