BJ & Bill The Podcast

<p>This week - football season is back! And with that, the chances for BJ to. have heart issues, as he watched (and gets overly excited by) the boys favorite team, the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. Still, it all turned out for the best, for BJ and the team. </p> <p>Seems like every week, there's some kind of "medical update," and this week is no different. Bill had his "oil change" eye surgery, and BJ continues to recover from his latest proceedure as well. Maybe the boys should do another podcast on all things medical? Just a thought.</p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This week - football season is underway (at least on the college level - NFL is this week!), so the boys have plenty to talk about, sports-wise. Did you favorite team win? For Bill, it was a very good Week One for all his Florida teams.</p> <p>Also, BJ has not one but TWO formerly unknown stories of his early years. One memory of being in a country band, and how he and his band-mates were <strong>almost</strong> famous. But not quite. </p> <p>The other story is a little closer to home, and closer to modern times. A few special details that will be in BJ's upcoming book, so tune in and get a special preview! </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This feels like some reality-show TV commercial: "This week, on a very special and touching edition of the BJ and Bill Podcast...." What's so special about this week's show? Not much, really. Just that our man BJ is fresh out of the hospital after his latest surgery, and he's still a bit loopy on painkiller meds. Yes, it makes for a interesting discussion! Try to follow along...</p> <p>Also - and this is pretty crazy - how about an AI (artificial intelligence) version of BJ and Bill? It's not only possible, we officially debut the AI-generated voices of the guys this week! How does it sound to you? Let us know... Thankfully, there's only a small sample of the computer-generated boys... most of the show is the real humans! (grin)</p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This week, a few big updates, among other things. BJ is going in for a little bit of "body-maintenance" surgery. Not related to his heart, but still important. Also, progress on BJ's upcoming book publication, and lots more. </p> <p>There's also a discussion of jobs being replaced by Artificial Intelligence.. something the boys have no worries about. What machine would want to replace a couple of old, former disk jockeys? Still, there are ways. to bring AI into the podcasting world already in the works! </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>This week, one of the "best concerts ever" BJ has ever seen...his words. And it came in the most unexpected place! </p> <p>Also, an update on BJ's vacation time in upstate Georgia. Now that he's officially back, safe and sound at home, he can let his wife know that he actually talked about being away from home on the previous episode. </p> <p>How did his electric car perform for the road trip? Check out his interesting insights. </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>This week, BJ may or may not be traveling to northen Georgia for a well-deserved break. We say "might be" because he doesn't want his wife to know ... or something like that. You'll need to listen to find out exactly what's going on. Honestly, even we're not sure...</p> <p>Also, after a long absence, a bit more discussion about our favorite travel rest-stop, Buc-ee's. After all, if someone may or may not be traveling, a pit stop along the way is going to be needed, and where better than the friendly beaver? And yes, turns out, it really is all about the bathrooms. Again, tune in to find out what that's all about. </p> <p>Finally, a deep-dive into the best way to enjoy cornbread. No fancy explanation needed here. Just be sure to bring your favorite honey! </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>This week, memories of a couple of big names from our "era" who unfortunately have recently passed. Tiip of the podcast hat to our lost friends, wrestler Hulk Hogan and rock icon Ozzie Osborne. Both total legends in their respective specialities, both loved by fans world-wide. You will be missed, friends. Or in Hogan's case, should we say "brothers." Yes, that fits...</p> <p>That and plenty of other good stories this week, as always. </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>All that to say, there's a good progress report on BJ's book about his story. It shoudl be coming out in the fall. In addition, BJ has a great story of a "coincidental" meeting with a mom who lost a child, and made the amazing decision to donate her loved ones' organs. </p> <p>PS - We put "coincidental" in quotes... mostly because we're of the belief that there's no such thing as coincidences in life... just the Universe giving us little winks and nudges along the way. </p> <p>That and plenty of other good stories this week, as always. </p> <p>Remember, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>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... </p> <p>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 anything, any job... and what does that mean for young people going to college and looking ahead to working life. It's going to be "interesting," that's for sure. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>A guy wearing a ladies jersey... cool or not? Of course, we know the other side of that coin. That female fans of all sports wear all the guys' jerseys from their favorite teams. So, it should be not big deal, right? What do you think? </p> <p>Also this week, BJ continues to make vaca plans, but he's finding all the spots he was interested in are already pretty booked up for the upcoming weeks. How about you and the family... any big getaway plans for the summer? Let us knopw on the Faceook page. Just do a search for "BJ and Bill the Podcast." You'll find our page. