Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast

Bill welcomes bartender, Uber driver, the man who wakes up to life like it’s a scratch-off ticket, Doug Phelps, back to the studio for one of the most relatable and hilarious episodes yet.Bill explains how a married couple secretly signed him up for Match.com after hearing him talk about blowing it with a woman on a previous episode… creating a chain reaction involving confused women, disappearing matches, questionable profile photos, and an algorithm that now believes Bill is one divorce away from becoming a sugar daddy.Bill and Doug dive into the strange real...

Bill welcomes bartender, Uber driver, the man who wakes up to life like it’s a scratch-off ticket, Doug Phelps, back to the studio for one of the most relatable and hilarious episodes yet.Bill explains how a married couple secretly signed him up for Match.com after hearing him talk about blowing it with a woman on a previous episode… creating a chain reaction involving confused women, disappearing matches, questionable profile photos, and an algorithm that now believes Bill is one divorce away from becoming a sugar daddy.Bill and Doug dive into the strange real...

Bill sits down with Mike, past commander of Fairport VFW Post 1280, and Mary, the woman who apparently runs half of Fairport from a gas station. What starts as a heads-up about a June 13th fundraiser turns into something more interesting: a real conversation about what the VFW actually does, why most people have it wrong, and why the third largest VFW post in New York State is fighting to stay relevant.Buffalo Trace on tap, Chef Will cooking Thursday nights, Jumbo Shrimp playing seven to ten, high-end whiskey raffles, and a birthday ceremony on Freedom Hill for America's 250...

The crew is FINALLY back together and within minutes it completely goes off the rails in the most Billified way possible.Bill welcomes Mark, Kevin and Laura back to the studio and immediately realizes something terrible…he (and basically the podcast) missed both Dan AND Laura’s birthdays. In true Bill fashion, he now has a plan to bring everyone together this Summer…which somehow spirals into a hilarious conversation about cookouts, weddings, plus-ones and the one friend whose significant other nobody can stand.Inspired by the rumors surrounding Taylor Swift’s wedding guest rules, the crew div...

The crew is FINALLY back together and within minutes it completely goes off the rails in the most Billified way possible.Bill welcomes Mark, Kevin and Laura back to the studio and immediately realizes something terrible…he (and basically the podcast) missed both Dan AND Laura’s birthdays. In true Bill fashion, he now has a plan to bring everyone together this Summer…which somehow spirals into a hilarious conversation about cookouts, weddings, plus-ones and the one friend whose significant other nobody can stand.Inspired by the rumors surrounding Taylor Swift’s wedding guest rules, the crew div...

Bill sits down with Rochester native and Elvio Fernandes for one of the most inspiring and grounded conversations Billified has ever had. From growing up in a loud Portuguese family where music was everywhere, to building Roc Star Academy, to nearly not getting the audition that changed his life forever, Elvio’s story proves dreams do not come with an expiration date.Elvio opens up about the influence his grandfather had on his life, the sacrifices families quietly make behind every dream, and what it’s really like balancing life as a husband, father, business owner and touring musi...

Bill sits down with Rochester native and Elvio Fernandes for one of the most inspiring and grounded conversations Billified has ever had. From growing up in a loud Portuguese family where music was everywhere, to building Roc Star Academy, to nearly not getting the audition that changed his life forever, Elvio’s story proves dreams do not come with an expiration date.Elvio opens up about the influence his grandfather had on his life, the sacrifices families quietly make behind every dream, and what it’s really like balancing life as a husband, father, business owner and touring musi...

Dan returns to the studio and Bill opens with a story about one of his sons… not the son Dan was expecting — to be fair, Bill has three. What starts as a simple request for curtain rods and wine quickly turns into a full-blown HGTV emergency involving Dollar General curtains, no measurements, no plan, stressed parents visiting, and Bill spending $200 just to participate in failure.Bill and Dan hilariously break down modern adulthood, fake independence, “Instagram life” culture, and why so many people want the aesthetic before the infrastructure. From apartments assembled like hostage videos to grown adults survivin...

Dan returns to the studio and Bill opens with a story about one of his sons… not the son Dan was expecting — to be fair, Bill has three. What starts as a simple request for curtain rods and wine quickly turns into a full-blown HGTV emergency involving Dollar General curtains, no measurements, no plan, stressed parents visiting, and Bill spending $200 just to participate in failure.Bill and Dan hilariously break down modern adulthood, fake independence, “Instagram life” culture, and why so many people want the aesthetic before the infrastructure. From apartments assembled like hostage videos to grown adults survivin...

Bill welcomes comic, bartender, DJ and full-time wildcard Doug Phelps back to the studio and opens with one of the strangest messages he has ever received: a woman on Match.com reached out asking Bill out for drinks… except Bill isn’t on Match. Turns out someone created a fake dating profile using Bill’s actual photos. The guys turn the bizarre situation into a hilarious conversation about fake online identities, modern dating, catfishing, loneliness, AI and whether the fake version of ourselves online is actually better than the real thing.Then things somehow get even weirder as Bill a...

