No Joke Podcast

Billy and Adam put on their swimmies and take a dip. In this episode they discuss dorky water shoes, disgusting lakes, difficult bathing suits, dangerous cliff jumping and more. Plus, a story about Adam's father the hero, Billy's trip to the Dead Sea and music by Loudon Wainwright! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Billy and Adam are babies. In this episode, they listen to some of the most iconic songs for children. Hear their reviews on bangers such as Twinkle Twinkle, Wheels on the Bus, Farmer and the Dell, Let It Go and more. Plus, a chat on the Bagel Boss guy, Old Town Road and music by Five For Fighting! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Billy and Adam return from their Summer hiatus to explain what's new. In short, Adam is a dad and Billy is a husband. In this episode they recount their past two months. Hear stories about tequila shots, olive groves, new dad smell and... Loaf Johnson. With music by Carly Rae Jepsen! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Billy and Adam welcome NASA-JPL engineer Anne Marinan to the show to hopefully learn to a thing or two. In this episode, Anne teaches them about rockets, space stations, CubeSats, deep space and her work at the Jet Propulsion Lab! Also, they discuss commercial space travel, the path to becoming an astronaut and an upcoming No Joke hiatus. With music by Dave Matthews Band! Theme: Send Medicine - Wa...

Billy and Adam discuss the products that proudly market themselves as, "As Seen on TV." What makes them so weird? How come they aren't sold in stores? And are any of them... necessary? Also in the episode, Billy and Adam learn about wet hats, cop cameras and reinvent the Bible! With music by Chia Pets! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Billy and Adam discuss one of the most popular movie franchises of all time, Star Wars. Have they seen all of the movies? No. Will that stop them from talking about it? Also no. In this episode, Billy gives an alternate backstory to Luke Skywalker, Adam gives a lesson on 70's film school and they both shine a light on Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. With music by MC Chris! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to th...

Billy and Adam field questions that were originally asked to Dear Abby in 1991. Very helpful tips... for very outdated questions. Learn what to do when a toddler orders a pizza, learn what not to do when a police officer is pulling someone over and for the love of god do not ask for honeymoon help from your wedding guests. With music by Dean Martin! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privac...

Billy and Adam aren't big fans of karaoke... and yet they still made this episode. Listen to them sing songs by Gloria Estefan, The Righteous Brothers, Sinead O'Connor and more live in the HeadGum studio. It gets embarrassing. With music by Scissor Sisters! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Billy and Adam sit down with former NFL tight end, and Hard Knocks superstar, Devon Cajuste. In this episode they discuss Devon's career as a football player and the steps he has taken to transition out of it. What would compel someone to leave a life as a professional athlete? Was it difficult? And what comes next? In this insightful chat, Devon teaches us about alternative methods of leadership,...

Billy and Adam take a trip to the African Safari to discuss the Disney classic, The Lion King. Which characters do they relate to the most? Which celebrities are they excited to see in the upcoming reboot? And is The Lion King the greatest Disney soundtrack ever? Plus, a history lesson in techno music, Adam goes viral and a breakdown of the naughtiest numbers. With music by Santigold! Theme: Send...

Billy and Adam had so much fun talking about emojis they decided to run it back. And luckily, friend, comedian and podcaster Ify Nwadiwe is here to join them. In this episode, Ify teaches them about using AIM on his Sidekick, getting Catfished, how and when to use an emoji on Instagram and why we should embrace the ever changing dynamics of communication. Plus, Twitch, Gifs and music by Sebastian...

Billy and Adam trade phones and examine one another's most used emojis. In this episode they break down the key differences between using the yellow skin tone vs the natural skin tone, the rise of animojis, what a thumbs up really means and much more. Plus, No Fear / No Joke t-shirts, an upcoming HeadGum Live show in LA, bubble parties at teen clubs and music by Coldplay! Theme: Send Medicine - Wa...