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Also this week, we set the WayBack Machine again, and talk about early dating wins and losses for both BJ and Bill. Needless to say, for a couple of nerdy guys, mostly losses.... </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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-interesting to see how other teams respond.</p> <p>Also, BJ is looking for a little "getaway" location. Perhaps a small summer vacation to somewhere cooler. Any suggestions for him to check out?</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<dl class="row"> <dd class="col-sm-9"> <p>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!</p> <p>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 people going through medical challenges, and he's (as always) got a great message of hope and humor to make sure life is always worth living.</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week!</p> </dd> </dl>

<p>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. </p> <p>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 sort-of clown as its mascot and spokesperson. Not sure that's still the case. BJ was drawn in by some new TV commercial promising a tasty new menu item. Did the golden arches deliver? Guess you'll have to listen in to find out...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week!</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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 very "interesting dynamic," ad they say...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week!</p>

<p>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!</p> <p>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-knacks, stuffed animals and everything else that accumulates through life. Tune in for a deep-dive on the subject! ...and it's funny, too. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week!</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Also, some interesting talk about getting older and marking important birthdays as they pass. BJ had exactly that this past week, and it brought up some interesting feelings for him. Keep in mind that he was always told how his various health challenges would be a real limiting factor on his life and healthspan... yet he continues to live life to the fullest. Dare we say, a good lesson / teaching for all of us!</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week!</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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... he fell, but it wasn't part of the act! </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p>

<p>Sports (NBA Tournament), health travels... a little bit of all the usual stuff this week, and some extra fun as well.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>And the return of another BJ and Bill favorite things to talk about: Buc-ee's! We're still waiting for construction of the latest Buc-ee's in Bill's neighborhood - near Ocala, Florida. But now, there's also word of yet another Florida location coming soon... in Charlotte County.</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcast, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p> </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Also, a quick catch-up on NBA playoffs. Both the favorite teams for the boys - Bill's Cleveland Cavaliers and BJ's Golden State Warriors - remain in the playoff tournament. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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!</p> <p>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 money-making time slot of the day for any broadcast radio station. The competition between the two shows - BJ and Bill and Stan and Haney - was always fierce.</p> <p>Yeet here's the cool part. It's all - as they say - "show business." There was a lot of mutual respect between thte two morning programs, even as they fought it out on the air for listeners.</p> <p>This week, Stan shares his memories of those days, what he's been up to lately, and a lot more. Super-interesting stuff, for sure.</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Face it, it sucks to get old, and the boys have a front row seat to all of it this week.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">In addition, however, there is some fun and interesting stuff on sports, including the Masters golf tournament, and the upcoming NBA playoffs.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">We try to keep it fun, no matter what! Tune in this week, and see if we succeeded.</span></p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillthePodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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!</p> <p>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 "ghost writer" on who's helping him do just that! Our guest is Christina Metcalf, who BJ met through connections with his "Gift of Life" podcast. The book is well underway, and it's super-intereesting to talk to Christina abou the interviewing and writing process. It also leads to more great stories...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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... where would you live, if you didn't have to worry about "small stuff" like money, family ties, work, etc. How does Key West sound? </p> <p>Sadly, there's also some talk about the loss of another former radio personality from SW Florida. Seems like it's getting to be a regular story for BJ and Bill ... not just losing people from old "radio days," but family and friends from all walks of life. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Lots going on in the lives of our boys BJ and Bill this week, and we're not just talking about March Madness. