NO JOKE PODCAST

Billy and Adam welcome food writer and friend, Katherine Spiers, to the show. In this episode they discuss the untimely deaths of Jonathan Gold and Anthony Bourdain. How did their approach to food, and life, influence people? What can we learn from them? And what is The Rogue 99? Plus, Katherine's glossy childhood, Billy and Adam say the "T word" and music by Lady of Rage!

Billy and Adam can't dance but choreographer, and friend, Megan Batoon is here to help. In this episode, Megan offers some tips to save them on the dance floor. Also, they discuss Billy's broken hips, Adam's wild style and Megan's relationship to coin flips. Plus, Billy and Adam engage in a dance contest, Megan gets a promotion in Step Up and music by Trip Lee!

Billy and Adam make a splash and take a trip to the water park. In this episode, they discuss lazy rivers, speed slides, wave pools and pee-pee problems. Then, they design their own water park. It's got a whale. Plus, candy from Slovakia, low risk waterfalls and music from the Little Mermaid!

Billy and Adam bring back one of their most popular topics with HeadGum founder, Marty Michael. In this episode, they explore Marty's wallet to determine what it says about him. It's organized, it's minimalist, it's fancy... it's Marty. Plus, wallets in the front pocket, money clip cockiness and music from Juvenile!

Billy and Adam debate each city's offerings to see which region is king. In this episode they compare pizza vs tacos, four seasons vs one, traffic vs subways, accents, fashion, architecture and more. Plus, a freestyle from Tupac and Biggie!

Billy and Adam are joined by their friend, and writer for Bleacher Report, Dave Schilling. In this episode Dave explains his path to sports writing, what it's like covering the NBA finals and a brief history of working at Grantland. They also discuss the future of sports journalism and examine how, and why, the industry has changed over the past decade. Plus, jacked mascots, drinking on the job and music from Neil Diamond!

Billy and Adam will not apologize for discussing apologies. In this episode they explore Roseanne Barr's racist tweets, memories of having to say "I'm sorry," and their current, apology-driven personalities. Plus, a recap of the Mocktail episode and music by Amy Winehouse!

Billy and Adam leave the alcohol on the shelf and try to talk about mocktails. Cocktails without booze. Fun. Also in the episode, a critical analysis of The Offspring, the legend of Coco Lopez and a drink called the Meg Ryan. Plus, Adam "comes around" and music by Green Day!

Billy and Adam have had a string of bad luck. They talked about Bitcoin and the market crashed. They talked about the Knicks and Porzingis tore his ACL. They talked about Kanye's Twitter and, well, you get the point. In an effort to reverse the curse, they look the problem straight in the eye and discuss curses. The Kennedys, The Bermuda Triangle, The Madden Curse and more. Plus, music by Screamin Jay Hawkins!

Billy won two Sports Emmys and Adam has questions. In this episode they discuss the nature of the work, the nominations and the moment Billy found out he won. Plus, Good King Wenceslas, The ECNYs and music by Drake!

Billy and Adam celebrate Mothers Day by honoring the women who raised them... TV Moms. In this episode they discuss Sophia from the Golden Girls, Estelle Costanza, both Aunt Vivs and so many more moms. Plus, a trip around the world with Hyped 4.0, a tease of their second podcast, Fun Size, and music by Dick Van Dyke!

Billy and Adam sit down with author, adventurer and friend Marina Shifrin to discuss her new book, 30 Before 30. At age 23, Marina made a list of goals to accomplish before her 30th birthday. Well, she accomplished them... wrote about them... and her stories are hilarious. Also in the episode - growing up in a Russian household, the unexpected consequences of going viral and the perfect way to quit your job. Plus, music by M83!

Billy and Adam discuss technological disruptors. MoviePass, AirBNB, Uber... how are they helping and what are the unexpected consequences of these businesses? Should we worry about our personal data being used? What does "personal data" actually mean? Plus, a preview of Fun Size, basketball moon shoes and music by Drake!

Billy and Adam discuss the recent set of tweets written by Kanye West. Each one offers a glimpse into Kanye's mind and they discuss who he is writing to and what the tweets might mean. Plus, Billy and Adam's history as fans of Kanye, a sneak peak at their second podcast Fun Size and music from Pac Div!

Billy and Adam welcome actor, writer and friend Malcolm Barrett. In this episode they discuss Malcolm's upbringing in a math and science high school and how it may have helped him land roles on sci fi shows like NBC's Timeless. Plus, time traveling while black, Snapchat's problematic face filters and music by Lost Boyz!

Billy and Adam welcome fellow Harvard Sailing Team member Jen Curran on the show to discuss fighting. Some people aren't afraid of confrontation - Jen is one of those people. In this episode we reflect on fights at the mall, bananas in the office and her new Los Angeles comedy theater, The Ruby. Plus, music by Kanye West!

Billy and Adam discuss their history as pranksters. They've thrown pies in their friends' faces and convinced Drake he was going to die in an earthquake. Frankly... they're good at it. Plus, Billy gets nominated for Sports Emmys, Adam struggles with a clever business card and music by Justin Bieber!