In this jam-packed episode of Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast, Bill welcomes back Dan and Laura with a story that sets the tone for some hilarious and thought-provoking discussions. Bill reveals that Laura's son may have set a new record—just two days into his second-grade career, he found himself in the principal's office for punching another student! Who else is already dealing with school drama this early in the year?

Bill talks about his own son, Jameson, and his first day as a high school freshman, complete with the perfect "first-day drip." Bill reflects on how “drip” had a completely different meaning in his day, and touches on another sad difference between now and then—school shootings. The crew dives into a heavy but crucial discussion about the recent school shooting in Georgia, with Laura sharing the unsettling reality of her elementary-aged kids having to practice active shooter drills. Bill asks tough questions about parental responsibility in these tragedies—should parents be charged when their child commits a shooting? And what happens when a student is falsely accused of being a potential shooter?

Then things take a lighter turn when Chief Barnes of the Fairport Police calls in to talk about a casserole a citizen dropped off—and wait until you hear what was in it! Bill also shares a heartwarming moment with Jameson after his first day of school, where his son hinted at taking a girl out for gelato, showing he's growing up fast!

Deputy Hurley from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office joins the pod to give some great back-to-school safety tips and talks about how local police train for active shooter situations. You’ll hear about how they use actors for training at a local university, and Bill can't help but wonder: can volunteering for that get you out of jury duty?

Plus, Bill vents about his computer crashing, recounting a less-than-stellar experience with the Geek Squad, and shares why he thinks female Best Buy employees are better than their male counterparts. The crew also weighs in on John Cena’s recent comments about not wanting kids of his own, a statement that's been called controversial. Bill, Laura, and Dan all agree—it's a refreshingly self-aware stance. Dan, who doesn’t have kids himself, shares his worries about the steep financial cost of raising children, while Bill points out that parenting doesn't stop at 18

Enjoy some laughs, life lessons, and maybe even some casserole surprises!