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” …

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 area — and this pair of 🦓’s have been at it since the beginning! Frank and Bob — without you there are no games, and with you the games are certainly more excit…

LACROSSE, MICHIGAN, DOLPHINS, GIBLIN, PREP There 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 enjoy Bill & Ted Lax-fabulous Adventure as much a we did — but that’s next to impossible, but good luck! w/ lots of love…

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 performing. Johnny -- you are wise beyond his years -- keep listening to the voice of God that always rings in your heart and you will never go astray! We…

BARROS, BOWEN, MALLOY & SEITZ: not a law firm . . . . . . . . . .a rather fearsome foursome! Georgetown Prep Golf are the champions of the IAC, and subsequent champions of the DC Metropolitan Area — had a ball talking with these stud swingers of the golf club! w/ love, Billy G!By Billy Gerrish

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 still here! No one embodies "chief" more than Mr. B -- leader, maverick, visionary, coach. We talk baseball, business, basketbal…

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 Barber Shop 💈, working for Uncle Sam, National Guard, coaching, legacy, community — the most important stuff! Thanks Poppa Tro…

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. Zan with his beautiful wife Alex and their two awesome boys now live Raleigh, and it was there in his pull-through, horse-shoe drive out front of the Gorml…

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)! ⛳️ ❤️‍🔥 🥃By Billy Gerrish

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 tournament to take place in Ocean City, MD tomorrow, April 1, for the benefit of Patriot Point and all the veterans…

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 freshman he felt something special. Two years later Coach gave up football to devout more time to his first love — lacrosse. Flas…

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 the WJA OPEN. Thank you, Ned, for being such a wonderful spokesman for the Academy, and a big shout out and thank you to UNITED BANK -- the community b…

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 future and forever king. Elvis was the first true global superstar of otherworldly talent and he was adored accordingly. Like Alexander t…

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 the many stars of Georgetown Prep's production of the Disney classic, Beauty & The Beast! The treat was mine to sit down with these thespians to talk a…

With a name like HannaH 🍌 Cherry 🍒 — come on, ya gotta eat lots of fruit, and what is more Hannah made the lifestyle choice 7 years ago to not only love all the fruit, but to love all the animals too — by not eating them. Since then, Hannah’s diet has been plant-based and Hannah’s health and conscience has never felt better! Hannah also has a pleth…

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 long time -- going back to my early teaching days at Mater Dei School and his son Joey -- who now is employed by dad to help…

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 the Archdiocese of Washington, helping victims of abuse -- and has her own private practice. Most off, Cou…

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 and he got a masters in social work. Once upon this past December, I had a conversation with Andy about his experience -- and now I am traveling that very sam…

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 away -- especially here in Washington -- where things are never boring. I hope you enjoy our conversation a…

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 For A Cure team who is competing against hundreds of other teams throughout the greater Washington DC area. We are midwa…

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 yoga, hemp, wellness. On the heals of a pandemic -- rather still in the storm of the pandemic -- I'd call that bold. And Virgil (the poet - not the w…

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 the academy on the Pike. We talk about that and have a ball doing it -- I hope you enjoy the listen! Hoyas, Let's Go!!!…

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 life and he loves it! Thank you, Terry, for telling your story; speaking your passion! And thank you, sir, for doing what you do for a…