BJ & Bill The Podcast

In case you've never heard of it, BJ also does a "side hustle" podcast (this one being the Main Thing, of course!).. it's called "The Gift of Life," and it's all about BJ's personal journey through his heart transplant and lots more. It also includes stories from others on a similar path - either as organ recipients, or family members telling the stories of domations be loved ones.  All that...

Artificial Intelligence is taking over Planet Earth... but the good news is that. so far, at least, BJ and Bill are still doing their podcast live and completely Ai-free each week! Is that a good thing? Now we're not so sure...  BJ and Bill talk about putting Ai to worko for good, and not evil (looking at you, mad scientists). We wonder how long it will be before computers can do just about a...

A very important "man-centric" sports question this week for the BJ and Bill Podcast: Is it cool for a guy to wear a WNBA - ladyies hoops - jersey? Asking for a friend, as they say. Actually, BJ is asking it himself, because he's thinking if he wants to get himself a - you guessed it! - Caitlin Clark / Indiana Fever jersey.  A guy wearing a ladies jersey... cool or not? Of course, we know the...

This week, a bit more about the current state of affairs in the WNBA. Seems the league and players just don't recognize how one player - our fav, Caitlin! - is pulling up the entire league, product, and most especially, advtertising revenue! It's an interesting story in personal dyamics and business, for sure. Also this week, we set the WayBack Machine again, and talk about early dating wins and l...

This week... what's a sports fan to do? The NBA and NHL seaons are both over (congrats to you, OKC Thunder and Florida Panthers!), but now.... what? Well, there's baseball and the up-and-coming WNBA. BJ and Bill talk a bit about the WNBA this week, and all the kerfuffle over Caitlin Clark and her new "bodyguard" system for the Indiana Fever. It's an interesting strategy, and it'll be super-interes...

This week, memories of the original Beach Boy, Brian Wilson, who passed over to that great surfing spot in the sky. The Beach Boys visited Southwest Florida often, and both BJ and Bill have stories and memories of interactions with band members. You will be missed, Brian! Also, update on BJ's soon-to-be-published book on his life and health. BJ has also recieved a few offers to talk to other peopl...

This week, an update on BJ's soon-to-be-published book on his life and health. It's going to be great, of course, and we can't wait to get to work on "getting the word out." So there's a little talk of marketing and other behind-the-scenes stuff.  Also this week, BJ's story of visiting - as he calls it - "the clown place." What's that, you ask? Well, it's a fast-food place that used to have a...

This week, lots of health-realted stuff for BJ and Bill. The latest on Bill's eye surgery-recovery (gonig well, thanks), and both BJ and his wife having their own issues. No doubt about it, getting old sucks. Not recomended. But that's not all. There's also a couple of not-so-hot takes from the boys about the WNBA, and the influx of new college talent...and that means to established players. Its a...

This week - how the heck did BJ watch 11 HUNDRED miles of racing, all on one day? No, of course he didn't attend the races, but his posterior was firmly planted on the couch for both the NASCAR race of the day, and the Indy 500. Whew! Along with that, a big discussion of the all-important topic (for us "older folks")... how much "stuff" is "too much stuff?" We're talking abourt all the knick-knack...

This week, a few tears shed from both the boys, as the NBA seasons of their beloved Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers (respectively) have some to an end. Ah well, baseball season is in full swing (pardon the pun!) and football is on the horizon. Also, some interesting talk about getting older and marking important birthdays as they pass. BJ had exactly that this past week, and it broug...

This week, a bit more "time travel," as Bill laments his Cleveland Cavaliers, who may be completely out of the NBA Playoffs by the time this podcast episode drops! Oh well, the perils of being a Cleveland sports fan. Also, a big discussion of how "laughter is the best medicine," and a never-heard-before story of one of BJ's pratfalls on stage as a. standup comic. Maybe "pratfall" is the wrong word...

Sports (NBA Tournament), health travels... a little bit of all the usual stuff this week, and some extra fun as well. Memories of Mel's Diner - BJ and Bill's favorite after-show hangout... and some new and upgraded ideas for doing a live recording of the podcast directly from one of the remaining Mel's in Fort Myers, Florida. How much fun would that be! And the return of another BJ and Bill favori...

