Are we finally getting tired of celebrity culture? Are the shenanigans, the preaching, and the promotional stunts finally beginning to ring hollow? These questions come after recent backlash to wealthy celebrities asking for donations and virtue signaling to sell books coming from people in seemingly dysfunctional circumstances. Produced while streaming live on X October 19, 2023 at 7:00PM EST.
Produced as we were streaming live on X (Twitter) Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 7:00pm EST Billy Dees and ShamanIsis talk about the Israel-Hamas conflict, RFK's announcement that he is running as an independent, and how the election of 2024 may be impacted by both.
On this episode we have or next in a series of discussions with Billy Dees and Shaman Isis about current events and that of politics. There is a range of talking points on this episode including the cost of living, corporate greed, and the evolving story of the RFKjr campaign.
Gina Ramsey , author and humorist, is known for her on- demand singing impersonations of Ethel Merman and Tommy Boy tunes. She lives in Superior, Wisconsin, with her husband Paul, a former poultry whisperer a.k.a. King of the Flock. Together, they have become gurus of finding the funny while navigating life’s ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders. Gina is the author of, “Burnt Gloveboxes – Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames.” During this interview, Gina talks about her background and how she ...
This episode is a commentary podcast with Billy Dees and cohost Shaman Isis. Among the topics discussed are the F-35, AI, RFKjr, and numerous other stories in the news. Produced September 22, 2023 38:08
The best way to describe this episode would simply to be a preview of the political year to come. The discussion covers many of the leading candidates as well as the political parties. Is there a clear path or shape that the campaigns will have? At this time, probably not. That alone is a concern. Billy Dees and guest cohost Shaman Isis - September 13, 2023
“The Time of Our Lives” by Deborah Fezelle In this book, Deborah Fezelle takes the reader inside the famous Juilliard School, down the halls of the Drama Division, and into the classrooms with her classmates. Set in New York City during the early '70s, Deborah describes life both inside and outside of Juilliard. The backdrop is the Upper West Side, the Village, and the Times Square of that era. During this interview Deborah Fezelle elaborates about her experiences described in the book. She expr...
On this episode we are talking with a Recovery Community creator and advocate, Lindsay. Lindsay shares her own recovery story in the hope that doing so will raise awareness for the problem of addiction and reduce the stigma which often prevents those who are struggling from coming forward. Lindsay also talks about being a content creator within the recovery community and what she hopes to accomplish by being an inspiration. You can find Lindsay on the old Twitter, now X, @L_Villandry and her You...
What we may refer to as an “absolute truth” is very illusive philosophically, scientifically, and in life. However, have we lost our way in determining what an objective truth is in a practical manner? Are “truths” that we don’t agree with increasingly becoming “fake news?” How do we know when news is news, or some version of a given truth that someone else wants us to believe? Moreover, are we contributing to the problem? This is what our conversation is about on this episode with Billy Dees an...
This episode closes out the month of July 2023 talking about All Things Media. We discuss the rebranding of Twitter into “X,” the continued hearings about UFOs, and the recent passing of Sinéad O'Connor. Recorded live July 30. 2023.
Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived by Karen Debonis (Author) Can a woman who never learned to stand up for herself find the courage to speak up for her son? Karen is a happily married, slightly frazzled mother of two when her eight-year-old son, Matthew, develops a strange eye-rolling tic. Matthew's tics quickly multiply. He becomes clumsy and lethargic, a gifted program dropout. Karen tries to get her husband and their pediatrician to acknowledge what's happening, but ...
Jessica Guerrieri is a mom to three fierce, young daughters and has spent the past decade as an advocate for addiction recovery. Jessica enjoys competing in Spartan Races all over California and in May of 2023 she celebrated a decade of sobriety. Jessica has a BA in English from UC Davis with an emphasis in creative writing. Her articles have been published on Scary Mommy, Yahoo Life, Mom.com, BluntMoms, Filter Free Parents, and Sonoma Family Life and Mendo Lake Family Life magazines. “Between t...
Have you been following the news about UFOs? It seems like every day there is a new disclosure or video that is being released. However, has it really been determined that these objects are from space and have an intelligent source? We speculate on this subject with our guest, Asherz. She is a self-proclaimed “Weirdo from Ohio” (as is the host) and is a Ufologist. Its fun to wonder and speculate, isn’t it? Sit back and enjoy a fun and light-hearted episode on the Billy Dees Podcast. You can find...
On this episode we are talking about AI and some of its applications. Our guest is Glenn Werstler who is the owner of Recastio and Tour Stop. The conversation covers what some of the positive and negative implications are of Artificial Intelligence. Then, the subject matter shifts to ChatGPT and how Glenn has utilized this type of technology for a new app called Tour Stop. To find out mote about Tour Stop, please visit TourStop.net https://tourstop.net/ Glenn’s other website Recastio.com https:/...
“Making It Home - Life Lessons from a Season of Little League” By Teresa Strasser Teresa Strasser is an Emmy-winning writer for her work at Comedy Central and Emmy-nominated television host regarding her talents at TLC. Teresa has been a contributor to the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Arizona Republic, The Jewish Journal, HuffPost, and The Today Show. Her first-person essays have garnered three Los Angeles Press Club Awards, including Columnist of the Year. Teresa has appeared on The View, ...
