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Get ready for a lively ride on this week’s Houli’s Hooley! Paddy and Bill Houlihan kick things off with tales from a thrilling Ireland vs. New Zealand rugby match, haka, Irish anthems, and all, before sharing stories from their Halloween weekend and childhood memories, including going to their first concert (Crowed House). The duo dive […]
On this week’s Hibernian Radio, father and son duo Mike and Paddy Houlihan take listeners on an engaging journey through the world of Irish and Irish American culture in Chicago. From the origins of Hibernian Radio in 2014 to the growth of their radio programs and the Irish American Movie Hooley Film Festival, Mike and […]
It’s Halloween weekend in Chicago and the lads are in rare form. Paddy recounts a late-night coyote encounter while doom scrolling and shares updates on his son Mike’s big costume plans as Ghostface from Scream. The brothers reminisce about their own Halloween memories and notice the disappointing shortage of animatronic monsters in the neighborhoods this […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan welcomes Patrick J. McGee, retired First Deputy Superintendent of Police for the Cicero Police Department and longtime member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police. Over the course of a 40-year career, McGee trained more than 7,000 recruits and 12,000 in-service officers, helping shape generations of law enforcement […]
The lads are back at it with another hour of hijinks, hot takes, and hearty laughs. Paddy’s beaming with fatherly pride as he shares the big news that his daughter Charlotte, also known as Lottie, just dropped her brand-new EP Memory Box on Spotify. It’s experimental, it’s shoegaze, and it’s all self-produced with her lifeguard […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan welcomes Chris Kribales, longtime North Riverside firefighter and President of IAFF Local 2714. Chris shares the extraordinary story behind a 14-year union fight to stop the privatization of the North Riverside Fire Department, a battle that tested the resolve and unity of every firefighter on the force. […]
This week on The Houli’s Hooley, Paddy confesses that he has been talking to himself lately in a British accent and asking anyone who will listen if they want peanut butter crackers. Things get even nuttier when a cricket shows up on his leg and meets an untimely end, sending Paddy into full superstition mode. […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Mike Houlihan welcomes Maureen O’Donnell, the longtime obituary writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. A proud Northwest Sider with deep Irish roots, Maureen shares the story of her path into journalism and her two decades chronicling the lives of extraordinary Chicagoans. She discusses her start at the City News Bureau, […]
The Houlihan brothers are back in the studio and immediately get lost in a philosophical debate over the letter “W.” Why two syllables for one letter? From there, it’s a quick swerve into The Mighty Ducks, Emilio Estevez, and whether Gordon Bombay ever truly paid his debt to society. Paddy shares some proud dad news […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Mike Houlihan welcomes back retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Gene Roy, a trusted voice and longtime friend of the program. Gene brings decades of experience and insight to the conversation, reflecting on leadership, service, and the challenges facing law enforcement in today’s Chicago. He discusses Governor Pritzker’s recent […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, we’re pulling one from the vault as Mike Houlihan revisits an unforgettable conversation with Dan McDevitt, a true American hero whose distinguished career spans military service, law enforcement, and global security consulting. After taking a week to recharge from the Irish American Movie Hooley, we are proud to re-air this […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Sarah Hand, a key member of the Hibernian Media family. Originally from Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Sarah has built an impressive career in Chicago as a producer, Irish language teacher, and storyteller. Her work spans PBS documentaries, indie films, and live […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan sits down with Peggy O’Flaherty, a five-time founder and current CEO of Vinly, the AI-powered communication platform built to foster meaningful conversations and unlock real community. From growing up as the youngest of ten in Downers Grove to becoming a leading female voice in Chicago’s tech and […]
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 […]
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: […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, hosts Mike and Paddy Houlihan take a step back to reflect on the mission and origins of Hibernian Media and its growing role as a hub for Irish American storytelling. The father-son duo look ahead to the 11th anniversary of the Irish American Movie Hooley, revisiting highlights from past festivals […]
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 […]
This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan sits down with Pete Brown, grandson of legendary Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown and a great force in the world of finance and philanthropy. Pete shares colorful stories of his family’s remarkable legacy, from Warren’s friendships with sports icons like Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney to his own […]
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