The Houli’s Hooley Show: Recent Episodes
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This week, Paddy, Bill, and Clay take listeners on a journey that only the Hooley could produce. It starts with dreams of winning the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot before Paddy heads to the South Loop with his dad to meet Irish American filmmaker Colin Flynn, completely forgetting that Lollapalooza has swallowed Grant Park whole. Between the crowds, the fashion, and the organized chaos, Paddy realizes he’s officially become “the old guy” marveling at a generation he barely understands. What follows is a comedy of errors featuring confused Uber drivers, gridlocked streets, Big Ten Media Day, bathroom survival tactics at the Hilton, and Paddy’s dad providing colorful commentary to just about everyone they encounter. Back in the suburbs, the mood shifts from chaos to pure joy as Paddy’s son Mike’s River Forest 11U teammates capture the Illinois State Championship, extending an incredible 19 game winning streak. Even though Mike couldn’t play because of his broken thumb, he was right in the middle of the celebration, and Paddy’s wildly over the top reaction to the final strikeout is immediately immortalized on every parent’s phone. Of course, no Hooley episode would be complete without inventing something nobody asked for. This week it’s the Koala Chair, the ultimate elevated seat for sports parents and festival goers alike. Just wait until you see the prototype. Throw in Smashing Pumpkins nostalgia, random celebrity encounters, stories of legendary River Forest pool parties, and the usual Chicago Irish nonsense, and you’ve got another gloriously unhinged hour with the lads.
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This week, Paddy, Bill, and Clay prove once again that absolutely no topic is safe. It all starts with dreams of hitting the $700 million lottery, which quickly turns into shopping sprees for luxury watches, ridiculous shoes, and the kind of impulse purchases only a billionaire with zero supervision could justify. Then comes the future. According to the lads, we’re only a few years away from wealthy neighborhoods filling up with cyborg butlers, cyborg nurses, cyborg baseball coaches, and eventually cyborgs so common nobody even notices them anymore. Naturally, they begin planning how to cash in before the robot takeover. Things really go off the rails when ChatGPT helps brainstorm a restaurant concept that somehow evolves into Boners—a completely wholesome (they insist) chicken restaurant named after Mike “Boner” Stabone from Growing Pains. Before long they’re debating velvet booths, a massive oil portrait of Boner on the wall, signature menu items, and whether Enigma’s Return to Innocence should be the only song played in the restaurant from opening until closing. Throw in retirement home adventures, Rockford road trips, AI business ideas, and the usual stream of Chicago Irish nonsense, and you’ve got another hour where the biggest problem facing mankind is whether Boners should have table service or counter ordering.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay somehow turn one innocent golf shirt into a full-scale public relations crisis. Paddy proudly wears his favorite pineapple polo, only to learn that certain pineapples—especially upside-down ones—may be sending invitations he never intended. The lads immediately appoint themselves the FBI’s Fruit Division, debating swinger etiquette, golf course dress codes, and whether Burlington Coat Factory knows something the rest of us don’t. Clay reports back from Dyersville, Iowa, where his son’s baseball team played at the legendary Field of Dreams movie site. Between the cornfields and Kevin Costner nostalgia, the conversation drifts into those wonderfully random moments when sports stars appear out of nowhere. Bill runs into White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery at Navy Pier, Clay remembers bumping into NBA legend (and full-time cult hero) Brian Scalabrine, and after Kyle Schwarber’s appearance in the Home Run Derby, the boys spend an alarming amount of time trying to imagine what Kyle Schwarber’s dad looks like—and whether his first name is legally required to be “Big.” The nonsense keeps rolling as Canadian wildfire smoke makes Chicago look like a scene from Blade Runner, beach parking reaches the GDP of a small nation, and the boys officially declare YouTube the undisputed heavyweight champion of television. It’s another classic hour of Chicago Irish nonsense, sports, pop culture, half-baked theories, and the kind of conversations that somehow begin with a golf shirt and end with Kyle Schwarber’s imaginary family tree.
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Summer has officially melted everyone’s brains. This week, Paddy, Bill, and Clay relive a Fourth of July backyard reunion with old grammar school buddies that quickly turns into a nostalgia fest about leaf fires, Zippo lighters, secondhand smoke, and all the things that somehow didn’t kill kids growing up in the ’80s. Paddy gives an update on his son Mike’s broken thumb, which has temporarily ended baseball but launched an impressive career in left-handed basketball and marathon NBA 2K sessions. Meanwhile, Clay gears up for a Field of Dreams tournament, prompting the boys to reminisce about youth sports, road trips, and the beautiful insanity of travel baseball. Then the conversation takes its usual hard left. The lads investigate Lorenzo Lamas’ astonishing six marriages, speculate about Heather Locklear, invent questionable biker gangs, debate whether Mick Jagger is actually immortal, and wonder if Paddy should cash in his vintage Grateful Dead T-shirts before they’re worth more than his retirement account. Throw in White Sox frustrations, World Cup chatter, and enough random pop culture detours to require a GPS, and you’ve got another hour of glorious Hooley nonsense.
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This week on the Houl’s Hooley summer is in full swing, and so is the madness. Paddy shares the emotional whiplash of watching his son Mike crush his first over-the-fence home run of the season before ending the tournament with a broken thumb. His daughter Charlotte has returned from her NYU songwriting program with fresh songs, new inspiration, and plenty of New York stories, while the lads somehow convince themselves they belong on the guest list for Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding. From there, it’s classic Hooley chaos. Fourth of July fireworks spark a debate over whether today’s kids could handle the M-80 era, beloved callback Trough restaurant returns with even more questionable menu ideas, Buns restaurant somehow expands its business model, and the boys pitch the unforgettable “Ice Cream Steak” to upscale restaurants everywhere. It’s another gloriously goofy hour of family stories, summer nostalgia, ridiculous inventions, and three Chicago Irish eejits making each other laugh.
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Billy is out this week, leaving Paddy and Clay to hold down the fort and immediately launch an investigation into whether Bill’s mysterious illness was actually caused by eating ten egg rolls in one sitting. The “Egg Roll Ghost” quickly becomes the leading suspect, and the show never fully recovers. From there, the boys bounce from summer baseball road trips to Paddy’s latest civic vision: transforming Little League into a full-blown entertainment experience complete with walk-up music, PA announcers, and a mascot named Woody—a talking tree sporting a Fonzie jacket. Somehow this naturally evolves into Paddy’s campaign for mayor, a one-day festival called Paddy Land, and several ideas that would almost certainly require legal representation. The conversation eventually finds its way to Paddy’s daughter Charlotte’s songwriting adventure in New York, where Paddy proudly reflects on watching his daughter chase her dreams, before the lads dive headfirst into alien conspiracies, wondering if extraterrestrials are quietly hiding in a government barn waiting for the right moment to introduce themselves. They wrap things up with World Cup predictions, classic rock, and the usual reminder that no topic is too ridiculous if you’re willing to argue about it long enough.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay welcome a special guest to the bunker: Clay’s 11-year-old son Brody, who confidently predicts a monster football season while somehow sounding like the most composed person in the room. The lads kick things off with the White Sox taking it to the Yankees before immediately becoming armchair general managers, dreaming up trade-deadline deals that would make absolutely no financial sense. Then it’s off to the Little League Home Run Derby, where local slugger “Husky” launches 19 moonshots and Paddy briefly transforms into the Commissioner of Bat Regulations, wondering if anyone bothered to read the rulebook. Along the way, Paddy discovers that being the only sober dad at the ballpark has somehow earned him neighborhood sainthood, Charlotte settles into life at NYU while Paddy relives his own “Freshman F-Up Program” days, and the boys debate the greatest baseball pump-up songs of all time, with Van Halen getting the respect they deserve. The episode closes on a heartfelt note as Paddy pays tribute to Chicago comedy legend Tom Dreesen, remembers one of the true gentlemen of the business, and thanks young Brody for surviving an hour with three middle-aged Irishmen who still think every conversation should end with baseball, classic rock, and questionable life advice.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay reunite after Bill’s successful facial surgery following his infamous golf-ball mishap. He’s recovering well, though he’s developed a newfound appreciation for sour Airheads, Dove ice cream bars, and generally eating like a 12-year-old. Paddy proudly recaps Charlotte’s debut benefit concert, thanking the community for helping support her upcoming NYU Songwriters Workshop adventure. The sentimental moment lasts approximately 30 seconds before the show veers directly into madness. The lads discover the existence of the Pillow Fighting Championships, a real sport airing on ESPN, which somehow inspires an even worse idea: the Underwear Huffing Championships, a completely fictional sporting event that quickly takes on a life of its own. There is also plenty of baseball talk, as Paddy reflects on coaching youth sports and the stress that comes with it. That leads to a passionate pitch for neighborhood Wiffle Ball leagues, which the boys believe could become the next pickleball for middle-aged men. It’s baseball, busted faces, combat pillows, fake sports, and another hour of classic Chicago Irish American nonsense.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, we’re dipping into the vault while Billy continues recovering from his recent facial surgery following his now-infamous encounter with a rocket-shanked golf ball. Rather than leave the airwaves silent, we dusted off one of our favorite episodes: the long-awaited Return of Clay O’Brien. Originally recorded after a mysterious two-year disappearance that may or may not have involved a monastery, witness protection, or simply avoiding Paddy’s phone calls, Clay rejoins Paddy and Billy and immediately picks up right where he left off. The chemistry is instant, the conversation goes sideways almost immediately, and nobody makes a serious effort to stay on topic. The gang covers everything from Paddy’s first year nicotine-free and his aggressively Western Yellowstone-inspired wardrobe to Clay’s liberation from corporate life and the daily struggle of pretending to be a normal professional adult. Along the way they wander through youth baseball politics, workplace nonsense, background checks, hair transplant dreams, and a surprisingly deep dive into Valiant Thor, the alleged alien who supposedly lived at the Pentagon. Add in social media paranoia, St. Patrick’s Day survival strategies, and three middle-aged men trying to make sense of an increasingly ridiculous world, and you’ve got a classic Hooley time capsule. Most importantly, Billy is on the mend and expected back behind the microphone soon. Until then, enjoy this trip back to one of our favorite episodes featuring the triumphant return of the prodigal son, Clay O’Brien.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay dive into the most dramatic Memorial Day weekend since war was invented – starring Bill’s face and a rogue Pinnacle “junk ball.” From a peaceful Little League dad morning to a full-on Lee Harvey Golf Ball situation, Bill walks us through the moment a rocket shank turned his orbital bone into modern art, the ER adventure, and how five facial fractures have him rethinking cigarettes, gratitude, and life itself. Clay unveils his new “Celtic Club” garage boxing gym – a full-on Irish Rocky IV setup with bags, weights, a rowing machine, and enough testosterone to power a small village. Paddy, meanwhile, is twisting knobs and dipping straws as he preps for Lottie and The Drama’s big neighborhood debut and NYU fundraiser at Roberts Westside, hustling the Zeffy link and accidentally becoming his daughter’s de facto manager (while still advising her to become an electrician). Along the way, the lads spin off into golf PSAs, talking sports balls, Coffee Boy: The Musical, war-smoking etiquette, and the eternal comfort of lighting a smoke after you’ve just cheated death – even if it’s the wake-up call that finally gets you to quit.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay return to the WSBC bunker for another late-night spiral into baseball paranoia, celebrity weirdness, and the terrifying possibility that Paddy is slowly becoming Robert De Niro in The Fan. Things kick off with Paddy admitting he may be taking his son’s baseball season a little too seriously after chirping umpires over balk calls and borderline strike zones like a man trying to save the franchise. The lads compare modern travel baseball parents to movie villains while Paddy debates whether he needs to step back emotionally or simply buy darker sunglasses and a folding chair closer to the action. From there, the conversation drifts into the Crosstown Classic, the death of Schlitz beer, Sox fan tattoos, and the strange ecosystem of Chicago sports crowds, before taking an unexpectedly heartfelt turn as Paddy reflects on his daughter Charlotte’s upcoming benefit concert and the difficult art of loosening the parental death grip as your kids get older. Naturally, any emotional growth lasts about four minutes before the show completely derails into Michael Jackson, Bubbles the chimp, Mike Tyson’s tiger, and a fully serious debate over whether it would be worse to fight a chimpanzee or a tiger in hand-to-hand combat. Clay pitches an AI-generated pay-per-view animal fight league, Paddy becomes convinced chimpanzees are tiny hairy assassins, and the group somehow invents an Instagram chimp influencer named “Chucky” driving around Dubai in Jordans. They wrap with mall walker movie ideas, celebrity impressions, Memorial Day shoutouts, and the general agreement that the world has become deeply weird but probably always was.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy, Bill, and Clay return with another episode that somehow begins at White Sox Emo Night and ends in baseball-related bodily harm. Paddy takes Charlotte to Guaranteed Rate Field as her School of Rock crew performs a full emo set, while Grandpa Houli spends the evening looking like a man patiently waiting for The Rolling Stones to take the stage. The conversation quickly spirals into black hot dogs, Pete Wentz, and the very real possibility that the White Sox should stop fighting it and fully embrace a future “Dracula Night.”Things get stranger when Paddy becomes distracted by an Oak Park dad who spent an entire School of Rock performance slowly scratching his wife’s back in hypnotic circular motions. Not a quick scratch. Not an itch. A full commitment. Naturally, the lads launch a completely unnecessary investigation into whether this was affection, territorial behavior, or some advanced marital signaling system. Meanwhile, Bill checks in with stories from the world of brand activations and uncomfortable encounters with mustachioed weirdos, while the crew pays tribute to the late Donald Gibb of Revenge of the Nerds and Bloodsport fame. The show wraps with Paddy taking a vicious breaking ball directly off the knee while warming up a pitcher with no gear on, proving once again that Little League may actually be more dangerous for middle-aged coaches than the kids.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley Radio Hour, Paddy and Bill are back with laughs, local Chicago flavor, and just enough chaos to keep you entertained. The brothers recap the whirlwind that was the 11th Irish American Movie Hooley Film Festival, from microphone hiccups to Paddy accidentally calling a theater worker “Karen Bass,” and the warm camaraderie that made filmmakers feel right at home. Paddy also shares the weekend chaos at home, including daughter Charlotte’s School of Rock performance, festival prep, and the everyday adventures that keep the Houlihan household buzzing. Sprinkle in a discussion about the mysterious world of ASMR videos, absurd snack ideas, and tales of festival nerves, and you have a perfect mix of laughter, family, and behind-the-scenes chaos. Tune in for another rollicking ride with Paddy and Bill as they celebrate Irish-American film, family, and the wonderfully weird world around them.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley Radio Hour, the lads are back in the studio with plenty to talk about and absolutely nothing under control. Paddy’s buzzing about a $750,000 lottery win in Oak Park while Bill’s just trying to remember where he left his coffee. The conversation quickly spirals into Film Festival fever as Paddy preps for the big weekend, juggling filmmaker pickups, family drop-offs, and the eternal mission to make everyone feel welcome at The Irish American Movie Hooley. Producer Sarah Hand gets a well-earned shoutout for keeping the whole circus running. Of course, Paddy can’t resist sharing a fresh Mike Houlihan driving story. This one features a WGN parking garage, a few tight turns, and an unexpected run-in with Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton. There’s also a lively debate about School of Rock, parenting, and the mythic Marquette University figure known only as Big Pants Andy—a man whose legend looms larger than his jeans. It’s another classic mix of Chicago nostalgia, family banter, and pub-style punchlines that only the Houli bros. can deliver.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill dive headfirst into the circus of pop culture, starting with the redemption arc of none other than Charlie Sheen. Is “Clean Sheen” the Hollywood comeback story we didn’t know we needed, or do we secretly miss the “Tiger Blood” era? The lads hash it out with their usual flair. From there, it’s onto Zuckerberg’s $799 smart glasses, part sci-fi, part fashion faux pas, and the boys brainstorm whether these gizmos could double as “sober enhancement” specs. Imagine a world where last call gets a little less blurry? The conversation takes a personal turn as Paddy shares updates on his daughter Charlotte’s School of Rock journey, her spot on the performance team, and the rollercoaster ride of getting her debut album finished. It’s a crash course in showbiz hustle, teenage producers, and why every artist needs to stay sharp on the business side. Of course, Chicago sports aren’t spared. The Bears’ stumble against the Lions gets roasted, the Cubs’ playoff push brings cautious optimism, and the White Sox’s woes spark a fresh round of grumbling about management. Add in a sprinkle of showbiz nostalgia, some laughs at social media’s expense, and plenty of Houli hijinks, and you’ve got a full plate of laughs and insights to kill an hour of your day. Enjoy!
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill kick things off with a quick riff on the shocking Charlie Kirk assassination before quickly steering back into their natural habitat of chaos and comedy. From doomsday rapture theories and South African pastor prophecies to Bears banter and karaoke confessions, the lads tackle life’s big questions: Will the apocalypse interrupt the Irish American Movie Hooley Film Festival? What’s the most embarrassing song to get raptured mid-verse? And can pizza survive the end of days? In true Hooley fashion, they pepper in absurd business ideas, wild Ghostbusters quotes, and plenty of Chicago-flavored nonsense all while hyping up the Hooley Film Festival (Sept 26–28 at the Wilmette Theatre) with King Frankie, Dead Man’s Money, and Fire Department, Inc. on the marquee.
