BJ & Bill The Podcast

Wow! Episode 200 of BJ and Bill - The Podcast. Who would have thought it would go this far? Join us for a celebration of (almost) four years of the show.  Learn how and why it all got started, how the show has matured over the years (Hint: it hasn't), and lots more on days of radio past, the Ai-powered audio future and more. It's true: Buc-ee's has a competitor! At least one. On the show, the...

Nearing a milestone, for sure! This week, BJ and Bill - The Podcast reached episode number 199!  Big this week: a couple of rants about the state of the WNBA...and yes, we're talking about our favs, Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. They discussed how the WNBA appears to be damaging its star player relationships and potentially losing fans due to poor officiating and handling of incidents....

BJ and Bill recorded their 198th podcast episode, discussing various personal and professional topics including health updates, family stories, and technology trends. BJ shared that his wife had been sick with a stomach virus and had recovered after eating a Happy Meal, Weird, we kow. History stuff: BJ recounted how he met his second wife while she worked as a receptionist at the radio station, an...

In episode 197 of BJ and Bill the Podcast, Bill and BJ discussed recent sports events including the Stanley Cup Finals won by the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years, and Denny Hamlin's NASCAR victory at Pocono. BJ shared updates about his health challenges, including having three different cardiologists (transplant, stent, and electrical) who...

Interesting show! After a bit of (the usual) latest news on BJ's health and related issues, there's quite an interesting talk on communication (or lack of it) within families. Seems BJ and Bill had very different experiences growing up, and even into adult life when it came to having open, honest communications with family. Parents - how often do you communicate with your kids? Yet another big dif...

This episode of BJ and Bill the Podcast marked their 195th episode, where the hosts discussed various personal and technical topics. Bill shared his experience using AI to solve HTML coding problems, while BJ discussed his recent visit to his son's home in Fort Myers - in time to attend his granddaughter's high school graduation. That led to a bit of a discussion on the merits of higher education,...

On the show this week: BJ talks about this fancy "cardiac rehab" he's going through... but how old grandmotherly-types are kicking his butt in the exercise department. Good for physical health, not so much for mental health (grin). There's a bit of talk and rememberance for NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who died tragically last week after a fast-developing illness. The boys talked about the emotional...

It's been a good week (sports-wise) for Bill... hopefully it still is as you read this Bill's Cleveland Cavaleirs of the NBA won their series with the Detroit Pistons, and now face the New York Knicks for the Eastern division title, and the chance to go to the NBA Finals. Exciting!  BJ recently celebrated birthday #71... at a Disney-themed town called Celebration. How appropriate! Both talked...

So.. it's been a while since we had a "medical" show, so we're making up for it now. BJ takes soem time to talk about his latest medical adventure. Yes, there's some surgery, but also something new - his medical team's decision that our man needs to be doing some phyical therapy, in the form of daily exercises. Consumer note: If you see pictures of BJ working out on the social media outlets, rest...

After some time away from the subject, this week's exciting episode was chock-full of BJ medical stuff... he recently had (yet another) heart stent check, followed by cardiac rehabilitation exercises and dietary recommendations. Closer to home and computer, BJ shared his experience with new UV protection glasses and his electric car, which still is getting Bill's attention and consideration (the e...

Great news! BJ has finally - FINALLY - taken delivery of his new car. If you've been following the show, you know the long and winding road he's been on to get his shiny new wheels. Well, it's finally done. Not exactly as planned - nowhere near as planned, to be honest - but at least the drama is over. Also this week, Bill discovers and immediately falls in love with WalMart Home Delivery. One of...

House news for Bill.... Car news for BJ. First, Bill shared news about settling into his new house and office setup. The good news... all the unpacking is pretty much done. Of course there's still organizing, but so far, so good. Meanwhile, BJ recounted attending a Trace Atkins concert at SeaWorld and discussed upcoming medical appointments requiring a brief "vacation" stay in Tampa. But .. sparks...

On the show this week, Bill talked about using Ai to find the info he needed to make something work on his "smart" TV. Apparently, the TV was too smart for Bill (or - hopefully -the other way around.) This was also the first week that Bill did the show "live and direct" from his new office in his new house! Exciting times, for sure. But for now, there's a lot (a LOT!) of organizing and putting-awa...

