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Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.31 Bill's Break Up StoryBilly and Willie are back as Bill tells the craziest breakup story you've ever heard. We hear about BIll's weekend at Hinterland and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-08-061h 11Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.30 Bill's Ready for HInterlandBill's big weekend of going to Hinterland is upon him, they guys talk about that, Bill's week long show at the Iowa State Fair and they develop an idea of a movie of an over the hill knuckleball pitcher... Plus JT fills in for Chris. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-07-301h 31Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Podcast: EP 2.29 Bill Back From BransonBill is back from his shows in Branson and Willie breaks down his performance, we get the guys reaction to the CEO at Coldplay and Chris is back with some interesting questions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVe from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-07-231h 29Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.28 Bill heads to BransonBill has a gig in Branson coming up, so Willie helps him workshop some bits. Chris is on vacation so JT Nutt from Chair Shots hops on to produce and brings some reddit and music questions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-07-161h 28Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.27 July 4th RecapWe join Billy and Willie after the July 4th holiday to check in. How was their week? What shenanigans happen tonight and Chris has a run in with Willie's fed ex guy. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-07-091h 27Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: 2.26 Dog Days of SummerBilly and Willie hit the mics as we are in the dog days of summer. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-07-021h 20Billy and Willie's WorkshopChair Shots & Chokeholds: EP 1.9: Cena Punk Night of ChampionsJake and Joe give you their thoughts on the Night of the Champions. Cena & Punk, how does Ron Killings figure in, what is next for Cody and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Berkwood Farms and Hat Trick Breaks. All Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-06-271h 05Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop EP 2.25: Willie Fights with FedExWe learn about Willie's fight against FedEx, the guys find out Chris's grandma was a killer, Bill learns about pegging and Simpson AI images. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-06-261h 30Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.24 Summer ShenanigansWith Father's day over, we find out how the holiday went for the guys, Willie was at a corporate event in Louisiana. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-06-181h 32Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.23 Vegas Talk & Little League TalkBill and Willie hop on the mics and give Chris advice for his upcoming Vegas trip, we talk about little league and some crazy stories, plus Chris brings up Bill & Willie's videos from their facebook feed and we try to talk Bill into speed dating. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-06-111h 35Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.22 What are we doingBilly & Willie rip into politicians and talk current events in tonights episode and we recap Bill's Facebook fight with ISU Star Troy Davis and we build Bill's tinder profile. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-06-041h 39Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.21 Bill's Big Day & Willie Back From GeorgiaBill had a big day on Saturday, Willie was out of town for softball and the guys recap their night from Iowa Distilling Company. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-05-281h 27Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.20 Live Iowa Distilling CompanyBilly & Willie invade Cumming Iowa and broadcast live from Iowa Distilling Company. Sponsored by Revelton Distiling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-05-211h 12Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: 2.19 Willie is in OklahomaWillie joins Bill from Oklahoma, and the guys discuss his trip and what's happening in the world. Chris does some AI and reddit. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Down Studios. 2025-05-141h 26Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.18 Any Regrets?Bill and Willie are back. The guys discuss things that replay over and over again in your head, whether its conversations regrets or things you did or said that still dig at you. AI generations by Chris and we dive deep into an old game show for the guys reactions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-05-071h 21Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.17 Willie Had a ColonoscopyBill and Willie are back with this week's shenanigans and we find out how Willie's colon prep went. Andrew is in for Chris and drops his reddit finds. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-04-291h 34Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.16 The After ShowBill and Willie had a gig last week, Billy was on the road last Saturday so we catch up with how the shows went, Chris gives topics to the guys and another what has AI brought to the guys this week. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-04-231h 28Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.15 Billy & Willy unleashIn the off-the-rails episode, Billy and Willie talk about crowd work, and Billy takes Willie to Pro Wrestling and AITHA. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgag,e Live from the AKC, Andrew Downs Studios. …2025-04-161h 39Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.14The mics are live and the lights are bright. Billy & Willie are back with more shenanigans and stories. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-04-091h 31Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.13 Willie Back From NYWe hear about Willie's trip to NY, his fun he had at SNL, and the guys talk about the politics of being on set. We finish with fake obituraries written by ChatGPT for the guys. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-04-021h 20Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.12 Ross PetersonWe get weird with Ross Peterson sitting in for Willie this week as Willie is in New York. Special segment of "Spin the Wheel" just for Ross. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-03-261h 34Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.11 Willie in VegasWillie is in Vegas and Bill hops in and they guys talk about Willie's set on the road, some old antics from old clubs and Chris has technical difficulties and somehow still brings the reddit discussions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-03-191h 10Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly and Willie's Workshop: EP 2.10 WIllie's Back in the BasementWillie and Billy are back in the same room again, talking about comedy styles, Lent, vegas trips and whether or not the guys would want more than one wife. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-03-121h 26Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.9 Blizzard WarningThe guys are back this week and preparing for the March Blizzard. It wouldn't be High School Girls basketball without a snow storm and Bill and Willie chat it up. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-03-051h 42Billy and Willie's WorkshopCye of the Storm: EP 4.8 OK State Meltdown : JP Alcohol reactionThe guys are live tonight to react to Jamie Pollard's interview and Slobs comment and react to last nights terrible loss at OK State. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-02-271h 05Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.8 Willie Learns A.I.We introduce Willie to the amazing things that AI can do, from writing content, to creating a likeness of Willie and even music at the snap of a finger. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-02-261h 23Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.7 Willie is convinced Bill is an impression guyBilly and Willie discuss SNL 50 and Bill gives us some of his impressions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage, and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-02-191h 30Billy and Willie's WorkshopBill & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.6 Super Bowl, Lamar DiscussionBill and Willie discuss the Super Bowl, dive into the Kendrick Lamar half time show, some Cooper DeJean talk and more reddit stories. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2025-02-121h 27Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.5 Bill & Will Have a PartyA party happened at Bills place where they invited some of their comedian friends and the ideas were as flowing as the Revelton Whiskey. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2025-02-051h 39Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.4 Are you not entertained?Billy and Willie flip the switch on the mics and are red hot. They break down this week's news of the land and Andrew from Hawks Eye View fills in for Chris and gives his reddit and news of the week for the guys. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2025-01-291h 48Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.3 Inauguration talkBilly and Willie talk about President Trumps next term, reminding everyone to be mindful of how the media spins and get back to trusting each other. They have some fun with some of the dumb news stories and Chris has found the Reddit stream of Standup comics. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2025-01-221h 28Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop EP 2.2: Willie Watches VR PornAs promised, we put on the virutal VR game system and let Willie experience the wild in 3D. We also catch up on the latest news and reddit questions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2025-01-151h 26Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly & Willie's Workshop EP 4: 1940's Joke Book; Fake Bear AttacksWith Willie back, Bill pulls out the joke book he got for Christmas years ago that was written in the 1940s.. Needless to say its not good. They guys discuss their first time they were "masters of their own domain" Plus we discussed a fake bear insurance claim and Reddit questions. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling, Green Beret Realty, LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
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La Cofradía del BluesLa Cofradía del Blues 264 - 25/11/2024En la primera parte presentamos una miscelánea compiesta por temas de Ma Rainey, Marcos Coll, Bob Seeley, Raspa Garcia, Charley Patton, Big Bill Broonzy y Richard Ray Farrell entre otros. En la segunda ofrecemos un especial sobre el legendario bajista, compositor, cantante y productor Willie Dixon, unode lospilares del Blues de Chicago.2024-12-221h 59Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly and Willie's Workshop: EP 3 Ross Peterson : Conspiracies & moreRoss joins in tonight as Willie is working a corporate gig. Ross and Bill get into the weeds on this week's events, the murder of the UH CEO. The guys dive into topics like all the drones and we dive into Reddit. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2024-12-181h 53Billy and Willie's WorkshopBilly and Willie's Workshop: EP 2Bill and Willie talk about cussing in front of your kids, Billy playing GTA and Willie having no idea what that is. Ted Williams frozen body parts entered the chat and today's lesson...Do not follow your dreams. Plus, this weeks news stories. Sponsored by Revelton Distlling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2024-12-111h 35Billy and Willie's WorkshopBIlly and Willie's Workshop: Ep 1 Show IntroductionBill Blank and Willie Farrell comedians and friends for over 20 years sit down for their first episode of their workshop. The guys discuss Willie's inability to have small talk with anyone, some road trip funny stories, can comics turn off their personas while not on stage answer the question AITHA by a nudist, and discuss Rob Manfred's Golden Bat rule change in baseball. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty, and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2024-12-041h 40Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Ep 2.17 Comedian B.T.Bill's longtime friend B.T. comes on the pod to talk about how he is working through his coming back from his horrific motorcycle accident and the death of his father. All this while still getting back into Comedy. We dive into race relations and more. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. 2024-10-091h 28Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Ep 2.16 Ben Applegate - RefereeWe finally bring Bill to therapy with his hatred for refs as we welcome from the podcast 3 Blind Refs, Ben Applegate. Ben & Bill discuss personalities of refs and officials, what things they may go through and Bill explains why he hates their authority. This is a MUST listen episode. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.2024-09-251h 37Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.15 Garie LewisWe check in with Garie Lewis, friend of Bill whose effects of Long COVID have been ongoing. We talk about the debate as its happening and break down friendships and politics. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Green Beret Realty and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.
