Episode 038: Where is Everyone?

September 10th, 2019  |  50 mins 25 secs

9.11.10, flight 93, muncie indiana, nora powell, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, september 11th 2001, winchester where is everyone

Kristopher H. Bilbrey asks the very real question... "Where is Everyone?" Just 30 days after 1200 people attended a City Council meeting we are now back to the normal, humdrum, normal amount of people at a meeting! AND THAT IS WHAT HE WAS AFRAID OF! Discussion of how to overcome this is talked about and Kris asks for YOUR INPUT?

September 11th, 2001 is also discussed due to the Anniversary! The BRAVE men & women of Flight 93 are discussed and the question is asked... how could we be more like them?

Two older episodes were mentioned and links to those episodes are as follows:

Ep #028: Catch More Bees with Honey
Perception.fireside.fm/028

Ep #010: The Dregs of Society
Perception.fireside.fm/028

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 09.10.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 037: Public Service Announcement

September 7th, 2019  |  50 mins 25 secs

elections, get out the vote, indiana, muncie, perception is reality, psa, public service announcement, voting, w/kristopher h. bilbrey, winchester

Kristopher H. Bilbrey issues a Public Service Announcement about voting in this UPCOMING ELECTION! You won't want to miss this episode... click to listen, like and share with others! TUNE IN...

To register to vote visit the following link www.IndianaVoters.com
Early Voting for the 2019 General Election begins Tuesday 10.08.19

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 09.07.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 036: My Political Philosophy

September 3rd, 2019  |  51 mins 26 secs

city council, indiana, muncie, my political philosophy, nora powell, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, shon byrum, state representative, winchester

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses his philosophy on local politics and we look into agreeing, disagreeing and civil engagement! We discuss how its ok to NOT agree and sometimes you might even agree with someone you normally would disagree with! And most importantly, we talk about how sometimes, during an election cycle it is ok to step away from it all for awhile to recharge so we can come back ready to go!

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 09.03.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 035: Zero Days Left

August 31st, 2019  |  25 mins 24 secs

break in, dead air, labor day, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, politics, zero days left

Kristopher H. Bilbrey starts a show for this 35th episode covering a few common sense points of issue... but something goes terribly *wrong!

PLEASE LISTEN AND STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS!!!

For Kristopher H, Bilbrey, this is The Vulgar Poets 08.31.19

*(Dramatization... keep in mind, although this is VERY serious stuff we are talking about at the end of the day... its JUST POLITICS and this podcast, while informative and educational... is a form of entertainment! And in all honesty, the host needed a break from the everyday grind... AND, it is Labor Day weekend... so enjoy, rest up, have fun... and we'll be back to work HARD... real soon!)

Episode 034: Contemplation, Controversy & Conversation: An Interview with the Outgoing Mayor of Muncie, IN: Dennis Tyler (D)!

August 27th, 2019  |  51 mins 29 secs

city council, fire based ems, indiana, kristopher h. bilbrey, mayor dennis tyler, muncie, nora powell, perception is reality, tiny adams

Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Muncie, IN Mayor Dennis Tyler to discuss the Mayor's time in Office, where he started... and where he is currently! We take a look at what he looks at as his "legacy" and we talk about his troubles with the City Council, who, during his first term as Mayor was right along for the ride... but not anymore! We talk about Muncie City Fire Based BLS (EMS) and he lays out his reasons for wanting it. I also ask Mayor Tyler about the FBI Investigation... listen for more!

Link to the City of Muncie's Finance Committee Meeting held in June 2019 discussing the Fire Based EMS:
https://www.facebook.com/norapowellcitycouncilatlarge/videos/443346529578681/

Mayor Dennis Tyler can be contacted the following ways:

In person at City Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 4p-6p (or by appointment).
Muncie City Hall
300 North High St. (3rd Floor)
Muncie, IN 47305
By phone at 765.747.4845
Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mayor-Dennis-Tyler-176627969036438/

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.27.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 033: comm-YOU?-nity

August 25th, 2019  |  46 mins 5 secs

community, count down to the bilbrey ending, indiana, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie, perception is reality, unity, winchester

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses "community" and the importance of putting YOU (U) back in UNITY and the UNITY back in COMMUNITY! He then talks about candidates & politicians needing to put the community ABOVE themselves and above the party... all for the betterment of the COMMUNITY!

