Heightened Babble

Brad Williams and JB Ball
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Heightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened Babble

  1. 1d ago

    Jonathan Zaslow's Couch, A Fake 49er & The Gas Station Teacher | Heightened Babble Ep 36

    Brad Williams and JB Ball are back with another chaotic episode of Heightened Babble! This week the guys kick things off by debating whether Spock ever got laid in honor of National Star Trek Day, celebrate National Ampersand Day, and dive headfirst into the great "Ants on a Log" cultural divide (Twizzlers vs. celery, anyone?). Things get even weirder when they break down David Arquette's infamous WCW Heavyweight Championship run — including the very real glass-related injury that almost ended him. Oh, and there's tour info for the Tall Tales Tour, so stick around for that too.Then it's on to First Class Mail, where the guys give a shoutout to the Dan Ledbetter Show, break down the legendary "c**k chair" bit courtesy of Jonathan Zaslow, and play a new round of the Doppelganger Game (this week's winner: Juju Gotti). Listener submissions bring the feel-good energy with a genius "police sting" prank designed to help the unhoused, plus an incredible comeback story about a high schooler who scored three touchdowns after nearly succumbing to heat exhaustion. Finally, the Two Tall Tales segment delivers two absolutely unhinged true stories: a man who scammed women out of over a MILLION dollars by catfishing them as an NFL player, and an elementary school teacher who created an official "Fart Corner" gas station in her classroom. The episode wraps with a viral Costco intercom fart video and a rapid-fire round of celebrity voice impressions including Mike Tyson, Will Smith, Ludacris, and Blade.⏱ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Cold open, couch bit & 49ers scammer teaser1:19 – Show intro2:27 – Welcome back / Lindsey Clancy trial talk3:50 – National Star Trek Day & Spock debate6:10 – National Ampersand Day & Ants on a Log9:00 – Twizzlers vs. celery debate9:43 – Two potato salads (culture divide bit)9:55 – David Arquette's WCW title, death match injury & Black History Month bit13:39 – Tour dates & Tall Tales Tour info19:59 – First Class Mail intro20:24 – Dan Ledbetter Show shoutout21:22 – Jonathan Zaslow's "c**k chair" bit26:20 – Doppelganger game: Juju Gotti29:29 – Good pranks & Nana Stephen's comeback story40:48 – Fart corner teaser41:57 – Two Tall Tales intro42:06 – Fake 49ers player scam story57:11 – Have you ever been scammed?1:02:22 – Second Two Tall Tales intro1:02:30 – Teacher's viral "fart corner" story1:09:13 – Viral Costco intercom fart video1:12:09 – Wrap-up & recap1:14:45 – Voice impressions: Mike Tyson, Will Smith, Ludacris, Blade1:19:00 – Outro🎧 Follow Heightened Babble for new episodes every week!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedyHeightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened Babble#HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #TallTalesTour #WCW #DavidArquette #FakeNFLPlayer #FartCorner #FunnyStories #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #ComedyClips #ViralStories#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips

  2. Sep 1

    Tupac's Ashes, Is NASCAR a Sport? & a Trip to Mexico Done Right | Heightened Babble EP 35

