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A Mick A Mook and A MicTrump Tariffs, The State of the Union and Baseball. Ep.# 182SummaryThe conversation covers a range of topics including humorous anecdotes about toll booths, serious discussions on the stock market and Trump's economic strategies, psychological insights into Trump's behavior, the implications of tariffs, and the accountability of Congress regarding Social Security. The dialogue also touches on the intersection of politics and baseball, highlighting the need for accountability in both realms. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of baseball, focusing on player comparisons, umpiring challenges, and the impact of analytics on the game. They discuss the current state of the Dodgers, the influence of...2025-04-091h 18A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly Van Zandt - EP credits include (Suddenly Susan, Wayans Brothers), Actor: Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Stevie Van Zandt-The Disciple, Author: Because It’s Funny. Ep. #175Billy Van Zandt: EP credits include (Suddenly Susan, Wayans Brothers), Actor: Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Stevie Van Zandt-The Disciple, Author: Because It’s Funny.2024-12-111h 12
Triicky TakesOverreacting to Anthony RichardsonNo Connor this week so Billy and Austin go through all the NFL news2024-11-0144 minTriicky Takes2024 MLB Playoff PredictionsAustin and Connor Predict the entire MLB playoffs2024-10-0145 minTriicky TakesTwo Oakland A's???Connor and Austin discuss their MLB team of the month for July 20242024-08-0934 minA Mick A Mook and A MicArt Levitt: Environmentalist/Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, FANDANGO movie ticketing company, Pres & CEO, Hard Rock Cafes. Ep. #165World renown entrepreneur Art Levitt will be joining Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic podcast this summer.Levitt was the founding CEO of Fandango, Inc., the premier online movie ticketing and entertainment business. Art launched Fandango in July 2000, and led the company to growth and profitability, establishing the company as a nationally recognized brand known for its creativity, operational excellence, and premium service experience.From 1996 to 2000, Levitt also served as President of Disney Regional Entertainment, a division of The Walt Disney Company focused on launching Disney-branded...2024-06-121h 20A Mick A Mook and A MicThe Gents - Billy and Frank share wild stories Ep# 164The Gents- Billy and Frank share wild stories about their past. 2024-05-151h 13A Mick A Mook and A MicTODD GRINNELL - Actor/Director Ep#163TODD GRINNELL: Actor, Credits include, Norman Lear’s, ONE DAY AT A TIME (Janitor Dwayne Pat Schneider), FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE.Actor and Director Todd Grinnell, known for playing janitor Dwayne Patrick “Pat” Schneider in Norman Lear’s 1970s sitcom, ONE DAY AT A TIME, joins Billy and Frankon the April 17th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Additional Grinnell credits include FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE.Born in Massachusetts, Grinnell landed his first profession...2024-04-241h 07
The Dine One SixBilly Ngo of KruBilly Ngo of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine got his start at an old-school Japanese restaurant on Broadway in Sacramento, spending hours washing dishes and painstakingly preparing shrimp for the week’s service. After a stint at Mikuni he understood how sushi could become something that mixed his passion for creativity and attention to detail.
Billy headed to culinary school in San Francisco and came back to work at The Kitchen for a year, where he learned the importance of good ingredients and good relationships with purveyors of fish and produce.
Then, at just 23 years old, Bill...2024-04-181h 03A Mick A Mook and A MicREN BELL: Up & coming young TV Director. Credits include multiple episodes of NIGHT COURT & CALL ME KAT Ep. #161Ren Bell, one of America’s foremost young TV Comedy Directors, will join Billy and Frank on the April 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.This young, South Carolina native is not only a Dick Van Dyke lookalike he is a throwback to the days Van Dyke, Carroll O’Connor, Andy Griffith, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams plied their trade under the watchful eyes of genius directors such as Howard Morris, Howard Storm, Joel Zwick, and Barnet Kellman.Ren knows where the jokes are, and he knows where to put th...2024-03-201h 11A Mick A Mook and A MicUmpire Joe West Returns Plus BILLY O'CONNOR Returns Stand -Up Comedy Ep. #160Umpiring legend, JOE WEST joins us again to share more of his humorous takes of the state of baseball and the world today... PLUS, our own BILLY O'CONNOR talks about his triumphant return to stand-up comedy with clips from his performance.2024-03-0655 minA