The John Boy & Billy Big Show

iHeart Podcast Network

Paired together in the fall of 1980, John Boy & Billy are now celebrating their fourth decade together, dominating mornings with their antics and love of good old-fashioned fun. Johnny “John Boy” Isley and Billy James were at the forefront of the modern wave of radio syndication when they launched the John Boy & Billy Radio Network in 1993, eventually adding more than 100-affiliates nationwide. Their guests include everyone from comedians to sports celebrities to television and motion picture stars. The program’s availability on the internet has made John Boy & Billy fans out of listeners as far away as Israel and Australia. The duo’s enthusiastic support of US military personnel regularly brings emails and fan letters from service men and women stationed throughout the world.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Networks:

iHeart Podcast Network

Description:

Paired together in the fall of 1980, John Boy & Billy are now celebrating their fourth decade together, dominating mornings with their antics and love of good old-fashioned fun. Johnny “John Boy” Isley and Billy James were at the forefront of the modern wave of radio syndication when they launched the John Boy & Billy Radio Network in 1993, eventually adding more than 100-affiliates nationwide. Their guests include everyone from comedians to sports celebrities to television and motion picture stars. The program’s availability on the internet has made John Boy & Billy fans out of listeners as far away as Israel and Australia. The duo’s enthusiastic support of US military personnel regularly brings emails and fan letters from service men and women stationed throughout the world.

Language:

English

Website:

https://thebigshow.com

Episodes

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): Rev. Billy Ray Collins on the Prom Gift Bags

4/23/2025

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy kicks things off with his signature studio “mic test”.. - We’ll give AI Elvis’ “Baby Got Back” another spin.. - Tater rolls out another edition of Tatertainment News.. - The Playhouse dusts off a script involving the ghost of Robert D. Raiford.. - Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes the pulpit to rail on what’s inside the High School’s Prom Gift Bags - Former Prince Charles calls in with a Lost Dog update.. - Tater returns to tell us What to Watch this week.. - and we’ll wrap up with Marvin Webster on stupid fast food product names… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:43

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): Rev. Billy Ray Collins on the Prom Gift Bags

4/23/2025

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy kicks things off with his signature studio “mic test”.. - We’ll give AI Elvis’ “Baby Got Back” another spin.. - Tater rolls out another edition of Tatertainment News.. - The Playhouse dusts off a script involving the ghost of Robert D. Raiford.. - Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes the pulpit to rail on what’s inside the High School’s Prom Gift Bags - Former Prince Charles calls in with a Lost Dog update.. - Tater returns to tell us What to Watch this week.. - and we’ll wrap up with Marvin Webster on stupid fast food product names… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:49

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): The Rabbi Reviews the movie Minecraft

4/22/2025

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Comedian Greg Warren continues his exploration for Big Foot.. - Pinkard & Bowden perform the theme song to Green Acres in the style of Jimi Hendrix.. - Speaking of which, we’ll dig up a classic Playhouse entitled, “Big Trouble in Green Acres”.. - Murray is looking to resurrect the Big Show Motorcycle Gang.. - Mark Packer checks in for a full update on the world of sports.. - Ike Turner hypes his own car dealership.. - This year’s Onion Festival is underway this week in Vidalia, GA - we’ll remember what it was like when John Boy & Spanky took Cadbury to the festival a few years back… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:22

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): The Rabbi Reviews the movie Minecraft

4/22/2025

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Comedian Greg Warren continues his exploration for Big Foot.. - Pinkard & Bowden perform the theme song to Green Acres in the style of Jimi Hendrix.. - Speaking of which, we’ll dig up a classic Playhouse entitled, “Big Trouble in Green Acres”.. - Murray is looking to resurrect the Big Show Motorcycle Gang.. - Mark Packer checks in for a full update on the world of sports.. - Ike Turner hypes his own car dealership.. - This year’s Onion Festival is underway this week in Vidalia, GA - we’ll remember what it was like when John Boy & Spanky took Cadbury to the festival a few years back… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:51

Monday (pt 2 of 2): Cadbury & Sherman Pratt at the Easter Egg Hunt

4/22/2025

Monday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Oliver explains Easter from the Big Girls perspective.. - What women say -vs- what they mean? - We’ve cracked the code!.. - Cadbury is partnered with Sherman Pratt for the Easter Egg Hunt.. - Robert Earl Keen swerves into your lane.. - To balance out things - we also delve into what Men say -vs- what they mean.. - Hoyt looks into Delberts butt deodorant - eww.. - and we’ll wrap up with a confusing Easter Sunday dilemma with Reverend Sincere and Goober… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:02