We also start the BIG COUNT DOWN TO: "Bilbrey Ending on the 1st" (WHATEVER THAT MEANS... don't worry the show isn't going anywhere)...

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.25.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 032: POWER!

August 22nd, 2019  |  46 mins 5 secs

amy kessler, indiana, mpd, muncie, muncie city police, nora power, officer justin peters, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, power!, winchester

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses POWER... and you're asked to take part! Listen to the episode & then give Bilbrey a call or text and tell him if you agree or disagree!

Perception Phone Line : 765.546.9796

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.22.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 031: What's ALL the Hype About?

August 18th, 2019  |  46 mins 5 secs

indiana, muncie, neighborhood watch, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, what's all the hype about, winchester, wsp steel dust recycling facility

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses HYPE and asks what's it all about? Because there seems to be a disconnect between what people are SAYING vs what people are DOING! And when it comes to being engaged and involved within local government and the political arena... the hype doesn't cut it, rather it is ACTION that is needed!

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.18.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 030: Does THAT Ring a Bell

August 13th, 2019  |  46 mins 5 secs

city council, community involvement delaware county indiana facebook page, does that ring a bell, indiana, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie, nora powell, perception is reality, wsp plant

For the "Dirty-Thirty" episode... Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a bit of a rant about the commitment it takes to be active and engaged! Also, wanna hear a joke? What is the difference between a follower and a citizen??? Listen to the episode to find out!

You can view a dumpster fire here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2299570330284259/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.13.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

*BONUS Episode* 08.12.19 Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Audie Barber's Appearance on the Tony Katz Today WIBC 93.1 Radio Program

August 12th, 2019  |  21 mins 18 secs

audie barber, city of muncie, indiana state police, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie city police department, nora powell, perception is reality, tony katz, tony katz radio, wibc 93.1

Muncie citizen (and former Democrat Candidate for Muncie City Council - At Large) Audie Barber & Kristopher H. Bilbrey, host of 'Perception IS Reality' spoke to Tony Katz on the 'Tony Katz Today' radio program on 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis, IN. The topic of discussion was reference to Councilor Nora Powell "weaponizing" a select group of Police Officers in an attempt to silence political criticism! LISTEN HERE: for audio of that segment of the 'Tony Katz Today' radio program.

WIBC 93.1 can be found at: https://www.wibc.com
Tony Katz can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/tonykatzradio
...or at: https://www.wibc.com/tonykatzradio

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.12.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 029: Parliamentary! My Dear Marshall...

August 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

doug marshall, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie, nora powell, parliamentary procedures, parliamentary! my dear marshall..., perception is reality, robert's rules, ryan e. reese

Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Ryan E. Reese to discuss "parliamentary procedures" during local town/city/county government meetings! We discuss the issues that were cause for concern at the Muncie City Council meeting on 08.05.19 (there were plenty of issues)! Tune in to catch this VERY important and informative episode!

Ryan E. Reese can be reached at [email protected]
Robert's Rules (Cheat Sheet): http://diphi.web.unc.edu/files/2012/02/MSG-ROBERTS_RULES_CHEAT_SHEET.pdf
The City of Muncie's Facebook page with Ryan's comment in the "Public Comments" section: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Muncie-159050304195181/

For further examples of "parliamentary procedure" issues at the Muncie, Indiana City Council Meeting 08.05.19:
(Part 1) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/509778636457568/
(Part 2) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/726542307807170
(Another version of Part 2) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212246822360358&id=1671822484
(Part 3) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/483981575505087/

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.10.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 028: Catch More Bees with Honey

August 7th, 2019  |  56 mins 16 secs

audie barber, catch more bees with honey, indiana, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie city council, nora powell, perception is reality, voting