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This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill are in rare form, unleashing a silly storm of rants, riffs, and ridiculousness. The lads daydream about hitting the Powerball jackpot, debate whether Charlie Sheen deserves a starring role in their imaginary lotto movie, and trade war stories from the trenches of customer service hell. Paddy vents about corporate zombies who never reply to emails, while Bill unravels the mysteries of candy economics and why plastic gag gifts might just be the future of American commerce. And just when you think it couldn’t get any zanier, a Five Below showdown involving an immovable human roadblock proves that no shopping trip is too small to become comedy gold. It’s fast, it’s loose, and it’s peak Hooley, where everyday nonsense gets twisted into hilarity.
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This week on Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill dive into the madness of family life, festival prep, and the eternal mystery of teenage “Rizz.” Paddy wrestles with parenting dilemmas while Bill gears up for a visit to Polish Fest, where the kielbasa and polka might just steal the show. Charlotte’s School of Rock performance gets the spotlight, Mike’s fantasy football draft turns into a full-blown dad saga, and the brothers trade plenty of laughs about the ups and downs of raising kids who are suddenly cooler than their parents. If you like your radio with a side of pizza, a little parental panic, and plenty of laughs, this week’s Houli’s Hooley is for you.
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The Houli bros. are back and the summer chaos continues! On this week’s Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill dish out stories from their family getaway in Grand Beach, Michigan—complete with sandy kids, questionable grilling techniques, and the eternal struggle of church pews versus human knees. (Spoiler: the pews won.) Between Paddy’s daughter Charlotte’s “British Invasion” rehearsals, or his son Mike’s new back-to-school fashion statement, and a never-ending battle with iPads in the backseat, the lads paint a picture of family life that’s equal parts sitcom and survival test. And just when things couldn’t get any weirder, Paddy shares his bizarre run-in with a mystery Chinese woman, WhatsApp messages, suspicious phone calls, and maybe even international espionage? Or maybe just a phishing scam… you decide. The brothers also dive headfirst into the strange and glorious world of mukbangs (yes, people eating mountains of food on YouTube), revisit their legendary barber Dino Dini’s haircuts, and debate whether the “broccoli cut” is a crime against style or a rite of passage.
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This Week on The Houli’s Hooley…. Buckle up—Paddy and Bill Houlihan are back with another laugh-packed episode that’s equal parts family circus, road trip prep, and pure sibling comedy gold! This week, the brothers are gearing up for their annual Michigan getaway, where wiffle ball home run derbies, busted car radios, and way-too-many people under one roof make for one unforgettable summer adventure. From Dad’s $285 “diagnostic detour” at the Toyota dealership (spoiler: the radio still doesn’t work) to debates about travel basketball vs. youth football, the guys tackle the joys and absurdities of parenting, family time, and technology gone wrong. There’s plenty of nostalgia for the days when playdates meant ringing a doorbell, not sending a Google invite—and plenty of laughs along the way. So grab a slice, turn up the volume, and remember: sometimes all you need is “just a little patience.”
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This week on Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill are in fine form, jumping from big business dreams to absurd inventions with plenty of laughs in between. Bill is sporting a brand-new mustache that is drawing mixed reviews. Paddy calls it “cowboy chic” while others say it is more “late-night cable throwback.” The brothers riff on the branding potential, leading to the birth of Smoker’s Mustache whiskey, a drink for people who like their spirits with a side of nostalgia. The lads also cook up a pitch for AI Anthony, the world’s first artificially intelligent gangster who is equal parts muscle, motherboard, and mama’s boy. In between these wild ideas, Paddy shares the joys and anxieties of his daughter turning 16, from concert nights to the fine art of letting go. It is another hour of sibling banter, Chicago life, and unexpected tangents.
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Paddy and Bill Houlihan step into the studio fresh off an unforgettable summer of Little League action, as Paddy shares the thrilling journey of his son’s River Forest team making it all the way to the Illinois State Championship. As an assistant coach, Paddy offers an inside look at the highs, lows, and hilarious moments from the dugout, like nearly blowing a 13 to 3 lead against Moline before locking down the 13 to 11 win, thanks in part to a clutch relief performance from young Mikey Houlihan. They break down the strategy behind pitch counts, pool play, and managing pint-sized pitchers under pressure. The season ends with a hard-fought loss to Hinsdale in the championship game, but not before a run filled with grit, growth, and memories that’ll last longer than the team’s sunflower seed supply. The lads also take a playful turn into the world of AI, pondering which jobs are safe, which are doomed, and whether robots can call balls and strikes without getting heckled.
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Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan and the guys begin this week by teaching the listeners how to ‘Do The Hiss’. Paddy has jumped on the lotion train after Billy’s declaration in a recent episode. The brothers look back over how their Halloween night went and Paddy mentions how his Halloween is starting to change as his kids get older. Bill shares his recent experience dog sitting ‘Scout’ over the weekend and feels it was a good test run for him possibly getting his own dog… We can refer to him as ‘Billy the Dogfather’ now. Producer Mike and Paddy question whether taking the dog to the park is a ‘chick magnet’. The recent election results is a hot topic this week and the brothers dive into a discussion on people sharing their political opinions on social media as well as the importance of not alienating friends with different opinions. “Don’t let this ruin friendships!” This discussion allows Paddy to bring his Trump impression back out… finally! They head back to some ‘Dog Talk’ with some riveting questions regarding a dog’s consciousness. Bill has been ectomorphing a lot harder lately and the lads comment on some of the strange noises that people at a gym make.. Bill included! Glove-wearing celebrities, Lamar Odom’s sex doll story and innuendos are some of the other topics covered this week. We end the show with ‘Hound Dog’ by Elvis Presley.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan and this week’s show is the Annual Halloween Special! We begin this week’s show with a special message from Paddy’s son and he shares Mikey’s final costume decision for Halloween this year. Paddy dives into the history of Halloween and he does his best to pronounce some Gaelic words associated with Celtic festivals. Where is all the discounted candy this year?! Bill’s doing his annual candy math this week! Some advice from Bill this week – Don’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry! He’s thinking about starting a new Halloween tradition with an 80’s TV show themed party.. Watch this space! ‘Office Halloween Party’ is the brothers’ newest Horror Film idea. ‘Any apple bobbin’ goin on this week?!’ – Billy. The Exorcist priest who recently appeared on the Shawn Ryan Show is a hot topic with the guys in the second half of the show and they share some spooky stories surrounding that topic. Paddy and Billy share the story of their run-in with Satan at their recent meal out. Fun fact: Satan wears contacts! ‘Satan the Server’ is another new TV show idea inspired by our Halloween special. The White Sox’s new manager is the main point of conversation in this week’s Sports Talk. Do people workout in their Halloween costumes? How do people become possessed? Are aliens also demons?! All important questions that spring up this week. We end the show with ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ by Rockwell.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan who are joined once again by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. Sarah fills us in on what she’s been up to since her last appearance and the brothers delve into their recent experience attending a High School football game in this week’s Sports Talk. What ever happened to Blowpop Mom?! Paddy could be Blowpop Dad… Watch this space! ‘The Jock & The Emo: Siblings At First Sight’ is a new reality show idea and the lads have plenty of questions for Sarah regarding her experience managing a Haunted House. “It’s a culture!”
Sarah Hand
Bill comes up with a new show called ‘The Enthusiast’ that shares the life of a Scare Actor. The history of Halloween is a hot topic this week and the audience gets a lesson in a Celtic traditions. ‘The Smashing Turnips’ could be the hottest new Irish rock band. The guys share some of the questionable things they got up to at Halloween during their teenage years. “It’s vandalism weekend!” What are some popular Irish Horror films? Do people still TP houses? What the hell is a ‘Lawn Job’?! Paddy recounts his visit to the dollar store and we learn that Billy is ‘a lotion guy’! Vampire facials, Colin Farrell movies and Reality TV are some of the other topics discussed on a jam-packed show and we end this week with “I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ by Frank Sinatra.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and this week the guys fill the listeners in on their past week. They begin by diving into some Halloween chatter with Bill sharing his interesting experience on a recent Haunted Barn Ride up in Lake Geneva as well as his Halloween themed Sip and Paint party experience. The guys discuss some good potential costumes for 2024 and they’re looking forward to some Halloween parties later this month. Fun fact: Paddy has really long fingers aka: ‘turtle hands’…What exactly is a finger spasm?! Paddy shares the anxiety surrounding having to chat to the Dean of his daughter’s school and the lads look forward to the end of this election season because they are over it at this point..They delve into the sad truth that people with opposing views tend not to be friends these days. The times, they are a-changin folks’! Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robot is a big topic of conversation this week with the brothers sharing their thoughts on the creation and its future potential. Can it change a diaper? How soft are its hands? Can it smoke?! Asking all the important questions again this week, lads! They share their opinions of buying handkerchiefs and discuss the importance of buying the right kinds of socks to end another show full of great banter!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the lads begin the show by recapping last week’s episode. Bill’s still thinking about getting a dog! He fills the listeners in on his recent experience at a networking event which included bartenders in white tights and guys with one letter surnames! The Michael Lispy character idea pops up again during a conversation between the brothers regarding Business Porn.. Hans Van Fartsnifter is their newest character idea – stay tuned! The madness begins earlier than usual in this week’s show, folks! Bill has some complaints against the City of Chicago regarding the parking ticket he got recently. Paddy’s been experiencing everything that comes with Homecoming and explains how the photos beforehand is becoming a whole other event. The brothers compare homecomings these days to when they were in school which seems to involve a lot less alcohol… gotta change with the times guys! Paddy shares his almost out-of-body ER experience recently and these two suggest some improvements for the ER like introducing some comedy aka: Ernie the ER Clown. Paddy also shares some parental advice on kids who don’t want to listen to their parents. Beverly Hills Cop 2 references, LinkedIn chatter and their lotion usage are some of the other very random topics the Houlihan brothers touch on this week. We end this week’s show with ‘All The Right Moves’ by Jennifer Warnes and Chris Thompson.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the guys take a look back over the very successful 10th Irish American Movie Hooley in Wilmette this past weekend. They dive into the more stressful side of planning big events like a film festival and how they both had a bigger part to play in this year’s fest. Networking and the after party are also hot topics in the first half of this week’s show. Last week’s crazy dreams pop up again this week. Can someone find Billy a hot polish girlfriend already.. and ‘a small, awesome dog named Joey’! Billy’s been doing some reflecting this past week.. “I’m a snapper!” How do you pick a dog you’ll like? The guys share some good pointers on how to choose a pet. Maybe a pet bird would be a good alternative.. or a rabbit?! Fun fact: The Houlihan brothers had a pet snake when they were kids and share some of the situations they got into with ‘Elmur’ . There’s more teeth talk with Billy sharing his recent positive experience at the dentist. She’s very happy with his oral health turnaround! This leads to some odd conversations on the different types of teeth George Washington had and donating teeth when you die! Billy’s charity golf event, his concerns surrounding getting a massage from a man and some Halloween chatter are some of the other things our favorite duo come up with this week. We end another great one with ‘Joey’ by Concrete Blonde.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and Paddy begins this week with another lottery chat regarding the recent win in Des Plaines. The Houlihans are looking forward to this year’s Irish American Movie Hooley in Wilmette where they are taking the reins from their Dad. The lads discuss Ed Burns being in Chicago this past week and Bill remembers being inspired by him and writing him a letter but never sending it… They think about what could have been! What kind of crazy stress dreams have our hosts been having? They dive into the possible message behind Bill’s crazy wedding dream featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal and his Polish girlfriend! Are Monsters the same as Demons? Who’s on Ozempic?! More riveting questions from the lads this week.. Happy Birthday to Paddy’s son – the big 10! Paddy shares his son’s new obsession with NSYNC songs and boy bands. This leads to a potential middle-aged boyband idea with songs like ‘Baby Don;’t Loser My Prescription’ and ‘Where’s My Propecia?’. Fred Savage, discovering more Celebrity Dads and all the drama surrounding Diddy are some other hot topics on this week’s show. We end another hilarious one with NSYNC’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and Paddy begins this week by updating the listeners on how his son did at the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run event over the weekend. It’s like something out of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory but no hot dogs for the parents, to Paddy’s dismay although he did get a free t-shirt… Is the choice of attire important for these kinds of things?! Then we hear about their close-call meeting with Hulk Hogan and how it was a great people-watching experience too.. Paddy’s son still got to meet Hulk Hogan later that night at a bar! The origins of the Hulk Hogan name is a hot topic following all this wrestling chat and Paddy reckons he could possibly grow some Hogan-type hair… A man can dream! The brothers remember a friend of the Hibernian Media company who recently passed and spend some time sharing great stories of this Chicago legend, James’ Alamo’ Lynch. The guys come to terms with their own mortality and share some potential final wishes for themselves. It all resorts back to Goodwill! Mr. Beast’s food products, packing kid’s school lunches and some of the most unfavorable lunches they had as kids are some of the other topics mentioned by the Houlihan brothers this week. We end this week on a musical note with ‘Real American’ by Rick Derringer.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan who are joined once again by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. The trio begin this week’s show by jumping back into some of their conversations from Sarah’s last appearance including the recent Oasis sibling reunion. This leads to Bill and Paddy sharing some of their own sibling brawls like the time they got kicked off the High School baseball team for fighting each other… But they had the common sense to not go for the face aka: the moneymaker! This week Paddy declares that if he had been uglier, he might have had a more successful acting career!. “I wish I weren’t so handsome!” Who are some good looking comedians out in 2024? Is a Porpoise a Dolphin?!