This week, more eye-surgery recovery for Bill. It's going along well, thanks. And an update on BJ's book-writing project. In the past week, Bill has talked - in private - with BJ's ghost-writer, sharing some stories that we hope will help make the upcoming book more interesting and enjoyable.  Also, a quick catch-up on NBA playoffs. Both the favorite teams for the boys - Bill's Cleveland Cava...

This week, a very special show with a special guest. For anyone who listened to BJ and Bill in their original environment, back in SW Florida at Oldies 95 FM radio, we're sure you'll know our guest... it's Stan, from the Stan and Haney Show! For those who don't remember, the Stan and Haney Show was on opposite BJ and Bill during what's called "morning drive time." It's the most important, biggest...

It sounds like something from a bad old TV sitcom, but it’s this weeks up-to-the-minute show: BJ and Bill, mostly complaining about the “joys“ of getting old. For Bill, it’s a trip to the eye doctor and a possible surgical procedure coming up. For BJ it’s an update on his sleep doctor Status. Face it, it sucks to get old, and the boys have a front row seat to all of i...

This week, a special show with a special guest! First, BJ and Bill take a few minues to celebrate the University of Florida Gators winning the "Natty..." The National Championship in the Men's Final Four basketball finals. Congrats, Gator Nation! Then, a special guest: We've talked about BJ finally (Finally!) getting around to writing the book of the story of his life, and this week, we have the "...

This week, Bill gives the details on his big move ... all the way across town in Gainesville! Yeah, not a big deal, but it's a new chapter of life, and a little bit of excitement regardless. As for BJ, there's also some home changes... more like remodeling or uipgrading his current digs. Again, just more good stories, and it leads to a good discussion with one of those "money no object" ideas... w...

Lots going on in the lives of our boys BJ and Bill this week, and we're not just talking about March Madness.  BJ is having some home remodeling done this week, so the show is being recorded on a different day than usual... Not that it matters to the listeners, but there are some home and life updates for BJ.  As you know, BJ is getting help in finally writing a book about his "interesti...

It's been a while since we've had a "medical show," of the podcast, no? Well, there's no more need to wait, BJ has (yet another), new fun story of his ongoing medical treatment "journey." While it's all safe for any audience, it's mostly us "senior citizens" that will connect with everything that's going on... and yes, there's plenty of good humor in it all, as well. Other items covered: The upcom...

This week... it seems BJ has been using his chat and interview sessions with the writer of his upcoming book as "therapy sessions." It's actually a very interesting talk about more (previously unknown) parts of BJ's history and super-interesting story, from childhood medical issues, familiy support and more.  As always (it seems like always, anyway), there's some radio history... and lots mor...

Yikes... two old men talking about getting old... again! Funny, but true: As we all get "up there" in age, isn't that the main topic of conversation, just about everywhere? Well, this week the boys have some of that, but thankfully, it's not the entire show. How fun woudl that be? There's some sport talk, too, but a lot of it has to do with cable TV and how to get the best sports channels without...

Lots and lots of memories on this episode of the show. BJ and Bill, remembering tiems before they worked together in SW Florida, and times since, as well.  There's also a lot of talk about how - as they say - the "only thing that stays the same is change." In other words, botht the boys talk about how when they visit familiar old places (like SW Florida) everything is new, changed or updated....

Football season is over... but NASCAR season is revving up! And while this isn't a sport-related podcast, BJ and Bill are big sports fans. Well, BJ is definitely the NASCAR guy, so there's some talk of that, for sure. In addition, there's talk of an "experience" that was very popular "back in the day" of BJ and Bill's work on the radio in SW Florida. We're talking the late-night, local drinking es...

This episode drops the week after that "Big Game" in the football world, so there's plenty of sports to talk about this week for the boys. Stil, it's not just football... BJ is looking forward to his favorite - NASCAR season, too. Along with that, even more "previously undisclosed" radio career memories. Who knew there was so much to remember and talk about?  Also, BJ updates us on the exciti...

What will the boys talk about, when there's no football? Well, the good news is that the "Big Game" is coming this weekened, so there's a little preview, but still..  Also, a few stories shared between BJ and Bill all about the very early days of broadcast careers (for both). Obviously, this was "way" before the BJ and Bill Show on Oldies 95, and teh stories are definitely WayBack Machine mat...