PILLARS PODCAST!

PILLARS PODCAST! episodes:

• 05.22.2024

  NICOLE GIROUX -- LILABEAN FOUNDATION #171

  LILABEAN FOUNDATION is determined to fund change for children with brian cancer. Since it's inception, Nicole Giroux and the LilaBean LoveTeam has raised over 5 million dollars for pediatric brain cancer research -- and they are only speeding up!...

  
• 05.04.2024

  MARKEL STARKS -- Basketball & Life #170

  MARKEL STARKS is a professional basketball player in Turkey representing the city of Izmir. I first met Markel as an 8th grader at Mater Dei School and he impressed me form the jump. He went on to Georgetown...

  
• 04.24.2024

  KEVIN RAPP 4 DC COUNCIL AT-LARGE -- #169

  Kevin Rapp is running for DC Council At Large to help represent the constituents of our Nation's Capital. As a 6th generation Washingtonian, I'd say that no has better chops for the job Kevin. Kevin is also one...

  
• 04.19.2024

  HOMEWORK CLUB w/ Michael Sprouse

  Billy's back with Michael Sprouse in the studio to talk about Homework Club a block off of Bethany Beach @ the EXP Realty Building -- an hour of homework; and hour of games and play on the beach! The...

  
• 04.13.2024

  BILLY GLADING w RINGERZ Stick-Bands #167!

  Billy Glading is an old friend, great athlete, better family-man, and entrepreneur many-times over. His latest baby is RINGERZ – stick-bands for youth athletics. Throw a Ringerz Stick Band on your favorite sports stick – lacrosse, baseball, softball,...

  
• 03.31.2024

  KID KAMP w/ Michael Sprouse!

  Michael Sprouse is the host of the famed Coastal A&E radio show which airs Saturdays and Mondays! Check out Michael's one-of-a-kind personality and show and thank you for supporting KIDKAMP! 99.1 RADIO REHOBOTH!

  
• 02.22.2024

  LEAH RIZZO -- CoastLife TV -- #165

  Leah Rizzo is the co-host of CoastLife, a local news & entertainment show that features local business and all the fun things to do down by Delaware’s beautiful seashore — or the 19930 is zip-speak! Leah, you are a...

  
• 02.11.2024

  KEANDRE JONES -- Everyday A Episode -- #164

  Keandre Jones played in the NFL for 4 years, before realizing that he possessed another burning passion -- working with kids to give them the life skills and motivation all kids need for a bright future. Keandre's passion materialized...

  
• 02.01.2024

  JODI JOHNSON -- Down Bad Podcast -- #163

  Jodi Johnson is an impressive young man. Jodi is born and raised Delaware, but when he's not by the seashore, Jodi is in New York's Catskill Mountains in his last semester at Hartwick College. In the beginning of...

  
• 12.08.2023

  SUNBACKS CHRISTMAS TREES w/ Bryan Holler -- Throwback Friday!

  SUNBACK has forever been synomous with Christmas! Early 20th century, Mr. Eric Sunback’s father had an affinity for the Christmas tree because it reminded him of his native Sweden. In 1956 young Eric sold his first tree for 25 cents,...

  
• 12.07.2023

  THE GERRISH INTERVIEW — (i get interviewed)!

  I get interview by a pair of old and great friends on the origin story of the podcast.Thank you for being interested in what I do — it means the world and is the highest form of love. I appreciate...

  
• 11.20.2023

  JACK McFARLAND -- U.S. DEA -- #161

  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to ensure the safety and health of American communities by combating criminal drug networks bringing harm, violence, overdoses, and poisonings to the United States. To accomplish this mission, the DEA employs...

  
• 11.19.2023

  THE BRYAN 11 FOUNDATION w/ Sean Strittmatter -- #160

  Sean’s older brother, Bryan, passed away on January 27, 2022 at the age 26. Bryan was the energy, light, joy, friend to so many. Sean has since picked up the football to run with it – honoring Bryan...

  
• 11.09.2023

  COURTNEY STECKER -- Battens Disease -- #159

  Courtney Stecker – Battens Disease – #157Wheeler is the beautiful boy of Judy and Courtney Stecker. Unfortunately, Wheeler was born with a genetic anomaly that affects the development and functioning of his brain — fortunately Wheeler is a warrior...

  
• 11.02.2023

  TIMMY CONNOLLY -- Cancer, Mom, Life -- #158

  Timmy Connolly came to me by way of my beautiful sister Linda and East Carolina – and ever since, we’ve been kindred spirits. Last year on this day, November 2, Timmy’s mother died from Glioblastoma – a cruel and...

  
• 10.19.2023

  RILEY AVELINA — US ARMY — #157

  ***The views on this podcast are in no way a representation of the Department of Defense*** Do I have your attention – ha!Riley Avelina is the latest guess on THE GERRISH 3xperiment. It’s not easy being a woman...

