Our guest on this episode is Dorothy Rosby, who is the author of, “Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time.” Dorothy Rosby is a speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose writing appears in publications across nine states and is featured nationally in Exceptional People Magazine. During this interview we discuss humor writing during difficult times and why it is important to laugh and share those moments with others.
Jun 09, 2020•34 min
This episode is a commentary about various subjects from the tragic events in Minneapolis, the SpaceX flight, and Humanity from the perspective of the host.
Jun 02, 2020•29 min
This is a casual podcast that was produced live May 28, 2020. The subjects range from media, podcasting, and wearing masks due to the Covid19 pandemic.
May 28, 2020•30 min
The guest on this episode is Nick Palodichuk. Nick is a film enthusiast and comic book writer. During this discussion we cover films, comic books, and how the Covid19 crisis has impacted the industries of both. Will audiences return?
May 14, 2020•39 min
Spring 2020 the Pentagon officially released three short videos showing what they termed as "unidentified aerial phenomena." This episode is a discussion about UFOs and covers aspects of science, religion, and conjecture in the public arena.
May 09, 2020•43 min
This interview is with Kay, who is an education and behavior specialist. During this time of quarantine and restricted activity, the regulation of children's behavior can be more of an issue for parents and others. Kay covers topics related to why children act out and has suggestions as to how these situations should be handled.
May 02, 2020•29 min
Our guest on this podcast episode is Mary Farr. Mary has been a guest before in regard to her book, “If I Could Mend Your Heart” which deals with the subject of managing grief. This sorrow may be due to the loss of life but also any event or circumstance which heavily impacts our lives. We talk about these subjects again and this time around we discuss how the techniques of managing loss and stress may relate to people who are strongly being impacted by the Covid19 crisis. Even though these are ...
Apr 28, 2020•28 min
This episode is a discussion about the current state of affairs regarding the Covid19 pandemic. The guest is Jack Casey who shares his insights and experiences as an essential worker.
Apr 24, 2020•42 min
This HumorOutcasts interview is with Daniela V. Gitlin, MD who is the author of, “Practice, Practice, Practice: This Psychiatrist’s Life.” The interview is lighthearted, informative, and entertaining. Even if mental health fields are not of a particular interest to you, her career journey and life experiences are worth a listen. Much of the same can be said about the book.
Apr 12, 2020•33 min
Our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast is Catherine Bosley, an accomplished speaker, group consultant, personal coach, and television journalist. Her mission is to help you stay safe in this day of increasing "digital danger." Her passion is as an advocate of hope for those who have been victims of cyber humiliation and bullying. A better you can emerge on the other side once we find the steadfast inner strength that she believes we all possess. During this interview Catherine talks...
Apr 03, 2020•39 min
This episode is a topical conversation with Perry Block who is a humorist and author based in Philadelphia. Among the subjects are the Coronavirus, boomer and millennial generations, and other current events.
Mar 20, 2020•32 min
This episode is an interview with Pat Morrow, the owner of Crooked River Radio. Among the topics discussed are the Coronavirus, internet radio, and Ham Radio.
Mar 13, 2020•33 min
This episode is an interview with Jeanne Giddens @TuneTalks on Twitter about the social media platform, her work as a song writer, and her other various endeavors. The music industry and book promotion are among other topics discussed.
Feb 25, 2020•38 min
On this episode we talk with Patricia H. McLoud who is the author of “The Green Goddess of Gardening.” This book describes exactly how and what to do to develop gardens and then care for them. It is a concise resource regarding the most important steps to achieve a beautiful garden in easy to understand terms. The book teaches the reader how and when to water, fertilize, prevent bugs, prune, and many other topics of interest to the aspiring gardener.
Jan 06, 2020•13 min
This episode is an interview with Concha Alborg who is the author of “My Mother, That Stranger, Letters from the Spanish Civil War.” This book is a memoir about Concha’s mother based on the letters her mother wrote to her fiancé who was fighting against Franco’s forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Dec 16, 2019•37 min
This is episode is an interview with @KayPal7 from the social media app TikTok. Kay has amassed tens of thousands of followers with her styled matter-of-fact political and societal commentary videos. Kay covers several subjects during this discussion including herself, her experience with TikTok, and how she handles trolls.