2024-09-111h 34Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: EP 2.14 Jon MillerJon Miller sits down with Bill & Chris, and talks about the profound awakening he had from religion, the effects it has on mental health and where the country is with the religious right movement in this country. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & Green Beret Realty. LIVE from the AKC Marketing Andrew Downs Studio.2024-08-211h 14Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.13: Inside Out 2 Movie ReviewBill & Chris go LIVE at Polk City Pub in Polk City Ia, to review and talk about the impact of the movie Inside Out 2. The anxiety character in the movie really hit home for Bill. Chris and Bill discuss how spot-on the movie is while eating some amazing food and drink from Polk City Pub. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company and LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios. 2024-07-171h 10Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.12 Matt FulchironMatt Fulchiron, from the Full Charge podcast and Tosh 2.0 joins Bill & Chris on False Starts. The twists and turns of the road of comedy can come with alot of challenges. Matt and Bill takes us down that road in this episode. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios. 2024-07-031h 17Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.11 Guest Army Veteran Ethan BeckGuest Ethan Beck, a friend of Chris comes on the pod to talk about his journey as a young man in the military, his struggles afterward and the organization Irreverent Warriors, whose goal is to use humor and camaraderie to help veterans who are contemplating taking their own life. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios.2024-06-191h 31Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: EP 2.10 Ian BaggIan Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian." Ian joins False Starts and talks about the challenges of mental health and the life of a comic. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios
2024-06-051h 12Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.9: Travis JusticeTravis Justice from KXNO Morning Rush & WHO Soundoff join Bill & Chris. Travis is completely open and honest about his home life growing up, and what affect that had on him. He talks about being a father and husband and how that has evolved. We hit topics ranging from Nebraska Football, Samari swords & dolphin sex. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE From the AKC Andrew Downs Marketing Studios. 2024-05-221h 42Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.8: Tony Rock
Tony Rock is an American actor and stand-up comedian, the younger brother of comedian Chris Rock. He is best known for playing Uncle Ryan on Everybody Hates Chris, and television producer Dirk Black on the UPN/The CW series All of Us. Rock also appeared in many films including What Goes Around Comes Around and Redemption of a Dog. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio.
2024-05-091h 39Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.7: Comedian Heather JonesComedian Heather Jones comes on the pod. Heather is a mom of 6 kids and we talk to her about juggling those kids, working, and more. This episode is a replica of what we want this pod to be. We talk about some serious things in this pod, but the comedy to help cope is prevalent throughout this whole episode. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling. 2024-04-101h 52Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 2.6: Aaron TextorBIll's old friend Aaron comes on the pod. Aaron is a minister and we sit down and have a great discussion about the difference between faith and religion.
Is there a correlation between having strong faith and your mental health? Can your mood be better because you are connected to a religion? Is there a difference between faith and religion? Bill and Chris talk about it. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.
2024-03-271h 31Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Episode 2.5: Ross Peterson Coping With DivorceBill & Chris sit down with Bill's great friend Ross Peterson for a frank discussion on how divorce can affect men. Ross comes on the pod and talks about what does being a single father mean in today's world, raising kids, and coping with the loss of a marriage? Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.
