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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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Friday (pt 1 of 2): Larry the Cable Guy Checks in Today

9/12/2025
Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s Friday so we’ll load you up with our Friday favorites.. - Today's Playhouse is set at the Doctor’s office and is entitled, “The Impossible Specimen”.. - Larry the Cable Guy gives us a call to talk about his new comedy album out and a brand new Netflix special called “It’s a Gift”.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL losers and consults the spirits for the winners in this week’s action.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:06

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Friday (pt 2 of 2): Larry the Cable Guy Checks in Today

9/12/2025
Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s Friday so we’ll load you up with our Friday favorites.. - Today's Playhouse is set at the Doctor’s office and is entitled, “The Impossible Specimen”.. - Larry the Cable Guy gives us a call to talk about his new comedy album out and a brand new Netflix special called “It’s a Gift”.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - and Tom Sorenson recaps the past week’s NFL losers and consults the spirits for the winners in this week’s action.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:37

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Thursday (pt 1 of 2): Hoyt’s Trailer Full of Broken Hearts

9/11/2025
Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, We’ll talk with Joel Hoekstra, guitarist for Whitesnake, Revolution Saints, Iconic, Cher, Night Ranger, Accept, Rock of Ages and Foreigner -whew! - Now he is getting ready to hit the road with the Trans Siberian Orchestra for this year’s show.. - We’ll look back at the first time Mad Max was hot about the Miss America Pageant.. - We’ll call over to Casa de Doublewide for the latest drama from the Heartbreak Hotel.. - We’ll have a new report from Doug Rice as he goes On Track with NASCAR - this weekend’s 500-lap race at Bristol will decide who moves on to the “Round of 12” Playoff Races.. - We’ll fill a request for the Wordy Word Boot Camp.. - and we’ll finish up with an Audio Memorial to the victims - and the heroes - of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on America… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:21

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Thursday (pt 2 of 2): Hoyt’s Trailer Full of Broken Hearts

9/11/2025
Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, We’ll talk with Joel Hoekstra, guitarist for Whitesnake, Revolution Saints, Iconic, Cher, Night Ranger, Accept, Rock of Ages and Foreigner -whew! - Now he is getting ready to hit the road with the Trans Siberian Orchestra for this year’s show.. - We’ll look back at the first time Mad Max was hot about the Miss America Pageant.. - We’ll call over to Casa de Doublewide for the latest drama from the Heartbreak Hotel.. - We’ll have a new report from Doug Rice as he goes On Track with NASCAR - this weekend’s 500-lap race at Bristol will decide who moves on to the “Round of 12” Playoff Races.. - We’ll fill a request for the Wordy Word Boot Camp.. - and we’ll finish up with an Audio Memorial to the victims - and the heroes - of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on America… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:26

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Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): A New Poem From Our Poet Laureate

9/10/2025
Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Ricky B. Sharpe can’t get enough of our Karaoke booth - today he renders “Talk English To Me”.. - Marci dishes her latest serving of celebrity justice with another Tatertainment News.. - Our own Poet Laureate, Col. Hamilton Brewster has a poem about an incident in Thurmon County.. - Archie and Edith are in for an edition of the Playhouse entitled, “Archie’s TV Dinner”.. - Our agent Murray has been knee deep in research.. - Bender Banquets joins our sponsors roster.. - We’ll fill a request for Rev. Oral Rogers.. - and Cadbury goes to the White House… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:46

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Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): A New Poem From Our Poet Laureate

9/10/2025
Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Ricky B. Sharpe can’t get enough of our Karaoke booth - today he renders “Talk English To Me”.. - Marci dishes her latest serving of celebrity justice with another Tatertainment News.. - Our own Poet Laureate, Col. Hamilton Brewster has a poem about an incident in Thurmon County.. - Archie and Edith are in for an edition of the Playhouse entitled, “Archie’s TV Dinner”.. - Our agent Murray has been knee deep in research.. - Bender Banquets joins our sponsors roster.. - We’ll fill a request for Rev. Oral Rogers.. - and Cadbury goes to the White House… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:51

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Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): Oliver Tackles Cracker Barrel