Sarah Hand
Sarah shares some of her recent work experiences including working alongside new AI technology which the lads are very intrigued by.. ‘The Liquor Dog’ could be a useful AI invention for Bill at work that pees liquor and poops chocolate. Someone get on that ASAP! Paddy shares some of the stranger jobs he interviewed for including a 3D convention – comedy crossover. The Houlihan brothers go head-to-head in this week’s ‘Sonnet Segment’ with Sarah as the judge. The Bears are the main topic in Sports Talk. Jon Bon Jovi’s big life-saving story, their new character ‘Sonnet Man’ and Bill’s pillow talk are some of the many other random topics covered by the trio. We end a great show this week with “Don’t Look Back In Anger’ by Oasis.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and they begin this week’s show by paying tribute to their late Uncle Paul who passed earlier this week. They remember him fondly and share some of his life stories with the listeners. The guys agree to work on their reading skills for next week and Bill’s wondering what it’s like to date in an assisted living facility at the top of this week’s show. What will nursing homes look like 30 years in the future? The guys start to ponder on their own mortality and speculate who will ‘go’ first.. Pretty morbid stuff, guys! ‘9 minutes’ is a new film idea that stems from all this talk about death starring Richard Gere. There’s Oscar buzz already! It’s all about Paddy’s son and his incredible recent achievement at the MLB’s Pitch Hit & Run Program in Sports Talk this week. The Kelce brothers are also a hot topic this week and the Houlihan brothers aren’t feeling too optimistic about the future of Travis and Taylor’s love story… They discuss returning to ectomorphing, their worries about creatine and the summer coming to an end at the top of the second half this week. ‘Squat Shartz’ is their latest business idea for a new gym and they dive deep into a conversation surrounding supplements and some of their unknown health risks. The lads question what qualities make someone a Gangster as well as sharing some of the best exercises to help with posture. Questionable cigarette brands, their new bad breath challenge and their hopes to travel to ‘Molar City’ in Mexico are some of the other random topics discussed on the show. It’s another wonderfully wacky one this week, folks!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and they begin by looking back over their past week. Bill has had a stressful one trying to get to know his new accounts during a hectic time of the year with the end of summer and holiday weekend. Paddy’s kids are back in school this week and he has a lot more free time now but he’s feeling the time fly by with his kids getting older. The guys are finally learning to love adulting but they speculate whether or not they’re ‘Thirsties’… Addictive personalities, narcissism and the fear of missing out are hot topics at the top of this week’s show. ‘I Thirst For You’ is the newest Houli’s Hooley song so watch out for that one in the charts, folks! Bill chats about his recent experience at Irish fest at Gaelic Park and the madness surrounding the presentation he gave. It’s all about Bill reuniting with old friends at a recent Sox game in Sports Talk this week. The Houlihan brothers discuss their experiences working as bartenders and how they felt about their regular patrons. It’s all about Baywatch’s Jeremy Jackson in Celebrity News this week and his questionable on-set habits. Billy’s relationships with his uber drivers, interesting Baywatch story plots and this year’s strange Halloween costume ideas are some of the other random topics discussed by the guys. We end this week’s show with the Baywatch Theme song.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and this week they begin the show with an update on their annual vacation last week. Billy was working on his tan and Paddy was loving the waves. They explain the best way to enter the water and Bill expresses his preference for pools over lakes. The air mattress is also starting to win Bill over… Sending food back at a restaurant – yay or nay? ‘Angry Grateful Dead Hobo’ is their newest movie idea that stems from Paddy’s act of kindness during the break. Even though Paddy’s car has been fixed, that underlying fear of breaking down still lingers.. It’s all about JLo and Ben Aflfeck in Celebrity news. The DNC is an obvious hot topic this week. School is back in session and so is Fantasy Football! ‘Kevin, the Fantasy Robot’ stirs up a few too many odd ideas with the brothers including AI generated Fantasy Football, a stage play and a sex doll…. Who the hell is Theo Epstein?! What are some acceptable nicknames to call your server? What are some of the crazy things that have happened at the DNC so far? They’re asking some great questions again this week, folks! It’s all things football in this week’s Sports Talk. Trump face tattoos, some of the better Chicago shows and next week’s special guest Chris Zucchero are just some of the hot topics on another great show. We end this week with ‘Caroline, No’ by The Beach Boys.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and they start off this week’s show with a look into the new era of The Houli’s Hooley on social media. They’re trying to build a Houli’s Hooley army! #likeandsubscribe Bill is more of a social media creeper but the times are changing and they dive into the evolution of social media over the past decade and Paddy shares some of his concerns regarding the pressure on teenagers these days, especially with his own kids. There’s a deep discussion on some of the best Mall foods from the 90s. Paddy goes on a rant about technology and Bill just wants to chat about the notorious Olympic Australian breakdancer… They’re thinking of writing a movie about her and it’s set in a mall, of course! Could Carrot Top play her?! There’s more celebrity chatter with the latest Nicolas Cage news. Fatsuits are out now but the guys are thinking about a potential social experiment that includes them.. watch this space! School is back this week – where did the summer go?! The Chicago Bears’ ‘Hard Knocks’ show is a hot topic in Sports Talk this week and Billy’s getting excited for football season…Aging backwards and next week’s special guests are the topics discussed to end another wonderfully wacky ones this week!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and they begin this week with a conversation on nicknames. They dive right into Sports Talk with focus on Pedro Grifol’s firing from the White Sox and how they feel about his replacement, Grady Sizemore. Paddy brings back some LinkedIn chat with some AI mixed in there too… What would be the Houli’s Hooley version of ‘Hot Ones’?! Canned sardines? Bill doesn’t understand the struggle of working in media production and Paddy hones in on that! There’s more Hinge banter this week and Billy’s been getting some hits.. “Did you get a tinge in your hinge?!” Should you date outside of your political views? What is the dating app protocol these days? What’s the difference between a simp and a cuck?! The Houlihan brothers share their two cents about all of the above. Are cats a red flag in a partner? Apparently so according to these two… The lads discuss a ‘dating a coworker’ scenario they come across online. ‘Billy’s Nails’ is their new business idea where nail techs wear Trump masks and do impressions while working on nails. ‘Naughty Wash’ is another questionable business idea they’ve conjured up on this week’s show.. Watch this space, folks! Paddy attended a comedy night where he can’t figure out whether he heckled a comic or helped them.. We’ll leave that up to the listeners to decide! We end this weeks’ show with “Dirty Laundry’ by Don Henley.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and this week the guys are excited to announce that there’s a Britney biopic in the making! Paddy volunteers to play Federline.. Get Johnny Dorito on it, guys! The brothers speculate some of the potential scenes in this new movie including the infamous head-shaving moment. The Houlihans are creating a special show just for Kevin Federline off the back of this Spears movie called ‘The Gangbanger’. Paddy has scrapped Bumble and is now a ‘Hinge Guy’.. He explains the many pros of Hinge for men in the dating pool. ‘Why do women love street tacos so much?!” They recall some of the questionable people Paddy has matched with during his former Bumble days.. The Olympics is a hot topic this week and the guys touch on some of the bigger stories such as the boxing controversy and the opening ceremony’s depiction of The Last Supper. Should Paddy get cornrows and start dance classes? Federline or Timberlake? Who is Britney’s Dad?! More intriguing questions this week, folks.. In Sports Talk this week, Billy announces he’s considering starting pickleball and the guys discuss the state of Chicago sports. The origins of Hinge, teenagers attending Lollapalooza and their upcoming end of summer trip are some of the other topics discussed by the Houlihan brothers to the show. We end another great one this week with Britney Spears’ “Toxic”.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan who are joined once again by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. The trio begin by exploring Billy’s special role within the show. He just got back from his trip to New Orleans where he was attending ‘Tales of the Cocktail’ and he wastes no time in sharing his experience from that work trip. It’s all about the salt water pools these days, folks! Bill’s itinerary included portfolio parties, the casino and frozen Irish coffees… What’s the protocol when you find a girl lying face down in the street in New Orleans? Officer Billy suggests that you keep walkin’!
Sarah Hand
Their million dollar idea of the week is a functioning horse carousel bar called ‘The Thoroughbred’. Kesha plays in the middle of the horses while they operate… Watch this space! What does a stereotypical barman look like? Where’s the best place to grab hangover food? Are fried oysters considered aphrodisiacs?! They’re asking the important questions again this week.. Anyone want to bite the bullet and get a Houli’s Hooley tattoo!? Paddy is officially done with coaching Little League and he’s leaving the experience feeling rewarded. The upcoming DNC and Hibernian Media’s upcoming Irish American Movie Hooley in September are hot topics in the second half of this week’s show. Don’f forget to ‘Fight the Robot’! The guys revisit their Robot TV show called ‘Robot Hunters’ hosted by Connie Chung… People-watching and Billy’s unbelievable New Orleans airport encounters are just some of the many other random topics covered on the show. Another great one on The Houli’s Hooley this week!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan who are joined once again by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. These three begin this week’s show with an update on what Sarah has been getting up to since the last time she was on the show which included her trip to Ireland, attending a Liam Gallagher gig and visiting the Conan O’Brien air pump! The trio share some exciting news from the 10th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley this September that includes the great Irish film ‘Kneecap’. Can somebody find a cute fighter girl for Billy please! The guys remember local comedic legend, Bob Newhart, who passed away this week and the guys take a trip through his impressive career. Paddy even messaged him on Facebook once!
Sarah Hand
Bill declares his love of corn-fed beef on this week’s show and wants none of that healthy grass-fed crap! Irish vs. American food is a hot topic. ‘Mexican Squirt’ is Billy’s new nickname given to him by his future hot fighter girlfriend.. The assassination attempt on Trump’s life is huge news this week and these three delve into the craziness behind witnessing it on Live TV. The newest character this week is ‘Man on water slide without child’ based on Billy’s past weekend at the pool. Sarah’s ties to the MLB and the recent drunken version of the National Anthem sung by Ingrid Andress are covered in this week’s Sports Talk. How does Paddy feel about being called by his first name by the kids he coaches? What about the coaches who refer to the players as ‘son’?! The Houlihan brothers have some strong feelings about these things.. It’s another hilariously random show this week folks and we end it with Huey Lewis’ ‘Hip To Be Square’.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan. Happy 4th of July to all our listeners and the Houlihan brothers share what they got upto over the holiday – it was mostly fireworks, BBQing and pants in the corner… Just a typical 4th of July get-together! Our sponsor, Flood Brothers, had a car in the Nascar race in Chicago last week and the guys are very excited! Last week’s episode where we took a dive into the vault with a look back at the episode from 2018 with Christopher Zucchero of the Mr. Beef restaurant. How do we get Paddy a recurring role on The Bear?! Maybe Johnny Dorito can get his foot in the door! The lads ruminate on that for a while.. What kind of things give the guys anxiety? Certain kinds of camera work and a lack of money to name a few! The hilarious Chicago comedian Conner O’Malley is a hot topic this week and his latest special ‘Stand Up Solutions’ which Paddy describes as “the funniest hour of comedy” he has watched all year. “It leveled me!” He got a great and very well-deserved write-up in the Tribune and the guys highly recommend the listeners check it out! Paddy dives into some parental chatter regarding catching his son messing around with his lighter and his daughter attending the Nascar with her boyfriend. Paddy also mentions that he’s spending his weekends at Little League and his son is dealing with an injury known as ‘Little Leaguer’s Elbow’. Then it’s over to Chicago Sports Talk with focus on Billy’s frustration with all our local teams! “Chicago stinks lately!” The upcoming DNC, the origins of Paddy’s newest vocabulary and Steven Van Zandt are just some of the other random topics the brothers discuss on another great show. We end this week with “Time For Me to Fly” by REO Speedwagon.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley and in honor of 4th July, we take a dive into the vault and revisit one of the listeners’ favorite from 2018 with special guest Christopher Zucchero of the Mr. Beef restaurant. Tune in for a blast from the past, folks! St. Patrick’s day season is nearly here and the gang has obviously decided to discuss Italian Beef in it’s honor. What’s more Irish than Italian Beef!? The show welcomes Christopher Zucchero of Chicago’s iconic Mr. Beef restaurant as it’s special guest this week. Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Mr. Beef is arguably the most iconic of Chicago’s Italian Beef stands. The gang discusses the allegiances Chicagoans have for what undeniably is the city’s root food and the craic between these four is mighty. Stay tuned to find out which member of the Rolling Stones is Mr. Beef’s biggest fan. Great episode!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and they begin this week by taking a quick look back over last week’s chaotic episode. Paddy is in full baseball coaching mode again and mentions some of his managerial influences.. Bill follows up by advising him to take it easy so he doesn’t pull a muscle. “People don’t stretch anymore!” We hope the kids like you, Paddy! Bill’s big cup is back again and admits he’s now a water fiend.. The brothers reminisce about some of the best inspirational coaching they’ve had in the past and Paddy delves into what kinds of coach he aspires to be. He also shares some advice on how to talk to these kids so they don’t think you’re stupid… Could this lead to a newfound career in podcast teaching? Or maybe a dialect coach!? The insane heat and the kinds of people it brings out in public is a hot topic this week. “Pandemonium could break out at any moment in Chicago!” – Billy. ‘Jeremy’s Dad’ is a new baseball movie idea starring Steve Buscemi. Bill wants to know how to build confidence and they focus on the reasons behind why babies are so confident! They’ve been talking about this in depth all week in preparation for the show…They dive into the logistics behind creating a successful dating profile with Paddy’s Bumble profile as a good example. How about a new dating app called ‘Confident’? We hear all about how that would work. Sounds like a good plan, guys! What’s a pescatarian? What does poly mean!… What does ‘on the spectrum’ mean?! Billy’s learning all kinds of new things this week! We end another eventful show this week with ‘Express Yourself’ by Madonna.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week Paddy jumps right into sharing his new genius idea – giving a lotto ticket as a gift.. Do they split it with him if they win though? He’s been doing a lot more networking as of late and Billy suggests he searches for another job while he waits for more work in production to come his way. Maybe he could be a crazy Walmart greeter! The brothers debate which is weirder – Walmart or Costco? Who has more former convicts working for them? They’re asking the important questions as always, folks! What age are you considered a senior citizen? Bill needs to find this out because he wants those benefits, ASAP! All this grocery store chatter brings about a new documentary idea called ‘The Insubordinate’ that follows the guys trying their best to get hired and fired in multiple stores of the same chain… Another potential job idea could be a new Houli’s Hooley OnlyFans page.. It’s not as x-rated as it sounds though! Paddy’s Little League days are coming to an end and Bill is looking forward to a potential work excursion to New Orleans next month for his annual ‘Tales of the Cocktail’ trip. Anti-Con is a new convention idea for the ‘rejects’ who don’t get invited to the regular Cons. Bill shares some questionable marketing practices he may use while in New Orleans and Paddy shares a pretty gross story about his old boss’ public bathroom practices… Seeing people with ankle monitors in public, Bill’s recent encounter with a magician and his job interview next week are some of the other topics the lads touch on this week.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week the guys dive right into the recent local news that someone in Illinois won the mega millions, albeit online… The brothers are feeling pretty jealousabout it but Bill has been pretty lucky in the past when he won some smaller amounts, so there’s still hope! They chat about how they would handle winning that much money.. “I might start crying!” – Paddy. Many questions arise from this topic of conversation – Would you go to work the following day? Would you even tell anyone?! A Lotto and McDonald’s crossover may be on the horizon after all this, folks.. Billy is summer dreamin’ and Paddy is trying to establish some summer boundaries with his kids. He shares some parental advice with the listeners on how to keep your kids occupied during their time off school this season. The ‘Road House’ movie remake is a hot topic this week and the guys discuss some of the crazier physical scenes in other action movies – it’s mostly guys kicking trees! “There’s not enough Van Damme content out there anymore!” – Paddy. There’s more Bald Talk this week and we take a long-awaited trip to ‘The Norwood Scale’ where the lads explain that balding guys fear the summer so they advise any of our balding listeners to just “shave it off”! There’s hope for anyone who can relate because Paddy discovered a new hair mill in Mexico! ‘The Cicada Whisperer’ is a wild new character the lads come up with this week played by Elijah Wood and the ideas come flowing after that, each one more insane than the next! It’s another weird and wacky one on The Houli’s Hooley this week folks!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill Houlihan who are joined by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. The guys catch Sarah up on what’s been going on including Paddy’s recent experience at a Little League tournament in Joliet which consisted mostly of alcohol, testosterone and blow-pop Moms! The brothers reminisce about their serving days and share some of their customer pet peeves followed by some interesting tales about their old maintenance guy’s quirky ways..
Sarah Hand
We get a lesson in ‘Baseball Parent Math’ and the Houlihan brothers share some of their own personal baseball experiences during their school days. How about that Taylor Lautner, folks? Who was the best Batman? How many actors have played Batman?! So many questions this week… ‘Seven Batmans’ is their newest movie idea featuring all the previous Batman actors. Sarah shares her experience at the recent Indy500 and the guys have plenty of questions! The cicada infestation is getting real in Chicago and Bill is wondering how much money it would take for Paddy to eat one… Identifying musical instruments, the rules surrounding country music shows and eating insects are some of the other random topics these 3 cover this week. We end another hilarious show this week with the Formula 1 Theme Song.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week is the Memorial Day episode. The brothers are getting ready for the long weekend with plans to BBQ and then head out to a baseball tournament in Joliet. Paddys has been bitten by the Little League fever and chats about the gossip on the baseball diamond. They dive right into Fashion Talk at the top of this week’s show with focus on Billy’s new shoes that Paddy thinks might help him make some “new Memorial Day friends”. The guys revisit their Little League sitcom idea and come up with a potential pitch for “HeyBlue” starring Bill Burr as the umpire… The pilot episode is called “That’s not Gary..” – Keep us posted on that guys! Paddy isn’t feeling the imposter syndrome as much as he used to and shares the reasons behind that with the listeners. He has been networking at the Little League and shares a great story about his recent meeting with a prominent restaurateur associated with ‘The Bear’ TV show! Producer Mike chimes in to help the guys learn some Chinese words this week! Working on your resume and using AI to improve your chances are hot topics this week and of course, the lads touch on the importance of LinkedIn when it comes to networking. .#FightTheRobot! Bill’s biking accident, the election later this year and the rise of AI are just some of the many insightful topics the Houlihan brothers discuss this week. We end this week’s show with “Bicycle” by Queen.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan. Bill is back from his trip to Wisconsin and fills the listeners in on what he got up to there- mainly thriftin’ at garage sales and losing his Cracker Barrel virginity! Fun fact: there’s a gift store at Cracker Barrel! Bill also gives us a lesson on haggling and he mentions the lady who bought something he had his eye on because she rubbed it in “the garage sale way”! He shares some of the interesting and frankly weird characters he met while “hunting for gold”.. The possible return of the 30 minute sitcom and the search for the new Steve Urkel are hot topics in the first half of this week’s show which leads to their new ‘Garage Sale’ sitcom idea.. Paddy fills us in on his night at Zanies watching Des Bishop’s stand-up and points out the unfortunate seating arrangement he and his Dad ended up with… they were practically on the stage! “Seen anybody with any eyebrow piercings lately?!” We can always count on Bill to ask the important questions.. Paddy could see him being an ‘earring guy’ aka: Billy Bling! Possibly the latest addition to ‘Billy’s Collection’…? Paddy shares how proud he is of his kids’ athletic skills and the brothers reminisce about their love for ‘plunking’ during their school baseball days.. Chicago sports teams are the main point of conversation in Sports Talk this week. Finding Garage bands for Garage sales days and ‘Thrifty Events’ are just some of the other ideas these two came up with on this week’s special ‘Thrifting’ episode. We end this week’s hilarious reunion show with “Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and Bill is out this week but Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers, is here to man the forth until he returns next week! Paddy shares his plans for when he wins the lotto at the top of the show and it includes promoting Irish culture as well as setting up the infamous Paddy Flamingoes chain – finally! The newly formed duo come up with some new ideas this week including the ‘ectochamber’ that helps you get ripped with minimal effort as well as the new character, ‘Billy the Galavanter’, inspired by our very own Bill Houlihan. Steven Seagal is involved with that character but they’re not sure how just yet…
Sarah Hand
These two dive into a discussion on how easy it is to become famous these days and how important it is to be humbled in certain public careers…Where are all these cicadas, guys?! Paddy’s back doing some Bumblin’ and he shares his crazy story that includes ‘Blow Pop Mom’.. We already know that strangeness follows him everywhere, folks! Sarah mentions some of the reasons behind her move to Chicago and shares her experience growing up speaking Irish. She also explains how she first got involved with the Houlihan clan and Hibernian Media 10 years ago! She and Paddy exchange tales of their personal experiences with some odd neighbors and Paddy goes on to explain his fantasy about ‘Asian Jesus’… “Is Jesus Asian for you?!” The upcoming new movie surrounding JFK conspiracies created by some Chicago locals is a hot topic this week along with a discussion on retired adult film stars’ lives and what pushes people to pursue their dreams. Another great show this week so tune in this week for a completely different kind of Houli’s Hooley vibe!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week they are joined again this week by Sarah Hand, one of the show’s producers. Paddy suggests opening future conversations with the intriguing question, “What hour of the day are you in?”. Bill comes up with their newest character ‘Intelligent Drunk Guy’. We learn the main difference between him and ‘Intellectual Drunk Guy’..Sarah reiterates Paddy’s message about the importance of having a LinkedIn profile which leads to Bill creating a profile for a gas station attendant named Sanjay, he’s also an intelligent drunk guy! Fun fact: Paddy is a personality and Billy’s a bit of a social media lurker. That’s going on his LinkedIn, folks! What’s the difference between a Lurker and a Fan Boy?..
