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. 5d ago

    Disneyland Farts, a Deadly DWJ & Diarrhea Dash to Victory | Heightened Babble episode 40

    Brad and JB kick off episode 40 by celebrating National Noodle Day, National Coaches Day, and German-American Day — which JB promptly rebrands as "JB Ball Day" in honor of his own German heritage, leading into a detour about his actual citizenship status and a Dennis Schröder tangent. They give a happy birthday shoutout to WWE's The Miz, sharing surprisingly wholesome details about his real-life relationship, before diving into Tall Tales Tour announcements for upcoming stops in Ithaca, Stamford, and Charlestown.In "First Class Mail," JB finds himself on the defensive after an avalanche of listener backlash over his controversial claim that NASCAR isn't a "real" sport, reigniting the ongoing "what counts as a sport" debate from previous episodes. The hosts then move into lighter territory with a roundup of cats that resemble dictators (and a new category: cats that look like Steve Buscemi), before diving into a batch of listener-submitted stories. These include deeply unfortunate childhood nicknames like "Cummins" and "Comey," an aunt's unexpectedly impressive tennis showdown with Billie Jean King, a Disneyland cast member's infamous fart-on-a-baby incident, and a chaotic funeral story involving a Sonic drive-thru death and a disastrously mistranslated rendition of "Stairway to Heaven" played in Portuguese.The "Two Tall Tales" segment closes out the episode with two stranger-than-fiction news stories: a Detroit man whose cause of death is almost too outrageous to say out loud, and an Australian fitness competitor who had an "involuntary" bowel incident mid-competition — and tried to keep competing (and claim victory) anyway. Along the way, producer Isaac drops an unexpected personal confession that catches both hosts off guard.Follow 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 Markers00:00 – Cold open & intro to episode 4003:48 – National Noodle Day & Coaches Day06:17 – JB Ball Day (German-American Day) & citizenship talk10:38 – The Miz birthday & love story12:30 – Tall Tales Tour dates announced18:08 – Death by Dwarf hot sauce sponsor bit20:14 – First Class Mail: NASCAR "what is a sport" debate27:20 – Dictator cats & Steve Buscemi cats30:33 – Weird uncle nicknames ("Cummins"/"Comey")37:12 – Embarrassing childhood nicknames38:14 – Disneyland fart-on-a-baby story43:38 – Sonic drive-thru death funeral story49:13 – Portuguese "Stairway to Heaven" funeral mishap57:52 – Two Tall Tales: pantsless driver death story1:02:03 – Producer Isaac's confession1:10:21 – Fitness competition "explosive" victory story1:17:45 – Episode wrap-up & sign-off### Tags/Hashtags#HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #ComedyPodcast #FirstClassMail #TwoTallTales #TrueStory #FunnyStories #TallTalesTour #ComedyDuoHeightened 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