Billy and Adam are joined by actress and friend, Kaitlin Doubleday to discuss travel. Katie starred on the TV show Nashville - and ended up buying a house there. Adam went to Paris and lost his wife in a hot air balloon. So, travel can lead to different results. Plus, hear what it's like to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, have morning sickness in Portugal and enjoy music by Super Mario Bros! Theme:...

Billy and Adam try to figure out if college athletes should be paid for their work. In this episode, they study star basketball player, Zion Williamson, and try to decipher his overall value to Duke. Should he be getting more than an education from his school? Should he be getting 100 million dollars from Nike? What about about the athletes on smaller collegiate sports teams - should they get paid...

The Razzies are an award show that celebrates the worst films of the year. In this episode, Billy and Adam look back on 2018's "winners.” Plus, remembering Steven Brody Stevens, Nelly Furtado vs Natalie Imbruglia and music by Matty B Raps! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Billy and Adam dial up the testosterone to discuss the world of bachelor parties. What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? And is stripping... necessary? Plus, one way nudity, comedy on airplanes, the Academy Awards and music by Def Leppard! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Billy and Adam research fast food chains to find out what is on their secret menus. Places like In-N-Out, McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks and Burger King all have mysterious meals that people can order. Most of those meals... are disgusting. Plus, mole complaints, Madonna appreciation and music by Childish Gambino and Billy! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Billy and Adam celebrate Valentine's Day by learning what their love languages are. Love Languages, as defined by author Gary Chapman, help define an individual's preferred way to give and receive love. Some prefer the physical touch, while others prefer acts of service. Find out if Billy and Adam are similar, different or completely incapable of loving. Plus... kisses, quizzes and music from Led...

Billy and Adam welcome Headgum founder and friend, Amir Blumenfeld, on the show. In previous episodes, Amir has been teased for keeping his wallet in his front pocket. Finally, he gets his chance to defend the decision. What does a front pocket wallet say about you? Is it actually more comfortable? And what, if anything, can Billy and Adam learn from it? Plus, Amir's basketball podcast, an appreci...

Billy and Adam talk about feet... "the hands of the legs." Adam's got a broken foot... and Billy has questions. How has it inconvenienced him? What is worse - a cast or a boot? And is Adam now... a scooter guy? Plus, Billy and Adam receive gifts, Billy shares a humiliating soccer story and music by Christina Aguilera! Sponosor: Quip Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea See Privacy Policy at https...

Billy and Adam walk down a 15 year old red carpet and visit the 2004 Teen Choice Awards. Who were the winners, the losers, the villains and the hotties? Grab your trophy surfboards, we're going back in time, teens! Plus, music by Frank Ocean and Lindsay Lohan! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea Q&A with B&A: http://Patreon.com/NoJokePod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Billy and Adam are joined by wizard-in-training, Maggie Marion, to discuss the world of Harry Potter. In this episode, they learn about Harry, Hats, Muggles and more. Also, Maggie explains which Hogwarts house Billy and Adam belong in, how the story parallels today's political problems and shares her love for reading out loud. Plus, Adam's broken foot, Billy's dumb presumptions and music by Bette...

Billy and Adam want to share a little good news. In this episode, they take a look back at some of the positive global headlines that didn't make national news last year. Adidas created recycled shoes, turtle safety improved by a lot, free socks were given to 8 million people, border walls came down and environmental protections went up. Plus, a debate on debates, mailing body parts to enemies and...

In this year-end episode, Billy and Adam take a look back at the No Joke podcasts they made in 2018. What were their favorite episodes? Who were their favorite guests? And what was their most inane topic? (It was Mocktails.) Celebrate another year of Billy and Adam's banter by listening to them banter about another year. With music by Green Day! Sponsored by: Jord Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the...

Billy and Adam take a look at some of the popular, and lesser known, movies that star Santa Claus. What makes a good Santa story? And why does it always require someone getting magically transported? Relive movies like Elf, Bad Santa and Ernest Saves Christmas and then learn about movies like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Krampus and something called Prancer. Plus, Billy almost ruins a Dicken...