Best Paul Looney Podcasts (2024)

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. Excerpt from 03/11/2017. Vinnie Casey of Clan na Gael discusses implications for Ireland due to Brexit 20:29

1y ago20:29

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Interesting few minutes of discussion of speculation on what will happen to border, etc. after Brexit Tune in LIVE each week, we broadcast around the world! Saturdays, 11-1pm Central Standard Time. Go to www.1490.am to access the free stream! We would LOVE to hear from you! Shoot us an email info@chicagoirishradio.com, or contact us via FB-@chicago…

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show-THE LOST SHOW-featuring Maida McQuinn Sugrue, Richie Piggott, Paul Dowling, & John Deavitt 1:33:25

1y ago1:33:25

1:33:25

Siobhainn & Breege-crazy crazy day. My guests this morning generously stayed on for the crazy ride of doing a live broadcast over YouTube. Ba-na-nas! Great chat from Maida McQuinn Sugrue(Grandma, Tell Me a Story-https://www.amazon.com/Gramma-Tell-Story-Maida-McQuinn-Sugrue/dp/1956823182), author Richie Piggott (Cry of a People Gone-available throug…

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show.(iBAM chats) Siobhainn goes offsite & visits with famed ghost historian and author Ursula Bielski 28:53

1y ago28:53

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Ursula Bielski, featured guest speaker at iBAM, sits down for a chat and exchange of ghost stories and happenings. Wonderful story teller; she is a marvelous, generous guest. Ursula has written 12 books, including "Chicago haunts; Ghostlore of the Windy City", "More Chicago Haunts-Scenes from Myth and Memory", "Haunts of the White City", "Haunted B…

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. (iBAM chats)Siobhainn goes off-site for a visit w/ Richie Piggott, author of "Cry of A People Gone" 35:26

1y ago35:26

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Richie Piggott is a scientist, Irish trad music enthusiast, historian.....and more. Siobhainn met Richie at iBAM(Irish Books, Arts, and Music) for a chat-winding around and about, as these things do. Listen to Richies's story, how he ended up in Chicago, his journey towards writing this important historical book, & some stories within. Find his gor…

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show. (iBAM Chats) Siobhainn goes off-site for a visit w/actor/writer Josephine Craven 21:40

1+ y ago21:40

21:40

iBAM-Irish Books Arts Music weekend at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago draws all that its title suggests! Lucky for me, a few people had a some time for a chat. This episode features actor/writer/spoken word performer Josephine Craven chatting about her main project- Lady Jane Wilde(mother of Oscar Wilde) aka "Speranza", the toast of …

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The Nets are the Shame of New Jersey, and That’s Saying a Lot 53:49

3y ago53:49

53:49

Yes we know they’re in Brooklyn, but is Brooklyn in them? Cause last time we checked, people like Brooklyn. The borough, not the team...We’re talking America’s Knicks, The Lakers’ fully-absent chemistry, and Vivian, the apparition with more followers than Tolliver. We’re also playing Defend That Tweet: Co-host Edition. Turns out Claire loves The Lu…

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Devin Booker Vs. The World w/ Special Guest Seerat Sohi 45:30

3y ago45:30

45:30

Give my man his flowers! Devin Booker gets overlooked more than Black people tryna hail taxis. Shoutout to uber! We’re talking his and Luka’s effortless brilliance, the much-maligned Rudy Gobert, and LaMarcus Aldridge’s sudden retirement. Also we each do Doris Burke impressions. All with the hilarious wit of Yahoo sportswriter extraordinaire Seerat…

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A. Rod is the New Prince 46:29

3y ago46:29

46:29

Like why not, right? We’re talking Paul George’s Cabal of Anonymous, Virgin Stans, A.Rod buying the forever hapless Wolves, Draymond’s cry for help, and more! A lot more, actually!

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Paul Pierce is the Original Looney Tune 42:37

3y ago42:37

42:37

This episode brought to you by Henny sweats and vertigo. We would need a week to sleep off whatever Paul Pierce did over the weekend, bless his heart. We’re talking Paige Buckets’ phenomenal future, Jalen Suggs’ bank heard round the world, Space Jam and Jrue Holiday’s bananas payday.

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MambaVision: The Lakers Need a Hero featuring the Kamenetzky Brothers 1:05:11

3y ago1:05:11

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Halle Berry’s nude scene in ‘Swordfish’ is 10 times as interesting as last week’s trade deadline moves. We BRIEFLY talk about that American classic, the suddenly bereft Lakers, the blockbuster deal that wasn’t, and the probably-illegal new-look Nets lineup. We’re joined by longtime Lakers writers, radio hosts, and podcasters (The Land O’ Lakers) th…

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How to Blow a Bag in 10 Days: Dwindling Stimmy Edition 42:26

3y ago42:26

42:26

Well. It was fun while it lasted. Maybe we didn’t need solid gold air pods, maybe we did. Only dogs can judge us! This week we mourned Lebron’s ankle, excoriated the NCAA, talked potential trade destinations, and made unfortunate rookie of the year projections - get well soon LaMelo!

