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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9/1/2025

Duration:00:43:22

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

9/1/2025

Duration:00:47:48

Friday (pt 2 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “It’s the Thought that Counts”

8/29/2025

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.. - There were tons of TV shows in the 1960’s looking for the kind of success found in the Andy Griffith Show - we have a list of ten that failed.. - The Not Ready For Drive Time Players perform a new script entitled, “It’s the Thought that Counts”.. - Country Music Sweethearts, Leah & Bryan of Velvet Rodeo stop by out studios for an update on their tour.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - Tom Sorenson checks in with this week’s report on the world of sports - and gives his prediction for who will be the next Super Bowl Champions!… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:46

Friday (pt 1 of 2): Today’s Playhouse is “It’s the Thought that Counts”

8/29/2025

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.. - There were tons of TV shows in the 1960’s looking for the kind of success found in the Andy Griffith Show - we have a list of ten that failed.. - The Not Ready For Drive Time Players perform a new script entitled, “It’s the Thought that Counts”.. - Country Music Sweethearts, Leah & Bryan of Velvet Rodeo stop by out studios for an update on their tour.. - John Boy gives away more of his “Wonderful Things”.. - Tom Sorenson checks in with this week’s report on the world of sports - and gives his prediction for who will be the next Super Bowl Champions!… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:34

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): Rabbi Myron Bergstein reviews “Nobody 2”

8/28/2025

Thursday (pt 1 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll give the early risers a chance at hearing our first - and last - Dumb Severed Wee-Wee News segment.. - Rabbi Myron Bergstein has seen the latest summer sequel to bust the box office - and gives his review of “Nobody 2”.. - On Track with Doug Rice recaps last weekend’s race in Daytona - and fills in the blanks for his picks in the first of three “Round of 16” Playoff Races - this weekend we’re heading to Darlington.. - We’ll fill a request for the John Boy & Billy Playhouse entitled, “Berries in the Butt”.. - and we’ll shut’er down after we debunk the Kidney Harvesting urban legend… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:29

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): Rabbi Myron Bergstein reviews “Nobody 2”

8/28/2025

Thursday (pt 2 of 2): On today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we’ll give the early risers a chance at hearing our first - and last - Dumb Severed Wee-Wee News segment.. - Rabbi Myron Bergstein has seen the latest summer sequel to bust the box office - and gives his review of “Nobody 2”.. - On Track with Doug Rice recaps last weekend’s race in Daytona - and fills in the blanks for his picks in the first of three “Round of 16” Playoff Races - this weekend we’re heading to Darlington.. - We’ll fill a request for the John Boy & Billy Playhouse entitled, “Berries in the Butt”.. - and we’ll shut’er down after we debunk the Kidney Harvesting urban legend… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:06

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): John Boy Fails TV Commercial Audition

8/27/2025

Wednesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Marci has a new Tatertainment report.. - We find an audition tape for a television commercial featuring John Boy - spoiler - he didn’t get the gig.. - Clyde the Camel is featured in yet another episode of Unknown History.. - We’ll bring back our Public Relations Officer, Andy Taylor to address the 1997 Loomis Fargo heist.. - and we’ll wrap things up (so to speak) with our first - and last - episode of “Dumb Severed Penis News”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:06

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): John Boy Fails TV Commercial Audition

8/27/2025

Wednesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, Marci has a new Tatertainment report.. - We find an audition tape for a television commercial featuring John Boy - spoiler - he didn’t get the gig.. - Clyde the Camel is featured in yet another episode of Unknown History.. - We’ll bring back our Public Relations Officer, Andy Taylor to address the 1997 Loomis Fargo heist.. - and we’ll wrap things up (so to speak) with our first - and last - episode of “Dumb Severed Penis News”… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:41

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): Big Ho-deo Festival this weekend in Dismal Seepage

8/26/2025

Tuesday (pt 2 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we'll have an early show visit from Stan Higgins (a.k.a.: Mr. Pop-In).. - Tater recaps the weekend box office and assigns a new assignment of What to Watch.. - The Mayor of Dismal Seepage has a questionable festival planned for the weekend - this time it’s a rodeo - sort of… - Astronerd tortures us with more of his stand-up comedy jokes.. - Mark Packer dials up the heat with his Southern Fried Football report on the latest drama in the NCAA.. - We'll get in touch with Raiford’s softer side, with a request for his poem about “older dogs”.. - and Comedian Ritch Shydner joins us for an unusual story from the news… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:36

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): Big Ho-deo Festival this weekend in Dismal Seepage

8/26/2025

Tuesday (pt 1 of 2): On Today’s Late Riser’s Podcast, we'll have an early show visit from Stan Higgins (a.k.a.: Mr. Pop-In).. - Tater recaps the weekend box office and assigns a new assignment of What to Watch.. - The Mayor of Dismal Seepage has a questionable festival planned for the weekend - this time it’s a rodeo - sort of… - Astronerd tortures us with more of his stand-up comedy jokes.. - Mark Packer dials up the heat with his Southern Fried Football report on the latest drama in the NCAA.. - We'll get in touch with Raiford’s softer side, with a request for his poem about “older dogs”.. - and Comedian Ritch Shydner joins us for an unusual story from the news… ℗®© 2025 John Boy & Billy, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:12