Mick A Mook and A MicNYAMBI NYAMBI: Actor – Night Court, The Good Fight, Mike & Mollie Ep. #159Nyambi, best know for his roles on Night Court, The Good Fight, and Mike & Molly, will be joining Billy and Frank on the February 21st episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Nyambi went to Bucknell on a scholarship to play basketball. He also became interested in acting during his final year and decided to study for his Master of Fine Arts at New York University.After completing his graduate studies, Nyambi worked on the stage, but soon broke onto the screen with a small role on...2024-02-221h 12A Mick A Mook and A MicMELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory. Ep. #157Melissa Rauch burst into prominence in the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (2009-2019) on the massive CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Melissa was nominated for the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award’ for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She then used her ‘Big Bang’ experience to start her own production company, After January Productions, with her husband, Winston.After January Prods secured the rights to 80’s hit ‘NIGHT COURT’ in which they currently Executive Produce the revival with Warner Bros Discovery. Night Court premiered as the #1 hit comedy on NBC in 2023. In addition to her Ex...2024-01-241h 15Triicky TakesSaban and Belichick gone has Yankees fans in shambles.Connor and Austin talk about all of the football coaching news. Plus previewing the first round of the NFL playoffs.2024-01-1226 minA Mick A Mook and A MicMolly Rogers - Costume Designer, “Sex In The City”, and its spin off, “And Just Like That.” Ep. #156Molly Rogers is a costume designer and image consultant who styles fashion photo shoots, feature films, television, and commercials.Molly has worked in NYC since 1984 and began her illustrious career in costumes working with legendary costume designer Patricia Field on Michael Mann’s TV series “CRIME STORY” on location in Las Vegas. Molly has accumulated an impressive list of iconic TV and film credits including the “SEX AND THE CITY” tv series and both movies, “UGLY BETTY,” “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA,” “STAR,” “MURPHY BROWN” & “CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC” to name a few.Molly has been nominated 6 times for an EMMY...2024-01-101h 09Triicky TakesOur top moments of 2023Connor and Austin recap the year of 2023 and Peyton Davila joins to host the Triicky 502023-12-221h 09A Mick A Mook and A MicStan Zimmerman - Writer/Author/Director. From Golden Girls to Roseanne to Gilmore Girls. Ep. #153Multi award-winner Stan Zimmerman will be joining Billy and Frank on the November 29 episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Stan is a writer, producer, creator, and director of television, theatre, and film. Alongside writing partner James Berg, he has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and The Gilmore Girls, plus feature films such as The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel.Zimmerman and Berg are currently the Creators and Executive Producers of the Lifetime Television sitcom, Rita Rocks, starring Nicole Sullivan and Tisha Campbell...2023-11-291h 14A Mick A Mook and A MicArmen Keteyian - 11-time Emmy Award winner. A 40 Year Decorated Broadcast Career. Ep. 147Armen Keteyian is an 11-time Emmy Award winner. He has a decorated print and broadcast career spanning over 40 years.Armen will be joining Billy and Frank on the August 23rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic to discuss his new, explosive book, “GAMBLER: Secrets from a Life at Risk”, which he co-authored with Billy Walters.The book is the amazing story of Billy Walters who, per ESPN, “is the greatest and most controversial sports gambler (bookmaker) ever.”There ar...2023-08-231h 32A Mick A Mook and A Mic: Stunt Man. Son of Chicago’s legendary Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. Ep. #144Joey Banks, the son of the legendary Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame icon, Ernie Banks, will join Billy and Frank on the July 12th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.On this fascinating episode, Joey talks about the pressures, benefits, and drawbacks of growing up in the spotlight of his iconic father He speaks fondly of playing catch at Wrigley Field with Hall of Famers Billy Williams and Ron Santo.Joey also mentions who he thinks was to blame for the 1969 Cubs stunning loss of the pennant to the New York Mets.2023-07-121h 07A Mick A Mook and A MicINDIA DE BEAUFORT: Actress, co-star of the hit NBC series, NIGHT COURT. Ep. #143Actor and singer, India de Beaufort, will be the guest of Frank and Billy on the June 28th podcast of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. India currently stars as assistant district attorney, Olivia