Sarah Hand
Paddy shares his recent experience attending his daughter’s cheerleading squad tryout and some of the interesting characters he met including ‘Blow Pop Mom’ aka: the famous pornstar lookalike who was “suckin’ on a blow pop”.. Bill needs to know what flavor and brand of lollipop this lady had… always asking the important questions! ‘Sassy and Ignorant’ is another hilarious new idea from the brothers, a magazine specifically for teenagers! Sarah shares her positive experience recently working on set with comedian John Mulaney and admits she may have been doing some lurking of her own… Billy’s generic Stanley cup, how teenagers communicate and farting in public are just some of the many random topics covered this week. We end another great show with “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week we welcome Sarah Hand to the show who is one of the show’s producers. They look back over the last 10 years of The Houli’s Hooley and Sarah shares her story of moving to America from Ireland. We dive right into Fashion Talk at the top of the show with focus on Billy’s new love for the straight leg jean aka: The Billy Jean. Bill’s out here living his best life! These three discuss New Orleans and share some of their personal experiences there – it’s all voodoo and drinkin’! Sarah surprises the Houlihan brothers with a long list of their many original ideas from the past decade including movies, musicals and random business ideas such as “Paddy Flamingoes’, ‘Bitcoin The Musical’ and ‘Everybody’s Costner!”. Producer Mike adds some of the lads’ past ideas not featured on Sarah’s list with a few audio throwback clips of past shows and hilarity ensues! Does anything go better together than Dracula and basketball?! Bill and Paddy discuss some of their experiences with patrons who would bring their own mixers to the bar and this leads to the development of a new character ‘Wild Cherry Pepsi Man’ who even features in “Everybody’s Costner!”. Some other topics discussed this week include drive thru call centers and some new musical ideas including “Nuclear Love’ with the title track composed by Billy on the spot! We end an extra special show with “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the legendary Clay O’Brien will be back soon! The brothers dive right into looking back over almost 10 years of recording the show. They discuss their past week and Billy updates our listeners on his impressive health journey -he has lost 18 pounds already! “It’s a lifestyle change!” This leads to a brief visit to an old favorite segment known as ‘Fashion Talk’ with focus on Bill’s choice of jeans.. Skinny jeans are big no-no! ‘Healthy Mental Prison’ is their new podcast idea and they’re even thinking of opening a jean store! There’s the usual Goodwill chatter this week and the guys share some motivation to get healthy with our listeners. They’re out here creating new rituals and habits for Spring, some of which they advise the listeners to incorporate into their own lives including making your bed every morning! We hear the latest update on how Bill’s work life is going and the guys give their personal opinions on certain haircuts, especially rat tails… Paddy gives some tips on how to effectively work from home followed by a quick visit to Sports Talk where he shares a recent proud Dad moment surrounding his son’s impressive baseball skills. Calorie counting, noticeable bulges and some traumatic childhood memories are just some of the many random topics covered by our favorite duo, We end another hilariously weird episode of The Houli’s Hooley with “One” by U2.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the great Clay O’Brien will be back soon after his job training. The lads discuss some of the job training they’ve taken part in. Paddy is about to start some new training for a side hustle and he’s feeling a little anxious. He’s still all about LinkedIn though and the guys take a moment to remember their character ‘Penishead’. Can anyone remember what that guy even looks like?! Apparently he looks a little like Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank.. Billy’s getting the blood flowing with a return to the gym and they jump into a discussion about the effectiveness of nicotine patches. Bringing smoking back to the workplace – Yay or Nay? This discussion leads to a new film idea called “Corporate Smoke” directed by none other than Penishead! The recent death of O.J. Simpson is a hot topic this week and leads to some interesting biopic ideas from the Houlihan brothers, starring Kim Kardashian.. The guys give their reviews of the new ‘Roadhouse’ starring McGregor and Gyllenhaal. “He’s no Swayze!” Then we head over to Sports Talk with focus on Chicago baseball and the lads share their disappointment in The Sox. Sneezing habits, talking dogs and travelling baseball with your kids are just some of the other topics covered by the brothers this week. We end another great one with “Been Caught Stealing” by Jane’s Addiction.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the legendary Clay O’Brien will be back soon! It’s Spring Break and Paddy has been “out on some missions”. He’s rubbing shoulders with Hollywood folk these days and has some great stories to share from his recent experience at Epic Con. This leads to Paddy giving some advice to our listeners on the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of attending a Convention. This leads to the brothers reminiscing about their hit musical, ‘Fan Boy’ along with some new possible project ideas involving aliens…. “Why do aliens have to be hairless?” – Billy’s asking the serious questions this week! Paddy shares some parental advice on how to keep your kids busy during Spring Break. Bill is back at the gym and he shares some advice on how to stay motivated with emphasis on the importance of having a good support system. What’s the link between calf raises and hair growth? The Houlihan brothers investigate… “Are there fart scent doctors?” – Paddy. This leads to a potential new TV show similar to Dr. Pimple Popper but for gas issues! We visit Sports Talk towards the end of the show and the lads focus on March Madness and share their favorites. People watching at Planet Fitness, farting etiquette in cars and more Teeth Talk are some of the other topics the guys discuss on another great show! We end this week with “That Smell” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Happy Easter to all our listeners!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the legendary Clay O’Brien will be back soon, we promise! Spring is here and the Houlihan brothers begin this week’s show by taking a look back over their St. Patrick’s Day and it’s always a busy time of year for Bill so he’s relieved it’s over! He shares some of the more interesting and crazier things he witnessed on his way around the downtown bar scene. Is the ‘St. Patrick’s Day Nudist’ a thing? Well, it is now and the Houlihan lads have their first business idea of the show! Paddy’s St. Patrick’s Day went a little differently at a Track Meet where he witnessed Lori Lightfoot get ‘mobbed’ by teenage girls… We dive into Sports Talk with focus on March Madness and upcoming Baseball opening days. “I can’t get excited for The Sox at all..”. This leads to the guys discussing what their ‘walk-up’ songs would be. There’s more nudist chatter at the top of the second half and they come up with ‘Socko’ as the St. Patrick’s Day Nudist’s nickname – you heard it here first, folks! Paddy shares some advice to fellow parents this week in regards to travelling for your kid’s sports games and Billy gives his two cents on how to save money on travel. The lads discuss many other topics this week including singing prison guards and random moments that embarrass people such as singing Happy Birthday to someone. It’s another very random show folks and we end this week with “Under the Bridge” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with a replay of last week’s hilarious show with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan. Clay O’Brien was out last week- but he’ll be back soon! The Houlhan brothers begin the show with more Teeth Talk as Paddy compares his dental team to the people who built the pyramids in Egypt! These two really take their oral health seriously and Bill speculates that male dentists may all be tricksters… Paddy also shares his interesting experience meeting the “Al Capone-like fingerless dentist”! Billy is back to ectomorphing and doing some self-reflection so now he’s all about healthy eating, drinking more water and doing push-ups! Their advice for St. Patrick’s Day this year and Paddy’s comeback to stand-up are some other random topics the brothers discuss before the halfway point of the show. These two may be starting a new live comedy act called “Don’t!” which then leads to a campaign idea for their new band, “The Don’t Boys”. The Bears and the Justin Fields trade are the main topic during Sports Talk this week. Billy shares some advice on how to soberly get through a work party this St. Patrick’s Day and it includes secret apple juice in his pocket…Tooth sprains and Billy’s new character known as ‘Lobster Boy’ are just some of the other topics covered by our favorite brothers on the show. We end another great one with “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our listeners!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the legendary Clay O’Brien is out this week – but he’ll be back! The Houlhan brothers begin this week’s show with more Teeth Talk as Paddy compares his dental team to the people who built the pyramids in Egypt! These two really take their oral health seriously and Bill speculates that male dentists may all be tricksters… Paddy also shares his interesting experience meeting the “Al Capone-like fingerless dentist”! Billy is back to ectomorphing and doing some self-reflection so now he’s all about healthy eating, drinking more water and doing push-ups! Their advice for St. Patrick’s Day this year and Paddy’s comeback to stand-up are some other random topics the brothers discuss before the halfway point of the show. These two may be starting a new live comedy act called “Don’t!” which then leads to a campaign idea for their new band, “The Don’t Boys”. The Bears and the Justin Fields trade are the main topic during Sports Talk this week. Billy shares some advice on how to soberly get through a work party this St. Patrick’s Day and it includes secret apple juice in his pocket…Tooth sprains and Billy’s new character known as ‘Lobster Boy’ are just some of the other topics covered by our favorite brothers this week. We end another great show with “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal and present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and the legendary Clay O’Brien. Our favorite trio are together again this week and Clay begins by delving into his recent trip to Colorado, sharing some of the best bits including tasting elk and hitting the slopes. The madness ensues right out of the gate this week with some “What would you do?” scenario suggestions from Clay. Bill’s asking the important philosophical questions just like – “What kind of doritos would deer like the most?”.. The guys advise our listeners on what to do if a deer hits your car which includes giving him a drink from your flask and a drag of your cigarette.. We’re not complaining about the recent good weather although the “testicle-sized hail” was pretty terrifying! According to the Houli’s Hooley lads, Tim Burton makes his own deer jerky! We’ll have to fact check that one, folks.. ‘Paddy’s Cutlets’ is their latest restaurant idea and they host an impromptu songwriting session with some new lyrics for the guitar instrumental that marks the show’s halfway point. It’s Irishtime in Chicago leading up to St. Patrick’s Day and Bill is feeling the heat at work! How are the lads going to celebrate this year? Deer statistics, the timeline of Paddy’s smoking habit and Bot porn are just some of the other many random topics the terrible trio cover in another hilarious and wacky show this week! We end this week with “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and this week the greatest person alive is back, Clay O’Brien! The trio is reunited again.. “and it feels so good!”. This is one of Billy’s busiest work seasons and he jumps right into sharing how he “can’t wait for Easter this year!” .. One thing at a time, Bill! St. Patrick’s Day is “too commercial” these days according to our favorite trio and so The Houli’s Hooley lads proposes a St. Patrick’s Day of silence this year! We hear about Billy’s trip to Milwaukee but no “spinnin’ the bowtie” this time, folks… The guys reminisce about their college days and remember some of their former regular drinking spots.. All this Milwaukee chat leads to some more Dahmer conversation this week and it seems like these guys are slightly obsessed… Clay’s really hoping for more snow to keep him teaching on the slopes. “That’s my white gold!” Paddy dives into some parental advice surrounding school days off and shares some tips on how to keep your kids occupied on long weekends. In Sports Talk this week, the lads focus on upcoming March Madness with Selection Sunday taking place on March 17th this year and the Houli’s Hooley guys share their predictions. “It’s gonna be a very exciting tournament this year!” Paddy decided to give the dating apps one more chance after his strange Bumble encounter and he shares his brief experience with Tinder recently. What are some of the most outrageous likes & dislikes found in Tinder profiles? Credit scores and relatives of Dahmer apparently! Bill’s increasing frustration, Milwaukee’s other celebrities and what the elderly talk about in Milwaukee nursing homes are just some of the very random but hilarious topics discussed by the terrific trio this week.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds, Flood Brothers Disposal and our new sponsor this week, Michael Flatley’s ‘Lord Of The Dance’ present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan. Clay is absent this week but watch this space ‘cos he’ll be back! The brothers dive into how their Valentine’s Day went and Billy got some useful shower gifts this year. Paddy swoops in to remind our listeners that “you’re not supposed to use soap everyday”.. He finally did it, folks.. Paddy deleted Bumble! He goes on to share some useful parental advice on how to teach your kids some basic hygiene followed by a discussion on the protocol surrounding traditions on Ash Wednesday. This leads to the lads imagining what Paddy might be like as a priest, with some suggestions on what to give up for Lent this year. The Superbowl is the main topic in Sports Talk this week and that’s followed by a quick visit to an old favorite segment known as ‘Teeth Talk’.. Things are looking up with Daylight Savings coming up in a few weeks and the guys have plenty of things to look forward to such as Bill’s upcoming Milwaukee vacation! Risqué Valentine’s Day messages, Jeffrey Dahmer’s Dad and the Houlihan’s connection to Dahmer are just some of the many random topics discussed by the brothers on another wonderfully weird show this week!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza in Orland Park & Mokena, Guinness, Madden Funds, Flood Brothers Disposal and our new sponsor this week, Michael Flatley’s ‘Lord Of The Dance’ at the Chicago Theatre on Feb 22nd present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and returning again this week is the legendary, Clay O’Brien. Clay begins by sharing his recent experience at the Plumbers’ Council’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. “It’s loud and it’s quick!”. The brothers catch him up on what he missed last week and they discuss who has the best corned beef in Chicago. Paddy’s been Bumblin’ and he may just have been hit by Cupid’s arrow…. The God of Love and his “fluffy arrow” is a hot topic in the lead up to Valentine’s Day and we have a few new characters that stem from Billy’s hilarious antics such as ‘Horny Southern Bill’ and “Irish-Indian Priest’. “Frenchin’ is frenchin’!” We mark the halfway point with a musical break followed by an interesting discussion on unique Gang initiations. Paddy dives deep into how he ‘works his magic’ on Bumble – you have to hear this to believe it, folks! The Leprechaun movie, Bumble’s subscription fees and interesting ways to meet new people as an adult are just some of the other topics discussed by our favorite trio this week. They end another great one with their Superbowl predictions followed by “Cupid” by Sam Cooke.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and their good friend Clay O’Brien is not in thre studio this week but we will hear from him a little later in the show.. For now, the Houlihan brothers begin by discussing their family vacation in Michigan and Paddy declares, “Billy has the tan of a Greek God!”. They discuss the topics that caused some tension during the trip and they dissect it ALL – it’s a real therapy session this week, folks! Billy is wondering why everyone is stealing his food, especially when he already puts a candy bowl out for visitors. The lads are showing their age with a discussion on ‘kids’ music these days!”. Who are some well-known guests we could potentially have on the Houli’s Hooley? Are you allowed to smoke at the beach anymore? Charcoal vs Gas barbecues? Important questions are being asked this week.. Paddy wants to bring some potential safety issues to our listeners’ attention, especially the parents out there. Being the Dad of a teenager is testing him! We take a musical break with “Angry” by the Rolling Stones and then Clay joins us by phone for the second half. Producer Mike wants to know how the trio feel about the Stones’ new song – “It’s like if A.I. wrote a Stones album…” Our favorite trio discuss some trending news stories including Danny Masterson’s recent guilty verdict and they reminisce about some of the silly stuff they got up to at school including pretending to smoke with candy cigarettes. Some of the other topics discussed in the second half of this week’s show includes a new interesting pet name that Paddy’s neighbor has for him as well as some in-depth ‘Laundry Chat’. They end another wild and wonderful Houli’s Hooley show with “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and their old pal Clay is on hiatus this week for his daughter’s birthday. The brothers are heading on family vacation this weekend and they’re looking forward to laying on the beach and getting some well-deserved rest. Paddy comments on the lighter colored hairs in Billy’s beard and they discuss their excitement for going grey.. or white! – does that cover Fashion Talk this week? ‘Handsome 60′ is Paddy’s latest music album idea and they return to the Goodwill banter this week.The lads are looking forward to this month between work events and the Annual Irish American Movie Hooley on Sept 22-24. “You ever go garbage pickin’?” – Paddy’s asking some interesting questions this week..We finally learn that the definition of ‘loverboy’ is a romantic ass-kisser… These two are excited for the Fall sports because the summer has been pretty miserable in Chicago sports. Bill admits his hatred for the Cubs is diminishing simply because of how disappointed he is in the White Sox. We take a musical break to mark the halfway point of this week’s show with “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It” by R.E.M. Bill has been keeping busy from the Fantasy Football Fest to Irish Fest at Gaelic Park… There’s more Flavor Flav chat this week and of course, Ron Jeremy gets a mention! Paddy’s getting used to his ‘bald dome’ but Producer Mike suggests that he may just be experiencing the 5 stages of grief.. Tim Werewolf baseball cards, hiding weapons in belly rolls and Rapper name origins are just some of the many wonderfully wacky topics the two Houlihans discuss this week. They end another great one with “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and their old pal, Clay O’Brien. Your ears do not deceive you, folks – the trio are together again this week and we’re in for a real treat as the guys delve into the madness […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and their good friend, Clay O’Brien. We’ve struck gold again this week as our favorite trio are together once again! They delve right into a discussion on preparing kids for going back to school. “It’s […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and Clay is back this week. The terrific trio is reunited once again! “It’s been a musical chairs of July!” – Paddy. They’re still talking about the Card Show and both Clay and Paddy attended. […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Paddy and Bill Houlihan and Clay is out this week. Good news is Billy’s back and he and Paddy delve right into the mystery surrounding Bill’s new lady friend. He’s trying to protect her, and we don’t blame him! He goes on […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and this week, the one and only Clay O’Brien is back! Brother Billy is under the weather so he’s sitting this week out. The other two speculate what’s really going on and they’re pretty sure it’s alcohol related… […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan but this week we’re missing the one and only, Clay O’Brien. Billy jumps right in by sharing his experience at the Windy City Smokeout recently at United Center. He specifically enjoyed the people-watching – “Although there were a […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The guys begin the show by looking back over their July 4th weekend and they fill us in on how they celebrated the holiday. Paddy put his back out at the driving range […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and this week Clay is back! We always love when the terrible trio are reunited and they dive right into Fashion Talk at the top of this week’s show, focusing on Paddy’s choice of shirt. […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan but this week we’re missing the one and only, Clay O’Brien. The brothers begin this week with some shout-outs as well as a catch up on their whereabouts last week. Billy’s a ‘single bachelor liquor boy’ and he explains why […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the best person ever, Clay O’Brien! This week we take a look back at last week’s show while our favorite trio take a break. The guys kick it off the show with the weekly […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the best person ever, Clay O’Brien! The guys kick it off with the weekly update on all the medical issues they’re experiencing… This week we’ve got Paddy with his ‘stye of the tiger’ but […]