  
• 10.12.2023

  PEACE PLAYERS w/ BRENDAN TOUHEY -- TG3 #156

  Brendan and Sean Touhey started PEACE PLAYERS over two decades ago in Ireland and South Africa using basketball and the unique power of sport to bring people together across societal divides. In 2005 the Touheys brought Peace Players to...

  
• 09.27.2023

  BOB KEMP CLASSIC w/ CJ KEMP #155 -- TG3!

  For the last decade THE BOB KEMP CLASSIC has brought top-notch NCAA talent to Georgetown Prep as a way to honor the Bob Kemp legacy of faith, family, athletics. The Kemp name has always been synonymous with lacrosse and...

  
• 09.24.2023

  ELVIS

  Elvis died on Wednesday. Tuesday night was a rough night, but not all that strange – Elvis had to get up a couple of times to go to the bathroom – but at 77 – that’s what old dogs...

  
• 09.09.2023

  PATRICK EBEL -- Washington Football & other things -- CLIII

  On his birthday, Patrick and I talk football, but mostly about everything else!w/ love,Billy G!

  
• 09.02.2023

  VFW CHICKEN SHACK w/ KEN -- TGE CLII

  The VFW Chicken Shack of Bethany Beach has been grilling world famous chicken for generations (step aside Royal Farms) -- and it's all about community. It was a privilege to sit down with "pit-master" Ken -- for a chat...

  
• 08.24.2023

  JULIE & DAVID BULITT = Secrets Of Successful Couples = TGE CLI

  Written by a licensed relationship therapist (Julie) and a divorce attorney (David); if you read this book, you won't need the services of either.SECRETS OF STRONG COUPLES is Julie and David Bulitt's latest book -- conveying personal stories for better...

  
• 07.27.2023

  TGE — Philosopher Series 1 — CHARLES MASSIATTE!

  Allow me to introduce Charles Massiatte & the first (of hopefully many) in the series which is philosophy -- or more succinctly, Philosopher Series!PS -- CM & BG on Pentecost, Home, the desert, The Odyssey, fire, The Mahabharata, some more...

  
• 07.02.2023

  DR. JOSH FUNK -- Rehab 2 Perform -- TGE CXLIX

  Dr. Josh Funk conceived, created, and runs R2P — Rehab 2 Perform — a preeminent rehab facility with 8 locations throughout the DMV (and growing)!Josh’s story is an inspiration — I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

  
• 06.22.2023

  TIM BRANT -- Sportscaster -- TGE CXLVIII

  If you are a Washingtonian, you know Tim Brant. If you're from anywhere else in this country and like sports, you probably know Tim Brant too! Tim grew up in DC and excelled in football at St. John's...

  
• 06.15.2023

  PEACE OF MIND w/ Linda Ryden & Cheryl Dodwell -- TGE CXLVII

  For over 20 years Linda Ryden has taught peace class at Lafayette Elementary School -- and with her long time friend and collaborator -- Cheryl Dodwell -- they have created a cirriculum that they are taking to the world --...

  
• 06.08.2023

  WOODMOOR-STOCK: A Neighborhood Porch-Fest — TGE CXLVI

  SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY is WOODMOOR-STOCK! WOODMOOR-STOCK is the second annual fun-fest when porches and front-yards are turned into stages and dance-floors when 55 bands descend on the Woodmoor neighborhood to celebrate community, camaraderie, music, food, fun, friendship, love.Words cannot do...

  
• 06.01.2023

  BILL JANKOWSKI -- Columbia C.C. GM -- TGE CXLV

  Bill Jankowski is the new General Manager of Columbia Country Club. Born and raised in our sister city to the north — Baltimore — Bill has checkered the mid-Atlantic with his estimable talents to lead and serve — to...

  
• 05.23.2023

  MANFUSO & BOYLE -- BEST LAX REFS in town -- TGE CXLIV

  Bob Manfuso and Frank Boyle have seen a lot of lacrosse in their day! In the summer there have been days of 10 games — because Bob and Frank are two of the best lacrosse officials in the DC...

  
• 05.16.2023

  TED MOON — LAX-AMBASSADOR — TGE CXLII

  LACROSSE, MICHIGAN, DOLPHINS, GIBLIN, PREPThere is no better ambassador for the game of lacrosse than Ted Moon! When he picked up the Creator’s Game at University of Michigan, Ted instantly fell in love with lacrosse! I hope you...

  
• 05.11.2023

  JOHNNY CROWLEY = the Voice of Prep = TGE CXLI

  Johnny has done a lot in the little time he has been here -- and credits the Prep brotherhood and his faith for leading him down a path in life's jungle that he never knew existed -- the arts and...

  
• 05.04.2023

  GEORGETOWN PREP GOLF = TGE CXLIII

  BARROS, BOWEN, MALLOY & SEITZ: not a law firm . . . . . ...

  
• 04.20.2023

  VINCE BARTOZZI SR! -- Local Legend -- BGE . . .

  HAIL TO THE CHIEF!Vince Bartozzi hails from New Haven, CN and when he and his bride, Marge, moved south they didn't think DC would stick -- yet after four beautiful kids and team of precious grandchildren too -- they are...

