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The John Boy & Billy Big Show

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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.

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United States

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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


Episodes
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Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): Mad Max Looks Into: The Human Extinction Movement

10/7/2025
Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we celebrate the birthday of our Chief Engineer, Barry Hopson.. - Cadbury tags along with John Boy’s deer hunting trip.. - Mad Max has his biscuits burning over the “Human Extinction Movement”.. - Big Show brat - Sherman Pratt looks at the kids menu.. - Ricky B. Sharpe sings “I Shot a Clown”.. - and the Grumpy Old Man hates Pumpkin Spice… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:24

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Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): Mad Max Looks Into: The Human Extinction Movement

10/7/2025
Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we celebrate the birthday of our Chief Engineer, Barry Hopson.. - Cadbury tags along with John Boy’s deer hunting trip.. - Mad Max has his biscuits burning over the “Human Extinction Movement”.. - Big Show brat - Sherman Pratt looks at the kids menu.. - Ricky B. Sharpe sings “I Shot a Clown”.. - and the Grumpy Old Man hates Pumpkin Spice… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:10

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Monday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Show Comes from the Year 2003

10/6/2025
Monday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy needed a little followup surgery done on his teeth - so we’ve got a pretty special Encore Edition of the show for you. - This one was resurrected from a failed hard drive from over 22-years ago. So buckle up and get ready to party like it’s 2003! … ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:11

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Monday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Show Comes from the Year 2003

10/6/2025
Monday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy needed a little followup surgery done on his teeth - so we’ve got a pretty special Encore Edition of the show for you. - This one was resurrected from a failed hard drive from over 22-years ago. So buckle up and get ready to party like it’s 2003! … ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:17

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Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse: Bargain Hunter Bob

10/3/2025
Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll load you up with all of our Friday favorites - plus a we’ll cut John Boy loose in out Karaoke booth.. - Today’s Playhouse takes us to a fancy department store where a man is shopping for an anniversary gift for his wife.. - John Boy gives away another one of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL action and predicts the winners of this week’s games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:28

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Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse: Bargain Hunter Bob

10/3/2025
Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll load you up with all of our Friday favorites - plus a we’ll cut John Boy loose in out Karaoke booth.. - Today’s Playhouse takes us to a fancy department store where a man is shopping for an anniversary gift for his wife.. - John Boy gives away another one of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL action and predicts the winners of this week’s games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:44

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Thursday (pt 1 of 2): Murray takes Red Hot Talent Agency Hip Hop!

10/2/2025
Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we salute NASCAR’s Ward Burton with three of our favorite skits.. - We’ll talk with legendary Rock & Roll drummer, Jeff Plate as he prepares for another tour with the Trans Siberian Orchestra.. - We’ll call over to Red Hot Talent Agency and see how their transition into Hip Hop is going.. - Doug Rice has this week’s On Track report as the haulers are pulling into Charlotte Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Roval 400.. - and we’ll finish up with a highlight from Cadbury’s Deer Hunting trip with John Boy… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:36

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Thursday (pt 2 of 2): Murray takes Red Hot Talent Agency Hip Hop!

10/2/2025
Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we salute NASCAR’s Ward Burton with three of our favorite skits.. - We’ll talk with legendary Rock & Roll drummer, Jeff Plate as he prepares for another tour with the Trans Siberian Orchestra.. - We’ll call over to Red Hot Talent Agency and see how their transition into Hip Hop is going.. - Doug Rice has this week’s On Track report as the haulers are pulling into Charlotte Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Roval 400.. - and we’ll finish up with a highlight from Cadbury’s Deer Hunting trip with John Boy… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:26

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Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): Rev. Billy Ray Has A Shower with Jesus

10/1/2025
Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Tater has her latest updates of the weirdos in Hollywood with Tatertainment News report.. - The Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes to the pulpit to condemn people claiming to find the image of Jesus on various objects… - The Grumpy Old Man expands on his list of reasons for hating Pumpkin Spice.. - Mad Max says the ultimate insult to pumpkins is the Dude Wipes Pumpkin Spice.. - and will wrap things up with Sherman Pratt on The Kids Menu… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:09

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Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): Rev. Billy Ray Has A Shower with Jesus

10/1/2025
Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Tater has her latest updates of the weirdos in Hollywood with Tatertainment News report.. - The Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes to the pulpit to condemn people claiming to find the image of Jesus on various objects… - The Grumpy Old Man expands on his list of reasons for hating Pumpkin Spice.. - Mad Max says the ultimate insult to pumpkins is the Dude Wipes Pumpkin Spice.. - and will wrap things up with Sherman Pratt on The Kids Menu… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:13

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Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): AstroNerd Workshops for the Weight Watchers Gig