In this episode of the BJ and Bill podcast, the boys talk about places to live, moving, and all that comes with that "challenging" process. Bill is moving to a new house - yes, a real house, not an apartment - and all that goes with it.  BJ mentioned a potential radio broadcasting opportunity, though no deal had been finalized yet, so he was cagey about the details. Stay tuned! There was more...

For those who lived in and around Fort Myers and Cape Coral "back in the day," there was no way you didn't know what the Shell Factory was, right? Well, it's the end of the line for the iconic SW Florida tourist "attraction."  This week, BJ and Bill talk about the ongoing demolition of the historic Shell Factory in North Fort Myers. This leads to a bigger discussion of all the big change...

Will he or won't he? Get the new car, that is. On this week's show, BJ shared his experience with a potential car purchase and a conversation with ChatGPT about a possible discount. It's more of an upgrade, really. His lease is up, and it's time for the next set of wheels.  Sadness in Gainesville, Bill's current home. The Gator men's basketball team is out of March Madness, after suffering a...

It doesn't happen often, but it did this past week! BJ and Bill were excited and grateful to read a real, live email sent to the show! It was from another fellow podcaster, too. Shoutout to Rick Peterson of the "Always Wondered" show, also on our parent netork, The Podcast Playground.  Plenty of news this week. Bill and his partner are moving to a new, very OG house in the Gainesville area. F...

This week... BJ and Bill discus BJ's upcoming appearance on WCXS 104.5 Classic Country in Arcadia, Florida, where he will promote his book "More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget."   They shared updates about BJ's efforts to get his book reviewed by major networks, including a rejection letter from Reese Witherspoon's company.   The conversation covered their shared experiences in radio broadc...

Back in the regular (sort of) "studio" again! BJ and Bill are back from their live podcast recording session in Fort Myers. The guys discussed their recent visit to Fort Myers, including their experience at Mel's Diner and the changes they noticed in the area after 20 years. They shared their plans to return in the summer and reflected on the traffic and development in Fort Myers. The conversation...

This is IT! The long-awaited LIVE show... BJ and Bill - The Podast... on the road from Mel's Diner in Fort Myers, Florida.  Mel's was one of the boys' absolute favorite hangouts "back in the day," so we teamed up with Mel's to do the show live and on location. First and foremost, hats off - in a BIG way - to Mel's Manager Bill Malmstrom, or "Manager Bill" as we knew him for all those years.&n...

BJ and Bill discussed their upcoming live podcast recording at Mel's Diner in Fort Myers on Monday, February 23rd at 2 PM. We hope to see you there! They shared details about the event, including potential guests and the possibility of a crowd. The hosts also talked about their experiences with technology, including AI-generated images and the challenges of modern appliances. They reflected on the...

In this episode of BJ and Bill, the boys - of course! - talked about the recent Super Bowl, including the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. As for the actual game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.... well, it was sort of letdown.  The conversation then shifted to BJ's recent medical visit to the emergency room due to a concerning chest X-ray, which turned out to be n...

Cold weather in Florida? It's not unusual, especially in the northern part fo the state, and especially in January. But this week, it's been chilly at a whole new level! BJ and Bill discussed unusual cold weather in Florida and shared personal experiences of rare snowfall and freezing temperatures, including challenges faced by a DJ at an outdoor wedding. BJ humorously recounted issues with his sm...

Big news! BJ and Bill - The Podcast is going on the road! Are you in SW Floroida? Mark your calendar. We'll be LIVE at Mel's Diner in Fort Myers on February 23rd at 2 PM. After the live recording of the show, BJ will also stick around to sell and sign copies of his new book, "More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget." It's going to be awesome! Also on the show... the boys shared memories of their time in...

This week: more sports (football playoffs are in the works!), more Ai, and more "interesting" personal stories.   Is Ai taking over the world? BJ talks about an interesting / maybe funny episode of Fox TV's "9-1-1 Nashville" show, where the computer was the bad guy. Chaos abounds!   The big news: Plans are in the works to record the podcast "live" at Mel's DIner in Fort Myers, one of the...