9/9/2025
Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll call over to Red Hot Talent, Inc. and get the scoop on Murray's newest client.. - JD's announces their big “Dukes of Hazard” themed sale.. - Tater updates our assignments for What to Watch.. - Oliver expresses his thoughts on the changes made at Cracker Barrel.. - Ricky B. Sharp steps into our karaoke booth and performs, “The Royals”.. - Mark Packer gives us Southern Fried Football update on last week’s college football action and takes a look at the games coming up this week.. - The Grumpy Old Man explains why he hates football.. - and we’ll wrap things up with a replay of Jeff Pillars’ timeline of events from our trip to the White House a few years back… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:55

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Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): Oliver Tackles Cracker Barrel

9/9/2025
Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll call over to Red Hot Talent, Inc. and get the scoop on Murray's newest client.. - JD's announces their big “Dukes of Hazard” themed sale.. - Tater updates our assignments for What to Watch.. - Oliver expresses his thoughts on the changes made at Cracker Barrel.. - Ricky B. Sharp steps into our karaoke booth and performs, “The Royals”.. - Mark Packer gives us Southern Fried Football update on last week’s college football action and takes a look at the games coming up this week.. - The Grumpy Old Man explains why he hates football.. - and we’ll wrap things up with a replay of Jeff Pillars’ timeline of events from our trip to the White House a few years back… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:10

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Monday (pt 1 of 2): Mr. Rhubarb on California vs Wyoming

9/8/2025
Monday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we celebrate the return of the football season with some of our favorite football themed bits - like Ricky Tidwell’s Mama - the Backyard Bowl and Andy Griffith’s “What It Was Was Football”.. - Mr. Rhubarb gives us an in depth look at the differences between California and Wyoming.. - Terry Hanson pops out of a gopher hole and tells us about the time he pulled off a P.R. coup with a former Iranian hostage.. - The folks at One Star Steakhouse have a new ad campaign.. - and Carl and Melinda invite everyone to their new Country Day Spa… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:32

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Monday (pt 2 of 2): Mr. Rhubarb on California vs Wyoming

9/8/2025
Monday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we celebrate the return of the football season with some of our favorite football themed bits - like Ricky Tidwell’s Mama - the Backyard Bowl and Andy Griffith’s “What It Was Was Football”.. - Mr. Rhubarb gives us an in depth look at the differences between California and Wyoming.. - Terry Hanson pops out of a gopher hole and tells us about the time he pulled off a P.R. coup with a former Iranian hostage.. - The folks at One Star Steakhouse have a new ad campaign.. - and Carl and Melinda invite everyone to their new Country Day Spa… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:33

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Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “All Bark All Night”

9/5/2025
Friday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s Friday so we’ll load you up with our Friday favorites.. - Today's Playhouse finds Ricky B. Sharp and Lucy R. having trouble sleeping - thanks to a new neighbor.. - Hidden among the many things up John Boy’s butt, we’ll pull out some jokes about dogs.. - In honor of the return of football, we’ve got Tim Wilson’s classic, “Ricky Tidwell’s Mama”.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - Used cars are getting hard to find again - but we’ve got a solution for you - it’s Ike Turner’s Broham.. - Tom Sorenson returns to his crystal ball and picks the winners for this week’s NFL games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:21

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Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “All Bark All Night”

9/5/2025
Friday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s Friday so we’ll load you up with our Friday favorites.. - Today's Playhouse finds Ricky B. Sharp and Lucy R. having trouble sleeping - thanks to a new neighbor.. - Hidden among the many things up John Boy’s butt, we’ll pull out some jokes about dogs.. - In honor of the return of football, we’ve got Tim Wilson’s classic, “Ricky Tidwell’s Mama”.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - Used cars are getting hard to find again - but we’ve got a solution for you - it’s Ike Turner’s Broham.. - Tom Sorenson returns to his crystal ball and picks the winners for this week’s NFL games.. ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:21

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Thursday (pt 2 of 2): The Grumpy Old Man Hates Foreigners

