<![CDATA[Fitting the Bill]]>A lifestyle podcast through my eyes: an ICU nurse and avid sports fan. I want to discuss things we all experience and navigate. This is a platform for friends, loved ones and all to share and explore new topics. Let’s do this journey together!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-billRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:37:18 GMTSat, 04 Jul 2026 23:11:20 GMT60Bill Shake<p>A lifestyle podcast through my eyes: an ICU nurse and avid sports fan. I want to discuss things we all experience and navigate. This is a platform for friends, loved ones and all to share and explore new topics. Let’s do this journey together!</p>episodicBill Shake665rs8zktw@privaterelay.appleid.comyes<![CDATA[Bolus of Bron]]>In this episode, Bill discusses LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers, expressing his views on LeBron's impact, decision-making, desire for approval, search for satisfaction, legacy, and the pressure on both LeBron and the Seventy Sixers.

Takeaways

  • LeBron's signing with the Seventy Sixers has sparked discussions about his impact on the team and the league.
  • Bill shares his perspective on LeBron's motivations, decision-making, and the pressure he faces in his career.

Chapters

  • 00:00 A Bolus of Bron
  • 04:34 LeBron's Impact on the Seventy Sixers
  • 06:02 LeBron's Decision-Making
  • 07:18 LeBron's Desire for Approval
  • 08:11 LeBron's Search for Satisfaction
  • 09:11 LeBron's Legacy and Motivations
  • 11:40 Pressure on LeBron and the Seventy Sixers
]]>bda4a81e-fffa-47c8-95a8-a13f32745575Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:02:47 GMT<p>In this episode, Bill discusses LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers, expressing his views on LeBron's impact, decision-making, desire for approval, search for satisfaction, legacy, and the pressure on both LeBron and the Seventy Sixers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>LeBron's signing with the Seventy Sixers has sparked discussions about his impact on the team and the league.</li><li>Bill shares his perspective on LeBron's motivations, decision-making, and the pressure he faces in his career.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 A Bolus of Bron</li><li>04:34 LeBron's Impact on the Seventy Sixers</li><li>06:02 LeBron's Decision-Making</li><li>07:18 LeBron's Desire for Approval</li><li>08:11 LeBron's Search for Satisfaction</li><li>09:11 LeBron's Legacy and Motivations</li><li>11:40 Pressure on LeBron and the Seventy Sixers</li></ul>yes00:15:211Bolus of Bronbonus<![CDATA[Lock in to the Lock out]]>The episode delves into the impending baseball lockout, comparing it with other leagues and exploring its impact on teams, players, and viewership. It also discusses the involvement of political figures, the role of the commissioner, union leadership controversy, and the influence of agents. The conversation highlights the need for transparency, incentivizing small market teams, and rewarding team performance to maintain the integrity of the sport.

Takeaways

  • Impending baseball lockout and its impact
  • Need for transparency and incentivizing small market teams