On this episode of the podcast, we are discussing two topics: AI technology and the possibilities of hydrogen as a fuel source. Billy Dees is joined by guest cohost, Chris Weakly. Chris is a technology enthusiast and is an advocate for autism. You can find Chris on Twitter at @kryptoglyfics and his YouTube channel, Logical A Meets World . There is a lot of rhetoric, particularly around AI, and our discussion is an opinion driven mini forum designed to give a balanced overview around the subjects...
Our guest is Kimber Silver, the author of “Broken Rhodes,” published August 16th, 2022. During this interview Kimber discusses her early life and how it impacted her writing, as well as some of her writing techniques. Kimber is a believer in sticking with a schedule to maintain progress as a writer. You can visit Kimber’s website for short stories, book reviews, interviews, and photos. https://kimbersilver.com/
April 24th, when this episode was recorded live on Fireside, was a seismic day in cable news. CNN and FOX both made changes in their lineups. Billy talks about these changes as well as riffs about cable news in general, big pharma, and the Kennedys. Follow the Billy Dees Podcast on Twitter @BillyDees and on Fireside.
On the podcast for this episode is trauma survivor, mental wellness advocate, and educator, Shaman Isis. She is also the author of the book, “Unleash the Empress.” Central to her message is that people can come to terms with their trauma and mental wellness challenges and find the courage within themselves to heal and build a life they will love. Shaman Isis grew up in care and endured a shocking list of traumas that had her steeped in shame and depression. She felt at times that her future look...
This podcast contains content that some listeners may find triggering. Melissa M. Monroe “Mom’s Search for Meaning: Grief and Growth After Child Loss” Paralyzed by guilt, grief, and PTSD after her 2-year-old daughter Alice died in her sleep of unknown causes, Melissa Monroe was determined not to become a victim in the story of her life. While taking the advice she had given to many grief and trauma patients throughout the years, hoping she could create a meaningful life without closure, she took...
Donika Gunther was born in Albania and grew up with five siblings and two wonderful parents. Now living in the United States, she is the proud mother of one daughter. For as far back as she can remember, Donika has had a lifelong desire to help others and assist them in leading happy, successful, worry-free lives. She has a degree in biology and chemistry and has worked as a teacher for past 30 years. She has also been a mentor and motivational international speaker for the last thirteen years. ...
Timothy Gager has published 16 books of fiction and poetry. He hosted the Dire Literary Series of author interviews in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and spun off a virtual series starting in 2020. Gager co-founded The Somerville News Writers Festival and has had over 1,000 pieces of fiction, micro-fiction, and poetry published—including 17 nominated for Pushcart Prizes. His work has also been nominated for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology, and...
Our guest on this episode is Jolene Barletta. As she says in the bio of her Twitter account, “Hi. I’m Jolene.” She also welcomes you into her journey. Jolene wears many hats; she has battled cancer and is a champion for those who are also battling cancer and other chronic diseases. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness. She loves to dance, drink coffee, and is passionate about art and NFTs. Jolene is an inspiration on so many levels, and this interview gives the audience a glimpse ...
Christian Feraria is an author, publicist, public speaker, and YouTuber! His screen name is qtc_christian on various platforms including YouTube. Christian’s book, “The Mediocre Student’s Guide to Graduating College,” is a book for struggling or unmotivated students who wish to navigate college successfully. Growing up, Christian’s sisters were both stellar students who went to elite colleges and medical school. Christian felt mediocre in comparison to them having been, at times, a more insecure...
Patricia Tate M.S. from Willow Grace Mystik, LLC is our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Patricia is an astrology consultant and spiritual health & wellness coach. During the interview she discusses what some of the basic tenets of astrology and mysticism are as well as some of the misconceptions about both. She also provides a brief reading about the host, and I must say it was pretty good. You can find out more about Patricia on her website: https://willowgracemystik.com/ Y...
This episode contains discussion that some listeners may find triggering. Author Barbara Legere “Keven's Choice: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide” Keven had spent half his life struggling with addiction while his single mom battled courts, health care companies, rehab facilities and mental health professionals to protect him. As their relationship strained and his drug use progressed, Legere was forced to accept and love Keven as he was in their limited ...
How certain is certainty? Dare we consider, even for a moment, that we could be wrong? What we might refer to as an absolute truth is very elusive. What we often must base decisions on is what is most likely. However, what is most likely can change based on how fluid the situation happens to be, and in fact, we as individuals may also evolve into a different set of needs and desires. Does this ability to adapt to changing circumstances or more information on a given topic erode when we are certa...
M.K. McDaniel #1 Best Selling Author of “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT” We have all heard stories of someone’s account of a near death experience. There is almost always a description of a brilliant white light and euphoric sensation. However, not all near death experiences are pleasant, in fact, some are traumatic. What would you do if you found yourself in “the other place?” Our guest on this episode is author, M.K. McDaniel. Her book, “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT,” chronicles such a journ...
On this episode we are interviewing Gigi Langer, PhD. As of February 2023, Gigi has completed her new book “Love More Now: Facing Life’s Challenges with an Open Heart.” You may remember this author from her previous offering, “50 Ways to Worry Less Now.” Both titles are very recovery-related in their approach to the subject matter. The book covers how to dissolve the negative beliefs restricting love for yourself and others. With your true self liberated, you’ll be able to handle difficult relat...
This episode discusses mental health and suicide. It may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience. This episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday Feb 2, 2023, on Fireside. This interview centers on Ananda and her Soul Spaces in which she often features subjects regarding poetry, mental health, and what she describes as the Universe’s Heartbeat. The first part of the discussion is a one-on-one interview with Billy Dees. Billy then opens the discussion to his guest cohost, Kristy Mi...
