Billy and Willie's Workshop

Willie’s back from Vegas and the Workshop is in full swing! Billy and Willie kick things off with wild weather, Wizard of Oz analogies for politics, and plenty of nostalgia about old-school baseball, Little League glory days, stirrup pants, and the wild lies kids used to tell before the internet. The conversation bounces from Trump at NATO and soccer drama (red cards, diving, and why Americans sti...

What happens the day after your first-ever live comedy show? Absolute chaos, of course. Billy, Willie, and Chris break down the night at Chuck’s in Des Moines— the crowd energy, the “tag” game that took a minute to catch on, Willie's never-ending battle with being photobombed by a bottle of Revelton, and why the goal for the next one is to turn people away at the door. From there the show goes...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio, Billy and Willie return for Episode 325 with a full load of Father's Day shenanigans. The guys kick things off hyping their upcoming live comedy show at Chuck's featuring Danny T, Kurt Fletcher, and AJ Simmons — tickets are almost gone, so grab yours before they shut the door. They react to the latest wave of haters and wild comments on their clips (i...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. This week Billy and Willie kick things off with major tech struggles and a brand new $600 mic that still can't stop the freezes. They dive into the Knicks playoff run, wild NYC celebrations (bus burning and all), and debate if they'd lose their minds if Iowa or the Hawks finally won it big. Billy shares the...

Billy and Willie are LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios with unfiltered banter on the wild new AI documentary that’s got everyone questioning the future. From apocalyptic fears and robot takeovers to optimistic visions of curing disease and exploring space, the guys debate jobs vanishing, the China arms race, and whether we should just unplug it all. They dive into classic docs, Lorne Michaels...

This week on Billy & Willie's Workshop, the guys are back after a killer Saturday night comedy show and dive straight into Primary Day chaos. Willie voted (sort of skipped it, and they break down family politics, straight-ticket voting strategies, Ron Paul memories, and why some races hit different. From there it’s classic unfiltered territory: gas prices that feel rigged, Iowa football ta...

Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company, Billy and Willie are back for Billy & Willie's Workshop! Willie kicks things off with a wild Memorial Day story — he accidentally set his house on fire while playing Arnold Schwarzenegger with a propane weed torch. From flying embers to bucket brigades and the fire department tearing the place apart, this on...

Join Billy, Willie, and Chris for a completely unfiltered, no-holds-barred live episode straight from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company. This one’s a wild ride: Willie survives a Pilates session that feels like a medieval sex dungeon, the guys go deep on forgotten McDonald’s mascots and terrifying playground equipment (Officer Big Mac’s mouth jail, anyone?), r...

Willie is finally back in the studio and the boys waste no time diving in! From Iowa basketball talk — Fran McCaffery’s squad, Caitlin Clark’s game, and what NIL money really means — to debating Michael Jordan’s defense, modern athletic freaks like Victor Wembanyama, and whether MJ’s baseball retirement was actually a gambling suspension cover-up. The conversation gets wild with childhood nostalgi...

Ross Peterson joins Billy (Willie-less tonight) for a completely unfiltered, no-holds-barred episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios. The guys kick things off with radio war stories and FCC “overnight bucket” cussing rules, then spiral into one of the most ridiculous conversations in podcast history: the difference between bestiality and zoophilia, true...

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...