I’m Not Mad, I’m Just Irritated

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Bill Flanigin is a former Texas public school teacher turned freelance writer and author. His work has been published on sites such as Huffington Post, Culture Sonar, We Are Teachers, and even Scary Mommy. Bill is a story teller at heart and takes a keen interest in music and tacos. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

Bill Flanigin


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    Episode 100: All I Know.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 23:39


    Life's most important lessons. The lessons I wish I knew 20 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 99: IT'S ALMOST OVER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 29:10


    Life changing cliffhanger revealed! Last episode is coming at you soon. All my wisdom is coming your way. Until then, here ya go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 98: The Holidaze, I'm a Grandpa, & DPS pulled me over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 25:04


    There are only two episodes left after today's episode! I'm marching toward 100! Everything you need to know is in the title of the episode. I'm too lazy to write it again in the show notes. :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 97: My Brush with the Von Erichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 24:31


    If you grew up in North Texas, you knew of the Von Erichs, a wrestling family out of Lake Dallas that filled TV screens with their wild acrobatics and Tarzan-like physiques. I had a brush with them, quite by accident, that I'll never forget. It was, um, strange. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 96: The Grand Gesture AKA The GraGes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 21:09


    Did I have a heart attack...no. But I thought, "This could be it." The Grand Gesture. It does not work. Thoughts? Thank god for... And the countdown is on to the end of my podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

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    Episode 95: Only Five Episodes Left...then it's over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 35:50


    It's all good stuff...I doubt anyone reads the show notes! Peace!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 94: Did the Bank get Robbed??? No one knows.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 25:52


    Another few weeks...more crankiness. Oh well. Shout out to Chase Bank for the content in this episode. They are the best? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 93: Night Shift and Becoming An Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 34:19


    Consider Watching one of the Greatest comedies of all time! Plus, you're invited to my birthday party on July 19th!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 92: My Tonsil: A story to remember. Plus!! I was on a radio show (link in show notes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 26:12


    An airport Banana, A tonsil story, and I'm not lifting the lid when I pee these days...find out why. Link to my radio appearance. https://kxrw.fm/two-rooms-at-the-end-of-the-world-ep-15-ft-bill-flanigin-6-26-23/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 91: Yes, I went to Hawaii and did a bunch of cool activities. And got Irritated.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 27:04


    Did I have a wonderful time in Hawaii? Yes... a trip of a lifetime. Did I get irritated at times? Of course. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 90: Cologuard? Hmmm, Let's go to Vegas!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 31:21


    Vegas Recap and another yearly physical is in the books! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 89: Sneakers worn with suits? C'mon...be a man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 25:51


    The title track is brought to you by....d-bags. Also, now that I'm old, it's become a priority to not be creepy. But if I was younger and doing the same thing...perfectly fine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 88: No more chalky reports! And other stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 22:40


    A format change...since let's be honest, no one really cares if my knees hurt except me! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 87: Giraffes, Being Cool, and Hello Fresh Salmon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 28:48


    I think the title says it all...premium content! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 86: The Dine and Dash Dater...my hero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 24:13


    It's not a crime if someone pays the bill! Study.com rejected me! And let's grab ahold of an electric fence my friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

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    Episode 85: Sacs Magee, sung to the tune of "Faithfully" by Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 26:35


    Today, we discuss the childish humor that is Sacs Magee. Also, you can't just deposit money in the bank anymore!! Gotta call BS on that one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 84: UT Basketball Seizure and Tom Brady Has Too Much!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 27:33


    The anti-sportsball episode. What can I say? I have a plumbing leak no one can find. 1800-PedMeds has the best customer service. Plus some other stuff. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 83: Dicks on the Church Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 29:09


    Today is a premium episode. Too much content to individualize here! So just listen and enjoy. Oh, and sponsor me for as low as 99 cents a month! (Don't be a cheapy) But...if you don't like a recurring charge on your credit card bill, I get it. How about a one time donation via Venmo?! @bill-flanigin Whooohooo! Merry New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 23:31


    I can't even write anything without spoilers. But it involves payback and a Lexus. Shopping Carts RC cola and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 81: I threw up in Mom's Roast Pan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 27:41


    Childhood confession time Tip-flation solutions Olestra caused anal leakage...and we ate it anyway!! Remember Snackwells? And more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 80: Mustard Sucks, but I Love the Time Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 30:27