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the legend himself, Clay O’Brien and this week, we replay last week’s show, because it was just that good! The trio are finally reunited again and the hilarious madness begins right off the top of this week’s show. The brothers bring Clay up to speed on some of the topics discussed in his absence. Paddy’s looking forward to Memorial weekend where he gets excited to “make hot dogs and dance”! Everyone will be officially ringing in the summer over the weekend and these guys are planning on getting their tank tops out! Ladies, you’ve been warned.. Paddy shares his recent parenting experience at his daughter’s ‘Track Meet’ and the conversation ends with the idea to make a new music album called “Race to Peoria”. This leads to Clay reminiscing about the time his Dad drove him to jail – good times.. With Clay’s return comes an array of impressions including the old favorite, Mick Jagger. What is considered proper house guest etiquette because Paddy’s getting kinda sick of these random ‘drop-ins’. He’s even considering getting a ‘Compact Killer House Cat’, whatever that is!?.. Rest In Peace to the musical legend herself and the Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner. In her honor, the guys play “Nutbush City Limits” during our first musical break. What does Paddy get up to in his ‘single guy’s’ apartment? He and Bill remember the time Paddy brought home a NSFW poster, much to his Mom’s disappointment.. Billy’s bi-annual fishing trip is coming up next week and to say he’s excited would be an understatement! “Can you eat Barracuda?!” – Paddy’s asking the important questions. ‘Apron Dad’ – it’s really just a guy wearing an apron over a suit… We end this wonderful reunion show this week with “Tell All The People” from The Doors. We hope all our listeners had a fun and safe Memorial weekend!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the legend himself, Clay O’Brien, is back! The trio are finally reunited again and the hilarious madness begins right off the top of this week’s show. The brothers bring Clay up to speed on some of the topics discussed in his absence. Paddy’s looking forward to Memorial weekend where he gets excited to “make hot dogs and dance”! Everyone will be officially ringing in the summer over the weekend and these guys are planning on getting their tank tops out! Ladies, you’ve been warned.. Paddy shares his recent parenting experience at his daughter’s ‘Track Meet’ and the conversation ends with the idea to make a new music album called “Race to Peoria”. This leads to Clay reminiscing about the time his Dad drove him to jail – good times.. With Clay’s return comes an array of impressions including the old favorite, Mick Jagger. What is considered proper house guest etiquette because Paddy’s getting kinda sick of these random ‘drop-ins’. He’s even considering getting a ‘Compact Killer House Cat’, whatever that is!?.. Rest In Peace to the musical legend herself and the Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner. In her honor, the guys play “Nutbush City Limits” during our first musical break. What does Paddy get up to in his ‘single guy’s’ apartment? He and Bill remember the time Paddy brought home a NSFW poster, much to his Mom’s disappointment.. Billy’s bi-annual fishing trip is coming up next week and to say he’s excited would be an understatement! “Can you eat Barracuda?!” – Paddy’s asking the important questions. There’s some more ‘Parent Chat’ with Clay discussing some of his own Sports Dad duties. ‘Apron Dad’ could be a potential new look for these two fathers – it’s really just an apron over a suit, folks! The terrible trio look back at some of the not-so-innocent activities they got up to growing up including sneakily smoking cigarettes on Paddy and Billy’s back porch.. We end this wonderful reunion show this week with “Tell All The People” from The Doors. We hope all our listeners have a fun and safe Memorial weekend!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay is out again this week and the brothers speculate what he might be up to. We reckon he’s out Little Leaguing it. The guys begin by dissecting Billy’s choice of clothing and Paddy quickly realizes he doesn’t even know what he’s wearing himself. It’s time to Google! “Adults aren’t wearing baseball caps!” – Paddy. This leads to the lads creating a list of hats that guys CAN wear at 40 years old! A ‘Cyberspace Hat Company’ is their latest business idea and it’s intriguing… ‘Billy’s Cyberspace’ is where “you can explore all the weird things you want to in my worlds” – Bill. He brings us up to date on the frozen bank account situation we learned about last week. Balding and gaining weight: the joys of getting older! What counts as a ‘Hipster Tattoo’? Triangles and teeth apparently.. We take a musical break with “I Don’t Know (Spicoli’s Theme)” by Jimmy Buffett. Bill shares some work advice on how to close a sale and the brothers share some of the new podcasts they’ve been listening to. Podcasters gotta stick together! We take a long-awaited and well-needed trip to “The Norwood Scale” where the Houlihan bros discuss the problem with summer humidity and their hair. Paddy also shares a new shampoo recommendation and he reckons the cure for baldness is “so simple we haven’t thought of it yet”. They give a shout-out to their fellow wispy-haired guys… We see you! Paddy updates us on some of his kids’ recent successes followed by their weekend plans leading up to Memorial Day. You know what that means – Bill’s fishing trip is coming up! Panhandlers at the mouths of expressways, secret meaning of tattoos and Bill’s money woes are some of the many topics covered by these two on another hilarious show this week. We end out this week’s show with “Ch-Check It Out” by Beastie Boys.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. We’re missing Clay this week but never fear, the Houlihan brothers are here! They’re thinking about doing a ‘Bring Your Kid To Work Day’ kinda thing.. “Bill, you’ve been pretty crabby!” – Paddy. Bill’s bank account has been frozen and He. Is. Maaaad! He’s thinking about some ‘poop revenge’, whatever that is?.. The lads tell the story behind the frozen account and how it’s connected to their media company. Paddy has some comments to make about Billy’s attitude.. It’s more like a therapy session than a podcast this week, folks! Is Clay’s absence causing some sibling tension?! Billy continues to share the story of trying to ‘unfreeze’ his bank account and honestly, it sounds like a nightmare! We take a break from the madness with Pink Floyd’s “Money”. It’s a short visit to our weekly Sports Talk segment with the guys spitting facts about the White Sox. They delve deep into the meaning of the word ‘Cheese’, but it’s not what you might expect.. It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Paddy as a parent, from Communions to Confirmations. Can we go back to submitting homework the old way, on pencil and paper? It’s all done through technology now and the guys don’t agree. Paddy shares some parental advice on how not to approach certain school situations. The brothers pick their confirmation names on air and explain why they never got the chance to take them in the first place. Changing first names, patron saints and confirmation memories are just some of the many topics covered by these two this week. We end another great show with “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their very good friend, Clay O’Brien. The guys are pretty ‘giggly’ at the top of this week’s show so you know it’s going to be another crazy one, folks! Clay’s thinking of getting a very specific Detective Sipowicz tattoo from NYPD Blue. Keep an eye out for future photos… Billy’s thinking about the Cosmic Universe again and he’s asking the important questions like, what exactly is ‘Cinco de Mayo’? Why do we have to drink alcohol for everything!? It kinda sounds like the guys might have an obsession with the actor, Dennis Franz… What are some of the best tattoos the ladds have seen? From Vietnam tatts to photos of dogs. The lads discuss a potential trip to the tattoo shop together – keep us posted on how the matching tatts come along, guys! They delve into the past week and what they’ve been getting up to. Paddy’s on a podcast kick and recommends some new podcasts he’s been listening to. This leads to a new podcast idea they want to start surrounding Mark Zuckerberg and this leads to a new movie idea called “Hunting Zuckerberg” starring Mark Wahlberg and maybe Seagal, with some music from Billy Idol. Of course Trump makes an appearance! Clay declares he thinks “Steven Seagal should be tried for treason!”. Paddy’s still obsessed with ChatGPT and they try to write this new movie script during the show. Aerosmith’s going on a final tour and the guys dive into listing off some of the world’s best drummers. We take a musical break with “Back In The Saddle” by Aerosmith. Clay’s worried about Britney and her weird instagram stories. Is she on drugs?! “Something’s off…” Duane Chapman aka: Dog the Bounty Hunter, is a hot topic with the trio this week. Will he be in one of their new movies? The guys continue to ask AI some questions including asking ChatGPT to recreate some famous songs with different singers and hilarity ensues.. AI regulation, the Art Warriors Union and conversations at Little League are just some of the other random topics discussed by our favorite trio this week. Steve Tyler’s foot issues and their weekend plans are the final conversation subjects that the lads end this week’s show with. We go out this week with “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their very good friend, Clay O’Brien. The trio are reunited this week and we kick off the show with Paddy filling us in on his illness last week. He had Covid, folks! He takes us through that experience from his symptoms to the expired home test he took.. Clay requests an immediate review from Paddy of the show he and Billy did last week while he was out. What does he recommend to eat if you have covid? We dive right into Sports Talk with focus on The White Sox – the guys are disappointed in their performance, or lack thereof! How would the Houli’s Hooley fix the White Sox team? Producer Mike is throwing out some great betting ideas this week and Billy is considering taking him up on one that could result in him quit smoking. The lads want to organize a sit-down chat with Jerry Reinsdorf in a Culver’s, of all places.. He’s got some explaining to do! It’s a proper Sports episode this week, folks.. Clay suggests “steroids and cocaine” to get the team back on top! How about some themed game nights like “Canseco Night” or “Weed Night” where they all smoke while playing – it’s something different! “It’s not even worth joking about, it’s that serious of a situation!” – Clay. We take a musical break with Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop”. That particular Zeppelin song triggers a memory for Clay and they guys share some good memories from school days. What’s your walk-up song? Billy’s the kinda guy who blows kisses to the girls in the bleachers! The lads push their luck and give a shout-out to Mike Tyson, asking him to come on the show as a guest. We’ll have our fingers crossed for yas, guys! The death of TV legend Jerry Springer is the main focus in Celeb Chat this week. Fun fact: Springer was the Mayor of Cincinnati. The trio discuss the craziness of his talk show and his icon status in Chicago. Who is your favorite Talk show Host? Who would play Jerry Springer in the movie? There’s some very interesting suggestions, including Elijah Wood… This leads to the hilarious rendition of a couple of old men in a nursing home. The lads end this week’s wonderfully weird episode by discussing the darker side of ‘Talk Show TV’ including some of the fatal outcomes after some of the more controversial talk show episodes. The lads play out this week with “Outlaw” by War.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley and this week is a special one with Bill Houlihan and Clay O’Brien running the show. Paddy is sick this week and getting some rest but don’t worry, this newly formed duo is here to guess what he might be sick with and they delve into the ridiculous right off the bat. Be careful of that Pippin covid strain, folks! Spring is finally here, although the weather has been pretty strange.. Bill and Clay discuss how downtown Chicago has changed and they share some recent personal experiences from their time in the city. Bill has Imposter Syndrome and chats about a recent work event he attended that helped trigger it. He gives a lesson in ‘Scotch etiquette’ as well as some insight on what not to do when eating Asian cuisine. Bill also takes us through a recent night out and the shenanigans he got up to – he’s making friends from around the globe! We take a musical break from the madness with “Low Rider” by War. Who are some of the most famous potheads? What’s the significance of 4/20?! “Everybody’s smokin’ weed!” – Billy. The guys focus on The White Sox in this week’s Sports Talk and they’re sick and tired of ’em.. and The Bears too! “Something’s wrong!!” – Clay. “Billy’s Bat ‘n’ Ball League ” and “Uncle Billy’s Fast Pitch” are just some of the new ideas from the duo this week and we take another musical break with “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth. Pep talking at the Ritz, the seriousness surrounding Little League and taking advantage of your hotel stay are just some of the other random topics covered this week by Clay and Billy. They end a very interesting and different Houli’s Hooley show this week with The Grateful Dead’s, “Truckin””. Be sure to tune in next week when the trio reunite again!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and Clay is back this week! The guys share their Easter experiences and most of them consist of stomach issues. “Children’s Gastro Tracts” is the unheard Bob Dylan album.. you heard it here first! Did the Easter Bunny visit? Did the guys hunt for eggs?! They speculate what Kim Kardashian might have gotten for Easter and pick a favorite between gambling and candy.. it’s one of those weeks, folks! We delve into the Fashion Talk with an analysis of the attire at Easter Mass. Zombie Jesus vs the Easter Bunny – who wins? One thing we do know is that it should be made into a movie! It’s all about The Masters in this week’s Sports Talk segment. We can’t discuss golf and not mention golf fashion, right? The trio list the best dressed golfers from the PGA tour. Tom Selleck’s mustache is a hot topic and this leads to a list of great famous mustaches. We take a quick trip back to Sports to cover both Chicago basketball and baseball. Clay’s looking forward to attending the Sox game! We take a musical break with the live version of “Love Song” by Tesla. Paddy’s wrestling character is known as ‘Paddy Twinkly Toes’ and the lads build his whole act from scratch. He’s a kale-eating vegan personal trainer, apparently.. “I will wrestle anyone… or anything!”- Paddy Twinkle Toes. ‘How to impress your kids’ is an interesting topic in this week’s parental advice segment. It wouldn’t be a Houli’s Hooley episode without some Dental or Hair Talk right? Well this week, it’s all about the hair! Billy shares his run-in with ‘Neck Hair Gomez’ and the lads try to guess the amount of hairs in The Weeknd’s mustache. Irish Billie Eilish, old school wrestling and Pete Davidson are some of the many other random topics covered by the terrible trio. We end another great one with “Hunger Strike” by Temple Of The Dog.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Madden Funds, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are manning the fort while Clay is away. Easter is almost here and the brothers discuss their potential plans as well as some of their Easter wishes. “Chicago is gonna be reborn!” – Paddy. You never know which way politics is going to go and the guys delve into Chicago politics including the recent Mayoral election, Lightfoot’s time as Mayor and funny political memes. The lads hope our First Responders are backed up and helped by the new Mayor. “The idea of old machine politics is dead..” – Billy. Is the Easter Bunny real? And when did he even first appear? We do know one thing and that’s that the Easter bunny has always been “pretty biased”! Paddy explains where some of the Easter traditions originated from such as easter eggs. Did you know?: ‘Hop-less’ is the name of the evil Easter Bunny. The brothers mention the upcoming Masters tournament to kick off this week’s Sports Talk and this leads to a Derby versus Masters discussion. The NCAA is also a hot topic during our favorite weekly segment. We then take a musical break with U2’s “I Will Follow”. The lads’ Brandon Johnson impressions need some work and they agree that egg rolls and coke sound like the perfect Easter dinner – to each their own, guys.. ‘Egg Roll’ is the latest wild movie idea by Bill.. The brothers begin the final stretch of the show chatting about their Dad and his First Responder podcast called “Hibernian Radio” and this is followed by an update on some recent movies in our Celebrity Chat segment. Here at The Houli’s Hooley we focus on the films we like the least… How does everyone feel about Tom Brady since “80 for Brady” was released? Are people sick of the Affleck/Damon duo yet?! Boston is anyway, apparently.. Paddy addresses Ben Affleck directly and Bill jumps in to suggest Clay and Paddy fight ’em! The Houlihan guys end this week’s great show with their golf predictions for this weekend and “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift plays us out.