12 NOV 2024 · In this special Veterans Day episode of Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast, Bill is joined by Kevin, Mark “The Soldier,” and Bill’s son, Jameson, for a packed discussion full of laughs, sports, and gratitude. Bill opens up by asking Mark how he spent Veterans Day, a day that saw some local tragedy. Mark spent it watching Yellowstone and shares his thoughts on the latest episode, leading to a chat about Kevin Costner’s exit from the show and their admiration for the creator, Taylor Sheridan.
The talk soon turns to football and pop culture, with Bill wondering about ticket prices for the upcoming Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. Kevin suggests that prices may be climbing because Taylor Swift could be in town, performing in Toronto just before the game. With CBS’s NFL Today broadcasting live from Highmark Stadium, the guys predict a high-energy showdown. Mark lays out why he believes the Chiefs might struggle, while Kevin stirs things up with the latest Mahomes controversy—did he really ask refs for a warning before sacks? The team can’t help but wonder how fans would react if it were Tom Brady instead.
In classic Billified fashion, the conversation branches out to Dallas’s tough season and Micah Parsons’ remarks about Coach Mike McCarthy. Bill and the gang downplay the controversy and look ahead, with Bill claiming the Detroit Lions may just be the NFL’s best this year. Could a Lions-Bills Super Bowl be on the horizon?
The crew then jumps into a lighthearted fitness challenge inspired by the Mayo Clinic’s “Push-Up Test.” Bill wonders if he can still handle 12 non-stop push-ups, and the results may surprise you. Mark also shares stories from his job at a local school, including trying to keep up with the kids in gym class.
Later, Bill updates us on “Peanut the Squirrel” and dives into a bit of rabies testing trivia. They also play “Name That Tune,” where listeners can join in on the fun. Finally, things take a nostalgic turn as they discuss the Morgan Twins, with Jameson hearing them for the first time—Kevin even finds a clip from The Voice! Mark demands to hear something from the Morgan Twins that is not as polished as the Voice clip and Kevin finds one that keeps Bill from wrapping up the show!
It’s an episode full of laughs, memories, and heartfelt appreciation, capped off with Joe Brucato’s song “Thank You Soldier,” a tribute to those who serve. Enjoy!