  2. Sep 29

    Cattle Farm Catastrophe Gets Utterly Disgusting | Heightened Babble Episode 39

    Brad and JB kick off episode 39 celebrating National Coffee Day and National Biscotti Day, along with wrestler birthdays for Swerve Strickland and the three-foot luchador Micro Man (who takes on the seven-foot-three Omos in a genuinely wild wrestling clip). They cover upcoming Tall Tales Tour dates in Asheville, Nashville, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, introduce new executive producer Ziggy Sharp, and plug Brad's "Death by Dwarf" hot sauce line. In "First Class Mail," the hosts dive into listener-submitted dating app horror stories (including a profile featuring a mirror, a camera, and a very exposed photographer known only as "But Man"), debate whether polo and the movie Cars count as "real" sports, and explore an elaborate funeral plan involving biodegradable balloons filled with a Nana's ashes.The "Two Tall Tales" segment covers two genuinely bizarre real headlines: a fire at an Australian cattle breeding farm that caused stored bull semen canisters to rupture and launch across the property, forcing firefighters to dodge flying debris, and a British zoo's mortifying autocomplete error that accidentally advertised a family-friendly wildlife tour as a "child predator tour." Both stories send Brad and JB into some of their most chaotic tangents yet, touching on Sylvester Stallone's polo-playing father, Michael Jackson conspiracy jokes, and the etymology of gay slang terms like "otter." The episode wraps with a running bit about updating the classic phrase "I'll f**k you up" to "I'll f**k you down," complete with a call for listeners to submit their own Keith Sweat-style tribute songs.Follow 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/jbballcomedyChapter Markers00:00 – Cold open: cold open bits and headline previews02:09 – Intro to episode 3903:17 – Height jokes and dating profile bit03:17 – National Coffee Day & National Biscotti Day06:44 – Wrestler birthdays: Swerve Strickland & Micro Man09:12 – Tall Tales Tour dates announced13:07 – Hot sauce, sponsor plug & social links13:43 – Executive producer shoutouts (Ziggy Sharp)16:06 – Voicemail shoutout: Teddy17:10 – First Class Mail begins19:56 – "But Man" dating app photo story23:38 – Is polo a sport? debate begins28:03 – Is Cars a sports movie? tangent30:16 – Nana Cory's balloon ash-funeral idea39:29 – "F**k you up" vs "f**k you down" bit40:59 – Bar fight story from Nathan54:24 – Two Tall Tales intro55:25 – Massive semen explosion story begins1:02:47 – Bull semen pricing tangent1:11:07 – Zoo "child predator tour" story begins1:15:29 – Autocomplete/AI proofreading tangent1:16:50 – Episode recap begins1:19:38 – Patreon/executive producer sign-off### Tags/Hashtags#HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #FirstClassMail #TwoTallTales #WeirdNews #TallTalesTour #ComedyDuo #FunnyStories #WrestlingHumorHeightened 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

  3. Sep 22

    Dictator Cats, Serial Butt Sniffers & the Coffin Confessor | Heightened Babble episode 38

    Brad and JB kick off episode 38 celebrating National White Chocolate Day (a tribute to NBA legend Jason Williams) and the autumnal equinox, which JB has now heard referenced exactly twice in his life. That spirals into a debate over vocabulary ("penultimate," "eclectic"), a detour into Brad's awkward Jennifer Love Hewitt/Taco Bell encounter, and a passionate breakdown of celebrity birthday lists — leading into news on tour dates for the Tall Tales Tour (Asheville, Nashville, Cleveland, and Cincinnati) and a shoutout to their newest executive producer.In First Class Mail, the hosts continue their long-running debate over what qualifies as a "real" sport, with JB defending his stance that NASCAR doesn't count (despite an impressive breakdown of aerodynamic drafting tricks) while Brad argues in NASCAR's favor. Listener emails cover the joys (and complications) of "first day of school" intimacy for parents, plus a hilarious follow-up on cats that resemble a certain European dictator — and other celebrities.Two Tall Tales features the real story of California's "serial butt sniffer," repeatedly arrested for stalking women in stores, leading to a deep dive into the science of contaminated farts, dating app horror stories, and O.J. Simpson-themed dating profiles. The final story covers Australia's real-life "Coffin Confessor," a man paid by dying clients to crash their own funerals and reveal secrets, expose affairs, and even deliver posthumous insults — spinning off into fantasy funeral pranks, stripper tributes, and a legendary story about a "Bang Bang, Niner Gang" chant met with dead silence at a real funeral.For bonus episodes and exclusive content join us on patreonWww.patreon.com/Heightenedbabble Follow 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/jbballcomedyJB's YouTube:  @JBBallComedy  Isaac's Youtube :  @IsaacAbrams  Chapters00:00 – Cold open: Jennifer Love Hewitt/Taco Bell bit02:24 – Intro to episode 3803:36 – Word origins: penultimate & eclectic tangent06:20 – Hobbit Day & Lord of the Rings hot takes08:06 – National White Chocolate Day: Jason Williams09:15 – Celebrity birthday debate12:44 – Tall Tales Tour dates announced15:23 – Social links & Patreon/executive producer shoutouts17:17 – First Class Mail begins18:01 – The "what is a sport" debate (NASCAR)24:52 – First day of school listener email27:20 – Cats that look like dictators (and other celebrities)32:38 – Two Tall Tales intro33:00 – Serial butt sniffer story begins39:34 – The fart contamination "study" tangent51:29 – The Coffin Confessor story begins59:39 – Funeral pranks & stripper tribute videos1:03:23 – The "Bang Bang, Niner Gang" funeral story1:07:05 – Episode wrap-up & recap1:13:30 – Patreon/executive producer sign-offHeightened 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 #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #FirstClassMail #TwoTallTales #CoffinConfessor #TrueStory #TallTalesTour #ComedyDuo #FunnyStories