Moore, in the NBC revived hit series, Night Court. She has acted in many films and television shows, including NCIS, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Veep, Modern Family and One Day At A Time. In 2020, India released her single titled “Crack”. Born Southwest of London in Kingston upon Thames, she attended Esher College in Surrey, England.In 2015, India marrie...2023-06-281h 11A Mick A Mook and A MicWilliam R. (Billy) Moses: Actor, GENERAL HOSPITAL, PERRY MASON, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, FALCON CREST. Ep #142William R. (Billy) Moses: Actor, GENERAL HOSPITAL, PERRY MASON, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, FALCON CREST.William (Billy) Moses has delighted audiences since he broke into television on the TV series Falcon Crest, as a 21-year-old Cole Gioberti. Billy starred in Falcon Crest for six seasons.Moses then delighted audiences in Mystic Pizza (opposite Julia Roberts), Perry Mason, How to Get Away with Murder (opposite Viola Davis), and so many more, including a just recently completed turn on General Hospital.A terrific storyteller, Billy weaves tales about his 40 plus year career and those...2023-06-141h 16A Mick A Mook and A MicRider Strong: Actor/Director – Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World, co-host of the podcast Pod Meets World. #140Rider Strong, best known for starring as Shawn Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World, which he reprised in its sequel series Girl Meets World, will be joining Billy and Frank on the May 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. In addition to his acting talents, Rider is also a producer, director, and screenwriter. He also hosts with his Boy Meets World co-stars, Will Friedle and Danille Fishel, on the popular podcast, Pod Meets World, which goes on a national tour this summer. Rider also headlined the horror movie Cabin Fe...2023-05-031h 30A Mick A Mook and A MicJim Palmer: Hall of Fame Pitcher/Three time Cy Young Award Winner Ep. #139Jim Palmer, one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, will be joining Billy and Frank on the April 19thepisode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Palmer, the winningest MLB pitcher during the 1970s with 186 wins, has also won 3 Cy Young Awards as the best pitcher in MLB. He was also a 20-game winner in eight seasons and is the winningest pitcher in Baltimore Orioles history with 268 wins.Palmer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.Since his retirement as an active player, Palmer has worked as a...2023-05-031h 45A Mick A Mook and A MicD. Vincent Williams: Songwriter, hits include- County Music Song of the Year, “I’m Moving On.” Ep. #138David Vincent Williams is a country music singer-songwriter who has written over 550 songs. His songs have been recorded and released by major country recording artists, including: “I’m Movin‘ On” by Rascal Flatts, Ty Herndon’s “Hands of a Working Man” and James Otto’s “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”.Williams will be joining Billy and Frank on the April 12th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Born in Houston, Texas, Williams spent his early years developing his craft in Texas, where he played in several bands, including Five’s A Crowd.In 1995, fueled by...2023-04-121h 23A Mick A Mook and A MicJulian Gant - Actor/Co-Star of CALL ME KATJulian Gant is a television and film actor who is widely recognized for his performance as Carter on the series Call Me Kat. He has also starred on Oddballs and the 2019 series Good Girls.Gant will be joining Billy and Frank on the April 5th episode of A Mick A Mook and A MicJulian, born in Detroit, made his professional acting debut on The Suite Life of Hudson & James in 2003. Recently, he guest-starred on a 2020 episode of Reno 911! In 2022, he joined the cast of the film Shepherd. In addition, his voice is fe...2023-04-051h 13A Mick A Mook and A MicArtis Gilmore Basketball Hall of Famer Ep. #136Artis Gilmore, one of the greatest centers in the history of professional basketball, will join Billy and Frank on the March 29th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, Gilmore played for the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics in the NBA, and the Kentucky Colonels of the former ABA. Artis was, arguably, the greatest player in the history of the ABA.Standing 7‘2”, Gilmore is often called “The Gentle Giant,” due to being a soft-spoken gentleman. Other nicknames are: “The A-Train”, or simply “A”.Gilm...2023-03-291h 22A Mick A Mook and A MicRyan Cassidy: Actor and Author of, “James Cagney Was My Baby Sitter” Ep. #135Actor and Author, Ryan Cassidy, will join Billy and Frank on the March 22nd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Ryan recently authored the book, “James Cagney Was My Baby Sitter.”Ryan is the youngest of the famous Cassidy brothers and the