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their very good friend, Clay O’Brien. It’s a special April Fool’s Day show this week and the guys prank us right off the top of the show. Ya got us, lads! What are some of the best April Fools jokes done in the past? “I feel like everyday is an April Fools prank..” – Paddy. Billy wants to discuss the disgracefully high cost of parking around Wrigley Field and Clay shares his own Cubs parking problem from last year. Paddy suggests taking an Uber but who has the money for that!? “Take the L and risk your life!” – Clay. The trio mention the new casino in Wrigley as well as the Cubs’ recent win and Bill shares more stories to convince us that “drinking is part of the job”. Paddy shares his dicey Citgo story, also known as the place where he buys all his lottery tickets. Long story short, he ran into an extremely interesting “scientist” there and shares what he overheard… There’s nothing worse than having to ask the gas station clerk for the bathroom key, right? Has anyone actually tried these Snoop Dogg chips yet?! Who else has heard about Wrigleyville’s Dracula? And what is Dracula’s real name?! These questions lead to a discussion on Nicholas Cage’s latest movie and the lads can’t wait to see their boy in action again! We hear some interesting Dracula impressions and then we head over to a musical break with “Fool In The Rain” by Led Zeppelin. Would it be a true Houli’s Hooley episode without some Dental Talk? Nah… Paddy shares his new tooth care plan and it includes cadaver dogs, folks… Some serious discussion regarding the young men going missing around the city and the guys think there may be a serial killer out there. Scary stuff! Baby names these days are getting outta control and these 3 want to bring back some of the old reliables, names like ‘Arson’, ‘Fire’ and ‘Matches’…? Paddy’s son goes to ninja camp and the other 2 are encouraging him to do a triathlon. What exactly IS Liquid Death?! Watch out smokers, you are Dracula’s number 1 prey… The guys end this week with some more Sports Talk and share some of their game predictions for Chicago sports teams. Steamy buns, muskrats and trolling LinkedIn are some of the other topics covered by the terrific trio this week. We end this week’s hilarious show with “Foolin'” by Def Leppard.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their very good friend, Clay O’Brien. The boys are back together and it’s like music to our ears! The hilarity begins right off the top of this week’s show with a look back at last week’s show topics including the unique green horse. And yes, it does exist! Billy shares his experience over the St. Patrick’s Day week as a liquor salesman and explains how it’s his ‘job to drink’. “You have to pace yourself!” He was definitely working but it’s safe to say Billy and his colleagues had a hell of a time doing it! “You gotta work the street, like a prostitute!” – Clay. What about the guy who operates the electric chair? Does anyone think about him..!? Bill debates the pros and cons of being a sober liquor salesman and Paddy hopes to be able to add it to a list of his potential future jobs.. All this beverage talk leads to the lads remembering their canned energy drink called ‘Moist’ and its interesting ingredients. They’re thinking of getting Danny DeVito to be the face of the brand. Keep us posted on how that one goes, lads… Paddy is swiftly humbled by what he refers to as, “the Google machine” in regards to correctly naming members of Classic Rock Bands. Wait.. is the terrible trio seriously considering adding John Goodman’s farts to cans of “Moist”?! Cos that’s what it sounds like… you have to hear this to believe it! It wouldn’t be a true Houli’s Hooley episode without a discussion on Snacks with focus this week on ‘Rap Chips’, where Rap legends feature on the front of bags of chips. Bill is suddenly inspired and belts out a ‘Chip Rap’ of his own, right on the spot! We take a musical break with “The Warrior” by Scandal and Patty Smyth. These old pals discuss some of their former sports teams’ ‘anthems’ and the excitement surrounding the NCAA in this week’s Sports Talk segment. The impressions are plentiful this week too, including some new and not-so-subtle accent attempts, followed by some bathroom banter.. They also discuss current politics, specifically Ben Savage who is running for Office. Or is it ‘Ruler of the World’? #Corey4President.. There’s plenty of Celebrity chat covered this week with focus on the actors in “Boy Meets World”… and the usual hilarity ensues! We end this week with Van Halen’s, “Runnin’ With The Devil”.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and the greatest person alive, Mr. Clay O’Brien. Billy is out this week for a busy work week for St. Patrick’s Day. These 2 speculate what Billy’s upcoming days might entail and the ideas they come up with are pretty interesting.. Will he wear a Hustler t-shirt? Will he find an Irish princess to put on the back of his green horse?! Don’t forget that animal-safe dye! We delve right into Sports Talk at the top of the show with focus on basketball, particularly the Northwestern Wildcats AKA: the underdogs. What ever happened to David from ClearChoice? Paddy’s on a mission to fix his teeth this year.and the guys are planning a trip to Arkansas, also known as the homeland of Bill Clinton. This leads to some interesting impressions of Clinton. The Oscars is the main topic in our Celeb Talk segment and they discuss some of their favorite actors from this year’s awards. What would win these guys an Oscar instantly? A trans robot story, of course! Keep an eye out for “Trans Robot” folks.. These two pals delve into some of the more interesting Chicago dispatch calls on St. Patrick’s Day and they’re pretty hilarious! Clay shares some of the craziest things he has seen in past years – people crying, girls crawling across streets and very loud phone calls! How do you prepare for St. Patrick’s Day when you’re sober? Paddy is here to help you out and give some advice to his fellow sober Irishmen. We take a musical break with “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz. Paddy’s thinking of dabbling in a music career… Watch out for DJ Kingsize Confetti! He discusses his daughter’s musical talent and how he’s trying to influence her with his ‘older’ music. Maybe a call from McGregor will help her? We’re not sure how.. The Jagger impressions are back and they still have us in stitches! Surprise, surprise – the dental talk is back again this week with Paddy sharing his latest Dental School experience. Robots with eating disorders, celebrity brands and more Chatbot talk are some of the topics discussed by this week’s duo. We end this week’s show with “If 6 was 9” by Jimi Hendrix.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and the greatest guy alive, Clay O’Brien. We’re always guaranteed a great show when this trio reunite! Clay shares his experience during a recent vacation to Utah and how they had to “pivot the plan” due to 12 feet of snow at Lake Tahoe. “My Angel Larry Flynt was looking over me..” – Clay. St. Patrick’s Day is the biggest time of the year for Bill at work and he fills us in on all his work related plans which include hitting up the parades to promote some whiskey. How about these Parade Creeps. huh? The lads dive down a ‘Shillelagh’ rabbit hole which includes the other guys trying to teach Paddy how to pronounce the word itself. Clay does so as his alter ego, Mick Jagger. Hey, remember Play Lady from last week? The brothers take some time to fill Clay in on all the craziness he missed. Somehow this all leads back to a conversation about Dental Care… “In Putin’s America” is a new band idea from Clay. Watch this space! Paddy still isn’t entirely happy with his new tax guy and it’s making him “less horny for tax season”.. The guys wonder what Martin Lawrence is doing this St. Patrick’s Day and they’re thinking of calling him up to find out. How about a Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence team-up? Sounds interesting.. It’s that time of year where this trio take a look back at their past Paddy’s Day experiences. ‘Drunken crying’ is a real sport! Then it’s over to Sports Talk which mainly focuses on Baseball and we take a musical break with “Enjoy The Silence” by Depeche Mode. The terrific trio begin the second section of this week’s show with a look into meats and their importance during this Irish holiday. How do you identify some good corned beef? Why are there rainbows on meat?! They’re just saying what we’re all thinking… The lads take some time to send their sincerest condolences to Mr. Beef’s family and friends. A true Chicago legend! They also pay their respects to their 8th grade basketball coach, James ‘Turtle’ Brennan and share some great stories from their time with him Paddy’s new Bumble tag is “I like to dip my Cajun fries in red beans and rice”… sounds like a winner! We end this week with a look at some TMZ news and the latest movie release called “Cocaine Bear”. Our hosts share some advice for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – have a happy and safe time! We end this week with “Lassie Go” by The Clancy Brothers.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan., Clay is making the most of the slopes and is gone skiing again. He’ll be back next week! Paddy jumps into telling us how his daughter’s school musical went and tells the listeners all about the ‘Play Lady’. Don’t forget about her husband ‘Theater Guy’! Word on the street that next year’s show will be ‘Bitcoin: The Musical’… Paddy has an interesting perspective when watching live shows. What has everyone given up for Lent? Paddy’s son is keeping him on his toes, in a good way! He shares his recent trip to purchase a specific game from GameStop. We go to a musical break with “Real American” by Rick Derringer. Politically incorrect WWE personas and their experience at a live wrestling event leads us into our second segment of this week’s show. Maybe Paddy could have become a pro? The lads wonder what that would be like and questions whether or not WWE is a real sport. Billy’s feeling the pressure when it comes to coordinating public events. We believe in ya, Bill! St. Patrick’s Day season keeps him busy.. “Watch more wrestling..” is Paddy’s advice. They’re looking forward to this year’s celebrations and they share their celebration plans. Paddy gives some insight on what it’s like to be sober during this particular holiday and the brothers conjure up some of the things that could go wrong while out partying this St. Patrick’s Day. Billy has to go to every parade so he’s feeling the fatigue. We finally get to the big news from this past week which is that Lori Lightfoot is no longer Mayor and the guys discuss their predictions. “It’s gonna get very messy…” – Bill. Are people out here cuttin’ deals?! They end this week’s show by sharing their opinions on Lightfoot, what she did and didn’t do during her time as Mayor and how Chicagoans relish in the dirtiness of Chicago politics. Another great one from the Houlihan brothers this week!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their old pal, Clay O’Brien. The lads dive right into their usual tooth madness with a debate on who has better teeth – Irish people or Irish-Americans? Clay tells us about his dental problems last week that landed him at the dentist’s office for a deep clean. “I felt like a shark!” – Clay. Which would you choose: Good hair or good teeth? It’s one or the other! “People with full heads of hair will never understand the suffering…” – Bill. Paddy has started looking for a new dental school to care for his teeth, look out UIC! He’s introducing his chipped tooth to people as “Chip; Jeff’s neighbor”.. RIP Jeff. If Kesha has a gold tooth, why can’t Paddy do the same?! Clay and Producer Mike put together a special quiz for the Houlihan brothers called, “Celebrity Liquors” and it makes its debut on this week’s show! We take a musical break with “Gimme All Your Lovin” by ZZ Top. Billy’s having his own teeth problems with stale skittles which leads to an idea for a ‘Skittle Tea’. What is everyone getting up to for St. Paddy’s Day? The terrific trio explains who or what ‘Tullamore Dew Boy’ is. Clay suggests merging both St. Patrick’s Day parades. The lads come up with some wacky ideas including having 8th graders do a musical version of “Casino” and they reminisce on some of the genius stage play ideas they’ve had, such as “Bitcoin, the Musical” and “Fan Boy”. They dream of seeing their masterpieces being acted out in some school somewhere… Some new impressions, accents and wonderfully weird project ideas are what the guys end this week’s show with.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay is having some teeth trouble this week which is kind of in keeping with the show.. Feel better, Clay! Paddy wants to save the economy… or the environment? One of the two.. He discovered colds and flus affect his sensitive tooth. Remember Jeff the tooth? #wemissyouJeff. The brothers discuss some more of their personal dental stories including the importance of having dental insurance and visiting the Dental School aka: a tooth pulling factory. There’s a new conspiracy going ’round about how dental schools are pulling more teeth than they should! Billy suggests Paddy start praying to the Patron Saint of Dentists. Jeff’s never coming back, is he?… Good news – Billy’s bath maths are back, hallelujah! Although he plans on throwing them out anyway. Living in the guys’ building sounds like a Seinfeld episode. There’s some sibling bickering this week about borrowing each other’s clothes. Borrowing or stealing? We take a musical break with “Taxman” by The Beatles in honor of tax season. This leads into a deep conversation about filing your tax returns and the struggles of working with a new CPA. This convo is giving Paddy some new career ideas.. And Billy adds that he’s not even that good at math! It doesn’t actually sound too difficult.. They’re using AI to help them, folks! Will AI take over from Hollywood writers? Can it help with gambling “advice”?! “Let’s get back to note taking!” – Billy. Looking at Yelp reviews before making appointments, getting a chat bot to write a script for Goldyburgers and the latest creepy “Megan” movie are some of the other very random topics discussed by the Houlihans this week. They wrap it up with some Super Bowl chat and a quick trip to Sports Talk to end another great one!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are running this week’s show while we await Clay’s return next week. The brothers get stuck into sharing how their past week went -Paddy ended up at Urgent Care and he shares a story from his time there where he witnessed someone refusing to wear a mask. All this medical talk leads to the lads listing off their medical problems and these two are a mess, even their Dad said something about it! Masks or no masks? Uh oh.. Paddy has been “WebMD-ing” again! The guys urge the listeners to get a regular check-up! Have anyone ever heard of the local Tai Chi Nude Smokers Club?! Valentine’s Day is coming up and the guys share some advice on dating apps and the love “stunts” they could potentially pull. Hmm.. The Dr. Phil impression is new and it could definitely pass for Hank Hill! These two have some big dreams for The Houli’s Hooley show that includes ‘Billy The Valentine’. Is the tech era just a phase? The guys discuss this as well as the need for content and photo ops. We take a special Valentine’s musical break with “Slave to Love” by Bryan Ferry. Billy’s cashing in on the candy deals and doing some ‘Candy Math’ again. CVS has the best deals – Fact. Bill shares some of his first date stories with a surprise Jay Leno impression thrown in there. He’s just as mesmerized by AI as Paddy is! We delve into Sports Talk where it’s all about the Super Bowl with focus on their plans, commercials and some fun Super Bowl facts. The lads reminisce about their older Super Bowl days. “It’s like Christmas for men!” – Paddy. Is Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. losing his mind? Paddy says he’s disgracing himself and reckons he might be a Cyborg! He still loves him though… The southside St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Oscars are some of the other topics covered by the brothers this week. We go out with “Is This Love?” by Whitesnake to end another hilariously weird and wacky show this week.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, Big Corner Tavern and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The trio reunite again this week and they begin the show by taking a look back over Clay’s exciting week on the slopes. “It was nice weather and no tragedies!” – Clay. This leads to a discussion about the danger of driving in the mountains. Clay may or may not have seen Kurt Russell building a bonfire for some snow children while singing.. “Are there ski gangs?!” – Billy’s asking the important questions and the Houlihan brothers bring Clay up to date on what he missed last week. So that basically means more heartburn talk. Fun fact: Clay yodels while he listens to previous Houli’s Hooley shows! ‘Puffy jackets and Coldplay’ screams skiing in Colorado.. The Trump impersonations return this week and we’re happy to have them back! Paddy shares some parenting tips as well as advice for filing your taxes this year. It’s common knowledge that Lake Forest is ‘the Munich of the North Shore’, right? Then we head over to Sports Talk with focus on Billy’s experience at the recent Bulls game and Clay dives into the lack of rule enforcement in the NBA. There’s also some Super Bowl chatter before the ‘Gerd’ talk returns this week with some advice from our trio on what foods to avoid. What are some useful winter sports to get into? Clay suggests ice skating and maybe some pickleball…? Billy’s spittin’ some serious bars again! We remember the great Lanny Poffo who passed away this week and the lads look back at some of his best WWE moments. What would the Houlihan fighting duo look like if they joined the WWE? We take a well-needed musical break from the insanity with “Winter” by The Rolling Stones. We also take some time to remember the brothers’ Uncle Brian who passed away recently and they share some of their fond and funny memories of him including his friendship with the infamous Ron Jeremy! The lads continue with the comedy by discussing what they would change their names to if they had the choice. “Why aren’t we famous?” – Clay. Would you live in a nursing home? What does Tom Brady wear that Paddy could pull off? Should the brothers start wearing their High School State Championship rings again? These are just some of the interesting questions posed by our favorite trio this week. They end the show by discussing Paddy’s childhood Scoliosis and his current health concerns. AC/DC plays us out with one of the lads’ favorites called “Who Made Who”.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay is away on his skiing trip this week but will return soon! “Where’s the sun?!” – Billy is feeling the darkness of winter. He’s also battling bad heartburn from his not-so-good eating habits. The lads discuss some medical ailments, specifically stomach related.. Paddy comes up with the latest Houli’s Hooley project about a cop based in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood which leads the guys to jump into explaining what “Gerd” means and their own scary experiences with the disease. Billy ain’t happy about his stolen antacids and wants his brother to replace them ASAP! The entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and his unique anti-aging technique is a hot topic in the Celebrity – Elephant dung and Raspberries make you younger, You heard it here first folks! The brothers share some stories about their neighbors followed by some music with “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. News just in – someone stole Bill’s bath mats! It’s like a freakin’ Seinfeld episode.. Then it’s all things Sports with focus on the guys’ football predictions and they discuss their experience at the Emerald Society’s Chili Cook-Off earlier this week. “Where there’s holes, there’s problems!” Sleeping habits, Billy’s decorating skills and certain body orifices are just some of the other random topics discussed by the boys this week. We end the show on a musical note with “Live Forever” by Oasis.