Billy and Willie's Workshop

Real talk. No filters. No scripts. In this episode, Billy and Willie are back in the AKC Andrew Down Studios (powered by Revelton Distilling Company) with zero-holds-barred banter. They roast King Charles’ $10K Savile Row suits, wonder where “Fatso” was during the congressional address, unpack the latest Trump assassination attempt rumors, and debate whether the new White House ballroom is actuall...

Billy may have “graduated,” but don’t expect this episode to be classy. This week on Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the guys show off the new setup and immediately prove they still have no idea what they’re doing. From there, it goes completely off the rails in the best possible way. They react to getting called idiots over last week’s threesome debate, spiral into stories about swingers and the...

In this episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop, Billy and Willie are fed up with getting called idiots on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for daring to have an opinion. From the "could a 225-pound man beat Ronda Rousey?" debate to full-blown political rants, the guys read the wildest hate comments and fire back with zero filter. They also play their favorite game — Singer, Baseball P...

Bill Blank and Willie Farrell are back in the workshop, cracking open a Revelton and diving headfirst into unfiltered chaos. The guys roast Trump for "taco'ing out" on Iran, debate cult-like loyalty, and break down why some people still defend the chaos. Willie drops a clever (and controversial) Easter "He is risen... on Indeed" joke that has commenters scratching their hea...

Billy and Willie are back on the road, cracking open a Revelton and diving headfirst into the chaos. The Iowa Hawkeyes put up a hell of a fight but ultimately fall to a stacked Illinois squad in the NCAA Tournament — the guys break down the game, bracket regrets, coaching drama, and what it means for next season with NIL money and the transfer portal. From there, things get weird fast: Willie shar...

Billy and Willie are back in the studio for another no-holds-barred episode! The guys break down Iowa's thrilling Sweet 16 run (that Fulgeris punch/foul drama, the Nebraska matchup, and why refs are the real villains), roast the girls’ game officials, and debate whether Jefferson should play. Then it gets completely unhinged: Afroman turns a police raid into the viral “Lemon Pound Cake” empire...

Join Iowa comedians Bill Blank and Chris "Max Hedrum" Shipley (filling in for Willie in Vegas and Ross due to a last-minute family emergency) for a wild, unfiltered episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop ! The guys dive into absurd tangents: the useless glory of China hutches (complete with dusty figurines, built-ins, and why they're the most wasteful purchase ever), childhood...

Join comedians Bill Blank and Willie Farrell for a hilarious LIVE episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop recorded at the stunning Revelton Distilling tasting room in Osceola, Iowa! Pour a glass of their award-winning Iowa-crafted Honey Whiskey, Rye, Bourbon or Vodka and settle in for non-stop laughs. This After Dark special is packed with classic bits and wild stories: The legendary Luigi th...

This week inside Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the conversation starts with a milestone — Willie turning 70 years old — and the guys immediately dive into the realities of aging, perspective, and the unofficial strategy of finding people your age who look worse so you can feel better about yourself. From there the conversation quickly goes off the rails. Billy brings up the mystery of the China...

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the guys break down their latest comedy road trip to Louisiana, Missouri , where a corporate show turns into a weekend full of strange hotels, feral cats, packed dive bars, and the kind of unpredictable stories that only happen when comedians travel. Billy and Willie dive into what it’s like performing in smaller Midwest towns, the unique characte...

Willie has lost so much weight that Billy and Chris are pretty sure he is auditioning for the small head guy character in Beetlejuice. Billy talks about his fun over the weekend with wheel chair basketball and Chris reads a "having relations with dead deer" reddit story. You know, a typical Tuesday evening. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage, Naked...

Nothing is off limits in this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop. The guys unload on Big Ten basketball frustrations, Iowa hoops reality checks, and the energy inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena — all while mixing in wild media stories, fan culture takes, and classic Midwest chaos. From Purdue and Nebraska talk to rec league nostalgia, SoundOff moments, and unapologetic Workshop banter, this one fe...

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the guys jump into everything from Trump headlines and political reactions to breaking down the Super Bowl halftime show and debating Kid Rock’s role in music, culture, and controversy. Nothing is off limits as Billy & Willie answer unpredictable Reddit-style questions, fire off hot takes, and deliver the kind of unfiltered comedy conversation...