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the goings on of a MOST explosive City Council meeting... we then talk about keeping the momentum going... but, there is something even more important than that, listen to find out what! Then we wrap up by talking about fighting smarter not harder... and talk about how you can Catch More Bees with Honey. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

Muncie, Indiana City Council Meeting:
(Part 1) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/509778636457568/
(Part 2) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/726542307807170
(Another version of Part 2) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212246822360358&id=1671822484
(Part 3) https://www.facebook.com/159050304195181/videos/483981575505087/
(WISH TV Ch 8 News Story) https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/hundreds-turned-away-from-muncie-city-council-meeting-about-police-misconduct-mercury-contamination-fears/

To Register to Vote go to: www.Indianavoters.com

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.07.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 027: Refresher Course

August 4th, 2019  |  53 mins 7 secs

dayton ohio, el paso texas, indiana, mass shooting, muncie, nora powell, perception is reality w/kristopher h. bilbrey, phil nichols, refresher course, winchester

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses what the point of the show and "all this" is about... seeing that the listenership is increasing at a rapid pace it felt like a good time to give a recap on what we do here at 'Perception IS Reality'! A portion of the episode is dedicated to the victims of the deadly shootings in El Paso, TX & Dayton, OH and a prayer is offered! We wrap up by covering what is coming up in meetings around the area!

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 08.04.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

*
"Secret Agent Man"
1966
Preformed by: Johnny Rivers
Music & Lyrics by: P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri

Episode 026: A Line Drawn in the Sand

July 31st, 2019  |  51 mins 51 secs

a line drawn in the sand, audie barber, kristopher h. bilbrey, muncie city police department, nathan sloan, nora powell, perception is reality, sarah beach

Kristopher H. Bilbrey goes a bit deeper into the issues of an elected official "weaponizing" police officers in an attempt to silence political critics! And the question is asked: "A line has been drawn in the sand... what side will the other elected officials or candidates... OR YOU come down on?"

(This episode should be listened to either before or after episode #025: "Integrity?" at the following link: perception.fireside.fm/025)
(Link to the original LIVE video: https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318/videos/10212178889622082/)

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.31.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 025: Integrity?

July 28th, 2019  |  51 mins 56 secs

audie barber, corruption, dennis tyler, integrity, kristopher h. bilbrey, mike white, muncie city police department, nora powell, perception is reality, phil nichols

Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses some really disturbing news about actions taken by a current City Councilor (Nora Powell of Muncie, Indiana) and a select group of Police Officers! He goes on to talk about how this is something that citizens attempting to Better their Government Through their Citizen Involvement have to deal with and why we should stand strong against it!

(This episode should be listened to either before or after episode #026: "A Line Drawn in the Sand" at the following link: perception.fireside.fm/026)
(Link to the original LIVE video: https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318/videos/10212178889622082/)

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.28.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

Episode 024: Mari Streetman Interview

July 23rd, 2019  |  45 mins 7 secs

2019 general election, dan ridenour, election committee, kristopher h. bilbrey, mari streetman interview, perception is reality, trump

Kristopher H. Bilbrey welcomes Special Guest: Mari Streetman to talk about her transformation from someone that didn't think her involvement in politics mattered to working on a committee to elect a candidate for Mayor! We discuss the importance of being involved and working to Better Government Through Citizen Involvement!

Mari Streetman can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mari.streetman
You can find more information on Republican Candidate for Mayor of Muncie, Dan Ridenour, at www.danformuncie.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DanForMuncieCommittee

You can register to vote (in the state of Indiana) at www.indianavoters.com (registration ends at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 7th, 2019)

Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey 07.23.19
(Produced by: The Vulgar Poets)

(EDIT: I noticed after editing that at the very end I say, "No one is coming to save us, it is just us!" And that just didn't sit right with me... I want to make it known I was talking as far as the local politics go... and not that NO ONE... was coming to save us! Becasue of course I am a believer and am WELL AWARE that Jesus Christ, our Lord... is coming! Be Ready!)