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>As you know, BJ is getting help in finally writing a book about his "interesting" life! We get a little update on that, and we're hoping to get the "ghost writer" on the show soon, too</p> <p>Bill also has some big changes in the works.. he's moving - across town - in Gainesville, were he lives. Scratching a little of that "wanderlust" itch he's talked about. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Other items covered: The upcoming NBA playoffs, and also the upcoming WNBA season. How will the ladies do, now that all the hype over some huge superstar rookies has cooled a bit? </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>As always (it seems like always, anyway), there's some radio history... and lots more. Bill remains over-the-moon happy about his Cleveland Cavaliers hoops team, heading into NBA Playoff time. After being a Browns football fan, this is a very, VERY welcome upgrade. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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?</p> <p>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 paying too. Much. It's almost time for Bill's streaming-TV "summer break," where he puts his expensive streaming service on hold, at least until football season starts up again in the fall.</p> <p>After all, summer is coming, and there should be better things to do that just watch TV, right? Righs??! Let's hope so...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>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. Have you seen that where you live, too? Maybe it's something that happens in fast-growing Florida more than elsewhere. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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 establishment and their wet t-shirt contests! Is that even still a thing? Or has it gone the way of the dinorsaur, never to be seen again? Maybe the boys are just too old to have any recent experience with that... probably a good thing! Still, the memories are great, as always...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Along with that, even more "previously undisclosed" radio career memories. Who knew there was so much to remember and talk about? </p> <p>Also, BJ updates us on the exciting news just released in the past few weeks, that he's working on a book about his life... And yes, he's getting plenty of help from a "ghost writer," so we're sure things will work out nicely... </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>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.. </p> <p>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 material. Really funny stuff...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Some really big news on the podcast this week, and we're not talking about football! Well, there's some football chatter later in the show, but this is someting completely different. BJ has finally - after years of prodding by his family and his old partner Bill Stevenes - finallly found himself someone who is going to help him write his life story down in a real, live, available-on-Amazon book. </p> <p>Of course it's just now in the planning and negotiation stages, but that's a big development, for sure! Can't wait to see and read the finished product. We'll keep you updated. </p> <p>And yes, there's some football talk on the shwo as well. Only the "big game" is left to play, in two weeks, between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Should be fun, to see KC going for the "three-peat." </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>So much to talk about this week! As this podcast was being recorded, the US was getting a new / old / recycled President. So there's some talk on politics, even though both the boys are not strongly connected to any particular ideology. God bless us all...</p> <p>It's also being recorded on MLK day... definitely something to celebrate. </p> <p>Along witih that, there's football talk, of course! And if that weren't enough, the college football championship - CFP - is being plaed on the night of recording. So much going on! </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Football season is over! At least it is for BJ, who (along with Bill) had the unhappy experience of watching their beloved Tampa Bay Bucaneers lose in the NFL Wild Card Playoff games. Oh well, as BJ said, "time to wash the jerseys and put them away for another season." Yes, he really did NOT wash his Bucs jersey, to try to keep the "luck" of winning going. Not so much, apparently.</p> <p>Other goodies from the show: The fun and excitement- and difficulty - of standing before a big, live audience. BJ and Bill have had their own fun-times with that, and there's a few good stories to be had. </p> <p>Also, there's talk about various streaming services for everything TV. Which ones are worth the money, and which ones are not? It's an important financial discussion, for sure! </p> <p>Lasts time we mention Happy New Year, we promise! Still, all the best to you, our dear listeners. And as always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Well, the regular season of the NFL came to a close the weekend just before this show was recorded, so the boys have plenty of football to talk about. Most interesting, the way BJ had to make sure his wife was helping out, doing the "ritual" of wearing the same team jersey, sitting in the same spot on the couch, etc... all to make sure our favorite Tampa Bay Bucs were winners. Yeah, it's a bit of magic, but if it works, all the better! </p> <p>More interesting BJ and Bill history. What "might" have happened if BJ and Bill had continued working at the same radio station in Fort Myers. Would they still be there? Hard to say, but there are some friends "in the biz" that have been in the same location for many, many years. Interesting! And makes for a few more good stories... </p> <p>Again, all the best for New Years. As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Happy New Year! This podcast drops exactly on New Year's Day, so let us be the first (or nearly first) to wish you - our listener friends - all the best for the coming 2025. Life has been "interesting" lately, and we're hoping the New Year brings a bit more sanity. All to be revealed,  of course.