Billy Is Influential!

The episode of 'Billy & Lisa in the Morning' centers on a celebratory moment for host Billy Costa, who is named number 53 on Boston Magazine's annual 'Most Influential Bostonians' list. The announcement, made live on air with editor Chris Vogel, includes heartfelt tributes and rare personal photos from Billy's childhood and family life, with special shoutouts from longtime friend Ernie Bach Jr., who personally funded a congratulatory page in the magazine. The segment is filled with emotional highs, nostalgia, and humor, as Billy reflects on his decades-long career in Boston media, from radio to television, and his deep connections to the city’s cultural fabric. The episode also features a mix of lighter segments: a 'Real or Fake' news game with viral headlines like a baby born mid-flight and teens driving lawnmowers through Target; a discussion on college students ditching phones for 'no phone parties' at UC Berkeley; and updates on pop culture, including Harry Styles spotted at a wedding in Italy, Taylor Swift's AI trademark filings, and Tom Hanks quietly singing at a country music festival. Throughout, the show blends humor, personal storytelling, and community pride, reinforcing the hosts' influence and connection to their audience.