CAPTAIN TIM is the Captain of KIDS FISHING CLUB -- and the only "legitimate" fishing charter on the Potomac & Anacostia Rivers. Tim's also my neighbor and a great dude too -- and I think you'll agree if you listen to this podcast! Love, Billy & Capt Tim 👨🏻‍✈️ PS -- he's got a great voice too boot -- that's because he's a bandmate in the only "legit…

ALEX TSIRONIS is the creator of the MOCO SHOW -- which highlights everything news-worthy in Montgomery County -- from food to retail to schools & sports -- the MoCo SHOW is the one-stop-shop for the true pulse of our beautiful county in Maryland -- MOCO! I hope you enjoy the show! Love, Billy & Alex! #mocoshow #pillarspodcast #tellyourstory #speaky…

Cristi Garfield is the proud owner of her own lactation business — PURA VIDA — which helps moms better understand the best ways to breast feed their little ones! Cristi is also the proud mother to two not-so-little ones anymore, and proud wife to my buddy — the fantastic Roger Garfield! Cristi is the breast! Love, Billy G! #puravida #christigarfiel…

GARY GOODWEATHER is running to be your next DC Mayor, Nation's Capital -- and if I were in DC, Gray's got my vote. Ambitious, kind, generous, successful, experienced, honest, affable, quick to laugh & listen -- and in our political atmosphere and for DC, no one is better suit to lead our Nation's Capital than Gary! GO GARY GO! #garygoodweatherfordc…

BRIAN ANDREWS, on assignment earlier in the week in Augusta, Georgia, reports back with his findings on THE MASTERS -- "a tradition unlike any other!" Love, Billy & Brian! #pillarspodcast #themasters #tellyourstory #speakyourpassion #liveyourtruthBy Billy Gerrish

Will Mohan is a world away in Napal on a spiritual journey through Buddhism. For years Will has worked in Montgomery County, but recently has been called by something higher -- and has followed his purpose to Napal, Kathmandu, and the mountains. I hope you enjoy our conversation! #willmomo #pillarspodcast #tellyourstory #speakyourpassion #liveyourt…

Paul is the founder of Capital Energy Training -- high level personal training for high level people. Trusted for 10 Years by Washington D.C.s most discerning and influential community. Expert Injury Prevention & Rehab Training with Paul Medina Level Up w/ Paul! #capitalenergytraining #levelupwithpaul #pillarspodcast #tellyourstoryspeakyourpassion …

Father Michael Sliney is a Catholic Priest and member of the Legionaries Of Christ — a Catholic Order whose vows are poverty, chastity, obedience, and which is unique to the LoC, humility — which prohibits priests from jockeying for higher positions within the church (plus it's good to be humble)! Father Michael just completed his 12th marathon in …

Hilary Bednarz is an Integrative Wellness Coach trained by Duke University in behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and health education. She coaches at Sarah Wragge Wellness where she helps clients nation-wide to better nourish mind, body, and soul through a science-based approach to nutrition, exercise, lifestyle. Get in touch with H…

I heart Sundays -- especially today cause it's beautiful -- that's why March is my month -- because of the lion and the lamb -- I heart March!By Billy Gerrish

"I guide men from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to becoming intentional leaders who master the 3 M's -- Marriage, Mission, Money." -- JRF Also Joseph hosts a podcast with his wife, Selah -- My Progress Coach -- "empowering people to flourish in marriage and the marketplace." Double also -- stay tuned for Joesph's latest venture Fed-2-Future -- an o…

The Great Zucchini is a man who needs no introduction -- so, ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls of all ages -- The Great Zucchini* * top child entertainer in the DC area -- maybe the world.By Billy Gerrish

"At Premise, we host engaging conversations online and in person that explore life's enduring questions. Our curated essays, literature, and films spark meaningful discussions with just a few hours of preparation. Join us to gain insights, connect with others, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world." Some 15 years ago, Mary and I w…

EV, BG, and Zelda walk into a bar and have a ball and how can you not when talking about the greatest game ever – ZELDA. As they say – like video game, like movie – Evan Oremland is in the throws of creating ZELDA the MOVIE. Evan has lived a life of Zelda – Evan knows Hyrule like the back of his hand, only uses lanterns, sleeps in a cave, loves gre…

Joesph J. LaPietra used be his name, until MASTERY OF THE MIND, and now he goes affectionately by COACH LALA! Mastery Of The Mind is a 501c3, non-profit that bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world for students, student-athletes, and professionals. Coach LALA lessons or modules include financial literacy, coping skills, public spea…

AND LOTS OF LIFE BETWEEN ED BROWN & BILLY G! Ed and I went to high school together at Prep, where we played football and lacrosse together. Ed went on to Middlebury College where he studied English and helped to lead their lacrosse team to the Final Four. After graduation, Ed joined the Army and now lives in North Carolina pursuing an MBA. In his s…