</p> <p>Sure, there's some football talk. The boys fav team - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -  had a good weekend, with all the puzzle pieces falling into place as needed for the Bucs to get to the playoffs. Of course, there's one more week of regular season action to go, so fingers remain crossed.</p> <p>Also, BJ is going to one of his first - that he remembers - dinner parties! How do you get to be this age and not have an dinner party experiences? Well, you'll just have to tune in and find out for yourself. Always an interesting story! </p> <p>Again, all the best for New Years. As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Happy Holidays from BJ and Bill - the Podcast. </p> <p>This week, more Buc-ee's stories. The wonderful, addictive Buc-ee's Nuggets and lots more. All part of holiday travel stories from BJ, visiting family around the state, and the joys of owning a high-tech electric car. Yes, he still loves it. </p> <p>Of course there was a bit of talk (but not much!) about football. Our favorite team had a great weekend, and the boys are looking forward to a possible playoff run. </p> <p>Again, happy holidays, from our families to yours And as always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This week - talk about the perfect example of a podcast featuing "two old men in Florida." The show starts with both BJ and Bill complaining about the "cold" wather where they live in the Sunshine State! Yes, totally lame...we get it. </p> <p>Still, there's some good ideas to share, too. How much storage space do you have in your house, apartment, or condo? Is it enough? We already know the answer to that question... NO! BJ talks about rotating through various boxes of holiday decorations (something his better half is a total professional with and about)... so there's plenty of holiday good cheer... if you can call it that. </p> <p>Oh yeah, there's a bit about Jury Duty, as well. Always a fun topic! </p> <p>No matter where you land in all this... all our best to you this holiday season. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This week, it's the "two old men complaining about the weather" show. Could it get any more mundane than that? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. Still, both of the boys wonder out loud why they ever left Southwest Florida, home of year-round warnth and nice Gulf of Mexico breezes. </p> <p>Also this week, BJ's heart issues, and how they're "complicated" by his watching his favorite football team - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - play live on TV. You might think it's just a matter of cheering when things are going good, and cursing when they're not, but when you've had a heart transplant, things are a little more complicated than that. </p> <p>Also, some fun and interesting news about our favorite highway stop, Buc-ee's, and how they're getting a little competitin from south of the border. Can anyone compete with the Big Beaver? Not really, but someone might be giving it a go...</p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>It was a good football week for the boys... Tampa Bay won, and the Browns played (and won!) a super-cool game in the big-time snow right there in Cleveland. Well, that was exciting for Bill, anyway. </p> <p>Along with the sports-talk, there was more about electric cars, and how they work for some people (BJ) and not so much for others (Bill, although he's open to change)... We had to find the answer to the important road-trip question Does our favorite rest stop, Buc-ee's - have EV charging? The good news is that most Buc-ee's do indeed have electric chargers! Good to know for those road trips through the south. </p> <p>With this show being recorded the week of Thanksgiving, there's plenty of "turkey-talk" and family stuff as well. Are you traveling for this holiday week? Take care and be safe out there, and we'll see you back here next week! </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>With their favorite team - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - off this weekend, what will the boys talk about on thiis week's show? Well, there's plenty more sports to cover, and a lot more. </p> <p>But speaking of sports, Bill talks about living in a college town with a high-profile university football team. It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride in Gainesville this year, to say the least. </p> <p>Now, when it comes to watching sports on TV - or anything else, for that matter, what's a guy supposed to do when he's in the hospital emergency room? If you're thinking this story is another of BJ's many stories of all things medical, you'd be right. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p><span class="mce-nbsp-wrap" contenteditable="false"> </span>If you're a fan of just about any football team from the great state of Florida, you had a bad weekend this past week... and BJ and Bill spend some time comiserating on that topic on this weeks' show. Florida State, University of Florida, University of Miami... all lost. Tampa Bay Bucs, Jacksonville Jags, both lost (Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football). </p> <p>Other stuff this week... suggestions for Bill on ways he can feed his "wanderlust." BJ thinking about testing the waters of products like THC-laced "gummies." Yes, he checked with his medical team, and they've given him the go-ahead. Can't wait to hear how that works out! </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Football, NASCAR and time travel... all in a week's work for the BJ and Bill podcast. </p> <p>Yes, there's the usual talk of football and other sports, but - and here's where the time-travel comes in - the boys are recording this podcast before an important Monday Night Football game featuring their Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so by the time you hear this podcast, the game will be long over.