Billy and Willie's Workshop

Sean 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.

John 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...

No 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.

Comedian 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:...

Bill 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. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.

Frank 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.

On 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. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Rev...

Jordan 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.

Darique 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.

Chris 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/  

Jen 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/  

C.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 new...

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...

Tonite'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 s...

United 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 pre...

Iowa 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.thr...

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 Distil...

Bill 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 arou...

Welcome 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...