Gourmet or Gross

In this jam-packed episode, Bill opens with a heartfelt tribute to his late radio friend, David Ace Cannon, one of the few broadcasters he truly admired. He also shares a surprising update on another radio figure, Rich Schlieber, who may not have a show right now but was making headlines at Super Bowl media day, find out why!Speaking of the NFL, Bill and Dan dive into the shocking statement from the NFL Referees Association, pushing back against conspiracy theories that they favor the Kansas City Chiefs. If it's not true, why respond at all? They discuss whether officiating is just bad or if the league has a serious PR problem.Then, things take a historic and hilarious turn as Bill celebrates National Fart Day by breaking down some of the most famous flatulence moments in history. From ancient Rome in 44 BC to a 1607 poem about a parliamentary fart, to the world's first professional flatulist, Joseph Pujol, this segment is a gas!Next, Bill and Dan welcome The Dawgs, a band that plays for charity and will be performing for Autism Up, a cause near and dear to Bill's heart. If you're in the Rochester area, find out how you can enjoy live music and support a great cause!Things take a wild turn when Bill challenges Dan with a survival scenario: if grocery stores disappeared, could he eat beaver? (Yes, it's a rodent!) They debate a state's ban on nuisance beaver hunting and whether the government should regulate what people can and can't eat. This leads to a discussion about bizarre foods, have you ever loved a dish, only to be horrified when you found out what it was? And with the Super Bowl coming up, Bill sketches out a game day menu featuring one food he swears he could never eat!But the episode isn't all laughs. Bill and Dan tackle a serious and disturbing trend: the rise of sextortion targeting teens. Hear about one school district that had three teacher-student affairs in just a few weeks. Is the problem with school hiring practices, school culture, or something even deeper in society?Finally, Dan reveals his Super Bowl pick arrived at with the help of artificial intelligence! Will AI outsmart the experts? Enjoy and click here to become a member of our supporters club! https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/billified-the-bill-moran-podcast--5738193/supportWatch 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