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Tubby Tuesday Tape
  • 01:28 The Impending Baseball Lockout
  • 03:20 Comparison with Other Leagues
  • 04:17 Impact on Teams and Players
  • 05:17 Historical Context of Lockouts
  • 06:18 Viewership and Fan Impact
  • 07:13 Involvement of Political Figures
  • 08:07 Commissioner's Role and Compensation
  • 08:56 Union's Perspective and Challenges
  • 09:24 Union Leadership Controversy
  • 10:19 League's Public Relations and Influence
  • 11:16 Managerial Perspective and Frustrations
  • 12:11 Impact on Streaming Networks
  • 13:09 Revenue Sharing and Market Deals
  • 14:31 Private Networks and Revenue Allocation
  • 15:29 Dodgers' Revenue Sharing Deal
  • 16:38 League's Approach to Small Market Teams
  • 17:37 Small Market Teams' Performance
  • 18:35 Comparison with Other Leagues
  • 19:32 Union's Argument and Team Performance
  • 20:33 Incentivizing Small Market Teams
  • 21:28 Transparency and Democracy in Decision-Making
  • 22:19 Union Leadership and Integrity
  • 23:19 Agent's Influence and Representation
  • 24:36 Player Involvement and Representation
  • 25:25 Involvement of Team Captains
  • 26:13 Leadership and Decision-Making
  • 27:51 Proposed Changes and Incentives
  • 28:20 Incentivizing Team Performance
  • 29:16 Incentivizing Draft and All-Star Game Hosting
  • 30:21 Incentivizing Homegrown Talent Retention
  • 31:21 Rewarding Improved Team Performance
  • 32:18 Incentivizing Guaranteed Contracts
  • 33:28 Incentivizing Draft Hosting and Team Performance
  • 34:28 Rewarding Performance and Competitive Balance
]]>b44e9622-86c9-45fe-b62b-09b32977c7e8Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:24:11 GMT<p>The episode delves into the impending baseball lockout, comparing it with other leagues and exploring its impact on teams, players, and viewership. It also discusses the involvement of political figures, the role of the commissioner, union leadership controversy, and the influence of agents. The conversation highlights the need for transparency, incentivizing small market teams, and rewarding team performance to maintain the integrity of the sport.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impending baseball lockout and its impact</li><li>Need for transparency and incentivizing small market teams</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Tubby Tuesday Tape</li><li>01:28 The Impending Baseball Lockout</li><li>03:20 Comparison with Other Leagues</li><li>04:17 Impact on Teams and Players</li><li>05:17 Historical Context of Lockouts</li><li>06:18 Viewership and Fan Impact</li><li>07:13 Involvement of Political Figures</li><li>08:07 Commissioner's Role and Compensation</li><li>08:56 Union's Perspective and Challenges</li><li>09:24 Union Leadership Controversy</li><li>10:19 League's Public Relations and Influence</li><li>11:16 Managerial Perspective and Frustrations</li><li>12:11 Impact on Streaming Networks</li><li>13:09 Revenue Sharing and Market Deals</li><li>14:31 Private Networks and Revenue Allocation</li><li>15:29 Dodgers' Revenue Sharing Deal</li><li>16:38 League's Approach to Small Market Teams</li><li>17:37 Small Market Teams' Performance</li><li>18:35 Comparison with Other Leagues</li><li>19:32 Union's Argument and Team Performance</li><li>20:33 Incentivizing Small Market Teams</li><li>21:28 Transparency and Democracy in Decision-Making</li><li>22:19 Union Leadership and Integrity</li><li>23:19 Agent's Influence and Representation</li><li>24:36 Player Involvement and Representation</li><li>25:25 Involvement of Team Captains</li><li>26:13 Leadership and Decision-Making</li><li>27:51 Proposed Changes and Incentives</li><li>28:20 Incentivizing Team Performance</li><li>29:16 Incentivizing Draft and All-Star Game Hosting</li><li>30:21 Incentivizing Homegrown Talent Retention</li><li>31:21 Rewarding Improved Team Performance</li><li>32:18 Incentivizing Guaranteed Contracts</li><li>33:28 Incentivizing Draft Hosting and Team Performance</li><li>34:28 Rewarding Performance and Competitive Balance</li></ul>no00:37:3818Lock in to the Lock outfull<![CDATA[Changing of the Guard ]]>The episode covers a range of topics, including the changing landscape of the NBA, the impact of big three lineups, LeBron's decision, changes in the Summer House cast, and the impact of FIFA on the host's sports interests.

Takeaways

  • The significance of big three lineups in the NBA
  • The impact of FIFA on the host's sports interests

Chapters

  • 00:00 Changing of the Guard
  • 06:50 Boston's Big Three
  • 12:37 Minnesota's Big Three
  • 19:09 LeBron's Decision
  • 26:01 Summer House Cast Changes
]]>a8b7d460-8aa9-4bf4-b92b-d136c2d86ad5Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:35:13 GMT<p>The episode covers a range of topics, including the changing landscape of the NBA, the impact of big three lineups, LeBron's decision, changes in the Summer House cast, and the impact of FIFA on the host's sports interests.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The significance of big three lineups in the NBA</li><li>The impact of FIFA on the host's sports interests</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Changing of the Guard</li><li>06:50 Boston's Big Three</li><li>12:37 Minnesota's Big Three</li><li>19:09 LeBron's Decision</li><li>26:01 Summer House Cast Changes</li></ul>no00:32:31Changing of the Guard full<![CDATA[Introduction ]]>Get this raw unedited uncut intro into my life and join me in the hottest new podcast.