    What happens when you order a burger plain and, for some reason, get a boatload of mustard on it? Find out. Also, I like when it gets dark early! Why? Because I'm retired! Also, Goose Gossage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 79: My Eyes!!! Working for Free and Randall's and being Naked People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 27:55


    Talking about my eye surgery! I can SEE! Plus thinking back on my 70s classmates that suffered from "lazy eye." What happened to that whole thing? Tons of premium content. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 78: A Job Fail. I blame the CHALK! Plus, a Constitution Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 26:15


    Welcome new patron Gray Moosavi! He knows premium content. Today's episode is brought to you by standing at work for 7 hours. That's no bueno. Keep listening for more details! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 77: I Peed in a Cup. Fingers Crossed on my Drug Screening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 26:12


    Evil Mopac shares my DM on Twitter about lazy Westlake people and their propensity to waste money on doing things they are too lazy to do themselves. Buying Jeans online seems like an impossibility and much more! Yes, I really did pee in a cup! And handed a warm, frothy cup of Urine to a hot chick nurse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Bonus Update Episode 76

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 1:38


    Just listen. It's only a minute. Takes me longer to type a description --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 75: A collision with a camouflaged painted car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 25:24


    So much premium content...free of charge. Of course, feel free to become a sponsor and get a weekly shoutout! Today's episode talks about a special form of doofus that paints his car camo. Also, do I need a job? Listen to a strange but true recent job interview I just experienced. Fantasy Football is fucking stupid and much more!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 74: The TruGreen Guy Yelled at Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 27:34


    It's hard to get good help...especially at TruGreen apparently. Oddly, I wasn't Mad OR Irritated by him. I was simply mystified. Also: Now That's What I Call Music (A compilation music CD) is up to...listen to find out the number.NO Spoilers! A Home for Harry Styles is bittersweet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 73: I just want to buy a damn cookie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 22:15


    My adventure to get a cookie at Crumbl. Also, Jackets...TV shows that include Texting...and Plaster Casts!! Hop on board and enjoy the bellyaching! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 72: Trauma in a Public Restroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 26:49


    So much is going down. I can dig it, but I'm maybe not hip to the scene, man. Today is premium content galore. Trauma at a urinal. Old people's sexual adventures and more. Listen, Share, and Support you rat bastards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 71: A Stink Pickle Encounter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 27:30


    Yes, today I relate the story of a Stink Pickle encounter. Is your job contributing to and making the world a better place? A sports card story of epic proportions. AND MORE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 70: DHL, A Blankie at the Movie, And a Chalky Explosion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 25:46


    So many irritations. Why does DHL even try? Why do people bring their damn Blankets to the movie theater? It's chilly in there...just wear long pants and a decent shirt. And shittin' in the water fountains! Support this podcast for as little as 99 cents a month! It's premium content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 69: Special Father's Day Guests...Will and Samantha (I made those humans!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 38:17


    Today's episode involves a few musings, as well as a couple of fatherhood interactions with my children as we discuss my finest moments as a father! You don't want to miss this! Rate, Review, and Support. Why? Why the heck not!? It's premium content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 68: A Trampoline Next Door, My Misspelled Name, and a Life-Changing Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 25:04


    How do you live your life when you hit your 50s? I have your answer. Planning another trip to Vegas, misspelling my name and a few other goodies. Don't miss out!! Rate, Share, and Support me! I need taco money!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 67: Crafting at the Library, A Wedding, and all Premium Content!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 22:35


    Your next episode is here! I don't want to spoil all the greatness of it...just have a listen! Shout out to my Patrons: Allison Crow, Matt Bierds, Ray Bellant, Will Flanigin, Mariah Johnson, and Johnny Shrader!! Leave me a message on the app or online and I'll play your voice mail on my show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 66: My Buddy is sending his boy off to college. My advice...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 25:08


    Let's recap my Oklahoma casino adventure. My pal is sending his son off to college. Here is my advice. I'm getting a pool I don't really want. How about a rate, review, or sponsorship? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 65: Peeing in a Pringles Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 24:50


    Pringles vs Stax! A pringles saga from my youth. Did you know that Pringles were invented in 1968! A year before we put a man on the moon. Just one year! In other words, it was almost as hard to make a Pringle as it was to send men to our moon. Anyway, this isn't totally about that. But buckle up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 64: I sat next to a thruple at a Judas Priest Concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 22:32


    Judas Priest: Rocking and head banging for over 50 Years! Enjoy my tale of attending The Priest...in a white t-shirt. Apparently, that's a no go. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 63: Mystery Episode. What will I discuss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 31:16