    Brad Williams and JB Ball are back for episode 35 of Heightened Babble, and this one goes to some wild places. The guys kick things off with a deep dive into the "National Days", a hilarious detour through Abraham Lincoln history, and the ongoing mystery of why Jeff Hardy is an honorary member of every Black cookout in America. From there it's Hawaii hurricane survival stories — including JB getting stuck in a water slide and rescuing a kid from a flying pool chair — plus a heartfelt push to support Hawaii relief charities after the recent storm damage.Here are some links to donate to the Hurricane Relief:https://donate.wck.org/campaign/833397/donate?c_src=site-blog-rlf194&_gl=1*aubhtt*_gcl_au*NDA3MTIyNTg1LjE3ODcwMDc3NDc.*_ga*MTY5ODY3NDQ5NS4xNzg3MDA3NzQ3*_ga_5WKVY8503C*czE3ODcwMDc3NDckbzEkZzEkdDE3ODcwMDc3NTYkajUxJGwwJGgw https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2026/storm-heads-toward-hawaii.html https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/community-relief-fund-3?refcode=JT_EM_AW_90DO_260817_1_1&emci=3eef65c9-849a-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&emdi=7c9b38cc-889a-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&ceid=27424584 Then things get even stranger: the guys break down listener-submitted pranks (a sunken boat prank, a "decorate the drunk guy" tradition from a bar in Japan involving an air traffic controller, and a Lego wall quarantine prank), settle the eternal "is NASCAR a sport" debate once and for all, and dive into two unbelievable **Two Tall Tales** — including the wild, multi-source claim that Tupac Shakur's ashes were rolled into blunts and smoked, and a Reddit story about a man who traveled to Mexico intending to end his life but instead found a new reason to live. It's equal parts hilarious and unexpectedly heartfelt, capped off with an all-timer of a bit: Black people speaking in a Transylvanian accent. You don't want to miss this one.🎙️ New episodes every week — subscribe and turn on notifications!📩 Submit your stories: heightenedbabble@gmail.com📞 Leave a voicemail: (323) 272-3908💰 Join the Patreon for bonus episodes: patreon.com/heightenedbabbleFollow the show: @heightenedbabblepodcastBrad Williams: @bradwilliamscomicJB Ball: @jbballcomedyIsaac Abrams  @IsaacAbrams  ---Chapters:00:00 – Cold Open02:41 – Welcome Back to Heightened Babble03:33 – Episode 35 Intro04:12 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day & Dictator look a like Cats06:24 – Acne Positivity Day & Accutane Stories08:06 – National Emma M Nut Day: Abraham Lincoln Bit12:41 – Jeff Hardy Birthday & Cookout Talk14:11 – Tour Dates & The Jules Knowles Story20:44 – First Class Mail: Hawaii Hurricane Stories27:17 – Hawaii Relief Charities28:24 – JB Stuck in a Water Slide37:39 – Full Housing Sitcom Flier40:01 – Is NASCAR a Sport? Dick Trickle Debate47:35 – Best Prank Stories from Listeners53:52 – The Fierce Unicorn Tattoo Prank56:01 – The Quarantine Lego Wall Prank58:01 – Two Tall Tales: Tupac's Ashes Smoked as Blunts1:09:07 – Disneyland's Secret Ash-Scattering Code1:14:33 – Man Goes to Mexico to End His Life, Finds Joy Instead1:23:38 – Count Chocula Fan Shoutout1:24:43 – Black People Doing a Transylvanian Accent1:27:17 – Wrap-Up & Listener ShoutoutsFollow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedy Heightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, #HeightenedBabble #ComedyPodcast #BradWilliams #JBBall #FunnyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #TwoTallTales #ComedyClips #tupacshakur

  3. Aug 25

    Chris Porter | Taco Bell, Mountain Don't and Robbing SHAKE SHACK | Heightened Babble Ep 34