2024-03-061h 41Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Episode 2.4: Guest Willie FarrellWorld renown and Des Moines Legendary comic Willie Farrell steps into the pod with Bill and Chris. It would be easier to write what we didn't talk about on this amazing episode. We discuss the concept of grief and how we handle those, how his comedy helps, Chris, Willie and Bill dive deep into faith questions surrounding heaven and the after life and go deep in the weeds. All this while laughing their asses off. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the Gravitate Coworking Studios.2024-02-211h 38Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Episode 2.3: Andrew DownsFormer Station Director of KXNO Andrew Downs, joins Chris and Bill to sit down and discuss his new gig and how jobs and careers can control the narrative of who you are, and when doing so, can affect your mental health. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & LIVE from the Gravitate Coworking Studio
2024-02-071h 30Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 2.2 Sgt. Paul Parizek DMPD Police Information OfficerSgt Parizek joins Chris and Bill to sit down and talk about how their organization handles crisis and crisis intervention. Services that are not only available to their officers but also to the community. We pick Paul's brain about the latest gambling information released in the last few days and dive deep into the DMPD's efforts to change and adapt as society does. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & Live from the Gravitate coworking studios. 2024-01-241h 22Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 2.1: Greg Suckow AKA Hawkeye ElvisWe kick off season 2 with renowned Hawkeye super fan Greg Suckow AKA Hawkeye Elvis. Greg gives us the story of how is idea of wearing a costume to a Hawkeye game developed into a fun alter ego and how this not only helps manage his Mental Health but how it has helped others as well. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company & Live from the Gravitate Coworking Studios. 2024-01-101h 27Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 20: Comedian Steve HofstetterComedian Steve Hofstetter joins Bill and Chris to talk about how despite his anxiety, he built a YouTube presence with over 700K subscribers on YouTube and goes on tours, and specials. We dive into how he got his start in comedy, some of his mentors and how he gives back to young comics now. Live from the Gravitate Coworking Studios and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.
2023-12-131h 13Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 19: Guest Sean Roberts KXNO The DriveSean Roberts from KXNO joins Bill and Chris live from the NEW Gravitate Coworking Studios. We talk about his career and the beginnings of KXNO, but dive deep into his choice to begin to work on his mental health and get a handle on things that he recognized he needed help with. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company. 2023-11-221h 30Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 18: Guest Actor & Comedian John BushJohn Bush joins Bill and Chris live in Bill's new bar where we break in the drinks and disucss life, dealing with therapy and have fun talking about it. John recently appeared on HULU's Triumph's Election Special, AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, and FOX NEWS Channel's Red Eye with Tom Shillue. As an actor he has been seen on TV's Spin City, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and in the film The Thomas Crown Affair. John has performed stand-up comedy on HBO, Comedy Central, as well as sketches on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Sponsored by...2023-11-081h 15Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 17: Accomplishments - The true definitionNo guest, just straight honest open talk about Chris and Bill's ideas of where they are in life, have they accomplished enough and those expectations being a thief of joy. Bill also talks about his thoughts on the highway robbery that was the Minnesota win over Iowa. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.2023-10-251h 16Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 16: Guest Michael Malone - You Are Not Your FatherComedian and producer Michael Malone, host of Punched Up series, comes on and we talk about his journey from comedian to producer and how his life has changed, we talk about how his mental health was affected by his job, how he grew up. We dive into his family history and how some of that traumatic history has guided his comedy. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.
Check out Michael at https://www.malonecomedy.com/ and check out Bill Blank's storytellers series as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPEEYb0j8tQ 2023-10-111h 47Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 15: Workplace & Mental HealthBill and Chris dive into the topic of the workplace, good work life balance, and how it affects your mental health. Such a good discussion on this one.
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2023-09-271h 32Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 14: Frank Meeink: Leaving Hatred BehindFrank Meeink is a former white supremacist skinhead gang member in the United States. After a three-year stint in prison, he left the racist skinhead movement and now lectures against it. Frank comes on to talk about the struggles of the movement and results on his mental health and much more about his story. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.
2023-09-131h 28Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 13: Protecting your mental healthOn the latest False Starts, Bill talks about the anxiety he's felt the last few weeks dealing with his car and replacement with the insurance company, the guys talk more about managing expectations and how Chris is handling that with his therapy sessions and should we push toxic family members out of our life or keep them because they are family.