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. As of last week, the 3 amigos are back together again! They take a look back over their past week and the main point they want to get across is that they’re tired.. We all love naps! Billy’s sleep apnea is a hot topic. “Have you ever fallen asleep working out?” – Clay. The ‘Planet Fitness’ chat returns this week with some interesting project ideas coming from that crazy discussion. They also discuss the cinematic values of Guns N Roses music videos.. Clay wants to warn us about ‘Only Fans’ while Paddy’s ‘excited boy button’ has been pressed – the madness has officially begun! We’re this this week’s show might be PG, folks.. Feet fetish photos and certain online taboo videos follow. Gurgling at the yoga class – is it a positive or negative? The trio move on to discuss some songs with hidden and dark meanings as well as ’90’s MTV.. Watch out – they’re taking matters into their own feet! Whatever that means.. Shout-outs to our listeners who have reached out to welcome Clay back to the show since his return last week. It’s good to have the boys back together! We take a musical break from the hilarious insanity with The Verve’s, “Bitter Sweet Symphony”. Gates, Bezos and Paddy are teaming up – watch this space! Sports Talk focuses on Messi’s foot insurance as well as the NFL. Sarah Michelle Gellar and the ‘2 Toms’ aka: Tom Brady & Tom Cruise, are just some of the celebs discussed during this week’s Celebrity Talk segment. The guys give Paddy some interesting ideas for his Only Fans channel and move on to discuss their plans for the coming week – Clay will be on the Colorado slopes! ASMR, Sciatic pain and sobriety are some of the many topics covered this week. Our favorite trio end this week by sharing their weekend plans followed by “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and back by popular demand, the one and only Clay O’Brien! The gang’s finally back together and we’re very excited for the craic between these three amigos this week! Clay fills us in on his Christmas and the sad passing of his Aunt during the holidays – sending all our love to you and your family, Clay. Billy fills Clay in on his Christmas Covid experience and the brothers also try to bring him up to date on some of their new characters and movie ideas.. Lindsay Lohan would love Bill! Does anyone know if she’s available?! ‘Southern Hiring Company’ is their latest idea. The hilarity ensues during this great Houli’s Hooley reunion and it’s a breath of fresh air to have the boys back together! The sudden passing of Lisa Marie Presley is the main news covered in Celebrity Talk which leads to some Elvis facts being shared. What are some of the phrases from the guys’ childhood that are still used today? ‘Demon Sneakers’ are Paddy’s newest million dollar idea. Fun fact: Paddy likes to comment on other men’s gym shoes, right to their face too! Sports Talk this week focuses on the recent World Cup and The Bears’ new President . “The whole world has soccer fever now!” – Clay. American politicians and Dracula have an interesting connection… Paddy’s been injecting robots and we learn what a robot’s pronouns really are. “Robots are good flirters..” – Billy. Paddy’s really taken with all this new A.I. Pop culture phrases, psychos in the news and Scientology are just some of the other topics our favorite trio discuss on this week’s special reunion show. We end this week’s wonderful show with “Dirty Laundry“ by the late Lisa Marie Presley.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The brothers begin our first show of 2023 with an overview of their Christmas. Billy popped his Covid cherry over the holidays! Unfortunately he missed out on the family gatherings for Christmas as well as New Year’s. What variants do the vaccinations cover exactly because we’re confused?.. Some good New Year’s resolutions this year include not getting covid and maybe giving up smoking, boys.. What would they talk about on the show though? We share some tips on how to quit smoking this week – Baby steps, folks! What ever happened to the ectomorphing, lads? Maybe this year… The guys share how they rang in the New Year and that leads to some Dolly Parton & Miley talk. Paddy just wants Dolly to “get older already!” and compares her to a “creature getting more plastic-y”. Billy recounts some of his best New Year’s Eve social gatherings where he was most definitely spinnin’ the bowtie! Planet Fitness has brought us some great stories over the years but is it time to finally retire that segment?… Paddy finally fills us in on whether his son got animatronics for Christmas or not? Did Rocky end the Cold War? The Houlihans discuss. “Can you make an animatronic your friend?” – Paddy. They’re getting frustrated with these freakin’ robots ruining future jobs. “The robots are infiltrating!” – Billy. Remember when State Farm dropped Billy? He shares some of his worst car problems from the past year and there have been quite a few. But don’t worry, the Geico gecko is helping! ‘Middle Class Hero’ is their new film idea about an anti-robot savior from the Midwest. Hilarity ensues from this idea! The dread and fear checking your bank balance after the holidays is very real this week.. Then it’s over to Sports Talk with focus on all Chicago Teams. “Everybody in Chicago stinks!” – Billy. The guys take a look back over their past year and mention some of the big life events they experienced. They end this week’s show with some good advice – “Every year that you’re alive is a good year!”. Procrastination, ‘Big Brother’ watching Billy’s driving and Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life are some more hot topics this week. We end another successful show with Off Broadway’s “Full Moon Turn My Head Around”.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley and this week we take a look back at one of our favorite shows from the crazy year that was 2022.. We go all the way back to January ’22 where the 3 amigos reunited after a few weeks apart…. The three amigos are finally back together and our listeners are in need of comic relief! “Everyone’s gotta turn their TV off”. Covid is turning people into John Voight’s character in “Heat”. Celebrity Dad’s is back! What did our favorite 3 get upto for Christmas and New Year’s? “Everyone’s talking about Crypto now…” – Paddy. Musical Theatre is ravaging the World! Don’t forget about “Bitcoin, The Musical”. Clay comes up with an unbelievable opening scene for Act 1! Covid has made people reinvent themselves and it’s the perfect time for unrealistic resolutions. Clogging with Jeff Garcia. We goin’ Dutch! Those crypto scammers are up to no good. Hucksters and fraudsters! Segei Huckster, a character in “Bitcoin, The Musical” played by Hugh Jacknan. It’s all things Musical this week with some impromptu solos from Billy. The lads get serious when discussing the craziness in the city and they give some shout-outs this week. What did Santa bring?! The guys then discuss and review the infamous sci-fi classic called “They Live”. We take a musical break from the wonderful madness with “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds. There’s more ectomorphing going on with the brothers. It’s a race! Need some motivation? Clay suggests a Rocky montage. What are these guys’ resolutions: Smoking by a piano and doing dance numbers in leotards all year! “I’m dedicating my life to this” – Paddy. Twirl harder, Bill! We take another musical break with the theme from “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” by Big Pig. Then it’s over to Sports Talk with focus on the late John Madden and his influence in the American way of life. The amigos discuss their favorite broadcasters and they speculate what Musk might change in Chicago. We have some devout lottery players here! We end another weird and wonderful one with “Money” by Pink Floyd.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with a special “Best Of..” show this week looking back at some of our favorite segments from this year so far, especially chosen by Paddy and Producer Mike! The first segment we take a look back on is a recent interview with local comedic legend, Sean Flannery. Sean has a weekly comedy show called “The Blackout Diaries” and a new book called “Places I Can’t Return To”. He chats about the book and how his crazy drinking experiences inspired each chapter. He broke his back in three places when he fell off a roof and shares the story about sitting in the handicapped section at Yankee stadium the following day. He chats to the guys about moving from Cleveland to Chicago at 23 years old and how he got into stand-up comedy 4 years later. He was a part of a comedy group called “The Blerds” and shares some of the mischief they got up to. “It’s very hard to be as prolific as you are!” – Paddy. Sean delves into his comedy podcast, “The Blackout Diaries”, the inspiration and the success surrounding it. These three chat about twins being mistaken for one another and Sean tells the brothers about what makes a great drinking story. He also shares the best drinking story he has ever heard about a Vietnam General who slipped past the cops at a checkpoint. This guy is a Chicago treasure and compares the similarities between Cleveland and Chicago. Plenty of laughs between the 4 guys! We head over to our second segment from June surrounding Paddy meeting some younger women at a baseball game. What do you do when beautiful women sit in your seats? Paddy is here to advise! “500 Singles”, a new movie about women who turn to stripping. What is appropriate baseball attire? Paddy‘s giving off creepy Producer vibes with these female baseball fans.. Aka: How not to chat up women! The lads have genuine concerns for the young women of Chicago, especially seeing as they look much older than they are. Then we head over to revisit a hilarious segment from February beginning with Clay stating “There’s been some bumbling going on…”. Paddy and Billy are officially bumblebees aka: They’re on the Bumble dating app. Clay suggests a 2-for-1 discount! They discuss stereotypical dating profile photos and come up with some very interesting profile ideas. How safe are these apps guys? They’re looking for Redwood climbers and smokers, ladies! “Pretty Thrifter” – hear the hot new Houli‘s Hooley track here first! Look out for Houli‘s Hooley stickers at urinals and bars… We take a musical break with “Lola” by The Kinks. We return to end the show with some more Bumble chat with Paddy sharing some experiences of being recognized on a dating app. Wishing all our loyal listeners a very Merry Christmas!
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy on his own this week, manning the reigns while Billy is off on his fishing trip. We have a special “Best Of..” show this week looking back at some of our favorite segments from […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The Thanksgiving holidays are here and the weather has drastically changed. “Strap in, boys!” – Billy. It’s that Daylight Savings Time that messes with ya. Everyone wants to be […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The guys begin this week with a shout-out to Producer Mike. The weather is changing and Billy’s wondering when we’re going to get “slapped” by Mother Winter.. What does […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and this week is the post-Halloween episode. Did the lads have a Halloween hangover? They discuss how trick or treating went this year and how Halloween is really all […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. “Halloween is a big ‘za holiday!” – Billy. So be sure to get your pizza this Halloween night, folks.. The Hallowwen show is officially here and Mikey Houlihan leads us into […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and these two begin this week by taking a quick look back over last week’s crazy antics. “Our show is very episodic in nature” – Paddy. Paddy shares his […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. This week’s show starts off with focus on The Bears game that’s on while they record the show. Billy’s keeping an eye on the score. How fast has this […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Billy is back and he dives into how his fishing trip went. Does he have a Wisconsin accent now? He chats about all things fishing and Paddy throws some spelling challenges his […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy on his own this week, manning the reigns while Billy is off on his fishing trip. We have a special “Best Of..” show this week looking back at some of our favorite segments from […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. We weren’t expecting Billy to be here tonight but as Paddy says, we’re “tickled” that he’s here.. But he definitely won’t be here next week because it’s time for […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. It’s been a hectic week for these two and Billy’s looking tired. They’re looking forward to the Movie Hooley this weekend though! We’re right into Sports Talk this week […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Paddy has been bitten by the golf bug! He’s ectomorphng again, guys.. He delves into the breakup with his personal trainer and his plans to re-ectomorph. Billy does a […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Paddy’s turning into Al Bundy with his High School football fever! Is there such a thing as a comedian dedicated to high school sports only? ‘Sweatsock Johnny’ is on […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. School is baack! Although the brothers are still reminiscing about their summer trip to Michigan. They’re looking forward to the upcoming High School football season though! When are we […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The lads are looking forward to their family getaway in Michigan this week. They’ve rented a vacation home to end the summer on a high note! Paddy shares his […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The lads are feeling a little slow at the top of this week’s show. It’s a hazy, slow time.. “It’s the dog days of summer!” – Paddy. He’s currently […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Paddy chats about his first visit to a public restroom since “the accident”. No one can forget that but if you missed it, check out last week’s show for Paddy’s messy […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay will be returning in September and we look forward to his return! The guys begin by looking back over last week’s fun episode with special guest Sean Flannery. […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Paddy pays respect to his late father-in-law. RIP Cliff Johnson. He chats about this local Rock legend and shares some fond memories of him including watching him play and […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. The guys open this week’s show with some good advice for these “times of uncertainty”. It’s going to be the ‘Paddy & Billy’ show for a while.. Bill’s feeling stressed and […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. It’s hot and humid here in Chicago! The guys begin by remembering those who lost their lives at the Highland Park mass shooting and send their condolences to everyone affected. […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their old pal, Clay O’Brien. How about this “comfortably hot” weather? Paddy finally got his new couch inside the apartment and Clay offers to come over and “sweat on […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their old pal, Clay O’Brien. What a crazy week for Paddy during his couch shopping spree although Clay is mostly interested in the material. ‘Maybe Canvas’ is a new Houli’s Hooley sofa […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The lads return this week and it’s official – It’s summer and they are excited! An ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and ‘Gladiator’ discussion starts off […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The 3 amigos are reunited this week and it’s good to have ’em back! Paddy and Bill attended the Sox game, unbeknownst to each […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay will hopefully return next week! The brothers jump right into it with Billy’s recent business trip to Florida. Is Bill turning into a cowboy? He certainly has the hand […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan and their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Billy’s back from “putting his rod in the water”. The lads are Red Bullin’ it up real nice this week but Paddy is Snappli’n […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan and his good friend, Clay O’Brien. Clay is back this week and Bill is out – he’s on his annual fishing trip with 5 loyal fishermen! These two reminisce about their childhood fishing […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Clay is missing this week and it’s back to Paddy and Bill land. Bill has landed a new role at work […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub, Madden Funds and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The Houlihans are looking much tanner according to Clay.. Paddy finally broke his ‘Florida cherry’ but Billy’s trip didn’t start very […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Clay’s not happy about the boy’s tardiness this week! The Houlihan brothers discuss their upcoming Florida trip to attend the Fort Myers Film […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The weather is perking up and the boys are pounding the red bulls. “Austria, the land of horny Austrians!” – Clay. Lotto players […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their old pal, Clay O’Brien. It’s bumpin’ this week! Paddy comes to the realization that he was born nervous.. Fun Fact: Billy once slept for 36 hours. Unhealthy […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The guys are getting into the groove with their recent episodes! They pay their respects and share a great memory about their late […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. How about that new non-alcoholic Guinness! What are the energy beverages of choice this week? The guys remember the late Foo Fighters drummer […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Clay is back and the insanity ensues! Everyone’s sick this week and the masks are off. “We’re working on our immune systems!” Clay […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are usually joined by their good friend Clay O’Brien but it appears he has been kidnapped by leprechauns.. At least that’s what Billy reckons. It’s a busy St. Patrick’s Day season […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Clay returns after a rough week mostly filled with kid vomit. Bill twirled the bowtie last week just like he said he […]
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay is on “Daddy Duty” but he’ll return next week! The Houlihan bros are looking forward to this year’s festivities as they’ve been on hold since the pandemic. Billy has some […]