    Brad Williams is back on Heightened Babble, but this time JB Ball is out (just for this episode he'll be back next week) and guest host Chris Porter is in the chair for a wild, laugh-filled episode full of road stories, bad ideas, and deeply questionable behavior. The guys kick things off with tour talk, fame levels, old-man concert habits, and why getting recognized in public can be both flattering and horrifying. Brad also shares stories about being Mini Danhausen in WWE, getting mistaken for all kinds of things, and the strange reality of being famous just enough to be noticed, but not enough to ruin your life.Things get even better when the episode turns into a debate about parenting, public shaming, childhood freedom, fast food, and the bizarre stuff people used to get away with before phones and safety rules took over the world. From disciplining someone else’s kid in Hawaii, to drinking with old comedians, to the dangers of trusting a fart, Brad and Chris somehow make stories about pop culture, fast food, and porta potties feel like essential comedy.This episode also features “Too Tall Tales” stories about a man who trapped himself in a porta potty sewage tank after chasing a Mountain Dew bottle, plus a Shake Shack employee who allegedly robbed his own job and came back to work like nothing happened. It’s classic Heightened Babble chaos: dark comedy, absurd life lessons, and two comedians trying to figure out how society still functions.📧 Email: heightenedbabble@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: (323) 272-3908 💰 Patreon: Patreon.com/heightenedbabble Special Thanks to our Executive Producers : Zynx and Robert CanevariFollow Brad: @BradWilliamsComic Follow Chris: @IAmChrisPorterFollow JB: @JBballcomedyFollow Producer Isaac: @theisaacabrams Follow the podcast: @HeightenedBabblePodcastChapters00:00 Welcome to Heightened Babble with guest host Chris Porter 00:18 Chris Porter replaces JB Ball this episode 01:15 Fame levels and getting recognized in public 03:28 Brad’s Mini Danhausen WWE recognition story 06:28 Instant ramen day and National Kiss and Make Up Day 10:14 Kids today vs. the freedom of growing up in the 80s and 90s 15:30 Vanna White, old Playboy stacks, and getting weird 19:08 The hotel key McDonald’s prank in Cincinnati 21:18 The “Mexican Batman” story and Nana George’s duct tape solution 24:02 The Hawaii coral-rock incident begins 29:35 Brad’s final ruling: was he a dick? 34:44 Austin Powers still holds up 37:30 Patreon questions and Taco Bell history 41:38 Cheesecake Factory actually makes everything from scratch 47:03 JB’s pants-shitting story gets revisited 52:38 The second Too Tall Tales story: a Kansas man in a porta potty sewage tank 57:04 Boarding-group shame and airport rule breakers 59:39 Why shame still matters 01:09:13 The Shake Shack robbery story begins 01:13:35 Returning to work after robbing the place 01:15:30 Brad’s gun-pulled-in-Brazil story 01:18:07 Taco Bell is still Chris’s favorite fast food 01:24:38 Wrapping up with Chris Porter’s special and tour dates 01:29:40 Patreon shoutout and executive producersHeightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened BabbleFollow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedy

  4. Aug 18

    World’s Hottest Chip and Worst Fantasy Football Trade Ever Made | Heightened Babble Episode 33

    Welcome to Episode 33 of Heightened Babble, the comedy podcast hosted by comedians Brad Williams and JB Ball! This week, the guys celebrate National Fajita Day, National Pinot Noir Day, National Ice Cream Pie Day, and National Couples Day while debating why fajitas are mostly sizzle, why Brad refuses to respect wine culture, and whether a custom handshake deserves its own holiday.Brad and JB also dive into some of the internet’s wildest stories, including the man who allegedly survived jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge with a bag as a makeshift parachute, a fantasy football trade involving Christian McCaffrey and an outrageous offer, and the most creative fantasy football punishments imaginable. The episode features listener-submitted stories about truly elite pettiness: ghosting revenge, charity donations sent to an obnoxious coworker, a divorce hearing scheduled on an ex-wife’s birthday, telemarketer warfare, and the infamous “chocolate lab” explanation.Plus, Brad shares what happened when he ate the world’s hottest chip before attempting an escape room, the Nanas reveal their funniest and most unhinged stories, and the guys continue learning far too much about their own anatomy. Expect outrageous comedy, dark humor, fantasy football debates, bizarre news, listener stories, and the chaotic friendship of Brad Williams and JB Ball.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to **Heightened Babble** for more comedy podcast episodes, funny stories, stand-up clips, and ridiculous debates.📧 Email: heightenedbabble@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: (323) 272-3908 💰 Patreon: Patreon.com/heightenedbabble 🎤 Tour dates: BradWilliamsComedy.com Follow Brad: @BradWilliamsComic Follow JB: @JBBallComedy Follow the podcast: @HeightenedBabblePodcast**Chapters**00:00 Episode 33 begins: National Fajita, Wine, Ice Cream Pie, and Couples Day 07:04 Brad’s disastrous wine-tasting experience 10:05 Wrestling birthdays, Patreon, and tour updates 14:14 Aaron Rodgers, *The Simpsons*, and Producer Isaac 17:15 The pettiest listener-submitted revenge stories 22:08 The art of ghosting 26:42 The ice-fishing prank and charitable revenge 30:32 Divorce revenge and the pettiest breakup stories 36:23 The “chocolate lab” explanation and telemarketer warfare 40:55 **Two Tall Tales:** The naked Brooklyn Bridge jump 44:02 The bag parachute, protests, and the arrest 49:35 The outrageous Christian McCaffrey fantasy football trade 52:32 The wildest fantasy football punishments 56:46 The 24-hour Waffle House challenge 58:18 Retaking the SAT and playing golf without a ball 01:00:37 Hidden-camera comedy and *Boiling Points* 01:01:43 Brad eats the world’s hottest chip 01:04:08 The aftermath of the hot chip 01:07:18 Episode recap and more fantasy football chaos 01:11:05 Escape rooms, ghost peppers, and Batman 01:15:31 Patreon bonus episode and sign-off Heightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened BabbleFollow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedy#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips

