Should You Shoot Your Shot?
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The episode of 'Billy & Lisa in the Morning' centers on the theme of taking action in personal relationships, highlighted by a listener's story of successfully 'shooting her shot' at a coworker she had been flirting with. Riley, a producer on the show, shared how she confronted her coworker directly after months of texting and subtle signals, asking, 'Are you just going to keep texting me, or are you ever going to actually ask me out?' The man responded positively, planned a surprise Celtics game date, and the relationship is now progressing with a second date. The hosts celebrate this as a rare, positive story in their usual mix of humorous and dramatic talkback segments. The episode also features promotional plugs for various iHeartMedia podcasts, including the upcoming appearance of Dave Portnoy on Lisa's Book Club, updates on major concerts like Ariana Grande and BTS, and personal stories from artists such as Charlie Puth and Celine Dion. The tone is upbeat and encouraging, emphasizing that boldness in love and life often leads to rewarding outcomes.
Taking initiative in relationships—like Riley did—can lead to meaningful connections, even with coworkers.
Direct communication beats passive flirting; asking for what you want removes ambiguity.
A surprise date (like a Celtics game) can be a powerful way to show genuine interest and effort.
Being open about your feelings doesn’t mean losing control—sometimes, it gives the other person space to respond.
Dating a coworker can work if roles and boundaries are respected and the relationship stays private.
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Podcast Promos and Morning Warm-Up
The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for iHeartMedia podcasts, including Sino Show, The Nick Dickens Poll Show, Math & Magic, Eating While Broke, and others, setting a lively tone for the morning show.
Weather, March 31st, and the Match Game Launch
Billy and Lisa welcome listeners with a lighthearted update on the weather, marking the end of March and the beginning of April, while introducing the new Free Ticket Match Game with sold-out concerts from artists like BTS, Ed Sheeran, and Harry Styles.
Dave Portnoy Joins Lisa's Book Club
“I just sent him a DM and I explained to him what I was doing. I wanted him to come to Lisa's book club and he responded... almost instantly.”
Behind the Scenes of 'See You Again' with Charlie Puth
“It felt so special. We all started crying because it felt so special. I fully believe that... maybe that was him throwing the song down to me.”
Riley’s Story: Shooting Her Shot at a Coworker
“I said, are you just going to keep texting me, or are you ever going to actually ask me out? Whoa. That is very cool. Sometimes you've got to take it by the reins.”
“It felt so special. We all started crying because it felt so special. I fully believe that... maybe that was him throwing the song down to me.”
“I said, are you just going to keep texting me, or are you ever going to actually ask me out? Whoa. That is very cool. Sometimes you've got to take it by the reins.”
“I'm here tonight to pay my respects to one of my favorite human beings and one of my favorite artists of all time, Miss Nelly Furtado.”
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Lisa
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Riley
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Billy Costa
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iHeartMedia
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Dave Portnoy
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BTS
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Jenna Bush Hager
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Nelly Furtado
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Charlie Puth
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Barstool Sports
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