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2023-08-301h 19Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 12: Jordan BohannonJordan joins Bill and Chris as we talk about the pressures of college sports on not only the athletes but their families as well. Jordan's perspective is refreshing and eye-opening. We talk about his famous shoe drop and the ramifications that happened afterward. We then dive into the gambling discussion and the NCAA. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company. 2023-08-101h 35Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 11: Guest Darique RodriguezDarique served in the military and two tours in Afghanistan. He comes on the pod to talk about his tours, those had a profound affect on his mental health and PTSD. We dive into racial discussions and how his path now is to give back to be a licensed therapist going forward. All sponsored by Revelton Distilling company and produced by 3 Beards Media. 2023-07-251h 34Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 10: Therapy Begins For ChrisChris talks about his movement towards starting therapy and why. We break down why it's important to not wait too long. Talk moves to football season and wraps up with how therapy can help become a better father and parent. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/
2023-07-111h 22Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 9: Comic & Actress Jen KoberJen talks about her youth, her coming out. We talk about her journey as a comic and what her philosophy is on stage. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred Sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/
2023-06-271h 25Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 8: CJ PetersonC.J.’s personal life story is one of remarkable resilience. He grew up poor, rural poor, and can recall his youth's desperate days of food insecurity in the Atlantic. He battled addiction to alcohol and struggled to emerge from the confusion surrounding his own identity into a man in a committed marriage, a person with a raft of friends, whom he looks out for with great care. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred Sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our...2023-06-0656 minBilly and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 7: Bill is out of the hospital and back on the mic.Tonite we welcome co-host Bill Blank in front of the mic after his stint in the hospital. Chris and Bill catch up on what happened, why its so important to not dismiss your health signals and shoutouts to the amazing people that help get Bill back on the streets. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ and Brown Dogs Farm at https://browndogsfarm.com/
2023-05-161h 10Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 6: Dr. Karuna Leary - Director of Behavioral Health at Marin City Heath and Wellness CenterTonite's episode brings on Dr. Karuna Leary friend of Bill Blank and North High graduate, who is the director of behavioral health at Marcin City health and Wellness in California. Karuna dives into the challenges of finding mental health help when finances and circumstances are not readily available. Bill and Karuna dive deeper into Bill's struggles in this episode.
Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.rev...2023-04-111h 35Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 5: United States Army Command Sergeant Major Jason VankleeckUnited States Army Command Sergeant Major Jason VanKleek Joins Bill and Chris to talk about his time in the service and his battle with depression. Jason has served in one of the most masculine tough environments and talks about the hardest thing he ever did: walk through a door and tell someone he needed help. We also talk about his work in advocacy for soldier's mental health and suicide prevention. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ and Brown Dogs Farm at https...2023-03-281h 21
Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts Ep 4: Lyndsey FennellyIowa State Basketball legend and women's sports & mental health advocate Lyndsey Fennelly come on False Starts with Bill and Chris to talk about her journey on becoming a public advocate for Mental Health Awareness. We also talk a little about the state of Iowa and its tremendous women's basketball prowess heading into March Madness. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ and Brown Dogs Farm at https://browndogsfarm.com/2023-03-141h 07Billy and Willie's WorkshopFalse Starts: Ep 3 Dispelling the myths of why men won't talk about mental health.Bill and Chris start off with some banter about their favorite basketball teams and the hatred of referees by Bill Blank. We then dive into our discussion of the 21 myths of why Men won't talk about their mental health. We wrap up with the preview of our upcoming guests on our next episodes. Check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.comThank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/and Brown Dogs Farm at https://browndogsfarm.com/