    World’s Hottest Chip and Worst Fantasy Football Trade Ever Made | Heightened Babble Episode 33

  5. Aug 11

    Brad Williams Was A Secret MiniHausen at WWE SummerSlam | Heightened Babble Ep 32

    Welcome back to Heightened Babble, the comedy podcast hosted by comedians Brad Williams and JB Ball! In Episode 32—the “Magic Johnson episode”—the guys celebrate National Son and Daughter Day, National Panini Day, and National Presidential Joke Day before spiraling into a truly unforgettable story about Abraham Lincoln’s allegedly preserved poop. As always, Brad and JB bring their signature mix of outrageous jokes, dark humor, personal stories, and completely unexpected tangents.Brad shares the wild story of becoming a #MiniHausen at WWE SummerSlam, including backstage encounters with wrestling legends, passing out cursed popsicles, meeting Liv Morgan, and discovering that dressing like a WWE character is basically an all-access pass. The comedians also discuss their worst onstage disasters, including JB’s infamous food-poisoning performance and Brad battling a fire alarm during a stand-up set.The episode continues with shocking “Two Tall Tales,” including the hiker who walked ten miles while impaled by a trekking pole, a Grim Reaper prank outside a hospital, the rules of a truly funny prank, the ongoing Red Vines vs. Twizzlers feud, and Nana Carey’s unforgettable “Stinkle Stinkle” hit song. Subscribe for more comedy podcasts, stand-up stories, celebrity impressions, wrestling chaos, and unfiltered conversations from Brad Williams and JB Ball.📧 Email: heightenedbabble@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: (323) 272-3908 🎟️ Tour dates: Follow Brad Williams and JB Ball on social media for upcoming shows: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedy💰 Bonus episodes and commercial-free content: Patreon.com/heightenedbabble 👍 Like the video, subscribe to **Heightened Babble**, and share this episode with a friend who appreciates ridiculous comedy, dark humor, and stories that should probably never be repeated in public.**Chapters**00:00 Welcome to Heightened Babble Episode 32 00:37 National Son and Daughter Day, Panini Day & Presidential Joke Day 01:53 The Abraham Lincoln poop story 04:05 Patreon, tours and comedy specials 06:18 First-Class Mail begins 08:33 Nana Carey’s “Cinco, Cinco” song 12:44 Danhausen’s birthday and Brad becomes a Mini House 16:17 Brad’s WWE SummerSlam fan fest experience 18:45 Meeting wrestling legends backstage 21:56 Brad discovers the freedom of wearing WWE makeup 24:06 Mini House chaos and cursed popsicles 28:55 Dad instincts, snoring and turning into your parents 35:35 Two Tall Tales: The impaled hiker 42:17 The hardest things Brad and JB have endured 46:15 JB’s infamous “Jordan Flu Game” performance 48:57 Brad’s food poisoning disaster onstage 51:31 Brad battles a fire alarm during stand-up 56:30 The Grim Reaper hospital prank 59:04 Hospitals, cemeteries and terrible views 01:01:17 When pranks go too far 01:03:26 The Disneyland roller coaster incident 01:05:37 Tell us your best prank stories 01:09:35 Red Vines vs. Twizzlers 01:10:58 The ultimate positive prank 01:14:35 Episode wrap-up 01:16:30 Nana Carey’s hit single returns 01:17:11 JB’s onstage bathroom emergency 01:18:55 Patreon shout-outs and closing Heightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened Babble#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips

