The Hang Up

Bill welcomes comedian Doug Phelps, who will be performing at Bill's Comedy Caravan at The Remedy inside Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack on Thursday night, June 20th. Doug asks Bill about his experience at the recent Rolling Stones concert. Bill shares a snippet of a video he sent to his mom from the show, suggesting that perhaps a bit too much fun was had. Will Bill attend more Stones shows on this tour? The answer is in this episode.Bill laments the lost art of the hang-up with modern phones but argues that hanging up is a weak move. He recounts a conversation with one of his sons, offering tips on how to end a conversation gracefully without resorting to frustration.Bill plays a song by Captain and Tennille and says he thinks none of his sons have ever heard of Captail and Tennille.  Bill explains that the Captain played keys for the Beach Boys and Tennille sanf back up on Pink Floyd's The Wall!  Bill then calls his 22 year-old son Jordan to see if he has ever heard of Captain and Tennille.The discussion shifts to social media as Bill and Doug talk about the Surgeon General's proposal to put warnings on social media, similar to cigarette warnings. Bill acknowledges the rationale but doubts that warnings will curb the addiction. He emphasizes the importance of building self-esteem to navigate the social media landscape and highlights the role of sports and activities in fostering confidence in kids.The conversation takes an interesting turn when Doug's 26-year-old nephew walks by the studio. The guys invite him in, and he explains that most people his age prefer ending a night out with a gummy or weed pen rather than alcohol. This trend, they conclude, could spell trouble for the liquor industry. Enjoy the episode!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