Bill welcomes comic, bartender, DJ and full-time wildcard Doug Phelps back to the studio and opens with one of the strangest messages he has ever received: a woman on Match.com reached out asking Bill out for drinks… except Bill isn’t on Match. Turns out someone created a fake dating profile using Bill’s actual photos. The guys turn the bizarre situation into a hilarious conversation about fake online identities, modern dating, catfishing, loneliness, AI and whether the fake version of ourselves online is actually better than the real thing.Then things somehow get even weirder as Bill a...

Bill welcomes Michael Tandoi — host of the Built from Chaos Podcast and one of the wildest comeback stories you’ll ever hear. Michael opens up about how a kid from a strong, close-knit family spiraled into the brutal world of crack cocaine, violence, prison, relapse, and chaos.From being shot multiple times while sitting in his car… to serving 7 years in state prison… to attempting to smuggle contraband behind bars — Michael doesn’t hold anything back. But this episode isn’t just about destruction… it’s about redemption.Michael talks about the role Faith, Jesus, discipline, and purpose played...

Bill welcomes Michael Tandoi — host of the Built from Chaos Podcast and one of the wildest comeback stories you’ll ever hear. Michael opens up about how a kid from a strong, close-knit family spiraled into the brutal world of crack cocaine, violence, prison, relapse, and chaos.From being shot multiple times while sitting in his car… to serving 7 years in state prison… to attempting to smuggle contraband behind bars — Michael doesn’t hold anything back. But this episode isn’t just about destruction… it’s about redemption.Michael talks about the role Faith, Jesus, discipline, and purpose played...

Bill welcomes Dan for a wild, funny and surprisingly deep conversation about the modern obsession with labeling people “toxic,” why every failed relationship suddenly needs a therapy diagnosis, and whether heartbreak plus technology has turned everybody into private investigators. The guys dive into the bizarre arrest of Street Outlaws star Daddy Dave and unpack how social media, GPS tracking and constant digital access have changed relationships forever. Then things go completely off the rails as Bill explores the hilarious truth that rich and poor people often do the EXACT same things… society just changes the wording depending on the bank accoun...

Bill welcomes Dan for a wild, funny and surprisingly deep conversation about the modern obsession with labeling people “toxic,” why every failed relationship suddenly needs a therapy diagnosis, and whether heartbreak plus technology has turned everybody into private investigators. The guys dive into the bizarre arrest of Street Outlaws star Daddy Dave and unpack how social media, GPS tracking and constant digital access have changed relationships forever. Then things go completely off the rails as Bill explores the hilarious truth that rich and poor people often do the EXACT same things… society just changes the wording depending on the bank accoun...

A woman allegedly faked amnesia for FOUR YEARS just to avoid her mother-in-law… until one slip-up at a family gathering blew the whole thing apart. Bill, Kevin and Mark the Soldier ask the important questions: Could you pull this off? Would your spouse back your lie? And honestly… is avoiding people becoming a full-time lifestyle now?The guys also dive into the Roast of Kevin Hart and whether roasts are the last place people can still brutally tell the truth. Where’s the line between roasting and bullying? Could YOU handle your friends unloading on you for comedy?<...

What does a former University of Miami wide receiver have in common with a NASCAR pit crew?More than you'd think.In this Billified Bite, we head to Watkins Glen as guests of Hayek Motorsports  home of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the #37 car where we sit down with Al Blades Jr., son and nephew of NFL legends, for a candid conversation about his incredible journey through college football, a heart condition that changed everything, a stint with the New York Jets, and ultimately walking away from the game he loved to find something new.We a...

A woman allegedly faked amnesia for FOUR YEARS just to avoid her mother-in-law… until one slip-up at a family gathering blew the whole thing apart. Bill, Kevin and Mark the Soldier ask the important questions: Could you pull this off? Would your spouse back your lie? And honestly… is avoiding people becoming a full-time lifestyle now?The guys also dive into the Roast of Kevin Hart and whether roasts are the last place people can still brutally tell the truth. Where’s the line between roasting and bullying? Could YOU handle your friends unloading on you for comedy?<...

A woman allegedly faked amnesia for FOUR YEARS just to avoid her mother-in-law… until one slip-up at a family gathering blew the whole thing apart. Bill, Kevin and Mark the Soldier ask the important questions: Could you pull this off? Would your spouse back your lie? And honestly… is avoiding people becoming a full-time lifestyle now?The guys also dive into the Roast of Kevin Hart and whether roasts are the last place people can still brutally tell the truth. Where’s the line between roasting and bullying? Could YOU handle your friends unloading on you for comedy?<...

Bill welcomes comedian, bartender, Uber driver and professional wildcard Doug Phelps back to the studio and yes… they briefly acknowledge the situation from Doug’s last appearance before immediately swerving into chaos.The guys dive into how terrifyingly easy it is to find your address, relatives, associates and entire existence online. At this point, becoming a conspiracy theorist almost feels responsible. Bill calls Doug “the last of a dying breed” — a 55-year-old man with no wife, no retirement plan and a long-term goal of maybe becoming a strip club DJ again. While most people built careers and 401Ks, Doug built...