  6. Aug 4

    Vanity Plates, Evil Clowns & AI Cheating Scandals | Heightened Babble Ep. 31

    Brad Williams and JB Ball are back and absolutely unhinged for Episode 31 of **Heightened Babble** — the comedy podcast where nothing is off-limits and everything somehow makes sense by the end. This week kicks off with National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National Assistance Dog Day, and the stunning revelation that JB Ball does not like chocolate. Yes, really. Brad has already made the jokes. You're welcome to pile on in the comments.From there, the boys dive deep into listener mail gold: the funniest vanity license plates ever spotted on America's roads. From a Kia Telluride modified to read something deeply inappropriate, to a Marine Corps vet whose plate just says "CRAYONS," to the legendary "Duck Money" Corvette, to a flower farm that ran WTF plates for *decades* — the Nanas delivered absolute bangers. Brad's daughter also drops what may be the greatest bathroom bar ever committed to the English language, and JB reveals he once bribed his way to a C-minus in physical science with Fresca sodas. Iconic.📌 CHAPTERS:* 0:00 – Intro: Brad & JB, National Holidays & JB Doesn't Like Chocolate* 1:04 – National Assistance Dog Day & Airport Therapy Dogs* 2:48 – National White Wine Day + Greek Mythology Tangent* 3:36 – Wrestler Birthdays: Persephone & Frankie Kazarian* 6:53 – Patreon Announcement & Show Updates* 8:37 – Tour Dates & Where to Find Brad & JB* 10:31 – **First Class Mail:** Funniest License Plates (Listener Segment)* 12:08 – The "Squeeze Ass" Origin Story* 13:44 – JB's Road Plates: Yoda U R, Kia Telluride, 668, BOSSY, SNOOP & More* 22:24 – Listener Plates: Fat Jamie, WTF Farm, KICKER, We Broke BMW, Duck Money, Crayons* 28:05 – Brad's Daughter Drops an All-Time Bathroom Bar* 39:28 – **Two Tall Tales:** Switzerland's Evil Clown Stalking Service* 43:48 – 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule: The Ultimate Prank Hall of Fame* 53:25 – **Two Tall Tales #2:** Professor Hides "Madagascar" in White Text to Catch AI Cheaters* 57:33 – Teachers Who Changed Our Lives & JB's 8% Exam Score* 1:06:29 – Best Cheating Stories: School, Sports & Beyond* 1:16:37 – **Wrap-Up:** Evan Moore Podcast Update + Patreon Bonus Episode Live---📲 CONNECT & SUPPORT:📧 Email: heightenedbabble@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: (323) 272-3908🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/HeightenedBabble📸 Instagram: @heightenedbabblepodcast | @bradwilliamscomic | @jbballcomedyFollow us on social media!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedyHeightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened Babble#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips #HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #ComedyPodcast #LicensePlates #StandUpComedy #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #VanityPlates #TrueCrimButFunny

  7. Jul 28

    Custom Coffins, Petty or Not & Brad's Childhood Nemesis | Heightened Babble Ep 30

