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1) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.3 Going Viral, Getting Hated, and Knowing You’ve Made It
The guys break down what really happens when comedy clips go viral—misunderstood jokes, angry comment sections, accusations of joke stealing, and why backlash often means you’re doing something right....Show More
2) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.2 Indie Comedy, Offensive Jokes, and Why Stand-Up Isn’t Supposed to Be Safe
Billy and Willie also get into the uncomfortable side of comedy — offensive jokes, punching down vs. punching up, and why certain bits trigger strong reactions. They discuss joke repetition, why audie...Show More
3) Billy & Willies Workshop: EP 3.1 Seasonal Decorations Are a Scam, Ketchup Conspiracies & the Monkey Transfer Portal
In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop, the guys crack a bottle of Revelton and immediately unravel into a perfectly unhinged conversation about seasonal decorations, condiment conspiracies, and...Show More
4) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.51 If It’s Funny, It Gets a Pass
In this episode of Billy and Willie’s Workshop, Billy and Willie break down the rules of comedy in a divided world—where intent, timing, and crowd psychology matter more than playing it safe. They dis...Show More
5) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.50 A Wild Christmas Bible Debate: Joseph, Mary, and the Most Uncomfortable Podcast Ever
In this Billy & Willie’s Workshop Christmas Special, the guys spiral into one of the most outrageous, uncomfortable, and hilarious conversations they’ve ever had—starting with a deep (and wildly inapp...Show More
6) Billy & Willies Workshop: EP 2.49 Speed It Up or Shut It Down | Theme Songs, Stand-Up Comedy & Movie Debates
Does speeding up a podcast actually make it better? Billy & Willie debate theme song speed, podcast playback habits, and spiral into classic Workshop chaos. The guys talk stand-up comedy writing, prep...Show More
7) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.48 Meltdowns, Matt Campbell, and Midwest Mayhem
Billy and Willie break down Iowa State’s coaching drama, fan panic, bowl-game fallout, and whether Jamie Pollard just pulled a power move gone wrong. Chris rides the emotional coaster while the guys r...Show More
Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.48 Meltdowns, Matt Campbell, and Midwest Mayhem
1:23:29 | Dec 10th, 2025
8) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.47 College Hoops, Cults, Sitcoms & Absolute Nonsense
Billy and Willie are back and immediately off the rails—breaking down Iowa’s basketball woes, Nebraska getting “piss-pounded,” and why Big Ten games need better crowds. Then things take a hard left in...Show More
Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.47 College Hoops, Cults, Sitcoms & Absolute Nonsense
1:33:32 | Dec 3rd, 2025
9) Billy & Willie's Workshop EP: 2.46 Willie Joins Bill at the Iowa Game
This week on Billy & Willie's Workshop, the guys are fired up fresh off the Iowa game—where Billy went full superfan and may or may not have scared Willie with his hawkeye-level enthusiasm. Willie tri...Show More
10) Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.45 Bill Goes Colorado, Willie Goes Obese, Chris Goes Hallmark
On this week’s Billy and Willie Workshop, Bill returns with his legendary “Colorado Special,” dives into the world of friends who suddenly turn MAGA, and breaks down the delicate art of navigating tho...Show More