    Today, I'm in a feisty mood, sorta kinda, anyway. Hear me go into great detail about stuff that does not matter. Like my buddy E who saves water by peeing outside. The baseball work stoppage (lockout technically). Upcoming physical with my pal, Dr. Paul Berg! Don't miss out. Oh, and rate and review and pass this podcast along you bastards! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 62: Vegas Recap and The Rock's Workout Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 22:34


    In today's episode, I detail a black bean incident. It's Premium Content!! Vegas Recap: $$$ Lost, $$$ Won, an okay (but expensive) steak The Rock completes two workouts by 7 am. Screw that man, that's insane! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 61: I Had the "The Cove", Plus...Headed out to Vegas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 27:13


    Guys, I'm headed out to Vegas on Friday! Yes, I will be seeing STYX!! My buddy Ray, Matt, and I will enjoy a fun-filled trip (along with Allison and her pals) at the Paris Hotel. Plus...Flag People Plus...is it the end of the road for my podcast??? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 60: An Asteroid Will Hit the Earth!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 23:35


    Today, I'm taking a deep dive into Jack Parker Saves the World. Let's talk about both ends of the story's spectrum: Killing the Planet and Falling in Love. Two Storylines---one book. The science behind Jack Parker is rooted in Physics... real-life laws of motion. There is space history involved. And of course, love. Because a man that saves the world must surely be good at everything, especially love, right? Well, not really. Love is harder than piloting a rocket into deep space apparently. Learn more about Jack Parker Saves the World in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 59: A Christmas Miracle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 23:54


    Premium content for today: Two top 10 childhood Christmas memories of my youth! You gotta hear about it to believe it. The 70s was a wild time for Christmas shenanigans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 58: Happy Birthday Balloon Displays in the Yard? We're doing this now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 21:29


    Welcome to episode 58...where I discuss the disturbing trend of wishing your three-year-old a happy birthday by displaying a massive balloon array in the shape of the age of your kiddo! Balloons in the blow-holes of all the marine mammals!! I also discuss a disturbing encounter I had with a woman at Taco Cabana! Not a Karen moment, but disturbing nonetheless. Podcast recommendations for y'all! I've done the searching and you benefit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 57: A Happy Moment for The Flan? But also irritations...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 31:13


    My daughter got married! It was a very special day. But don't worry, I do have some non-wedding day irritations to share! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 56: A Tale of Two Concerts (NSFW) And a Literal Cry for Help!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 28:41


    Psychedelic Furs and Christopher Cross. What could go wrong? And I hear a Cry for Help at 5am. Listen to how I spring into action. Listen to find out how much I don't like people at concerts either. Enjoy the Premium content!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 55: I Decline to Participate. Plus, a Jacuzzi for my Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 22:13


    This is the premium content you've asked for. I could tell you all about it, but then why would you even listen? You know it's true. THERE IS A POLL FOR YOU TO TAKE! DO IT NOW! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 54: Those Cliché Posts on FB bug me. Plus More Premium Content!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 25:30


    I can't see the lines on the road anymore! Can someone paint fresh marks on the road?? Plus, cliche sayings I've collected on FB!! Support Rate Review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 53: The Definitive History of the USBR (and possible stolen valor!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 30:23


    Today's episode is one for the books! Around 1974 (I was in 4th or 5th grade), several of us kids in the neighborhood started a branch of the military known (to us) as the USBR. The United States Backup Reserve Army. This is an accounting of our training rituals and how we rewarded our efforts with medals for valor as well as promotions! Until now, this had been a closely guarded, deep state, military secret. Enjoy every word! Also...PayPal me at bflanigin@gmail.com. Cheers everyone!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 52: Not Marking Myself Safe from A-holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 27:11


    Today, I bitch about Kombucha Tea, which my wife recently discovered, and now apparently we have to buy it. Also, a saga that is full of irritations. Frozen shoulder! Rocky Potato is living a charmed life and more! RATE AND REVIEW. SPONSOR. LEAVE ME A VOICE MAIL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 51: Contemplating my own Death. Plus, I Work Out! Not so much, just occasionally.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 20:22


    The irritations in this episode are epic and too numerous to mention within the character limits of the description. JUST CHECK IT OUT, MOFOS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

    Episode 50: Travel Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 28:58


    Cancelled Flights and juggling refunds. Flight credits are no Bueno. Class Reunion notes and I jumped off a cliff. Premium content!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

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