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Kyle Lowry Has an Absolute Wagon w/ Special Guest Josh Gondelman 1:30:53

3y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

A wagon is a big butt. We really only spend like 46 seconds on that, and yet it’s in the title. The heart wants what it wants. This week we’re talking Meyers Leonard’s Victrola-era racism, our aspirational hopes for the Sixers, and chips, the potato kind. Cape Cod on 3!

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You Can’t Throw Cash on OnlyFans w/ Special Guest Niles Abston 55:30

3y ago55:30

55:30

We’re dreaming of Jumbo’s Clown Room, weed sponsorship, and Tracee Ellis Ross’ thousand yard glare. Lebron goes full Capricorn on bigots, we flame Michael B. Boredom aka The Bachelor, and mentally make it rain on that ass.

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RIHANNA IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON W/ SPECIAL GUEST WOSNY LAMBRE 54:49

3y ago54:49

54:49

It’s Pisces season, and yes, we have been sobbing! We stop our Notebook marathon long enough to talk to very special guest Wosny Lambre, sportswriter, tv host and fashion killer extraordinaire. Listen to Claire and Tolliver drag Nate Duncan one last time (jk, it’s a segment now), and see if Wos can defend his most controversial tweets. Spoiler: Kin…

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Cry Me A River: Valentine’s Day Edition 48:37

3y ago48:37

48:37

I know everyone who listens to Dimes and Dozens got laid last night, but prayers up to team Lubriderm. We’re talking Steph Curry’s MVP chase, seeding predictions, and our collective failure of Britney Spears. Bye bye bye, Justin!

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Fuck You, Zach Lowe 40:46

3y ago40:46

40:46

Mark Cuban and Luka —> Kate x Leo. The Mav’s owner and histrionic land shark has gotta be excited about his star player’s performance recently, and we are too! We’re talking the resurgent Slovenian, the MVP race between Methuselah, thicc joker and Joel, and favorite halftime shows. ‘She Will Be Loved’ is better than Prince’s entire catalogue.…

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Bradley is Justin, Everyone Else is Joey Fatone 40:43

3y ago40:43

40:43

Y’all we just want Bradley to be happy. My man putting up more shots than the Mayo Clinic, get him to the beach! We’re talking the Wizard’s sleeping rabbit in the hat, the Mav’s Kristaps mishaps and our picks for All-Star starters. Who else had Malcolm Brogdon starting? Bingo?

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Dump Me Then Destroy A Bread Bowl w/ Special Guest Dave Schilling 49:29

3+ y ago49:29

49:29

We put out our good china and Febrezed the curtains for our very first guest: sportswriter, tv writer and columnist Dave Schilling! We talk about the unlovable Clips, Collin Sexton’s Nets and getting dumped under fluorescent lights.

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Armie Hammer Isn’t Famous 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

36:30

He really is just a guy with a face and arms who says words out loud. We talk about his bloodlust, the suddenly turnt Eastern Conference, and Drake’s Retirement. His songs are trap lullabies!

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@_totallyNotDonaldTrumpWinkWink_ 40:30

3+ y ago40:30

40:30

Are you following Trump’s burner account? It’s a riot! We talk about, you know, the insurrection, the NBA’s Covid catastrophe and Steph Curry’s phenomenal flex. Don’t all charge into this episode at once!

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Y’all Tryna Watch the Suns or Enjoy Life? Because You Cannot Do Both! 34:45

3+ y ago34:45

34:45

Deandre Aint’on the docket! Sorry to this man, but we can’t get excited about the Suns. So this week we’re playing GAMES, baby. Enjoy these rapid fire answers peppered with our usual thirst and sharp takes. Remember when your teacher was hungover and you got to watch Fern Gully on VHS? It’s kinda like that. We are young!…

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Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen 50:39

3+ y ago50:39

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Welcome to season 2, and as such, another year of Clippers roasts. This episode’s title is pulled directly from a Paul George press conference, or might as well be, because it’s absolute nonsense. We make way-too-early projections, talk Playboi Carti’s weekend of L’s and marvel at celebrity baby names. Acid is a hell of a drug!…

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What’s My Favorite Word?? SAGE! 56:56

3+ y ago56:56

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Sorry for the CAPS, we’re just so excited for the season to start after a full *checks watch* 30 minute offseason. Kyrie casts out the demons, James embraces his and THT makes the case for MVP (🤷🏿‍♂️).

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I Do Not Talk to Pawgs 57:25

3+ y ago57:25

57:25

Kyrie, the bitter altruist! Lebron’s tipsy tête-à-tête! The Battle of LA: Second String Showdown! All this and more on this xtra thicc episode 🤠.

