Rule of Three

Secure a Beverage

Society EN ↓ 7 episodes

Join Co-Hosts Bill Southern (he’s the curmudgeonly Baby Boomer) and Emily Drees (she’s the inquisitive Millennial, and also Bill’s daughter) as they begin each episode theoretically discussing the most recent Rule of Three weekly humor column (hosted on Substack), but inevitably veer off into unexpected and entertaining tangents. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

Author

Rule of Three

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Feb 4, 2026

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Episodes

Higher Education Alternatives 04.02.2026

In this episode, Bill and Emily explore educational opportunities beyond your garden-variety B.S. and B.A. degrees. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – “Dry Social Media January” is something you might wish to consider; dog poop management appears to be a significant unresolved issue in society today; they struggle to identify the key ingredie...

Pennies from Heaven 12.12.2025

The U.S. penny will no longer be minted. Bill and Emily take this opportunity to celebrate the impact the penny has had on U.S. culture, and share their own penny-related memories. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – hear them attempt to define the rules of the drinking game, “Quarters,” establish that Bill didn’t actually fall off the back of...

Nicknaming Conventions 27.11.2025

Bill and Emily explore the ground rules regarding assigning nicknames and delight in some of the more imaginative nicknames out there. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – learn about “Frozen Dead Guy Days,” and a hot new band coming soon, to be branded “Leo the Lip and the Gashouse Gang” and the introduction of medicinal Pop-Tarts. So, secure...

Food is an Acquired Taste 13.11.2025

Make sure that you’re between meals as you listen to this one! Bill and Emily debate which of the chosen dishes is the most disgusting. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – Joey Chestnut, Charlie Parker and Monty Python each make cameo appearances. And, Emily suggests that “size matters” – awkward! So, secure a beverage, and join us!

The Savannah Bananas are a Real Baseball Team 06.11.2025

Bill and Emily set out to explore the wild and wacky world of the entertainment-focused baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – Bill Veeck makes a cameo appearance, as does Bobby Riggs. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

The Government Shutdown Really Doesn't Affect Us At All 06.11.2025

Bill and Emily agree that the federal government shutdown really doesn’t matter to people, but they begin to discuss how other shutdowns might truly impact people’s lives, including: Scotland distilleries, the NFL, the LaZBoy factory, world-class newspapers, music streaming platforms, Coca-Cola bottling plants and celery salt plants. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected a...

Never Give Up on Your Dreams 06.11.2025

Bill and Emily discuss the feel-good story of a 66-year-old retiree who joined the LSU marching band. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – listen for mentions of such luminaries as Cy Young and Warren Buffett. . .and, bad parenting. . .and, Kool & the Gang. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

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