Billy Dees Podcast

This episode is a commentary podcast with Billy Dees and cohost Shaman Isis. Among the topics discussed are the F-35, AI, RFKjr, and numerous other stories in the news. Produced September 22, 2023 38:08

The best way to describe this episode would simply to be a preview of the political year to come. The discussion covers many of the leading candidates as well as the political parties. Is there a clear path or shape that the campaigns will have? At this time, probably not. That alone is a concern. Billy Dees and guest cohost Shaman Isis - September 13, 2023

“The Time of Our Lives” by Deborah Fezelle In this book, Deborah Fezelle takes the reader inside the famous Juilliard School, down the halls of the Drama Division, and into the classrooms with her classmates. Set in New York City during the early '70s, Deborah describes life both inside and outside of Juilliard. The backdrop is the Upper West Side, the Village, and the Times Square of that era. Du...

On this episode we are talking with a Recovery Community creator and advocate, Lindsay. Lindsay shares her own recovery story in the hope that doing so will raise awareness for the problem of addiction and reduce the stigma which often prevents those who are struggling from coming forward. Lindsay also talks about being a content creator within the recovery community and what she hopes to accompli...

What we may refer to as an “absolute truth” is very illusive philosophically, scientifically, and in life. However, have we lost our way in determining what an objective truth is in a practical manner? Are “truths” that we don’t agree with increasingly becoming “fake news?” How do we know when news is news, or some version of a given truth that someone else wants us to believe? Moreover, are we co...

This episode closes out the month of July 2023 talking about All Things Media. We discuss the rebranding of Twitter into “X,” the continued hearings about UFOs, and the recent passing of Sinéad O'Connor. Recorded live July 30. 2023.

Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived by Karen Debonis (Author) Can a woman who never learned to stand up for herself find the courage to speak up for her son? Karen is a happily married, slightly frazzled mother of two when her eight-year-old son, Matthew, develops a strange eye-rolling tic. Matthew's tics quickly multiply. He becomes clumsy and lethargic, a gifted program...

Jessica Guerrieri is a mom to three fierce, young daughters and has spent the past decade as an advocate for addiction recovery. Jessica enjoys competing in Spartan Races all over California and in May of 2023 she celebrated a decade of sobriety. Jessica has a BA in English from UC Davis with an emphasis in creative writing. Her articles have been published on Scary Mommy, Yahoo Life, Mom.com, Blu...

Have you been following the news about UFOs? It seems like every day there is a new disclosure or video that is being released. However, has it really been determined that these objects are from space and have an intelligent source? We speculate on this subject with our guest, Asherz. She is a self-proclaimed “Weirdo from Ohio” (as is the host) and is a Ufologist. Its fun to wonder and speculate,...

On this episode we are talking about AI and some of its applications. Our guest is Glenn Werstler who is the owner of Recastio and Tour Stop. The conversation covers what some of the positive and negative implications are of Artificial Intelligence. Then, the subject matter shifts to ChatGPT and how Glenn has utilized this type of technology for a new app called Tour Stop. To find out mote about T...

“Making It Home - Life Lessons from a Season of Little League” By Teresa Strasser Teresa Strasser is an Emmy-winning writer for her work at Comedy Central and Emmy-nominated television host regarding her talents at TLC. Teresa has been a contributor to the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Arizona Republic, The Jewish Journal, HuffPost, and The Today Show. Her first-person essays have garnered thr...

On this episode of the podcast, we are discussing two topics: AI technology and the possibilities of hydrogen as a fuel source. Billy Dees is joined by guest cohost, Chris Weakly. Chris is a technology enthusiast and is an advocate for autism. You can find Chris on Twitter at @kryptoglyfics and his YouTube channel, Logical A Meets World . There is a lot of rhetoric, particularly around AI, and our...

Our guest is Kimber Silver, the author of “Broken Rhodes,” published August 16th, 2022. During this interview Kimber discusses her early life and how it impacted her writing, as well as some of her writing techniques. Kimber is a believer in sticking with a schedule to maintain progress as a writer. You can visit Kimber’s website for short stories, book reviews, interviews, and photos. https://kim...

