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Billy and Willie"s Workshop

Bill Blank & Willie Farrell

Bill Blank and Willie Farrell are comedians who have toured and done shows across the country. Subscribe and listen as the guys workshop their comedy bits and get a behind the scenes look on how comedians try material and work through their routines. No topic is off limits as they discuss whatever is the hot topic of the week. Every week an episode drops. Produced by 3 Beards Media.

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01:39:49

Billy & Willie_s Workshop EP: 3.14 Trump Taco'd Out,...

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2026/04/08

Bill Blank and Willie Farrell are back in the workshop, cracking open a Revelton and diving headfirst into unfiltered chaos. The guys roast Trump for "taco'ing out" on Iran, debate cult-like loyalty, and break down why some people still defend the chaos. Willie drops a clever (and controversial) Easter "He is risen... on Indeed" joke that has commenters scratching their heads, plus plenty of tech fails, mic drama, and Billy going full savage on double standards in

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01:37:51

Billy & Willies Workshop: 3.14 Iowa's Tournament...

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2026/04/02

Billy and Willie are back on the road, cracking open a Revelton and diving headfirst into the chaos. The Iowa Hawkeyes put up a hell of a fight but ultimately fall to a stacked Illinois squad in the NCAA Tournament — the guys break down the game, bracket regrets, coaching drama, and what it means for next season with NIL money and the transfer portal.From there, things get weird fast: Willie shares wild stories from his time on William Shatner's "Invasion Iowa" (yes, the 2005 reality

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01:28:52

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.13 Iowa Sweet 16...

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2026/03/25

Billy and Willie are back in the studio for another no-holds-barred episode! The guys break down Iowa's thrilling Sweet 16 run (that Fulgeris punch/foul drama, the Nebraska matchup, and why refs are the real villains), roast the girls’ game officials, and debate whether Jefferson should play.Then it gets completely unhinged: Afroman turns a police raid into the viral “Lemon Pound Cake” empire, wins his defamation lawsuit against the cops, and we play the full hilarious music video. Plus, the

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01:19:30

Billy & Willie's Workshop EP 3.12 China Hutch...

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2026/03/18

Join Iowa comedians Bill Blank and Chris "Max Hedrum" Shipley (filling in for Willie in Vegas and Ross due to a last-minute family emergency) for a wild, unfiltered episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop!The guys dive into absurd tangents: the useless glory of China hutches (complete with dusty figurines, built-ins, and why they're the most wasteful purchase ever), childhood confessions involving Ultimate Warrior wrestling buddies and glow-in-the-dark mishaps, hilarious Saturday

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01:23:53

Billy & Willie's Workshop EP 3.11 LIVE @ Revelton...

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2026/03/15

Join comedians Bill Blank and Willie Farrell for a hilarious LIVE episode of Billy & Willie's Workshop recorded at the stunning Revelton Distilling tasting room in Osceola, Iowa! Pour a glass of their award-winning Iowa-crafted Honey Whiskey, Rye, Bourbon or Vodka and settle in for non-stop laughs.This After Dark special is packed with classic bits and wild stories:The legendary Luigi the Butler origin — won in a drunken Vegas craps binge!Little Luigi surprise gift and wrestling buddy

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01:50:28

BIlly & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.10 Ask Billy &...

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2026/03/11

This week inside Billy & Willie’s Workshop, the conversation starts with a milestone — Willie turning 70 years old — and the guys immediately dive into the realities of aging, perspective, and the unofficial strategy of finding people your age who look worse so you can feel better about yourself.From there the conversation quickly goes off the rails.Billy brings up the mystery of the China Hutch debate — why every family seems to have one, why nobody actually uses it, and the strange emotional

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01:17:36

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.9 Road Trip to...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop, the guys break down their latest comedy road trip to Louisiana, Missouri, where a corporate show turns into a weekend full of strange hotels, feral cats, packed dive bars, and the kind of unpredictable stories that only happen when comedians travel.Billy and Willie dive into what it’s like performing in smaller Midwest towns, the unique characters you meet along the way, and the behind-the-scenes chaos that audiences never see. From questionable

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01:31:53

Billy & Willie Workshop: EP 3.8 Willie has a tiny head

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2026/02/25

Willie has lost so much weight that Billy and Chris are pretty sure he is auditioning for the small head guy character in Beetlejuice. Billy talks about his fun over the weekend with wheel chair basketball and Chris reads a "having relations with dead deer" reddit story. You know, a typical Tuesday evening. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage, Naked Dave Seasoning, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, We Will Pizza, Styled by JJ Boutique and LIVE from the AKC

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01:15:58

Billy & Willie’s Workshop: Ep 3.7 Carver Chaos, Media...