Monday (pt 1 of 2): Cadbury & Sherman Pratt at the Easter Egg Hunt

4/22/2025

Monday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Oliver explains Easter from the Big Girls perspective.. - What women say -vs- what they mean? - We’ve cracked the code!.. - Cadbury is partnered with Sherman Pratt for the Easter Egg Hunt.. - Robert Earl Keen swerves into your lane.. - To balance out things - we also delve into what Men say -vs- what they mean.. - Hoyt looks into Delberts butt deodorant - eww.. - and we’ll wrap up with a confusing Easter Sunday dilemma with Reverend Sincere and Goober… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:17

Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “A Whale of a Tale”

4/18/2025

Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy needs a pep talk - then later goes Ron Burgundy on the teleprompter.. - We give one of our favorite parody songs a spin - with Jackie and Tater on backups.. - Pillars reads from out listener letters mailbag.. - The Not Ready for Drive Time Players take on a script entitled, “A Whale of a Tale”.. - Comedian Brad Stine explains why he doesn’t get PETA.. - We’ll call over the Red Hot Talent for an update from Murray.. - Pillars shares a funny story about Sha-Na-Na.. - The Crocodile Stalker goes in search of the mythical Chupacabra.. - and we’ll wrap up with more letters from our listeners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:04

Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “A Whale of a Tale”

4/18/2025

Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy needs a pep talk - then later goes Ron Burgundy on the teleprompter.. - We give one of our favorite parody songs a spin - with Jackie and Tater on backups.. - Pillars reads from out listener letters mailbag.. - The Not Ready for Drive Time Players take on a script entitled, “A Whale of a Tale”.. - Comedian Brad Stine explains why he doesn’t get PETA.. - We’ll call over the Red Hot Talent for an update from Murray.. - Pillars shares a funny story about Sha-Na-Na.. - The Crocodile Stalker goes in search of the mythical Chupacabra.. - and we’ll wrap up with more letters from our listeners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:07

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): Hoyt’s Latest Fishing Accident

4/17/2025

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Randy’s shares his nightmare involving John Boy and Michael Waltrip.. - We have the details of another couple that got married at Wal-Mart.. - Goober Joe shows up in our mailbag - again.. - All the Big Show boys participate in a roundtable discussion regarding who they would choose if they could only date a member of the same sex.. - Hoyt & Delbert wind up in the emergency room with another fishing related incident.. - Mario goes long form on body piercings and rap music.. - John Boy confesses to food hoarding - or does he??… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:38

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): Hoyt’s Latest Fishing Accident

4/17/2025

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Randy’s shares his nightmare involving John Boy and Michael Waltrip.. - We have the details of another couple that got married at Wal-Mart.. - Goober Joe shows up in our mailbag - again.. - All the Big Show boys participate in a roundtable discussion regarding who they would choose if they could only date a member of the same sex.. - Hoyt & Delbert wind up in the emergency room with another fishing related incident.. - Mario goes long form on body piercings and rap music.. - John Boy confesses to food hoarding - or does he??… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:41

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): Some of the Worst Prom Themes Ever…

4/16/2025

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, our token Yankee, Pillars goes off on - of all things - Yankees.. - We’ll revisit the letters from of of our “captive” audience members who is planning a party for NASCAR legend, Richard Petty.. - We’ll get into the tense battle of the state license plates.. - We have some of the worst rejected themes for High School proms.. - Astronerd officially starts creeping John Boy out.. - Mr. Rhubarb has a classic Urban Legend.. - John Boy gives himself a pep talk before losing another round of the Stupie Quiz.. - and we’ll wrap up with some letters from listeners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:51

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): Some of the Worst Prom Themes Ever…

4/16/2025

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, our token Yankee, Pillars goes off on - of all things - Yankees.. - We’ll revisit the letters from of of our “captive” audience members who is planning a party for NASCAR legend, Richard Petty.. - We’ll get into the tense battle of the state license plates.. - We have some of the worst rejected themes for High School proms.. - Astronerd officially starts creeping John Boy out.. - Mr. Rhubarb has a classic Urban Legend.. - John Boy gives himself a pep talk before losing another round of the Stupie Quiz.. - and we’ll wrap up with some letters from listeners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:01

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): Ozzy Osbourne Toyota? - It’s Real and It’s Fabulous

4/15/2025

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy shares TMI about being able to fly in his dreams.. - A listener writes in about a Squirrel-cicle.. - The Battle of the ‘mater plants is on.. - We’ll take a drive down the Motor-Mile and stop off at Ozzy Osbourne's Toyota dealership.. - Mater-Girl makes an appearance.. - Some Doctors share some embarrassing stories about past patients.. - Ike Turner offers advise on how to get a woman.. - Poor Ed in Alabama is retraumatized by his encounter with an emu.. - and we'll wrap up with a quick exploration of Elvis Presley, Junior?… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:40