    Happy National Milk Chocolate Day, National Water Park Day, AND National Hepatitis Day — because apparently July 28th is the holiday buffet nobody asked for. Comedians Brad Williams and JB Ball kick things off by accidentally showing up dressed as photo negatives of each other (is it purple? Burgundy? Maroon? The debate nearly tears them apart), give a birthday shoutout to Triple H, and spiral into a hilarious breakdown of why Hollywood actors like Chris Hemsworth and Henry Cavill dehydrate themselves just to look good shirtless. JB's takeaway? Just eat the cookie and take the roids. The boys also read fan mail in "First Class Mail," including an update from Nana Sean and his demolition derby saga, a YouTube commenter who proves duct taping coworkers to poles is shockingly easy, and the most unhinged lie a parent has ever told — involving leprechauns living inside ATMs who accept black licorice as payment. Then things get REALLY good. In "Two Tall Tales," Brad and JB dive into Ghana's incredible tradition of fantasy coffins — custom-built caskets shaped like Coca-Cola bottles, Nike sneakers, fish, shotguns, and... some shapes that are definitely NSFW. They're also joined by special guest and Pulitzer Prize winner Amin Alhassan (ESPN, Meadowlark Media, The Xenophobe Podcast) who weighs in on the coffins, shares a legendary story about accidentally leaving adult film research open on his laptop at an NBA Finals courtside broadcast, and debates whether JB Ball could actually beat Chuck Norris in a real fight. The episode wraps up with a "Petty-Off" — a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who hired a 14-piece marching band to play "Love Stinks" outside her ex's office for nine straight days vs. an Indian lawyer who fought a 22-year legal battle over being overcharged $0.25 on a train ticket. Plus, Brad finally reveals his lifelong grudge against childhood hockey rival Evan Moore, who went on to play tight end in the NFL. Email heightenedbabble@gmail.comVoicemail (323) 272-3908 Patreon patreon.com/heightenedbabbleInstagram @heightenedbabblePodcastFollow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedy Chapter markers- 0:00:00 — Intro: Episode 30, National Holidays & Matching Outfits Debate- 0:02:47 — Triple H Birthday Shoutout & Same Bathing Suit for 10 Years- 0:04:10 — Hollywood Body Standards: Hemsworth, Cavill & the Case for Roids- 0:07:14 — Patreon Plug & Tour Announcements (Tall Tales Tour + Big & Small Tour 2027)- 0:09:31 — First Class Mail: Nana Sean's Derby Update- 0:13:24 — Mexican Batman Update: How Easy Is It to Duct Tape Someone?- 0:18:21 — Airport Story: Little Girl Announces Her Arrival- 0:20:06 — The Wildest Lie Ever Told: Leprechauns in ATMs- 0:23:03 — Black Cereals vs. White Cereals Debate- 0:26:38 — Nana Tucker's Question: Is Baseball a Sport by JB's Definition?- 0:30:36 — Two Tall Tales: Ghana's Fantasy Coffins- 0:35:33 — What Would YOUR Fantasy Coffin Be? (Bang Bus, Basketball Court & Boobs)- 0:36:00 — Funerals Should Be Fun: Funeral Playlists & the Ludacris Pact- 0:40:37 — Special Guest: Amin Alhassan, Official African Correspondent- 0:48:15 — Amin's Fantasy Coffin: McLaren P1- 0:52:05 — Can JB Ball Beat Chuck Norris in a Fight?- 0:57:55 — Amin's Courtside Porn Incident at the NBA Finals- 1:06:05 — Petty-Off: Marching Band Stalker vs. 22-Year Lawsuit Over $0.25- 1:10:45 — Brad & JB Share Their Pettiest Moments (Evan Moore & Patrick Ewing Jr.)- 1:17:03 — Call to Action: What's the Pettiest Thing YOU'VE Done?- 1:19:00 — Episode Recap & Outro

    Custom Coffins, Petty or Not & Brad's Childhood Nemesis | Heightened Babble Ep 30