9/4/2025
Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Mad Max weighs in on climate change.. - The Grumpy Old Man unpacks his feelings about foreigners.. - On Track with Doug Rice goes deep on last weekend’s race in Darlington - and fills in the bracket blanks as we move into the second of three “Round of 16” Playoff Races as NASCAR heads to Illinois for the “Enjoy Illinois 300” this weekend.. - We’ll fill a request for Rev. Sincere & Goober’s story about a three legged pig.. - and we’ll save the last slot for a call to Murray… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:55

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Thursday (pt 1 of 2): The Grumpy Old Man Hates Foreigners

9/4/2025
Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Mad Max weighs in on climate change.. - The Grumpy Old Man unpacks his feelings about foreigners.. - On Track with Doug Rice goes deep on last weekend’s race in Darlington - and fills in the bracket blanks as we move into the second of three “Round of 16” Playoff Races as NASCAR heads to Illinois for the “Enjoy Illinois 300” this weekend.. - We’ll fill a request for Rev. Sincere & Goober’s story about a three legged pig.. - and we’ll save the last slot for a call to Murray… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:01

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Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): Bill Silvers has a new Top 10 List

9/3/2025
Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy wakes up with hiss mind on the latest billion-dollar Powerball Lottery.. - Mad Max wonders if some of NASCAR drivers would make good school bus drivers.. - Marci has her latest issue of Tatertainment News.. - Gary Busey re-opens his acting school for a new semester.. - On the second half of the Podcast, we’ll overload our Playhouse fans with a couple of them in a row - first is “Bring on the Mormons” - and then our latest performance, “ It’s the Thought That Counts”.. - Mark Packer has a look at College Sports with his Southern Fried Football report.. - and Ike Turner will close out the show with a letter from a listener who is getting too much lovin’ at home… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:55

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Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): Bill Silvers has a new Top 10 List

9/3/2025
Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, John Boy wakes up with hiss mind on the latest billion-dollar Powerball Lottery.. - Mad Max wonders if some of NASCAR drivers would make good school bus drivers.. - Marci has her latest issue of Tatertainment News.. - Gary Busey re-opens his acting school for a new semester.. - On the second half of the Podcast, we’ll overload our Playhouse fans with a couple of them in a row - first is “Bring on the Mormons” - and then our latest performance, “ It’s the Thought That Counts”.. - Mark Packer has a look at College Sports with his Southern Fried Football report.. - and Ike Turner will close out the show with a letter from a listener who is getting too much lovin’ at home… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:05

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Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): JD’s Big End Of Summer Super Sale

9/2/2025
Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s a Tuesday that feels like a Monday - so Robert Earl Keen will go” Swerving’ In Your Lane”.. - With all of the kiddies back in school, we’ll pull out a classic Playhouse, “Dub Goes Back To School”.. - Fall is just around the corner - so you know the folks at JD’s 24-Hour Stores have got a Super End of Summer Sale for you.. - Not to be outdone, Tacky Jackie’s Clothes for Hoes is throwing down a sale of their own.. - Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes the pulpit and jumps in on the back to school theme.. - Marci will perform “I’m a Delusional Girl”, by request.. - and Phil McCracken locks up with his “So Hot” and “So Cold” one-liners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:36

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Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): JD’s Big End Of Summer Super Sale

9/2/2025
Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, it’s a Tuesday that feels like a Monday - so Robert Earl Keen will go” Swerving’ In Your Lane”.. - With all of the kiddies back in school, we’ll pull out a classic Playhouse, “Dub Goes Back To School”.. - Fall is just around the corner - so you know the folks at JD’s 24-Hour Stores have got a Super End of Summer Sale for you.. - Not to be outdone, Tacky Jackie’s Clothes for Hoes is throwing down a sale of their own.. - Rev. Billy Ray Collins takes the pulpit and jumps in on the back to school theme.. - Marci will perform “I’m a Delusional Girl”, by request.. - and Phil McCracken locks up with his “So Hot” and “So Cold” one-liners… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:02

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Happy Labor Day! (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Show is an Encore Edition from April 26, 2021

9/1/2025
Happy Labor Day! (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Show is an Encore Edition from April 26, 2021 ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:22

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Happy Labor Day! (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Show is an Encore Edition from April 26, 2021

9/1/2025
Happy Labor Day! (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Show is an Encore Edition from April 26, 2021 ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:48