2023-02-281h 20Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 2: Guest Comedian Tim Loulies Talks Mental Health StrugglesBill and Chris bring on Tim Loulies, fellow comedian and friend of Bill to talk about his story of mental health and his post on FB about his struggles. Tim talks about how his mental health has affected his comedy, his relationships and his friendships. Bill and Tim talk about the importance of therapy and how that has helped them in many instances. It wouldn’t be an episode without circling around on sports, Cowboys and some wrestling talk to round out an amazing episode. https://ywrc.org/donate/. Check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.comThank you to...2023-02-071h 29Billy and Willie's WorkshopEpisode 1 Let's Talk Mental HealthWelcome to our first episode of False Starts: A podcast by Bill Blank and Chris Shipley. We break down what it's like to be open about our mental health and bring out into the open concerns that other guys might have about being open and truthful about themselves. Bill and Chris talk about watching their kids thrive and how important it is as dad's to let their kids know they can come to them with those struggles as well. Brought to you by 3 Beards Media at https://threebeardsmedia.com/ and thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling company at ht...2023-01-241h 25
Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #729Coyote Bill (Gutbucket Moan); Lil' Jimmy Reed (Alabama's The Place To Be); Little Freddie King (Don't Worry About Me); Bo Carter (Ride My Mule); Mick Kolassa (My Pencil Won't Write No More); Walter Trout (Waiting For The Dawn); Steve Guyger (Love Is A Gamble); Richard Ray Farrell and Marco Pandolfi (I Once Was A Gambler); Tedeschi Trucks Band (Somehow); Cassandra Wilson (Death Letter); Deb Ryder (Memphis Moonlight); Golden "Big" Wheeler (Young Generation); Big Bill Broonzy (Willie Mae Blues); Billy Boy Arnold (Going Back To Arkansas); Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson and The Magic Rockers (Can't Get Along With You).2022-09-031h 00Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #678The Nobby Reed Project (Baby's Back In Town); Steve Freund (Hey Big Bill); Billy Boy Arnold(San Antonio Blues); Lindsay Beaver and Brad Stivers (Somebody Else Will); Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell (Barrelhouse Woman No. 2) Richard Ray Farrell (Mean Mistreater); Big Daddy Wilson (Hard Time Blues); Freddie Roulette (Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven); Lurrie Bell (Nobody Wants To Lose); The Carolina Buddies (Otto Wood The Bandit); Uncle Dave Macon and Sam McGhee (Late Last Night When Willie Came Home); Eddie C. Campbell (I'm Just Your Fool); Albert King (Bluesman); The Voodoo Sheiks (Spirit); Mojo Blues Band (Curley Head...2021-09-111h 00
Thomas Werner Projects - Soon to be 21 Summers PodcastMyriam SantosCreative Director, photographer and director Myriam Santos has been behind some of the most striking depictions of popular artists in the past two decades.
From the latest chart-toppers to legends like David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Jared Leto, Gary Clark Jr., George Clooney, and Tommy Lee, Myriam’s art offers an intimate look at the entertainment industry’s most influential figures. Her career has spanned across all the major record labels, countless publications, and numerous ad campaigns.
As detailed in her book David Bowie Live in New York, Myriam was the first photographer invited on t...2020-05-1341 minNothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #593Kern Pratt (Hard Working Man); Al King (Reconsider Baby); Lowell Fulson (Come Back Baby); Ritchie Dave Porter (When The Sun Don't Shine); Half Deaf Clatch (Storm Brewin'); Sena Ehrhardt (Storm's Coming); Dennis Roberts (I Don't Care); Wee Willie Walker (Not That I Care); Big Bill and His Guitar (Little City Woman); Andrew Dunham (Little Bitty Woman (Take 1)); Koko Taylor (Fish In Dirty Water); The Paul deLay Band (Look What You've Done); William Clarke (Saint Or Sinner); Steve Kozak Band (Tell Me Why); Richard Ray Farrell (Triflin' Preacher Blues); Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues (If Walls Could Talk).2020-01-251h 00Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #44Bill Perry (Leavin' Home); Ana Popovic (Putting Out The APB); Hociel Thomas (Deep Water Blues); Charley Patton (High Water Everywhere Part 1); Mommah Brothers (Creepin' Dog); Richard Ray Farrell and The Spanish Band (Down In Virginia); Blind Willie Johnson (It's Nobody's Fault But Mine); Blind Willie McTell (Writing Paper Blues); Paul Rodgers and David Gilmour (Standing Around Crying); Rory Block (Fixin' To Die); Bukka White (Aberdeen Mississippi Blues); J.B. Lenoir (Voodoo Music); The Homemade Jamz Blues Band (Roots); B.B. King (How Blue Can You Get?); Zac Harmon (Don't Give Me Another Reason).2009-07-181h 00