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2026/02/18

Nothing is off limits in this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop. The guys unload on Big Ten basketball frustrations, Iowa hoops reality checks, and the energy inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena — all while mixing in wild media stories, fan culture takes, and classic Midwest chaos.From Purdue and Nebraska talk to rec league nostalgia, SoundOff moments, and unapologetic Workshop banter, this one feels less like a podcast and more like post-game therapy at the bar. Expect bold opinions, laughs, a

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01:18:41

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.6 Halftime Takes,...

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2026/02/11

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop, the guys jump into everything from Trump headlines and political reactions to breaking down the Super Bowl halftime show and debating Kid Rock’s role in music, culture, and controversy. Nothing is off limits as Billy & Willie answer unpredictable Reddit-style questions, fire off hot takes, and deliver the kind of unfiltered comedy conversation that feels like bar-stool talk with zero filters.If you enjoy podcasts that mix comedy, current events,

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01:25:03

Billy and Willie's Workshop: EP 3.5 rump, Politics,...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop, the gloves come off as the guys dive headfirst into a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about Donald Trump, politics, media narratives, and how people on all sides react to it.Billy and Willie break down their frustrations, observations, and opinions on leadership, accountability, hypocrisy, and why political conversations feel more divided — and louder — than ever. From media coverage to public perception to why certain topics instantly turn

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01:25:48

Billy & Willies Ep: 3.4 Billy & Willie’s Workshop:...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of Billy & Willie’s Workshop, Billy and Willie are back doing what they do best—riffing on real life, swapping unfiltered stories, and turning everyday chaos into laugh-out-loud moments. From random observations to off-the-rails tangents, nothing is off limits as the guys break down life, work, and whatever else happens to wander into the shop. It’s raw, relatable, and exactly the kind of conversation that only happens when the mics are on and the filter is off.Sponsored by

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01:22:33

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.3 Going Viral,...

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2026/01/21

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. A raw, funny look at comedy, algorithms, and not giving a damn.Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Styled by JJ Boutique, and Naked Dave Seasoning, Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage and Iowa Beef Steakhouse. Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios.

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01:17:24

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 3.2 Indie Comedy,...

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2026/01/14

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 audiences demand “that one joke,” and how great comedians evolve material night after night instead of delivering the same performance word-for-word.Along the way, the guys cover:Why YouTube comedy specials are now legitimate credentialsIndie comedy vs. big-budget stand-up specialsOffensive jokes,

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01:25:47

Billy & Willies Workshop: EP 3.1 Seasonal Decorations...

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2026/01/07

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 imaginary monkeys with transfer-portal eligibility.Billy vents about the exhaustion of holiday décor, Christmas chaos, and why talking about Halloween decorations should be outlawed. From there, it’s on to the great ketchup debate—glass bottles vs. squeeze bottles, refrigeration rules, upside-down

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01:22:17

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.51 If It’s Funny, It...

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2025/12/29

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 discuss controversial jokes, MAGA audiences, cancel culture, and why being funny is the ultimate permission slip. The conversation also dives into life on the comedy circuit, post-COVID crowds, Christmas chaos, and how stand-up has changed over the years. Honest, raw, and unapologetically funny. Sponsored

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01:11:11

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.50 A Wild Christmas...

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2025/12/23

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 inappropriate) dive into the Christmas story.What begins as childhood recital memories quickly turns into a no-holds-barred debate about Joseph, Mary, the Virgin Birth, biblical timelines, Greek mythology, and whether Joseph was actually planning to “put Mary away quietly.” The discussion bounces between

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01:27:39

Billy & Willies Workshop: EP 2.49 Speed It Up or Shut...

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2025/12/19

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, preparing for major shows, rewriting jokes, and why some comics still don’t write things down.Along the way, they break down Willy Wonka logic, Wicked, Jeff Goldblum’s unmatched creepiness, horror movies that actually traumatized them as kids, and which actors guarantee a watch no matter what. Fast,

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01:23:29

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.48 Meltdowns, Matt...

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2025/12/10

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 roast, rant, and keep the Midwest mayhem rolling. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse,

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01:33:32

Billy & Willie's Workshop: EP 2.47 College Hoops,...

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2025/12/03

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 into Mormons, forged documents, pipe bombs, Trump, religion, and whether sitcoms unfairly make every husband look like an idiot. Toss in some Monty Python fights, Kevin Costner slander, Scientology shade, Kevin Spacey updates, and a debate about the greatest sitcoms ever… and you’ve got another classic

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