April 24th, when this episode was recorded live on Fireside, was a seismic day in cable news. CNN and FOX both made changes in their lineups. Billy talks about these changes as well as riffs about cable news in general, big pharma, and the Kennedys. Follow the Billy Dees Podcast on Twitter @BillyDees and on Fireside.

On the podcast for this episode is trauma survivor, mental wellness advocate, and educator, Shaman Isis. She is also the author of the book, “Unleash the Empress.” Central to her message is that people can come to terms with their trauma and mental wellness challenges and find the courage within themselves to heal and build a life they will love. Shaman Isis grew up in care and endured a shocking...

This podcast contains content that some listeners may find triggering. Melissa M. Monroe “Mom’s Search for Meaning: Grief and Growth After Child Loss” Paralyzed by guilt, grief, and PTSD after her 2-year-old daughter Alice died in her sleep of unknown causes, Melissa Monroe was determined not to become a victim in the story of her life. While taking the advice she had given to many grief and traum...

Donika Gunther was born in Albania and grew up with five siblings and two wonderful parents. Now living in the United States, she is the proud mother of one daughter. For as far back as she can remember, Donika has had a lifelong desire to help others and assist them in leading happy, successful, worry-free lives. She has a degree in biology and chemistry and has worked as a teacher for past 30 ye...

Timothy Gager has published 16 books of fiction and poetry. He hosted the Dire Literary Series of author interviews in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and spun off a virtual series starting in 2020. Gager co-founded The Somerville News Writers Festival and has had over 1,000 pieces of fiction, micro-fiction, and poetry published—including 17 nominated for Pushcart Prizes. His work has also been n...

Our guest on this episode is Jolene Barletta. As she says in the bio of her Twitter account, “Hi. I’m Jolene.” She also welcomes you into her journey. Jolene wears many hats; she has battled cancer and is a champion for those who are also battling cancer and other chronic diseases. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness. She loves to dance, drink coffee, and is passionate about art an...

Christian Feraria is an author, publicist, public speaker, and YouTuber! His screen name is qtc_christian on various platforms including YouTube. Christian’s book, “The Mediocre Student’s Guide to Graduating College,” is a book for struggling or unmotivated students who wish to navigate college successfully. Growing up, Christian’s sisters were both stellar students who went to elite colleges and...

Patricia Tate M.S. from Willow Grace Mystik, LLC is our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Patricia is an astrology consultant and spiritual health & wellness coach. During the interview she discusses what some of the basic tenets of astrology and mysticism are as well as some of the misconceptions about both. She also provides a brief reading about the host, and I must say it wa...

This episode contains discussion that some listeners may find triggering. Author Barbara Legere “Keven's Choice: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide” Keven had spent half his life struggling with addiction while his single mom battled courts, health care companies, rehab facilities and mental health professionals to protect him. As their relationship strained...

How certain is certainty? Dare we consider, even for a moment, that we could be wrong? What we might refer to as an absolute truth is very elusive. What we often must base decisions on is what is most likely. However, what is most likely can change based on how fluid the situation happens to be, and in fact, we as individuals may also evolve into a different set of needs and desires. Does this abi...

M.K. McDaniel #1 Best Selling Author of “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT” We have all heard stories of someone’s account of a near death experience. There is almost always a description of a brilliant white light and euphoric sensation. However, not all near death experiences are pleasant, in fact, some are traumatic. What would you do if you found yourself in “the other place?” Our guest on this e...

On this episode we are interviewing Gigi Langer, PhD. As of February 2023, Gigi has completed her new book “Love More Now: Facing Life’s Challenges with an Open Heart.” You may remember this author from her previous offering, “50 Ways to Worry Less Now.” Both titles are very recovery-related in their approach to the subject matter. The book covers how to dissolve the negative beliefs restricting l...