OCTOBER 21 is the galactic holiday, BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY! The second most popular movie-turn-holiday to May-the-4th-Be-With-You Day? Don’t know — just saying so because May the 4th is a good day. NONETHELESS, Blake, who’s an old friend of mine, talk about the mighty movie — BACK TO THE FUTURE (basically for 2 minutes and then we talk about other …

Michael’s a new friend who's become a fast friend -- and that's an instant classic! Michael and I talk life, death, art — what more is there! Thanks for listening, and thank you, Michael, for leading with your heart -- on and off the airwaves -- totally the same person. (PS -- that's the dream!) Michael is on the air every weekend: From 12 to 1 PM …

Sunday SOUL--ILOQUY is back. I love movies and I love to write about them more!By Billy Gerrish

For 10 years now, The Bob Kemp Lacrosse Classic has hosted top-tear college lacrosse talent at Georgetown Prep for a day of faith, family, and athletics. This year the BKLC pits UVA v Georgetown -- Sunday, October 13, 1:00 @ Prep on the Pike! FAITH, FAMILY & ATHLETICS is the legacy of Bob Kemp -- and "The Classic" embodies Bob's legacy. I hope you …

Courtney & Judy Stecker are dad & mom to a beautiful boy named Wheeler. Wheeler is 1 of 40 kids in the US who battle Battens Disease. Because Battens is so rare, there is little funding and knowledge of the disease, but because of the Gaine Invitational there comes money and awareness so that one day Battens will be no longer. Thank you Courtney an…

THE BIG MAN WITH THE BIG PLAN! Over the summer, Tommy competed in the European Amateur Championship at the Scandinavian Golf Club and won it -- punching his ticket to play in the Open Championship in Scotland. Tommy is currently a student-athlete at University of Texas. Tommy is a wonderfully talented young golfer, and an even more wonderful young …

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! There is no nobler cause than the health of our children, and we, as adults, will be judged by the job …

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 Prep and then to Georgetown U -- where he captained the team and racked up accolades -- and for the last 10 years Markel has been living his d…

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 of the co-founders of the Bike to the Bike charity that supports Autism research, has a 20+ career in the DC restaurant industry, and a luc…

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 kids in southern Delaware are in need of after-school help. Help me help the kids by spreading the word -- thanks for the support! Email Billy for mor…

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, field hockey, tennis, hockey – and everything is more fun. For the love of the game – express yours…

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!By Billy Gerrish

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 rock-star (I mean a TV star) so keep on shooting! With your positive vibe and curious nature, the sky is no limit to where you can go! …

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 into the non-profit -- EVERYDAY A EPISODE! Check out all of the great and loving things Keandre is doing with the y…

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 2023, Jodi started the Down Bad Podcast -- talking about his relationship with his mental health as a way to destigmatize and normalize t…

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, and from then on Sunback’s life has been all Christmas trees — going on to establishing two premier Christmas tree l…

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 our friendship immensely! w/ love, Billy G! #friendship #friendshipisthebestship #highschoolbuds #georgetownprep #thegerrish3xperiment #thegerrishexperi…

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 approximately 10,000 personnel throughout the world – Special Agents, Diversion I…

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 in everything he does – coaching, relationships, life, and THE BRYAN 11 FOUNDATION. Over the course of 2 years the Strittmatters have generated enough …

Courtney Stecker – Battens Disease – #157 Wheeler 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 and the Steckers have all the determination and love to help Weller’s brain get better. Wheeler has B…

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 aggressive form of brain cancer. Broadly brain cancer is under-funded – so to honor his mother and to help solve the stupid problem of ca…

***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 in a man’s world. Riley is a tough, wise, inspiring young lady who is a commanding officer in the United States Army. Unicorns and rainbow…

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 the Middle East -- Israel, the West Bank, Cyprus -- to help heal the centuries old divisions between Jew and Pale…

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 charity, and the BK-CLASSIC benefits the WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY -- helping to provide a young man of DC a top-notch education. …

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 do. Wednesday morning came early. I help Elvis downstairs, make a coffee, and sit at my desk to feverishly work to fill some void that I fell inside – it was one of those…

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

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 on the last chicken BBQ of the summer -- see ya next Memorial Day! And -- thank you for your service ,Ken and all the vets at the B…

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 couples communication for long-lasting relationships. It was a treat to sit down with the Bulitt…

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 🔥, Schrodinger, "god-world," King Solomon, ontology, St. John's College, the great books, Garden of Eden, phi…

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 being a part of its telling! Tell your story 📖 Speak your passion ❤️‍🔥 Empower the world 🌎 w/ love Billy G! The world kneels before lo…

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 and then at UMD, and after an injury trying out for our Washington Redskins, Tim stepped into the booth of sports broadcasting -- going from a local t…

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 -- PEACE OF MIND: Effectively integrating mindfulness, social and emotional learning, and conflict resolution to create a kinder a…

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 WOODMOOR-STOCK justice, and if you are having a ha…

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 lead through service. I would think that I join many when I say that CCC is in good hands with Bill at the helm — after all “William” …