Dec 07, 2019•34 min
This episode is a discussion with Cathy Sikorski about a current social security phone scam. The interview also covers other various fraudulent tactics to be aware of online and by telephone.
Nov 16, 2019•28 min
This episode is a commentary about the host's experience so far with the social media app TikTok.
Nov 12, 2019•18 min
This interview is with author Brittany Buckner. Her new novel, "NO WATER FOR THE DESERT" can be found at Amazon or at brittanybuckner.com. On this episode she talks about her writing and her experiences of being on Twitter for a decade.
Sep 29, 2019•31 min
Our guest on this episode is Sean Mulroney. As the youngest of 5 children, he was introduced to drugs and alcohol at the age of 6. By the age of 13 he was an addict. In high school, Sean was an athlete playing football and baseball but going by his appearance now, you'd never know it. After recovering from drug addiction, he replaced it with fast food. Combined with various medical issues his weight topped out at 687 pounds. However, he has currently lost 110 pounds and his ultimate goal is to b...
Sep 22, 2019•44 min
This episode is an interview with Twitter user Mary Novaria whose writing credits include The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, Woman's Day, Cosmo, Redbook, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, the Chicago Tribune, Grown and Flown, and the Huffington Post.
Sep 16, 2019•32 min
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with Deb Martin-Webster who is the author of the "Love, Montana" novel series, a photographer, an artist, and a humorist.
Sep 09, 2019•44 min
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with S. Anthony who is a comedian and podcaster.
Sep 02, 2019•38 min
This interview is part of a series of interviews to feature people who have been on Twitter for at least 5 years. The interviews cover what the people do, why they got on Twitter, and how it has changed over the years. This episode is with Dorothy Rosby who is a humor writer and author.
Aug 28, 2019•27 min
This podcast update is about my personal experience with Twitter and an introduction to a series of interviews about individual experiences with the social media giant.
Aug 19, 2019•17 min
Arlene Schindler is an author and speaker sharing humorous tales of women’s secrets and desires. The book we are discussing during this interview is, “Stand Up and Heartbreak: A Comic and a Sex Addict Walk into a Marriage...” Arlene originated the comedy column for The New York Post, writing reviews and profiles of comedians appearing in New York City. It was the first of its kind in the country, helping spur comedy’s greatest growth period. Her writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Dai...
Jul 08, 2019•26 min
For HumorOutcasts.com this episode is an interview with Barbara Hammond who is the author of, “daddy DU JOUR – A revolving door of step-fathers, bad parenting, and happily ever afters.” As the subtitle of the book indicates, the subject matter of “daddy DU JOUR” is also varied. It chronicles the impact of various home dynamics in relation to the childhood and life of Barbara. Her story is a journey of overcoming life’s obstacles and ultimately reaching a sense of peace having traveled so far. Al...
Jun 03, 2019•24 min
I was very happy to have an opportunity to interview Brian Kiley for HumorOutcasts. His new book is titled, “Maybe Kevin” and is available now on Amazon. Brian has an extensive resume including being an Emmy Award winning writer for the Conan O’Brien Show. During this episode we talked a little bit about his work with Conan as well as some of his tricks of the trade regarding his writing process.
May 01, 2019•20 min
This podcast is an interview with Jim Saunders who is the author of, “Animal Dances.” “Animal Dances” is a World War I historical fiction novel which combines extensive research of WWI along with eyewitness accounts documented in letters to form a backdrop for the fictionalized story of, “Harry.” The story follows Harry as he is caught up in the events of conflict while he longs for his former more carefree time back at home dancing to the ragtime beat of the Animal Dances. His journey through h...
Mar 04, 2019•41 min
This podcast is an interview with Lindsay K. Boucher and Lauren M. Widner who are the authors of, “Elle and Eleanor Across the Pond” which is available on Amazon.
Jan 03, 2019•25 min