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. We begin this week with a short recap of some of the lads’ latest shenanigans! Billy went thrifting with the crew this weekend. Does buying a mirror off a bar’s wall count as “thrifting”?! t’s kinda gangster!” – Paddy seems impressed. He made a profit so Clay suggests that Billy “flip it”. Freddie Mercury bombs left, right and center! Paddy’s got Mercury tooth envy, but only for his bicuspid. Don’t forget that EVERYTHING’S for sale, kids! Beautifulwomeneatinggyros.com. The 3 amigos fantasize about the original Gyros girl who was on Paddy’s college dorm wall. What about a Gyros boy though? There’s speculation that Putin may use toothpicks in his punishments. Clay wonders what Elon is doing and Paddy daydreams about Musk’s hair plugs. Who remembers the ‘Caesar haircut’? This leads to a new band name, “Blonde Caesar” followed by a new Shakespearean drama called “Searching for Lady Gyros”. What the heck is a gyro!? Larry Flint makes a brief but wonderful appearance this week as well as Sean Penn. Thumb condoms for swiping through dating apps.. you’re onto something there, Clay! Billy Affleck is back! Possible new segment called ‘Paddy Reads From Bumble’ and we hear the very first installment this week. It’s a big month for Billy in the lead up to St. Patrick’s Day. Some newly invented drinks include Irish Bumble Boy and the Smokin’ Putin.. sounds delicious! Liquor Talk: What were the most popular drinks during your college years? “Just add Fanta!” – Billy. We take a musical break with “Nearly Lost You” by Screaming Trees in honor of the band’s late front man Mark Lanegan. Serious Talk with political chat surrounding Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The lads share their thoughts on the situation and suggest some interesting ways to win Putin over. Let us know how those go, guys.. What music does Putin listen to? Rotten Tomatoes, Tom Brady’s acting career and Dracula’s basketball skills, or lack thereof are just some of the ridiculous topics the lads cover on another wacky show. We end this week’s wonderful weirdness with “NIB” by Black Sabbath.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The lads dive right in with a real thinker this week – “Who’s your favorite President?”. And of course they aren’t the answers you’d expect.. Paddy has a new car, finally! “It’s running, it’s ready. Let’s see what happens!” Pro tip: Rye bread is a must for adventure! These 3 pals discuss the situation in Ukraine and a Bush impersonation makes a brief appearance. Clay has some words for the Russians.. – “Hey, back off a little bit!” Putin on weed is an interesting thought which leads to a new movie idea with Tom Cruise as the lead in “Ernest Goes To War”. Now they’re thinking about starting a Dart Team for the Olympics..? “There’s been some bumbling going on…” Paddy and Billy are officially bumblebees aka: They’re on the Bumble dating app. Clay suggests offering a 2-for-1 discount! They discuss stereotypical dating profile photos and come up with some very interesting profile ideas. They’re looking for Redwood climbers and smokers, ladies! “Pretty Thrifter” is the hot new Houli’s Hooley track.We take a musical break with “Lola” by The Kinks. Billy’s starting to sound like a singer on a cruise ship.. Paddy’s Bumble experience has been “funny as hell” so far! TMZ’s Tinder Swindler story leads to the movie called “The Bumble Burglar” who donates to Goodwill. We go to another musical break with Rod Stewart’s “Infatuation”. It’s over to Sports Talk with focus on the recent Super Bowl and some of the more questionable calls during the game. The moody weather is a hot topic this week – One day it’s snowing, the next it’s warm and Bill is sick of it! It’s been another wonderfully weird week with our favorite trio and they end this week with “No Rain” by Blind Melon.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The 3 amigos are back together again! Clay is back from his vacation in Colorado and delves into the fun he had snowboarding. This makes way for a new idea – The Houli Olympics. Remember when ski romances were big in the 80s?! Is there an 80’s pill that can bring you back? There should be! Drinking at high altitude, spontaneous ski lift friendships and souvenirs – Clay fills us in on the whole trip and speculates what adventures he might get up to next. The Marlboro Adventure; a Bill Houlihan Story. “I’m an urban cowboy, my Buick is my horse”. Kevin Costner Watch 2022. Costner and Marvin the kangaroo. Lots of smoking in Colorado. “They were suckin’ em down!” – Clay. Who are some famous people from Niles? Paddy tells the story about getting kicked out of his daughter’s basketball game for sneaking in. “My inner cowboy came out.” – Paddy. All coaches go to heaven.. Fashion Talk with focus on Paddy’s layered shirts and black jeans. Then we take a well-needed musical break with “Problems” by Neal Francis. Then it’s over to Celebrity Talk with focus on TMZ’s story on Putin. TMZ is the guys’ political source apparently.. Billy’s bursting into his NBA sock song again! Sports Talk with predictions on who will win the Super bowl this weekend. Pam & Tommy’s love story is always a hot topic on this show! The guys end this week’s reunion show with Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind”.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with twin brothers Bill and Paddy Houlihan. Clay is off on some adventures this week! The recent blizzard is a hot topic this week as well as the ridiculousness of making the kids do e-learning. What constitutes a ‘Snow Day’ now?! These two get serious and discuss how difficult the past few years have been on the kids, especially with school. “I feel like I’m losing my kids to screens!” – Paddy. Kids don’t appreciate Sylvester Stallone! And they’re sneaky with their screens… Rant over! PS: Watch Rocky, it’s a great movie! Was the blizzard really a blizzard? We say eh…no! Group chatting with your neighbors is a new thing for the lads! Unfortunate parking locations, shoveling versus snow blowers and distracting content are just some of the other topics of conversation the brothers cover this week. “We’re intellectually lazy!” – Paddy. He takes some time to remember the ‘graveyard of turds’ located at his old place. Billy is getting ready for the big work holiday that is St. Patrick’s Day. Observational humor is the Houlihan’s forte! Paddy predicts his son’s future which includes Florida, Hawaiian shirts and golf… Kids these days! Snapchat aka: The peeping tom app. We take a musical break with “I Don’t Wanna Fall In Love” by Jane Child. Bill shares his NBA sock story which leads to an NBA rap. We feel a TikTok coming on! Sports Talk with focus on football and the guys’ love for Tom Brady. They pit TV commercials against each other including Jake from State Form and the Geico Gecko and call it “Insurance Wars”. We end this week’s craziness with the 80’s hit “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. The cadence at the top of the show has been a little rumbly as of late… Clay gets right into it about some nearby shootings. The Houlihan brothers live in the same building now and they discuss their potential new sitcom, “Idiotville”. It’s an open-door policy! “I might start coming over now….” – Clay. Now they share Tammy as a neighbor – Don’t forget to “twirl the bowtie” boys! Slogan of the show: “Hipsters love Green River..” The lads discuss the different types of people that Billy attracts with his apartment interior. Bill’s mouth is back to normal so it’s time to hit the sugar again. He shares a story about his casual visit to the grocery store as well as a story about the latest controversial Skittles flavor change. Did he just come up with a new possible segment called Candy Talk?! It wouldn’t be a Houli’s Hooley without a Goodwill story and this week it involves water bottle bacteria. We take a musical break with “Youth Gone Wild” by Skid Row. Brainstormin’ over Squirts and Cigarettes. Why do people hate the word ‘moist’? The 3 amigos fill us in on their thoughts. We take another musical break with The Who’s “5:15” and then it’s over the Sports Talk with focus on the Bears and their new head coach. What about using a hologram coach? The guys seem to think it’s a good idea.. We take a look back at some of the best and worst coaches in Bears history. Fun Fact: The British like headbutting… You heard it here first! We end another ridiculous show with “Mr. Roboto” by Styx.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their old pal, Clay O’Brien. Uh oh… Clay ate too many meatballs today. “That lead-in was bloated!” – Paddy. Paddy is no longer in car hell, now he’s officially in car purgatory. Billy’s bursting into song! Paddy describes him as the Houli’s Hooley own Andrew Lloyd Webber. Work troubles and Union Talk. How awful are Verizon?! ‘Billy Boomer’ is official now. “Everything’s accounted for but not accessible..” – Paddy. The lads encourage millennials to call in. Oh the delicious cigarette break! Producer Mike has a Goodwill John Doe story for the guys to share. Clay has an alternative death story for us this week and it’s simply moving. “Well that story hit different!” – Paddy. ‘Suicide Pod’: the hottest new punk band. Google it! We take a musical break with “In The Dark” by Billy Squier. The guys come up with a hilarious TV ad for this new supposed ‘Death Pod’. FedEx is messing us around! These three amigos discuss some of the best TV shows they’ve come up with over the years and there are some gems! Facial recognition -Yay or Nay? Random singing from Billy… Again. Slapping competition with Clay against Zuckerberg. Who wins?! Paddy thinks back to the moment he began smoking and shares some parental advice regarding phones and young love. “At least she’s not dating a Satanist..” – Clay. You know what really brings a family together? Korean Pop! ‘Valentine’s Day’ to be renamed much more politically correct, ‘Love Day’.. Let us know if that kicks off lads! We end this week’s hilariously dark show with “Day After Day” by Badfinger.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. Today’s a new day and it’s 2022, baby! It’s straight into Fashion Talk with focus on Paddy’s Goodwill flannel shirt. There’s a side story about using the Goodwill bathroom.. Poopin’ at Goodwill – what a great week for the lads and their “panic poo pants”! How many pairs of pants is too many? Bill has experienced a cart theft at Goodwill. “Gurgle Houlihan, for one night only!” Paddy finally got a car! Rumor has it that he once met Bruce Wayne changing a diaper at Goodwill… This show is just one big endorsement! New car troubles and $20 pastrami sandwiches. Where are Billy’s fellow cherry coke fans at?! The amigos wonder what it would be like if they brought back the horse & carriage. “It’d be sloppy!” – Clay’s laying out the facts. Have you ever heard of a public bathroom being described as “delicious”?.. Well now you have! We take a musical break from the Goodwill madness with The Band’s great cover of Springsteen’s “Atlantic City”. RIP to comedy legend Bob Saget. The lads do a “Full House – Where Are They Now?” segment this week and they speculate what Bob’s final years were like. We delve into Sports Talk with Clay’s prediction that Putin might cut the ribbon at the new Bears stadium along with Jerry Seinfeld. “The Bears are The Cubs of football….” – Paddy. DudeWipes Stadium presents The Gary Gurglers… it could happen! Will the guys start back at the gym? Come back next week to hear for yourself. Design Talk with focus on how Bill’s decorating his apartment. We end another weird and wacky show with “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their old pal, Clay O’Brien. The three amigos are finally back together again and the listeners are in dire need of comic relief! Covid is turning people into Jon Voight’s character in “Heat”. Celebrity Dad is back! What did our favorite 3 get up to for Christmas and New Year’s? “Everyone’s talking about Crypto now…” – Paddy. Don’t forget about “Bitcoin, The Musical”. Clay comes up with an unbelievable opening scene for Act 1! Covid has made people reinvent themselves and it’s the perfect time for unrealistic resolutions. Clogging with Jeff Garcia – we goin’ Dutch! Those crypto scammers are up to no good. Segei Huckster, lead character in “Bitcoin, The Musical” played by Hugh Jackman. It’s all things musical this week with some impromptu singing solos from Billy. The guys then discuss and review the infamous sci-fi classic, “They Live”. We take a musical break from the madness with “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds. There’s more ectomorphing going on with the Houlihan brothers. Need some motivation? Clay suggests a Rocky montage. What are the guys’ resolutions: Smoking by a piano and doing dance numbers in leotards all year long! “I’m dedicating my life to this!” – Paddy. Twirl harder, Bill! We take another musical break with the theme from “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” by Big Pig. Then it’s over to Sports Talk with focus on the late John Madden and his long-lasting influence. The lads discuss their favorite broadcasters and they speculate what Musk could change in Chicago. We have some devout lottery players here aka: Paddy! We end another weird and wonderful show this week with “Money” by Pink Floyd.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill Houlihan who is joined by his good friend, Clay O’Brien. Paddy is under the weather this week although Clay speculates he might just be on a hang gliding trip with Mick Jagger in Peru! How was everyone’s Christmas? “I went cheese crazy!” – Billy. The non-conventional Christmas dinner at the Houlihan’s house. Clay and Billy want to attend an Italian Christmas dinner…. Any takers?! Billy’s work has him stressed. “Kids aren’t drinking like they used to!” – Clay. How has
covid affected supply and demand? These two discuss their new year resolutions which include getting fit and healthy eating. “I wanna be as fit as 7 year old Van Damme!” – Clay. 37 was a great year for Bill, not so good for Clay. Trips to Goodwill, green hotdogs for St. Patrick’s Day and Hustler subscriptions. Smoking after a workout – Yay or Nay? Don’t worry, Clay’s uncle is “kind of” a doctor! The lads speculate that Costner is going to run for President and will do his press conferences in baseball gear. What are the worst TV ads at the minute? Hot girls can’t even save commercials these days! Billy has a new country-style aesthetic and he’s on the search for a new insurance company. Does covid help hair growth?! This information could save humanity! We take a break from the madness with “Changes” by David Bowie. Whatever you do, don’t blend the Belgian chocolate! Tigers in the car and golden guns in Dubai. “Do you think tigers enjoy 80’s sitcoms?” – Clay. This duo gives some insight on their New Year’s plans. Just one more carton for Billy! We end this week’s crazy show with the theme song from “Perfect Strangers”. A very Happy New Year to all our wonderful listeners!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan who is joined by his twin brother, Bill. Clay is under the weather so he’s missing this week. Covid’s back in the saddle again and ruining people’s Christmas plans! There are more tooth problems this week. Paddy asked Santa for a bicuspid this year… Keeping our fingers crossed for ya, bud! Billy shares his wisdom tooth surgery story and shares some of his own alcoholic home remedies. ‘Bill’s pronunciations’. Going to the dentist as a kid. Dry socket and cigarettes. What’s your favorite soft food? – Paddy asking the important questions this week! “I’m jones-ing for candy!” – Billy. There’s nothing like some peppermint at Christmas! Santa’s texting Billy… Paddy brings us up to date on his well-needed latest college meetup. Dodgy restaurant music and fun dinner surprises! Bustin’ chops and Dive bars. Paddy shares a story about his recent dodgy trip downtown. Uber vs Taxi. Paddy’s taxi driver saved him from Snickers! We take a musical break with “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Annie Lennox. How to shop for a 12 year old girl – the boys give us some gift buying advice. Victoria’s Secret Santa Claus. The lads speculate what the next few weeks hold in regards to the pandemic. “Roll with the punches!” – The Houlihan brothers’ advice for 2022. Christmas is a way to start over so make the most of it! “You are loved!” – Billy to the listeners. Sports Talk with focus on The Bears and their self-destruction. What counts as a suitable horror gift for a 7 year old? We end a special Christmas episode with “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry. Merry Christmas to all our wonderful listeners!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Paddy Houlihan who is joined by his good friend, Clay O’Brien. No Billy this week as he’s recovering from his wisdom teeth removal. Apparently, he’s worried about the “no smoking” rule from the dentist.. The guys are trying their best to be in the holiday spirit but Christmas stress and overthinking isn’t helping! We hear some new TV ad ideas involving a joint bank account with Santa. Sports Talk with focus on Nico Ali Walsh’s recent successful fight. Paddy and Billy discuss how their weekends went – Clay went to see Sebastian Maniscalco. A lot of funny Pat’s out here! Paddy shares a story about his son’s new pinky ring… You heard correctly – he has a pinky ring! “It has powers!”. An animatronic John Gotti, now there’s an idea! Their latest million dollar idea – “$100 a day”, a service that allows you to hire celebrities to do chores around your house. The ‘crappy toy’ ideas are flowing this week… What would a Southern Christmas movie look like? All I want for Christmas is 1 trillion dollars and candy canes! We take a musical break from the hilarity with “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love. It’s all cameras and casting couches! “Go with your gut!” – Clay. This Gotti animatronic idea is really taking off.. The guys speculate that Billy’s missing the show, his cigarettes and “the sharp end of a dorito…” Both our hosts this week are feeling the standup comedy bug. We go to another musical break with a Houli’s Hooley favorite, “Christmas Everyday” by Cliff Johnson. Paddy’s Facebook drama that turned him into a Christmas angel. “It’s nice to tickle you verbally!” – Clay. We end this week’s madness with Britney’s Xmas tune called “My Only Wish”. The craic is mighty between these old pals!
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined as always by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and our favorite trio are starting to feel the Christmas spirit! They share what they’ve been getting up to over this past week that’s helping them feel this Xmas spirit. Will Paddy jingle his bells this year? He wishes to spread joy all over.. or spill it? “I don’t want to get into a spread/spill discussion.” – Clay. The lads brainstorm what costume Paddy could wear as a bell ringer. Clay suggests a top hat or dressing up as the Covid Grinch. “I’m looking for gorgeous men with crisp twenties!” – Paddy. Clay decides he wants to make a rocking horse with the Houlihan bros and speculates that maybe the Cubs Scouts are a cult.. Parental advice on how to choose Xmas gifts for your kids. What was your best Santa gift growing up? Sentimental childhood toys, They’ve a new comedy movie idea called “The Bell Ringer”. Johnny Dorito makes a short appearance this week! Fashion Talk with focus on Clay’s choice of sportswear and how he’s moving toward darker clothes. He’s slowly becoming a character in a Statham movie! Crocodile Dundee’s plot line. Sports Talk with focus on the disappointing Bears. We take a well-needed musical break from the madness with “The Walk” by The Cure. You have to be ready for anything on this show! What are some good monster movies?! “Kids, stay away from the room with the beads!” Taxi drivers and wooden beads go hand in hand. All Clay wants for Christmas is… a cab ride! The boys list out the best movie taxi drivers and their favorite holiday movies. “Remember how big New Year’s Eve was in high school?” – Billy is reminiscing, Celebrity Talk with focus on Jussie Smollett and these 3 come up with alternative punishments to jail time including taking part on ‘Naked and Afraid’. Bill makes up a special Smollett rap song on the spot- you have to hear it! The lads discuss who the classiest monster is – Dracula or Frankenstein? More trips to Goodwill! We take another musical break with “Empire” by Queensryche and the guys return to say their goodbyes followed by “An Open Letter To New York” by the Beastie Boys.
Paddy Houlihan, Bill Houlihan, and Clay O’Brien
Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present The Houli’s Hooley with Bill and Paddy Houlihan who are joined by their good friend, Clay O’Brien. We’re jumping straight into teeth – Bill’s in tooth hell and candy is the culprit! Paddy points out the importance of doing internet research. His ‘Cave Man’ impression is something you have to hear! “I’m chafing everywhere and now I have to kill a buffalo!?” – Billy. Clay offers to punch Billy in the face to help with the tooth problem. Clay’s family had pizzas and soda for Thanksgiving because of Covid! Paddy shares his recent TV set experience. Fashion Talk with focus on Paddy’s vest. Clay speculates that it’s made of ‘winter satin’ and “Designed for Freedom!” His coat is PG13! “Suckin’ on turkey, spittin’ it out!” – Clay’s Thanksgiving sounds delightful… Paddy; the gentleman with the dead molar and the Hawaiian Punch shirt. Sports Talk with focus on the Friars of Fenwick and their recent first Illinois State Championship win. Clay shares some of his favorite Fenwick memories. Billy’s new Youtube channel called “The History of Cigarettes” where he smokes and talks only about cigarettes. We take a musical break with “All The Right Moves” by Jennifer Warnes & Chris Thompson which the lads dedicate to the Friars. Congratulations Fenwick! What do men over 40 think about? Adult film actors, cigarettes and teeth.. Clay suggests Paddy “make it sexy” if he ends up working as a Salvation Army bell ringer again. ‘Sexy Bell Ringer’ is going on the resume! More Sports Talk with focus on the Bears and Clay is an angry fan! We take another musical break from all the sports chat with Radiohead’s, “National Anthem”. Stealing hotel towels, Jerry Rice Xmas Gifts and Walmart outings are just some of the other topics our favorite trio cover this week. Paddy’s paranoid on Black Friday.. We end this week’s show with “Shop Around” by The Miracles. Don’t forget to join us at the 4th Annual Hooligan Ball on Saturday, December 18th at The Cork & Kerry!