  
• 04.18.2023

  COACH TROPEA -- LOCAL LEGEND -- TGE CXXXIX

  If anyone deserves the billing of Local Legend that’s Poppa Joe Tropea — primarily because with his time all he has done is give back — and mostly with kids! We talk the DC playground, DC education, Sicilian roots, Tropea’s...

  
• 04.13.2023

  COACHING w/ ALEXANDER GORMLEY (ZTM) -- BGE CXXXVIII

  ZAN THE MAN and I have been friends since high school when we used to play all the sports and Zan used to conduct Dr. Ochs study sessions at his family home by Prep where mom and dad still live....

  
• 04.05.2023

  THE MASTERS w/ Brian Andrews -- BGE CXXXVII

  Brian Andrews and I dance at the intersection of golf and life, and talk about the 2023 Masters and have a ball (a golf ball) doing it!Thanks, BA(MF)!⛳️ ❤️‍

  
• 03.31.2023

  PATRIOT POINT w/ Patti Shaffer = BGE CXXXVI

  PATRIOT POINT is a 300 acre retreat on Maryland's Eastern Shore that provides a relaxing and safe environment for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers , and THE ONE ARM CLASSIC is a golf...

  
• 03.23.2023

  DOM STARSIA = Lacrosse Legend = BGE CXXV

  Dom Starsia has loved lacrosse ever since he first held a lacrosse stick -- and the sentiment is mutual. Coach Starsia was recruited to Brown University to play football, but when he touched his first lacrosse stick as a...

  
• 03.18.2023

  THE WJA OPEN w/ NED WELBOURN = BGE CXXXIV

  THE WJA OPEN is the chief annual fundraiser for the WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY! Ned Welbourn and I sat down on a lovely March evening to talk about the love of the WJA and the love in action which is...

  
• 03.09.2023

  BRENDAN "TCB" MARTIN = Elvis Aficionado = BGE CXXXIII

  I know no larger fan of Elvis than Brendan Martin! And then there was Austin Butler and Baz Lerhman’s masterpiece movie, ELVIS — as Brendan aptly and affectionately calls it — a love letter to Elvis, the once and...

  
• 03.03.2023

  THE CAST OF PREP'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST = BGE CXXXII

  BE OUR GUEST . . . . last night our guests were Cogsworth, The Beast, Lumiere, & the beautiful Belle . . . also known as: Teddy Kavanagh, Croix Harris, Michael Rose & Jameson Ackers -- just a few of...

  
• 02.28.2023

  HannaH

  With a name like HannaH

  
• 02.22.2023

  COACH LALA = LIFE COACHING FOR THE YOUTH = BGE CXXX

  Formally known as Joe LaPietra, COACH LALA recently gave birth to Mastery Of The Mind (MOM) -- an educational model to teach student athletes life skills and educational tolls to use beyond athletics. I have known Coach for a...

  
• 02.17.2023

  COURTNEY CHASE = CHILD PROTECTION - ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON = BGE CXXIX

  Courtney Chase graduated from the same program that I am currently enrolled — Catholic University’s Masters in Social work! Courtney has lived a life of service from politics to education to helping abuse victims — and is currently employed by...

  
• 02.14.2023

  ANDY WALD = MY THERAPIST = BGE CXXVIII

  Andy has been my therapist for over a decade. Andy has worked in the DC area for over 48 years with over 55,000 therapy sessions with his clients. Once upon a time, Andy wanted to help people...

  
• 02.10.2023

  Brent Hatherill = WICKLY: THE Hyperlocal Media Company = BGE CXXVII

  Brent is kinda like my hero and we are little bit of doppelgangers!Brent manifests his media and film background to feature cool, different, inspiring people who may live next door to let folks know that inspiration literally lies a doorstep...

  
• 02.07.2023

  Cole & Nikhil = Champion Cancer Fundraisers = BGE CXXVI

  Cole and Nikhil cole-lapsed and nik-illed it last night talking about there efforts in the Student Visionaries Of The Year campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Cole and Nikhil are the captains of the Hoyas...

  
• 01.19.2023

  CAROL MALONEY = WELL & WONDER STUDIO = BGE CXXV (part 1)

  CAROL! has been a friend of mine for years -- and as you can probably tell from the listen -- we are kinda kindred spirits! One year ago abouts, Carol had the temerity to start an in-person studio for...

  
• 01.13.2023

  KEEGAN & ROSE = President & Vice of PREP = BGE CXXIV

  William Keegan & Isaiah Rose are the President and Vice President of the Yard at Georgetown Prep. They were elected by their peers -- freshman through senior alike. They understand their responsibility to the the student body of...

  
• 01.06.2023

  TOMMY TERRY = ANNAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT = BGE CXXIII

  Tommy Terry comes from a long line of firefighters — you could say the profession of helping, saving, rescuing — putting out fires is in his blood! Tommy has been an Annapolis firefighter for mostly all of his adult...