  8. Jul 21

    Indiana Man Burns His Member + Grandma’s Hilarious Vanity Plate | Heightened Babble #29

    Welcome back to Heightened Babble with Brad Williams (maybe your only dwarf friend) and JB Ball — the comedy podcast that finds the strangest, wildest stories on the internet and brings them to life. In Episode 29 the guys open with tour updates, Patreon launch details, and a brand-new theme song created by their incredible “Nanas.” Then it’s time for Two Tall Tales: an unbelievable headline about a man in Indiana who allegedly cut off and burned his g******s in his mom’s garage (yes, really), followed by a feel-good / hilarious human-interest piece out of Florida — a 76‑year‑old grandma who ends up driving around with the vanity plate SQZA55 (a.k.a. “SQUEEZE ASS”) and decides to keep it after a family vote. Expect loud laughter, shock, long tangents, impressions, and plenty of comedic riffing — plus the usual Brad-and-JB backyard-level philosophy about doorknobs, vanity plates, and medical specialties you didn’t know existed.If you love the show and want more Heightened Babble, we’ve launched Patreon: two main tiers (Babylonians $5 — ad-free episodes; Nanas $10 — ad-free + bonus monthly episode + chat access) and a cheeky executive producer tier if you’re feeling generous. No subscription required to keep listening — this is just bonus stuff for superfans. We also read listener mail, announce tour dates, and react to the best listener submissions (theme-song collab — big thanks to the Nanas!). Hit the links below, leave a voicemail, or email us and tell us your wild vanity plate or the time you were “lit on fire” — we might read it on-air.Chapters / Timecodes00:00 — Intro & tech check: Brad & JB banter01:13 — Episode #29, national junk food day, weird holidays03:20 — Alf, impressions, kids shows with dark finales07:00 — Roller coaster stories & impressions09:00 — Wrestler birthday shoutouts / Celebrity Deathmatch nostalgia13:00 — Patreon announced — tiers explained (Babylonians, Nanas, Exec Producers)25:20 — Listener mail / First-class mail: Theme song contest + mashup reveal30:00 — Two Tall Tales — Story #1: Indiana garage fire / man burns genitals46:45 — Discussion: reattachment surgery & reconstructive urology52:20 — Two Tall Tales — Story #2: Florida grandma’s vanity plate “SQZA55” (SQUEEZE ASS)01:00:50 — Vanity plates, Seinfeld callback & funniest listener plates01:06:05 — Wrap-up, tour updates & how to contact the show01:08:14 — Outro / ask for voicemails and vanity-plate submissionsHeightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened BabbleFollow us on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightenedbabblepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heightenedbabblepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heightened-Babble-Podcast/61585004459148/X: https://x.com/heightenedbabblBrad's YouTube: @BradWilliamsComedy Brad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwilliamscomicJB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbballcomedyBest YouTube tags heightened babble, Brad Williams, JB Ball, comedy podcast, weird news, true stories, two tall tales, penis on fire, Fort Wayne Indiana, squeeze ass, vanity plate, florida news, funny podcast, comedy duo, podcast highlights, Patreon announcement, podcast tour dates, Alf, celebrity deathmatch, internet headlines, viral stories, sketch comedy reaction, unscripted comedyHashtags (copy into your social post or video description)#HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #ComedyPodcast #WeirdNews #TwoTallTales #ViralStories #Patreon #VanityPlate #FloridaNews #TrueCrimeComedy #PodcastHighlights#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips

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Heightened Babble is what happens when two stand-up comedians who couldn’t be built more differently take on the world one ridiculous conversation at a time. From comedy and culture to debates, disagreements, and pure nonsense, Brad Willams and JB Ball elevate the art of running their mouths. If you want a comedy podcast that’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably entertaining, welcome to Heightened Babble

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  • Creator
    Brad Williams and JB Ball
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brad Williams and JB Ball
  • Show Website
    Heightened Babble

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