EPISODE · Jun 5, 2024 · 1H 36M
FUN-eral
from Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast · host Bill Moran
Bill welcomes comic Doug Phelps for an episode that's all about the hilarity of life, death, and everything in between! Bill kicks things off by sharing his shock at seeing a car decorated for the Class of 2024—with the graduate’s Venmo and Cash App on display. Is this the new norm for graduation gifts or just high-tech panhandling? Bill and Doug dive into a spirited debate on the ethics and benefits of digital gifting.The conversation takes a wild turn when Bill plays a bizarre news story about a woman who, after being declared dead, started breathing again at the funeral home. What would you do in that situation? Bill has some outrageous ideas, naturally. This morbidly funny tale segues into a heartwarming story of a woman who threw a "FUN-eral" for her husband to create positive memories for their young children. Bill, ever the planner, starts brainstorming his own Viking send-off via the Erie Canal!In between these quirky tales, Bill nostalgically recalls his radio days, sparking Doug to question his more questionable on-air decisions. They also discuss the peculiar legal journey of "Debbie Does Dallas" entering the public domain and the unintended consequences of remote Brazilian tribes getting internet access—thanks, Elon Musk!The episode wraps up with a discussion on the unexpected feud between Hollywood’s nicest guys, Henry Winkler and Tom Hanks, and a trip down memory lane as Bill confesses he always wanted to be adopted by Mr. Drummond from "Different Strokes." Plus, don’t miss Bill and Doug's shout-out to their upcoming show at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack! Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/billified-the-bill-moran-podcast--5738193/support.Watch the full episode on YouTube by searching Billified and support the pirate ship by clicking here https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/billified-the-bill-moran-podcast--5738193/support Thank you for making us a part of your day! Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast
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Bill welcomes comic Doug Phelps for an episode that's all about the hilarity of life, death, and everything in between! Bill kicks things off by sharing his shock at seeing a car decorated for the Class of 2024—with the graduate’s Venmo and Cash App on display. Is this the new norm for graduation gifts or just high-tech panhandling? Bill and Doug dive into a spirited debate on the ethics and benefits of digital gifting.The conversation takes a wild turn when Bill plays a bizarre news story about a woman who, after being declared dead, started breathing again at the funeral home. What would you do in that situation? Bill has some outrageous ideas, naturally. This morbidly funny tale segues into a heartwarming story of a woman who threw a "FUN-eral" for her husband to create positive memories for their young children. Bill, ever the planner, starts brainstorming his own Viking send-off via the Erie Canal!In between these quirky tales, Bill nostalgically recalls his radio days, sparking Doug to question his more questionable on-air decisions. They also discuss the peculiar legal journey of "Debbie Does Dallas" entering the public domain and the unintended consequences of remote Brazilian tribes getting internet access—thanks, Elon Musk!The episode wraps up with a discussion on the unexpected feud between Hollywood’s nicest guys, Henry Winkler and Tom Hanks, and a trip down memory lane as Bill confesses he always wanted to be adopted by Mr. Drummond from "Different Strokes." Plus, don’t miss Bill and Doug's shout-out to their upcoming show at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack! Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/billified-the-bill-moran-podcast--5738193/support.Watch the full episode on YouTube by searching Billified and support the pirate ship by clicking here https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/billified-the-bill-moran-podcast--5738193/support Thank you for making us a part of your day! Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast
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