Billy Dees

How Addicted to Our Phones Are We? This episode discusses some of the positive and negative facets of social media, and the state of always being connected on our phones. The guest cohost is Julie Anderson. The episode was recorded live April 12, 2021. You can find Julie on TikTok at julieanderson426.

This is a commentary episode talking about the traits that encompass a genuine person. What makes a person real? What sets them apart? Are you a real person?

Our guest on this episode is award-winning horror writer, Ken Stark. According to Ken’s Twitter bio he is a questionable painter, unapologetic nerd, and committed beer enthusiast. Ken Stark’s books are available on Amazon and include the titles, “Arcadia Falls,” the “Stage 3” series, and “Jitters.”During this episode Ken shares many of his insights into writing, the importance of relatable characters, and what makes a good scary story. Ken Stark Author Page on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B01D911QC2?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000

This episode is a talk show with Billy Dees and guest cohost Jack Casey. Bill and Jack discuss Harry and Meghan, Mars, cancel culture, and student debt.

In this episode Billy Dees gives his opinion and breakdown of the likelihood that we are actively being visited by intelligent life from outer space. It is an exciting subject to be sure and we try to cover the subject in a lighthearted manner.

This episode may contain triggers for survivors.Billy's guest on this episode is Samuel Moore-Sobel, an author, speaker, and columnist. His debut memoir, “Can You See My Scars?” is the story of a harrowing encounter with sulfuric acid, trauma, and severe burns. Samuel writes about his experience as a burn and trauma survivor. Samuel has a degree in government and international politics and currently lives with his wife in Northern Virginia. You can find his website here:https://www.samuelmoore-sobel.com/You can find his Twitter account here:https://twitter.com/smoore_sobel

This episode may contain triggers for survivors.Our guest is Erika Port. Erika is a businesswoman from the Cleveland area. She is also an advocate for abuse survivors especially in regard as to why many of them do not realize they have been abused until years later. Erika is also somewhat unique in her study of this subject because she has also interviewed sex offenders since 2015. Erika has heard sex offenders share how they became sex offenders.You can find Erika on Twitter https://twitter.com/egalitymattersErika's Blog https://tomorrowsmemoir.com/

This episode is a commentary by Billy Dees about why space matters to society, the economy, and the humanity of the United States and the world. “In short, our leadership in science and in industry, our hopes for peace and security, our obligations to ourselves as well as others, all require us to make this effort, to solve these mysteries, to solve them for the good of all men, and to become the world’s leading space-faring nation.”“There is no strife, no prejudice, no national conflict in outer space as yet. Its hazards are hostile to us all.”“We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.” – John F. Kennedy

This is a commentary about the value of analyzing objective truths in our daily lives. Skepticism gets a bad rap and we are here today to talk about it. Oh, and a new term, "toxic positivity," and why it is harmful.

On this episode we are discussing the role of food regarding our well-being. Lenora is itsanewdawn4you on TikTok and is passionate about the role of eating properly as part of overall wellness. Lenora's TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsanewdawn4you?source=h5_m

On this episode we are discussing and speculating about the events on the stock market last week.Recorded Live Jan 31, 2021 8:30PM EST with guest cohost Jack Casey

Our guest today is Penny, who is a Hospice Nurse who shares her experiences to normalize death and dying. She also describes herself as the CEO of sass. As Penny says in the podcast in regard to life, no one gets out of here alive. This discussion may not be for everyone. For those who are interested, however, the topics range from death itself, the consistencies the dying often experience in the final stages of death, and personal beliefs regarding the afterlife. You can find @Nurse_Penny on TikTok

On this episode Billy Dees has a conversation with the CEO of Fish My Spot, Larissa Smith. Larissa discusses her background with working with children, her entrepreneurial journey with Fish My Spot, and the lack of opportunities for children and families to spend time outside. You can find out more about Fish My Spot at https://www.fishmyspot.com/

Recorded live January 11, 2021 this episode is a commentary and discussion program with Billy Dees and guest cohost Jack Casey. Among the topics discussed are the Capitol Building, free speech, and social media.

On this episode, we are talking to Deborah Fezelle who recently released her new book, “Full Circle.” This is her third installment of the Nick McDeare suspense book series; the previous books being, “The Evil That Men Do” and “A Walking Shadow.” You can find "Full Circle" here:https://www.amazon.com/Full-Circle-McDeare-Deborah-Fezelle/dp/0960008594

Linda D’Ae-Smith is the author of, “Standing Against the Rage”Based on the true story of Mildred Flatau’s miraculous escape from domestic violence.Based on newspaper accounts and historical records along with Mildred’s own diary, author Linda D’Ae-Smith tells Mildred’s story of survival from a horrific day of violence on March 17, 1933 and how Mildred’s faith was pivotal in her perseverance. During this podcast episode Linda discusses the writing of Mildred’s story and other aspects of domestic violence.You can find Linda's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Against-Rage-miraculous-domestic/dp/0960008586

This episode is a review of some of the content from 2020. It also talks a little bit about the podcast and some of the episodes that are ahead in 2021.

Kevin is the author of, “Dear Stephen Michael's Mother: A Memoir.”The book is a memoir of how a young boy who was abandoned, abused, and addicted; transformed into a man with the hope, courage and resilience to seek his biological mother.Kevin’s story begins at being abandoned by his mother at birth. He then began a cycle of adoption, addiction, and child sexual abuse. By the time he was 20, Kevin completely fell into a suicidal lifestyle of drug dealing and prostitution. At 45 and after many years of recovery, Kevin began a painful journey to uncover his origins, and the search for his mother.You can find Kevin's book here on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Stephen-Michaels-Mother-Memoir/dp/1735760005Kevin's YouTube Channel is here:https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinBarhydtThe book Kevin references in the podcast by Judith Grisel "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" is here:https://www.amazon.com/Never-Enough-Neuroscience-Experience-Addiction/dp/0385542844

This is an interview with Julie who many people know from her large following on TikTok. During this discussion we cover topics such as Generation X, TikTok, and certain aspects of social media. You can find Julie on TikTok @julieanderson426

This episode is an interview with Christine and Jen who are the hosts of the "Moms Are Not Funny Podcast." The subjects ranges from styles of comedy, standup during covid, and the premise of their podcast.