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Join Co-Hosts Bill Southern (he’s the curmudgeonly Baby Boomer) and Emily Drees (she’s the inquisitive Millennial, and also Bill’s daughter) as they begin each episode theoretically discussing the most recent Rule of Three weekly humor column (hosted on Substack), but inevitably veer off into unexpected and entertaining tangents. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

Episódios

  1. 4 de fev.

    Higher Education Alternatives

    In this episode, Bill and Emily explore educational opportunities beyond your garden-variety B.S. and B.A. degrees. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – “Dry Social Media January” is something you might wish to consider; dog poop management appears to be a significant unresolved issue in society today; they struggle to identify the key ingredients in a Tom Collins; and, they determine that the podcast is best-served when they remain 1,400 miles apart. So, secure a beverage, and join us!

  2. 12/12/2025

    Pennies from Heaven

    The U.S. penny will no longer be minted. Bill and Emily take this opportunity to celebrate the impact the penny has had on U.S. culture, and share their own penny-related memories. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – hear them attempt to define the rules of the drinking game, “Quarters,” establish that Bill didn’t actually fall off the back of a turnip truck and surface yet another stellar name for a band: Ladies and gentlemen: the “Spinster Aunts!” So, secure a beverage, and join us!

  3. 27/11/2025

    Nicknaming Conventions

    Bill and Emily explore the ground rules regarding assigning nicknames and delight in some of the more imaginative nicknames out there. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – learn about “Frozen Dead Guy Days,” and a hot new band coming soon, to be branded “Leo the Lip and the Gashouse Gang” and the introduction of medicinal Pop-Tarts. So, secure a beverage, and join us!

  4. 13/11/2025

    Food is an Acquired Taste

    Make sure that you’re between meals as you listen to this one! Bill and Emily debate which of the chosen dishes is the most disgusting. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – Joey Chestnut, Charlie Parker and Monty Python each make cameo appearances. And, Emily suggests that “size matters” – awkward! So, secure a beverage, and join us!

    Food is an Acquired Taste

  5. 06/11/2025

    Never Give Up on Your Dreams

    Bill and Emily discuss the feel-good story of a 66-year-old retiree who joined the LSU marching band. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – listen for mentions of such luminaries as Cy Young and Warren Buffett. . .and, bad parenting. . .and, Kool & the Gang. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

  6. 06/11/2025

    The Government Shutdown Really Doesn't Affect Us At All

    Bill and Emily agree that the federal government shutdown really doesn’t matter to people, but they begin to discuss how other shutdowns might truly impact people’s lives, including: Scotland distilleries, the NFL, the LaZBoy factory, world-class newspapers, music streaming platforms, Coca-Cola bottling plants and celery salt plants. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – listen for Bill’s admission of bad parenting. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

  7. 06/11/2025

    The Savannah Bananas are a Real Baseball Team

    Bill and Emily set out to explore the wild and wacky world of the entertainment-focused baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. The conversation, as it always does, veers off into unexpected and entertaining tangents – Bill Veeck makes a cameo appearance, as does Bobby Riggs. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

  • 7 episódios

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Sobre

Join Co-Hosts Bill Southern (he’s the curmudgeonly Baby Boomer) and Emily Drees (she’s the inquisitive Millennial, and also Bill’s daughter) as they begin each episode theoretically discussing the most recent Rule of Three weekly humor column (hosted on Substack), but inevitably veer off into unexpected and entertaining tangents. So, secure a beverage, and jump in!

Informações

  • Criado por
    Rule of Three
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    7
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Rule of Three
  • Site do podcast
    Secure a Beverage