  4. Sep 15

    Dad Fights, One-Star Reviews, and The Class Soiree | Heightened Babble Ep 37

    Brad Williams and JB Ball kick off episode 37 riffing on National Afro Day, running down the most legendary afros in history (Dr. J, Hendrix, Colin Kaepernick), and sharing a jaw-dropping true story about strongman-wrestler Mark Henry accidentally bending a real cast iron pot with his bare hands. They also dig into wrestler birthdays, uncovering the wild true story of Booker T robbing 26 Wendy's locations before becoming a five-time champion.In "First Class Mail," the guys revisit a previous episode's Hawaii "parenting other people's kids" debate (spoiler: the Nanas voted 97% in Brad's favor), plus listener stories about dads defending their kids from bullies, a Daniel Cormier playground standoff, and an incredible story about a man who stopped a home robbery at gunpoint... with his pants unzipped."Two Tall Tales" features a Florida steakhouse that hosts a monthly nude dining night (with a very memorable owner reveal), plus JB's unforgettable first encounter at a nudist resort ("Frank the Dick"). The second tale covers a Texas man arrested after leaving a glowing five-star Yelp review for the hitman service he hired — leading into a hilarious runoff of ridiculous one-star reviews for the Hollywood sign and the Grand Canyon. The episode wraps with a new recurring bit: reading black celebrity quotes in Transylvanian vampire accents.Chapters00:00 – Cold open02:01 – Welcome back to Heightened Babble02:47 – Tall Tales Tour dates (Wilkes-Barre, Philly, NYC, Burlington)04:22 – Movie talk / The Odyssey, Isaac's "Arch Nemesis" special shoutout06:05 – Socials, contact info, Patreon plug07:10 – Executive producer shoutouts ("Law Her")08:11 – National Double Cheeseburger Day08:42 – National Afro Day discussion09:36 – Ranking legendary afros11:29 – Ben Wallace / Detroit Pistons Afro Night12:47 – Wrestler birthdays begin13:11 – Jesse Ventura the luchador13:44 – Bill Burr vs. "Bill Blank" comedian story14:14 – Kiara Hogan reveal16:52 – The "N-word Pass" wrestling match bit18:31 – Mark Henry's real cast iron pot story21:26 – First Class Mail begins22:10 – Hawaii kid-disciplining follow-up & listener poll results27:32 – Barry from Brooklyn's block-fight story28:08 – Daniel Cormier playground story30:19 – Shake Shack robbery follow-up31:29 – Frozen Lions fan's home invasion / "other pistol" story36:36 – Booker T's Wendy's robbery history38:32 – Two Tall Tales begins38:47 – Nude steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida53:15 – JB's nudist resort story ("Frank the Dick")57:39 – Second Two Tall Tales: hitman Yelp review arrest1:00:31 – Reviewing things that shouldn't have reviews (Hollywood sign, Grand Canyon)1:15:37 – Episode recap begins1:19:57 – Transylvanian accent bit (Urkel, Shaq, Barkley, Beyoncé, Rihanna)1:26:01 – Outro, Patreon, executive producer shoutoutsHeightened 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#podcast #comedy #comedian #comedians #funny #podcastclips #HeightenedBabble #BradWilliams #JBBall #Podcast #Comedy #NudeSteakhouse #BookerT #WWE #MarkHenry #OneStarReviews #GrandCanyon #HollywoodSign #TallTalesTour #ComedyPodcast #NationalAfroDay

  5. Sep 8

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brad Williams and JB Ball
  • Show Website
    Heightened Babble

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