</p> <p>More importantly, for some, is another bit of time travel. Election Day in the United States happens in that slice of time between when the show is recorded, and when it's released. So we hope your person (and your important issues) were all winners! </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Oooh... Spooky coincidence! This week's show - which comes out the week of Halloween - is number one hundred THIRTEEN. OK, maybe not so spooky, but fun. This week:</p> <p>Speaking of scary, BJ goes into great detail about one of his medical proceedures. Where needles go, drugs and drug testing, all that. Fun? Maybe not. Scary? A little. </p> <p>This week's show also comes close to Election Day in the US. In Florida, where the boys both live, there's an interesting ballot issue up for a vote on the legal ways marijuana can be grown, processed and sold to the public. Not surprisingly, that leads to quite the "weedy" discussion. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Wow... After more than one hundred episodes, there's some new information on "The History of BJ" on this show! We thought we'd covered everything, but no! So, be sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode for some eye-opening (and eye-wateringly funny) bits of history and how BJ got to be the media superstar that he is! </p> <p>Other topics covered this week: BJ is on the road, visiting the headquarters of The Podcast Playground, our parent company. There's some juicy inside tidbit on that, as well as the Big Boss, and his experience with renting an electric car and using it for a road trip. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Between storms, sports and more, it's been a busy past week for the boys, and this episode of the podcast speeds right thru with lots to talk aboiut and comment on. </p> <p>First football: BJ says he's keeping his promise, and buying the expensive but oh-so-cool Baker Mayfield / Tampa Bay Bucaneers jersey. We're waiting photographic evidence to make sure he's telling the truth. Stay tuned for that. </p> <p>Of course there's more to talk about when it comes to hurricanes and storms. The good news is that BJ says he discovered his local hospital ER is a good one, and he's not worried about having to travel to Tampa General every time there's a little health concern that needs professional attention. </p> <p>Other items up for discussion: Taylor Swift and her NFL connection, as well as BJ's years-old personal Taylor story. And - just in time for Halloween - national ratings for candy! How does your fav rank? Check out the show for more details. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>As yet another hurricane approaches Florida (the second one is an many weeks!), BJ and Bill talk about storm prep and lots more. Both BJ and Bill still have plenty of friends and family in the areas that have been hard-hit by this year's crazy weather... All up and down the Southwest Florida coast. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all in need.</p> <p>Also this week, the latest chapter in BJ's medical dramas, and the latest chapter in Bill's love life (or lack thereof). BJ is up for a proceedure that has him drinking large quantities of white chalky liquid - you probably know what we're talking about. Not fun. </p> <p>As for Bill, BJ had put out an idea for a "Hallmark Movie" kind of scene when Bill visited a former lady-friend...and what might happen during the reunion. Bill is happy to report that nothing happened... Just like he planned. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>This week, it's all about "story." Seems that with everything the boys talk about this week, there's a big or funny, or both, story behind it. Starts out with talk of a high school janitor-turned-singer on one of those reality TV shows...</p> <p>But story goes all through the show, with stories from people BJ has connected with along his heart-transplant journey, to Bill's story on joining and then getting off of dating and relationship websites. </p> <p>Also, BJ asks Bill for help in trying to stop using the dreaded "you know" in everyday conversation and on the podcast. How's that going? You'll have to tune in to find out. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p>

<p>Bad week for fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs...and the boys are feelin' it on the show this week. BJ's little self-wager to buy a new Bucs jersey is out the window, and Bill is not too happy about the Cleveland Browns showing, either. Ah well, another week in sports.</p> <p>Also this week, BJ asks Bill a "techie" question about website and app passwords. Quite the discussion over how to create and (most importantly) remember passwords! Not the easiest thing for a couple of old guys with less-than-perfect memories. </p> <p>One more quick question: Did you know there's a real, "official" name for that little "hashtag" symbol? Great Jeapordy (or bar bet) question. Check it out... </p> <p>All that and more, as they say in show biz. </p> <p>As always, your five-star reviews and comments are always welcome and appreciated. Post your review wherever you get your podcats, and visit us on Facebook. Just do a search for "BJandBillPodcast" and you'll find us. </p> <p>See you next week! </p> <p> </p>