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the gloves come off as the guys dive headfirst into a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about Donald Trump, politics, media narratives, and how people on all sides react to it. Billy and Willie break down their frustrations, observations, and opinions on leadership, accountability, hypocrisy, and why political conversations feel more divided —...

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop , Billy and Willie are back doing what they do best—riffing on real life, swapping unfiltered stories, and turning everyday chaos into laugh-out-loud moments. From random observations to off-the-rails tangents, nothing is off limits as the guys break down life, work, and whatever else happens to wander into the shop. It’s raw, relatable, and exactly...

The guys break down what really happens when comedy clips go viral—misunderstood jokes, angry comment sections, accusations of joke stealing, and why backlash often means you’re doing something right. A raw, funny look at comedy, algorithms, and not giving a damn. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Styled by JJ Boutique, and Naked Dave Seasoning, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and Iowa Be...

Billy and Willie also get into the uncomfortable side of comedy — offensive jokes, punching down vs. punching up, and why certain bits trigger strong reactions. They discuss joke repetition, why audiences demand “that one joke,” and how great comedians evolve material night after night instead of delivering the same performance word-for-word. Along the way, the guys cover: Why YouTube comedy speci...

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop , the guys crack a bottle of Revelton and immediately unravel into a perfectly unhinged conversation about seasonal decorations, condiment conspiracies, and imaginary monkeys with transfer-portal eligibility. Billy vents about the exhaustion of holiday décor, Christmas chaos, and why talking about Halloween decorations should be outlawed. From there...

In this episode of Billy and Willie’s Workshop , Billy and Willie break down the rules of comedy in a divided world—where intent, timing, and crowd psychology matter more than playing it safe. They discuss controversial jokes, MAGA audiences, cancel culture, and why being funny is the ultimate permission slip. The conversation also dives into life on the comedy circuit, post-COVID crowds, Christma...

In this Billy & Willie’s Workshop Christmas Special , the guys spiral into one of the most outrageous, uncomfortable, and hilarious conversations they’ve ever had—starting with a deep (and wildly inappropriate) dive into the Christmas story. What begins as childhood recital memories quickly turns into a no-holds-barred debate about Joseph, Mary, the Virgin Birth, biblical timelines, Greek myth...

Does speeding up a podcast actually make it better? Billy & Willie debate theme song speed, podcast playback habits, and spiral into classic Workshop chaos. The guys talk stand-up comedy writing, preparing for major shows, rewriting jokes, and why some comics still don’t write things down. Along the way, they break down Willy Wonka logic, Wicked , Jeff Goldblum’s unmatched creepiness, horror m...

Billy and Willie break down Iowa State’s coaching drama, fan panic, bowl-game fallout, and whether Jamie Pollard just pulled a power move gone wrong. Chris rides the emotional coaster while the guys roast, rant, and keep the Midwest mayhem rolling. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse,

Billy and Willie are back and immediately off the rails—breaking down Iowa’s basketball woes, Nebraska getting “piss-pounded,” and why Big Ten games need better crowds. Then things take a hard left into Mormons, forged documents, pipe bombs, Trump, religion, and whether sitcoms unfairly make every husband look like an idiot. Toss in some Monty Python fights, Kevin Costner slander, Scientology shad...

This week on Billy & Willie's Workshop , the guys are fired up fresh off the Iowa game—where Billy went full superfan and may or may not have scared Willie with his hawkeye-level enthusiasm. Willie tries to keep him grounded, but once Billy starts chanting, there’s no stopping him. Then, the crew breaks down their Top 25 Best Comedy Movies of All Time —with the most chaotic, passionate, an...

On this week’s Billy and Willie Workshop , Bill returns with his legendary “Colorado Special,” dives into the world of friends who suddenly turn MAGA, and breaks down the delicate art of navigating those friendships without losing your sanity. Meanwhile, Willie discovers—apparently—that he’s obese, and Chris sends the guys into a Christmas spiral by generating AI Hallmark movie plots and posters f...