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): Ozzy Osbourne Toyota? - It’s Real and It’s Fabulous

4/15/2025

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy shares TMI about being able to fly in his dreams.. - A listener writes in about a Squirrel-cicle.. - The Battle of the ‘mater plants is on.. - We’ll take a drive down the Motor-Mile and stop off at Ozzy Osbourne's Toyota dealership.. - Mater-Girl makes an appearance.. - Some Doctors share some embarrassing stories about past patients.. - Ike Turner offers advise on how to get a woman.. - Poor Ed in Alabama is retraumatized by his encounter with an emu.. - and we'll wrap up with a quick exploration of Elvis Presley, Junior?… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:01

Monday (pt 2 of 2): A Classic Adventure with Married Man

4/14/2025

Monday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll recap the news from when the U.S. Troops discovered Saddam’s Austin Powers’ish love shack.. - Killer Beaz joins they not ready for drive time players - and it turns out exactly as you would expect!.. - married man and company battle the Osbournes on the TV game show “Family Fracas”.. - We’ll run down a list of offenders from the files of Dumb Crooks.. - We’ve got a visit with comedian Greg Warren.. - Bradshaw has out Horoscopes for the day.. - and we’ll wrap up with a Big Show staff meeting… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:27

Monday (pt 1 of 2): A Classic Adventure with Married Man

4/14/2025

Monday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll recap the news from when the U.S. Troops discovered Saddam’s Austin Powers’ish love shack.. - Killer Beaz joins they not ready for drive time players - and it turns out exactly as you would expect!.. - married man and company battle the Osbournes on the TV game show “Family Fracas”.. - We’ll run down a list of offenders from the files of Dumb Crooks.. - We’ve got a visit with comedian Greg Warren.. - Bradshaw has out Horoscopes for the day.. - and we’ll wrap up with a Big Show staff meeting… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:13

Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “The Castaways”

4/11/2025

Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ve got all your Friday favorites.. - Plus, an early show appearance from Woodrow Boudreaux as he attempts to outsmart the Tax Man.. - The Crocodile Stalker goes in search of the Easter Bunny.. - our Not Ready For Drivetime Players take on a brand, new script, entitled, “The Castaways”.. - Mark Packer has had his hands full with the College Tournaments wrapping up, so we will attempt to unpack Packer on today's show.. - Later on will shift sports gears over two Tom Sorensen for his update.. - and we we’ll fill a request for Ike Turner’s “Your Mama Is So Fat - Volume 2”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:36

Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “The Castaways”

4/11/2025

Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ve got all your Friday favorites.. - Plus, an early show appearance from Woodrow Boudreaux as he attempts to outsmart the Tax Man.. - The Crocodile Stalker goes in search of the Easter Bunny.. - our Not Ready For Drivetime Players take on a brand, new script, entitled, “The Castaways”.. - Mark Packer has had his hands full with the College Tournaments wrapping up, so we will attempt to unpack Packer on today's show.. - Later on will shift sports gears over two Tom Sorensen for his update.. - and we we’ll fill a request for Ike Turner’s “Your Mama Is So Fat - Volume 2”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:34

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): Meet the Town Gossip Debbie Dunbar

4/10/2025

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, happy siblings day!.. - Sherman Pratt, the Big Show Brat looks at the kids menu.. - We log our first visit with Debbie Dunbar - the Town Gossip.. - John Boy has way too much info on Sheb Wooley.. - On Track with Doug Rice gets us up to date on last weekend’s NASCAR race in Darlington and tells us which driver to keep an eye on as the team head out for Bristol.. - We’ll pull up one of Frank Calliendo’s visits to the Big Show Studios as well as Tim Wilson - by request.. - and Oliver will fill in the last slot for us today with the Big Girls on the hunt for Easter candy… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:54

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): Meet the Town Gossip Debbie Dunbar

4/10/2025

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, happy siblings day!.. - Sherman Pratt, the Big Show Brat looks at the kids menu.. - We log our first visit with Debbie Dunbar - the Town Gossip.. - John Boy has way too much info on Sheb Wooley.. - On Track with Doug Rice gets us up to date on last weekend’s NASCAR race in Darlington and tells us which driver to keep an eye on as the team head out for Bristol.. - We’ll pull up one of Frank Calliendo’s visits to the Big Show Studios as well as Tim Wilson - by request.. - and Oliver will fill in the last slot for us today with the Big Girls on the hunt for Easter candy… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:00