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Lotion Bars 39:38

3+ y ago39:38

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Russ and John Wall are that Spider-Man pointing meme come to life. Demar the Chosen gave us the quote of the year, and Dionne went to WarWith all your favorite rappers. Happy holidays!

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D’Fright Howard: Laker Nation and The Next Generation 53:07

3+ y ago53:07

53:07

LaMelo and Gordon sounds like a buddy cop duo that dies 5 minutes into the movie. Splash brothers they are not! We’re talking the draft, the daft, and Charlotte’s dubious math.

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Houston, We Are a Problem 45:16

3+ y ago45:16

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These Rockets are...out of fuel? Russell wants out, James wants out, Daryl is gone, the perennial coulda shoulda woulda is probably over. We speculate, gesticulate and investigate next week’s potential free-agent firestorm, and rediscover our love for Zach Lavine. Surprise!

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A Crematorium, a Porn Store and Giuliani’s Ever-Disappearing Neck 38:14

3+ y ago38:14

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Just woke up in a cold sweat, shit was crazy. Dreamt Trump was President and we were in the middle of a pandemic and basketball was coming back like 27 minutes after a champion was crowned. Gotta stop eating flamin hots before bed xoxo Enjoy this victory-lap ass episode, we flame the administration, celebrate and talk about James Wiseman for exactl…

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Marty McMILF 39:52

3+ y ago39:52

39:52

Why is there an incest subplot in Back to the Future? I guess why not? We’re talking Daryl Morey as the Sixers newest Fresh Prince, Kendall’s Haunting Halloween and completely avoiding thinking about the election (it’s all we’re thinking about).

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Small Ball: Short Men Be Lying 47:34

3+ y ago47:34

47:34

We talmbout the Dodgers, wild Lakers rumors and the impossibly sexy and tall DJ Akademiks and his love of Birkin bags.

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Claire-issa Explains it All: Big Money Mailbag Edition 48:20

3+ y ago48:20

48:20

You sent questions, we received them with love, burned a couple with fire, then produced this episode! Chris Paul to the Lakers? Will we see future episodes of Keeping up with the Clairedashians? Does Tolliver really look like Will.i.am? No! He doesn’t!

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‘Do You ReMamba the Time?’: I’m Getting the Fuck Out of Disney World 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

50:04

2020’s selfish ass finally gave us SOMETHING. Well, it gave Lakers fans something. Our purple and gold kings once again reign supreme thanks to the heroics of Kyle Alexander Kuzma, Dion Waiters and a stray cat that wandered into the arena looking for redemption. We update the G.O.A.T. meter, pay deference to the hard-charging Heat and look into Cla…

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Jimmy Butler and the White Guys 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

41:27

‘I’m a bucket,’ he yelled into the void, blissfully unaware of the harsh realities of facing a Lebron James-led team in the NBA finals. Listen to us confidently rag on Jimmy and Co., mock the ever mockable Hydroxychloroquine King, and test our BDE meter. And to think this was recorded on the lord’s day!…

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The Passion of Skip Payless 34:38

3+ y ago34:38

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We all love to see Skip suffer existentially, and the playoffs have been nothing short of a manic episode for the Clippers last, sharp-tongued fan. We roast him, make finals predictions based on matchups and DESIRE, and enjoy the musical stylings of *checks notes Vin Diesel?

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Could JR Smith Beat Your Ass, And Other Existential Dilemmas 43:10

3+ y ago43:10

43:10

Shaken, and also a little stirred! Talmbout the life-changing 5-second earthquake heard round the world aka Atwater Village, our personal NBA awards - Meme Team, anyone? - and the robbery of LeBron James.

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Emergency Episode: Cancun on P 33:51

3+ y ago33:51

33:51

Never give up on your dreams, or your nightmares, apparently. Cause anything can happen. In this Very Special Episode we discuss the fall of the mighty Clippers, Jokic’s disrespectful talent and CJ McCollum’s growing list of Cancun +1s.

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Nuggets with Extra Sauce 42:46

3+ y ago42:46

42:46

This week we’re talking the highlander of the Western Conference aka the Denver Nuggets, Travis Scott’s inedible McDonald’s Meal and the fuel-deficient Rockets.

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The Bucks Stop Here 39:30

3+ y ago39:30

39:30

We’re going to need 2 million dollars from every listener or we can’t keep doing this. Is Jimmy Butler a villain? Is this the real Heat wave? Who the hell is Nicole Young calling? My Venmo is Jonathan-Tolliver.

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Unwarranted 57:51

3+ y ago57:51

57:51

What a week. This time we’re talking Jacob Blake, Kenosha aka The 7th Circle of Hell, Nut Punches, and Bella’s Thorny relationship with Only Fans. We’re also remembering the life and talent of Chadwick Boseman.