9/30/2025
Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, great American Tank Hogarth wonders where the “manly haircuts” have gone.. - Tater has a new run-down of What to Watch.. - AstroNerd is booked last minute for a comedy gig at the Weight Watchers Convention.. - Lucy and Ricky Sharpe have a commentary for the International Olympic Committee.. - Mark Packer checks in for another Southern Fried Football report.. - We'll fill a request for Ike Turner’s exploration of Chuck Norris.. - and we saved the last slot for some Deep Thoughts with Mary Jane… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:00

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Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): AstroNerd Workshops for the Weight Watchers Gig

9/30/2025
Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, great American Tank Hogarth wonders where the “manly haircuts” have gone.. - Tater has a new run-down of What to Watch.. - AstroNerd is booked last minute for a comedy gig at the Weight Watchers Convention.. - Lucy and Ricky Sharpe have a commentary for the International Olympic Committee.. - Mark Packer checks in for another Southern Fried Football report.. - We'll fill a request for Ike Turner’s exploration of Chuck Norris.. - and we saved the last slot for some Deep Thoughts with Mary Jane… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:29

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Monday (pt 1 of 2): Marvin Webster looks at online privacy

9/29/2025
Monday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, JD’s 24-Hour Stores are kicking off their Annual Fall Hunting Sale.. - Marvin Webster takes another whack at explaining online privacy.. - Gary Busey scribbles an entry into his diary about his coffee house experiment.. - Murray introduces us to his new client, Andrew Dice Taylor.. - We’ll give the “Wordy Word Song - Ha Ha Hee Hee” another spin.. - Granny Klump goes all in on a listener’s tape worm.. - and to finish up the day, we’ll unplug Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours and have them scrub off, “The Blah Blah Song”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:43

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Monday (pt 2 of 2): Marvin Webster looks at online privacy

9/29/2025
Monday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, JD’s 24-Hour Stores are kicking off their Annual Fall Hunting Sale.. - Marvin Webster takes another whack at explaining online privacy.. - Gary Busey scribbles an entry into his diary about his coffee house experiment.. - Murray introduces us to his new client, Andrew Dice Taylor.. - We’ll give the “Wordy Word Song - Ha Ha Hee Hee” another spin.. - Granny Klump goes all in on a listener’s tape worm.. - and to finish up the day, we’ll unplug Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours and have them scrub off, “The Blah Blah Song”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:31

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Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse: Show Me the Money!

9/26/2025
Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll load you up with all of our Friday favorites - plus a couple of Top 10 lists.. - The Playhouse deals with a down on her luck character and her plea to God.. - Terry Hanson checks in with a story about his days as a coach.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL action and consults the stars for the winners in this week’s games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:13

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Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse: Show Me the Money!

9/26/2025
Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll load you up with all of our Friday favorites - plus a couple of Top 10 lists.. - The Playhouse deals with a down on her luck character and her plea to God.. - Terry Hanson checks in with a story about his days as a coach.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL action and consults the stars for the winners in this week’s games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:02

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Thursday (pt 2 of 2): The Rabbi Reviews Spinal Tap II

9/25/2025
Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll meet Conner Stroud, Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis athlete.. - Rabbi Myron Bergsteen Reviews the new “Spinal Tap II - The End Continues”.. - On Track with Doug Rice fills us in on last weekend’s race at in New Hampshire and previews this weekend’s run to Kansas… - Marvin Webster explains “Family Planning Centers”.. - and we’ll wrap-up with the details on the big Back to School Sale at Tacky Jackie’s Clothes for Hoes… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:45

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Thursday (pt 1 of 2): The Rabbi Reviews Spinal Tap II

9/25/2025
Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll meet Conner Stroud, Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis athlete.. - Rabbi Myron Bergsteen Reviews the new “Spinal Tap II - The End Continues”.. - On Track with Doug Rice fills us in on last weekend’s race at in New Hampshire and previews this weekend’s run to Kansas… - Marvin Webster explains “Family Planning Centers”.. - and we’ll wrap-up with the details on the big Back to School Sale at Tacky Jackie’s Clothes for Hoes… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:11

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Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): Storytime with Carl Childers - It’s the Wizard of Oz!

9/24/2025
Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Tater has her latest rundown of Hollywood happenings with Tatertainment News.. - We’ll circle our chairs around Carl Childers for his Storytime version of The Wizard of Oz.. - Speaking of Carl, we have the trailer from his off Broadway hit, “The Odd Couple”.. - part time receptionist Phil McCracken consoles Babs after she scores a speeding ticket on the way to work.. - and will wrap things up with Oliver on "what to expect when you're expecting"… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:45

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Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): Storytime with Carl Childers - It’s the Wizard of Oz!

9/24/2025
Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Tater has her latest rundown of Hollywood happenings with Tatertainment News.. - We’ll circle our chairs around Carl Childers for his Storytime version of The Wizard of Oz.. - Speaking of Carl, we have the trailer from his off Broadway hit, “The Odd Couple”.. - part time receptionist Phil McCracken consoles Babs after she scores a speeding ticket on the way to work.. - and will wrap things up with Oliver on "what to expect when you're expecting"… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:53