son of Academy Award-Winner Shirley Jones for Elmer Gantry, plus the hit, The Music Man.Ryan embarked on an acting career after graduating from Beverly Hills High School. During this time, he appeared in the Lionel Ritchie music video, Penny Lover, the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life as Kevin Metc...2023-03-221h 04A Mick A Mook and A MicJC Currais: Actor/Stand-Up Comedian. Currently featured in Babylon Ep. #134JC Currais, a Cuban American comedian and actor, will be joining Billy and Frank on the March 15th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. JC grew up in Miami and first started stand-up comedy while enrolled at the University of Florida. Currais’ stage presence is larger-than-life, and his performance style is high-energy. He has been on Conan and Comedy Central on TBS, and was named one of TBS’s Top Comics to Watch at the New York Comedy Festival – and one of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival’s New Faces of Com...2023-03-151h 12A Mick A Mook and A MicAlex (Man One) Poli – Internationally renown Graffii Artist. Ep. #133Man One, Alex Poli, developed his love for art developing his skills as a graffiti artist on the streets of Los Angeles. Alex honed his talents as a fine artist and understanding of art history at Loyola Marymount University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.Alex joins Billy and Frank on the March 8th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Man One’s art is comprised of his trademark bold, colorful art strokes. His work has been exhibited in many museums including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los...2023-03-151h 08A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly Van Zandt - TV Writer and AuthorBilly Van Zandt is one half of the famous TV writing duo Van Zandt/Milmore, with his late partner Jane Milmore. A playwright and actor, Billy is the author of the best-selling TV memoir Get in the Car, Jane. Van Zandt/Milmore were nominated for an Emmy Award for their television special I Love Lucy: The Very First Show, and won People’s Choice and NAACP Image Awards for their work on the Martin Lawrence comedy Martin and a Prism Multi-Cultural Award for his work on TV’s The Hughleys. He and Jane also wrote, Anything but Love...2022-12-141h 19A Mick A Mook and A MicJack McGee: Has appeared in more than 100 movies and tv series. Ep. #119Anyone who has watched TV or movies knows Jack McGee. See him on the street and you will say to yourself, where do I know that guy from? The answer is you’ve seen him in more than 100 movies and TV shows. Best known on TV for his role opposite Denis Leary in Rescue Me, where he played a grizzly fire fighter…which was not a big stretch for Jack, as be spent many years as a former FDNY fire fighter. Jack also co-starred opposite Mark Walberg, Amy Adams, Christian Bale, and Melissa Leo in David O. Russell’s Ac...2022-11-161h 19A Mick A Mook and A MicPeter Vecsey: Hall of Fame Basketball Writer Ep. #118Acclaimed sports columnist and basketball analyst, Peter Vecsey, joins Billy and Frank on the November 9th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.The controversial writer has been a fixture in the New York and NBA Media Industry for decades.An analyst for NBA TV, Vecsey has also worked for the NY Post, TBS and NBC.A highly touted writer and TV analyst, Vecsey was the recipient of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2009.This will be an episode you won’t want to miss...2022-11-091h 41A Mick A Mook and A MicSalute to 9/11 First Responders: FDNY Deputy Chief Rich Alles & Michael Barasch, Esq. Ep# 109“They knew what they were signing up for.”“Ignore the infirmed, bury the dead, and just move on” seems to be the callous chorus of all too many insensible lawmakers who have never left the comfort of their own office nor lifted anything heavier than a pen. Too many of the so-called “powers that be” are only too happy to prattle these tired cliches to the families of first responders and war veterans. As a Vietnam Vet and an FDNY first responder, I deplore their craven coldness, so I was delighted when legislators recently approved of compensation...2022-09-061h 07A Mick A Mook and A MicLesley Visser – The most accomplished female broadcaster of all time.Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time.Lesley was the first women recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as she was the 2006 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. The award is given annually by the Hall of Fame to recognize “long-time exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football.”In six Halls of Fame, Visser is often recognized as the “First” – the first woman enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; the first woman to report from a Super Bowl sidelin...2022-08-241h 23A Mick A Mook and A MicPhil Morris – Actor – Bosch Legacy, Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld Ep#107Actor Phil Morris will join Mick and Mook on the August 17th podcast. The talented Morris played Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld, John Jones on The CW series Smallville and Silas Stone in Doom Patrol. He also played Zendaya’s, Dad, Dr, Rocky Blue in the hit Disney Channel series, Shake It Up. Phil can currently be seen in the streaming series, Bosch Legacy..Morris’s first acting role was as a child when he appeared in the 1966 Star Trek episode “Miri,” and he made his feature film debut in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock in a small r...2022-08-171h 01A Mick A Mook and A MicGlenn Hirsch – Nationally known Stand Up Comick’ Ep #104With the perception of a streetwise New Yorker and the delivery of a charming court jester, Glenn Hirsch raises stand-up comedy to a refreshing level of hilarity. An articulate, intelligent performer. Hirsch’s routines find ridiculous twists and turns in the most banal daily events, expressing those absurdities in spontaneous, off-the-cuff monologues uncontaminated by the usual peppering of profanity.Graduating from Queen’s College in New York with a drama degree, he took on the city’s renowned club circuit. Fine tuning his craft, sharpening his joke writing and making a name for himself in such celebr...2022-07-271h 07A Mick A Mook and A MicPeppy Castro: Broadway Musical HAIR, Lead Singer of the Blues MagoosPeppy Castro is considered to be one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Garage band rock era. He has done it all!Peppy is a successful, seasoned professional with great variety in his music. His fame and first hit record began at the age of 17, as he was one of the founders of the legendary rock group, The Blues Magoos. Peppy’s rock ‘n roll status led him to a starring role in the original Broadway Production of Hair. His songs have been recorded by Diana Ross, Kiss, and Cher, among...2022-07-221h 32A Mick A Mook and A MicRuss Ortiz – MLB’s winningest pitcher in 2003, and a NL pitcher in the All Star Game Ep #103To celebrate baseball’s All Star game, Russ Ortiz, a 21-game winner for the Atlanta Braves in 2003, will join Mick and Mook on the July 13th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.Ortiz’s 12-year career in Major League Baseball saw him garner 113 wins, with only 89 loses. In his 2003 season of 21-wins, he was fourth in the Cy Young Award voting. From 1999 through 2004, Russ won a minimum of 14-games per season for the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves.In addition to the Giants and Braves, Ortiz played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Balt...2022-07-131h 27A Mick A Mook and A MicKhrystyne Haje -An Emmy Award winning actress, best known for the role of Simone, on ABC’s 5-year top 20 hit Head of the Class. Ep #101An Emmy Award winning actress, Khrystyne Haje started as a fashion model at age 14, appearing on magazine covers and billboards world-wide. Soon after she progressed to commercials, and starring roles in Network TV movies & series.Named one of People Magazine’s “The 50 Most Beautiful People in The World,” Khrystyne is best known for the role of Simone, on ABC’s 5-year top 20 hit Head of the Class. Recently, Khrystyne was selected as one of the ‘extraordinary women in their prime’, by renowned photographer Peter Freed, who authored The Prime Book – focusing on women betwee...2022-06-291h 03A Mick A Mook and A Mic100th Episode!! A Mick A Mook and A Mic - Frank and Billy Review a Recollection of Funniest Moments.Billy and Frank reminisce over highlights and look back at some of the podcast's funniest moments.2022-06-2252 minA Mick A Mook and A MicDan Frischman – Actor, Writer, and Director. Best known for his role as TV’s first nerd, Arvid Engen Ep# 99Dan Frischman is an actor, comedian, writer, director and magician. Born in Whippany, New Jersey, he is best known for his roles as TV’s first nerd ,Arvid Engen, on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class, and Chris Potter on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel. Dan is also a member of The Magic Castle and belongs to the Academy of Magic Arts in Hollywood. As a precursor to his television career, he worked as a teenaged magician in New Jersey under the pseudonym, “The Great Houdanny.”Dan was first noticed in 1982 in an episode of the N...2022-06-151h 16A Mick A Mook and A MicDonnie Hammond, Pro Golfer, Two Time winner on the PGA Tour. Ep. #96Donnie Hammond is a two-time winner on the Professional Golf Association Tour. He will be joining Mick & Mook on May 18th.Donnie will recap the Masters Tournament for Billy and Frank and preview the remaining three upcoming majors starting with the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.Hammond was born in Fredrick, Maryland and attended Jacksonville University where he was a