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/23101496f4469f3-1df5-4829-8343-f5bc40df6606Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:21:10 GMT<p>Get this raw unedited uncut intro into my life and join me in the hottest new podcast.</p>no00:18:24Introduction full<![CDATA[Standing on Sports Business ]]>Why do I love sports…what’s to love? Find out in my first full episode. Another unedited (because I don’t know how) raw insight into Bill. Lets ride people!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/231904423932a15-1e8a-49ea-a0f6-9570b12df50fMon, 10 Nov 2025 04:01:42 GMT<p>Why do I love sports…what’s to love? Find out in my first full episode. Another unedited (because I don’t know how) raw insight into Bill. Lets ride people!</p>yes00:39:0112Standing on Sports Business full<![CDATA[Dreaming and Drafting on Disability]]>Dive into the NFL Draft with me. Let’s get into the basics on why this is such an exciting time! Turns out there’s MORE than march madness. Dream big with me and get into football season. Little disabled at the moment so what better time to rant into the mic! Thanks for listening

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/2676820bb6ea2d1-7833-4b85-b3bb-8ae822f4431fFri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>Dive into the NFL Draft with me. Let’s get into the basics on why this is such an exciting time! Turns out there’s MORE than march madness. Dream big with me and get into football season. Little disabled at the moment so what better time to rant into the mic! Thanks for listening</p>yes00:23:1216Dreaming and Drafting on Disabilityfull<![CDATA[Back for the Madness]]>WE ARE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, the prodigal son has returned to talk about…yep you guessed it…SPORTS! Join me in this fun episode as we dive into NCAA, NBA and MLB.

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/2670746cd957cc4-72e8-4bcb-99f6-fa19e9412a34Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:48:16 GMT<p>WE ARE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, the prodigal son has returned to talk about…yep you guessed it…SPORTS! Join me in this fun episode as we dive into NCAA, NBA and MLB. </p>yes00:25:1015Back for the Madnessfull<![CDATA[Man where did we go wrong?]]>This is a MANSSSS WORLDDD of failures. Stand up and own it. Listen to me on my male perspective on the recent Vogue article “Are boyfriends Embarrassing” and let’s address what time of year it is. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/23855552f515b73-ec38-411d-af10-2fbb77c6e658Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>This is a MANSSSS WORLDDD of failures. Stand up and own it. Listen to me on my male perspective on the recent Vogue article “Are boyfriends Embarrassing” and let’s address what time of year it is. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! </p>yes00:24:5114Man where did we go wrong?full<![CDATA[I C U nursing…do you see me? ]]>Get a little insight into the career that means so much to me. This is a Birds Eye view into what I do every night to pay the BILL!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/234091623ba716d-c89f-4d17-a99b-48deea1da0b1Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:01:08 GMT<p>Get a little insight into the career that means so much to me. This is a Birds Eye view into what I do every night to pay the BILL! </p>no00:54:01I C U nursing…do you see me? full<![CDATA[Bill’s B-ball Breakdown ]]>Catch yourself up with the current state of the NBA playoffs. Laugh with me as I give my insane takes in another raw uncut episode of the fitting the Bill podcast. Im not an expert-just a regular dude saying what he sees as a arm chair point guard!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/2804776fea30fe7-9424-4a07-a59f-22808c57d0e9Fri, 08 May 2026 04:55:48 GMT<p>Catch yourself up with the current state of the NBA playoffs. Laugh with me as I give my insane takes in another raw uncut episode of the fitting the Bill podcast. Im not an expert-just a regular dude saying what he sees as a arm chair point guard!</p><p></p>yes00:25:5117Bill’s B-ball Breakdown full<![CDATA[Bolus of Bravo-Summer House Drama]]>Let’s hit the pause on sports as we await the Final Four. Let’s give some love to some news that is blowing my mind. West Wilson and Amanda Batulla’s current love triangle is breaking the internet, the TV world and MY SOUL. Learn the scoop from your favorite podcast host-ME.

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/2689333b2dfced9-fce4-4344-8269-7fb4499ff061Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Let’s hit the pause on sports as we await the Final Four. Let’s give some love to some news that is blowing my mind. West Wilson and Amanda Batulla’s current love triangle is breaking the internet, the TV world and MY SOUL. Learn the scoop from your favorite podcast host-ME. </p>no00:10:511Bolus of Bravo-Summer House Dramabonus<![CDATA[Bolus 1mg of Coaching STAT ]]>Check out the FIRST BOLUS of the Fitting the Bill Podcast, which is my nonsense medical jargon for just a mini episode to fill in the gaps from the longer ones to give you MORE content. In this one I address my thoughts on the impact coaches are having in the NFL. Listen for more and hit me up @willshakeformoney on insta!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/fitting-the-bill/2385544c4a130b5-779a-44c4-a2fd-ee6eed984d7bFri, 12 Dec 2025 06:18:02 GMT<p>Check out the FIRST BOLUS of the Fitting the Bill Podcast, which is my nonsense medical jargon for just a mini episode to fill in the gaps from the longer ones to give you MORE content. In this one I address my thoughts on the impact coaches are having in the NFL. Listen for more and hit me up @willshakeformoney on insta!</p>yes00:14:501Bolus 1mg of Coaching STAT bonus