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“Memory Mansion: How to Glow the Fu%k Up” By ShamanIsis From ShamanIsis.com: “Cindy, you asked me to warn you if anyone ever came looking for you. Now might be a good time to get lost,” starts the astonishing new self-love memoir Memory Mansion: How To Glow The Fu%k Up by philosopher and mystic ShamanIsis, who pens a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, healing, and transformation. On this podcast episode, ShamanIsis shares how this book came together, both in terms of how it is a memoir built from a diary of a lifetime experiences and how she brought the entries from her diary together into a story. ShamanIsis.com ShamanIsis on X (Twitter) @ShamanIsis You can find Billy Dees on X (Twitter) @BillyDees

Are we finally getting tired of celebrity culture?Are the shenanigans, the preaching, and the promotional stunts finally beginning to ring hollow? These questions come after recent backlash to wealthy celebrities asking for donations and virtue signaling to sell books coming from people in seemingly dysfunctional circumstances. Produced while streaming live on X October 19, 2023 at 7:00PM EST.

Produced as we were streaming live on X (Twitter) Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 7:00pm EST Billy Dees and ShamanIsis talk about the Israel-Hamas conflict, RFK's announcement that he is running as an independent, and how the election of 2024 may be impacted by both.

On this episode we have or next in a series of discussions with Billy Dees and Shaman Isis about current events and that of politics. There is a range of talking points on this episode including the cost of living, corporate greed, and the evolving story of the RFKjr campaign.

Gina Ramsey, author and humorist, is known for her on- demand singing impersonations of Ethel Merman and Tommy Boy tunes. She lives in Superior, Wisconsin, with her husband Paul, a former poultry whisperer a.k.a. King of the Flock. Together, they have become gurus of finding the funny while navigating life’s ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders. Gina is the author of, “Burnt Gloveboxes – Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames.” During this interview, Gina talks about her background and how she balances writing/publishing while keeping a day job. We also discuss how humor can play a key role in wellness.It is a fun and upbeat conversation. You can find out more about Gina Ramsey at https://www.ginaramseyauthor.com/

This episode is a commentary podcast with Billy Dees and cohost Shaman Isis. Among the topics discussed are the F-35, AI, RFKjr, and numerous other stories in the news. Produced September 22, 2023 38:08

The best way to describe this episode would simply to be a preview of the political year to come. The discussion covers many of the leading candidates as well as the political parties. Is there a clear path or shape that the campaigns will have? At this time, probably not. That alone is a concern. Billy Dees and guest cohost Shaman Isis - September 13, 2023

“The Time of Our Lives” by Deborah Fezelle In this book, Deborah Fezelle takes the reader inside the famous Juilliard School, down the halls of the Drama Division, and into the classrooms with her classmates. Set in New York City during the early '70s, Deborah describes life both inside and outside of Juilliard. The backdrop is the Upper West Side, the Village, and the Times Square of that era. During this interview Deborah Fezelle elaborates about her experiences described in the book. She expresses what it was like to experience New York for the first time as a young drama student during an incredible transformative period of her life. For those who trained at Juilliard, this book is a trip down Memory Lane. For those who dream of becoming an actor, it's a road map for what it takes to survive in a business where "rejection is the norm and stability is a dream." This interview is courtesy of HumorOutcasts.com You can find Deborah Fezelle on X (Twitter) @mcdeare https://twitter.com/mcdeare?lang=en Sp

On this episode we are talking with a Recovery Community creator and advocate, Lindsay. Lindsay shares her own recovery story in the hope that doing so will raise awareness for the problem of addiction and reduce the stigma which often prevents those who are struggling from coming forward. Lindsay also talks about being a content creator within the recovery community and what she hopes to accomplish by being an inspiration. You can find Lindsay on the old Twitter, now X, @L_Villandry and her YouTube Channel is @RecoverLoudly.

What we may refer to as an “absolute truth” is very illusive philosophically, scientifically, and in life. However, have we lost our way in determining what an objective truth is in a practical manner? Are “truths” that we don’t agree with increasingly becoming “fake news?” How do we know when news is news, or some version of a given truth that someone else wants us to believe? Moreover, are we contributing to the problem? This is what our conversation is about on this episode with Billy Dees and Shaman Isis.

This episode closes out the month of July 2023 talking about All Things Media. We discuss the rebranding of Twitter into “X,” the continued hearings about UFOs, and the recent passing of Sinéad O'Connor.Recorded live July 30. 2023.

Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived by Karen Debonis (Author) Can a woman who never learned to stand up for herself find the courage to speak up for her son? Karen is a happily married, slightly frazzled mother of two when her eight-year-old son, Matthew, develops a strange eye-rolling tic. Matthew's tics quickly multiply. He becomes clumsy and lethargic, a gifted program dropout. Karen tries to get her husband and their pediatrician to acknowledge what's happening, but they dismiss her concerns. As a people-pleaser, Karen lacks the skills to assert herself and stifles the growing dread in her heart. For three years, Matthew steadily deteriorates while Karen questions if she has the fortitude required of motherhood. Finally, desperation breaks through her fear of conflict, and she demands answers, only to be horrified by the truth. Matthew has a brain tumor. A delicate surgery and promise of complete recovery convince Karen her battle is over. But she is wrong. The ensuing years

Jessica Guerrieri is a mom to three fierce, young daughters and has spent the past decade as an advocate for addiction recovery. Jessica enjoys competing in Spartan Races all over California and in May of 2023 she celebrated a decade of sobriety.Jessica has a BA in English from UC Davis with an emphasis in creative writing. Her articles have been published on Scary Mommy, Yahoo Life, Mom.com, BluntMoms, Filter Free Parents, and Sonoma Family Life and Mendo Lake Family Life magazines.“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” is book (being queried now) about an alcoholic mother’s obsession with her mother-in-law’s perfectionism which ultimately forces her to reexamine the enemy in the mirror.During the interview Jessica shares her personal journey of recovery into sobriety. She also shares the trials and tribulations of being an author going through the query process of getting published. Jessica’s website is www.jessicaguerrieri.netYou can find her on Twitter and IG @witandspitup

Have you been following the news about UFOs? It seems like every day there is a new disclosure or video that is being released. However, has it really been determined that these objects are from space and have an intelligent source? We speculate on this subject with our guest, Asherz. She is a self-proclaimed “Weirdo from Ohio” (as is the host) and is a Ufologist. Its fun to wonder and speculate, isn’t it? Sit back and enjoy a fun and light-hearted episode on theBilly Dees Podcast.You can find Asherz on Twitter @itsasherz https://twitter.com/itsasherz?lang=enYou can also find Billy Dees on Twitter @BillyDees https://twitter.com/BillyDeesThank you and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

On this episode we are talking about AI and some of its applications. Our guest is Glenn Werstler who is the owner of Recastio and Tour Stop. The conversation covers what some of the positive and negative implications are of Artificial Intelligence. Then, the subject matter shifts to ChatGPT and how Glenn has utilized this type of technology for a new app called Tour Stop. To find out mote about Tour Stop, please visitTourStop.net https://tourstop.net/Glenn’s other websiteRecastio.com https://www.recastio.com/You can find Billy Dees links and social media here:https://linktr.ee/billydees

“Making It Home - Life Lessons from a Season of Little League” By Teresa Strasser Teresa Strasser is an Emmy-winning writer for her work at Comedy Central and Emmy-nominated television host regarding her talents at TLC. Teresa has been a contributor to the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Arizona Republic, The Jewish Journal, HuffPost, and The Today Show. Her first-person essays have garnered three Los Angeles Press Club Awards, including Columnist of the Year. Teresa has appeared on The View, CNN, Good Morning America, The Talk, and Dr. Phil. Radio and podcast audiences know Teresa Strasser as Adam Carolla’s co-host. Her first memoir, “Exploiting My Baby: Because It’s Exploiting Me” was a Los Angeles Times bestseller and optioned by ABC.On this episode Teresa is talking about her book, “Making It Home - Life Lessons from a Season of Little League.” After the deaths of her brother and mother just months apart, Teresa explains how baseball helped with he

On this episode of the podcast, we are discussing two topics: AI technology and the possibilities of hydrogen as a fuel source. Billy Dees is joined by guest cohost, Chris Weakly. Chris is a technology enthusiast and is an advocate for autism.You can find Chris on Twitter at @kryptoglyfics and his YouTube channel, Logical A Meets World.There is a lot of rhetoric, particularly around AI, and our discussion is an opinion driven mini forum designed to give a balanced overview around the subjects of burgeoning technology and alternative fuel sources. We hope you enjoy it. You can find Billy Dees on Twitter at @BillyDees

Our guest is Kimber Silver, the author of “Broken Rhodes,” published August 16th, 2022.During this interview Kimber discusses her early life and how it impacted her writing, as well as some of her writing techniques. Kimber is a believer in sticking with a schedule to maintain progress as a writer.You can visit Kimber’s website for short stories, book reviews, interviews, and photos.https://kimbersilver.com/

April 24th, when this episode was recorded live on Fireside, was a seismic day in cable news.CNN and FOX both made changes in their lineups. Billy talks about these changes as well as riffs about cable news in general, big pharma, and the Kennedys. Follow the Billy Dees Podcast on Twitter @BillyDees and on Fireside.

On the podcast for this episode is trauma survivor, mental wellness advocate, and educator, Shaman Isis.She is also the author of the book, “Unleash the Empress.”Central to her message is that people can come to terms with their trauma and mental wellness challenges and find the courage within themselves to heal and build a life they will love. Shaman Isis grew up in care and endured a shocking list of traumas that had her steeped in shame and depression. She felt at times that her future looked bleak…but it wasn’t, and through courage, she found freedom. Shaman Isis’ most important message for anybody going through trauma is that hope endures.During this podcast she also discusses why it can feel impossible to heal and how to know when it is indeed time for healing to begin.You can find out more about Shaman Isis on her website: www.shamanisis.com