member of the golf team. He turned pro in 1979 and joined the PGA tour in 1983. Donnie earned his tour card by finishing first at the 1982 Tour Qualifying School by a record 14 strokes.2022-05-181h 24A Mick A Mook and A MicThe Mick and The Mook Discuss: Inflation, First Impressions, The Old Days, Playboy Magazine & Porn Stats. Ep# 93The Mick and The Mook Discuss: Inflation, First Impressions, The Old Days, Playboy Magazine & Porn Stats. Plus more Billy stories.2022-04-271h 09A Mick A Mook and A MicRod Carew – Rod is one of the most talented players to ever don a major league uniform. Ep# 92Rodney Cline Carew was born on a train in Gatun, Panama on October 1, 1945. He moved with his family to New York when he was fourteen years old, and signed with the Minnesota Twins on the day he graduated from high school.Rod Carew is one of the most talented players to ever don a major league uniform. During his illustrious nineteen-year career he was selected to eighteen All-Star teams. He is the all-time All-Star vote leader with thirty-three million votes – six million more than the runner-up. His career statistics explain why on January 8, 1991, he became only the 22nd...2022-04-201h 34A Mick A Mook and A MicJohn Vallely - 2x UCLA Basketball Champion Ep. #91Frank & Billy are looking forward to a visit from the legendary UCLA basketball star and a first round pick in the NBA draft, John Vallely, on the April 13th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Vallely, a former NBA player and 2x NCAA Basketball Champion, was a star and All-American for the John Wooden led UCLA Bruins. He won his two NCAA championships in 1969 and 1970, and was a teammate of Kareem Abdul Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) in ’69.The 14th player drafted in the First Round of the 1970 NBA Draft by...2022-04-131h 32A Mick A Mook and A MicT.J. Simers – Long Time LA Times Sports Columnist. Panelist ESPN “Around The Horn.” Ep #87A Mick a Mook and A Mic may have more than it can handle when they welcome long-time Los Angeles Sportswriter and ESPN panelist on Around The Horn, T.J. SIMERS, into the studio on March 16.Know for his caustic humor and acerbic wit, T.J was the Page 2 columnist for the LA Times for nearly 25 years. During that time you either loved him (John Wooden & Vin Scully) or hated him (too many to name).Simers was Voted California Sportswriter of the Year in 2000.During his career, T.J also worked for The S...2022-03-191h 33A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly & Frank discuss places they have visited and love.From the South of France to Moscow to the Far East, Billy & Frank discuss places they have visited and love. Plus MUCH more2022-03-021h 06A Mick A Mook and A MicJoanna Kerns – Actress (Growing Pains), Director ( A Million Little Things, Grey’s Anatomy, High School Musical.) Ep# 83The multi-talented Joanna Kerns will be joining Frank and Billy on the February 16 episode ofA Mick A Mook and A Mic.Joanna played Maggie Seaver for seven seasons in the iconic ABC Television Series, Growing Pains. She starred alongside Alan Thicke, Kirk Cameron, Tracy Gold, Jeremy Miller and, for one season, a very young Leonardo DiCaprio. Joanna has continued her career as an actress, but more so behind the camera as the Director of shows, such as: The ABC series, A Million Little Things, High Sc...2022-02-161h 12A Mick A Mook and A MicSuper Bowl Special with Legendary, Radio Hall of Fame Sportscaster, Charley Steiner Episode #82Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, the legendary Charley Steiner, joins Mick and Mook for a special Super Bowl episode. Having seen every Super Bowl played, the three men will take a fond look back at 55 years of games – and a look ahead to what Super Bowl LVI will bring.Special observations on the gambling line from “Confessions of a Bronx Bookie” author, the Mick himself – Billy O’Connor, to insights from Steiner makes this a can’t miss episode.Steiner, a long time football play by play man in his Radio Hall of Fame broadcast career, he also hosted...2022-02-091h 13A Mick A Mook and A MicJeff McCracken – Director (Boy Meets World), Actor (JAG), Producer (Quiz Show), Artist.Jeff McCracken is an actor, director, writer and producer of feature films, television and the theater. A major television headliner in the 80’s, having starred in Bay City Blues, Stephen Bocho’s follow up to Hill Street Blues, Running Brave – The story of Billy Mills Olympic Triumph and Hawaiian Heat, Jeff segwayed into producing and directing.Jeff co-produced Academy Award nominee Quiz Show (directed by Robert Redford) about the first lie perpetrated on the American public by television; and he executive produced the Sundance Award winner Pastime about baseball’s racial inequality during the 1950’s. He then then...2022-02-041h 29A Mick A Mook and A MicRoy Firestone- 7 Time Emmy Award Winning Sports Journalist, AuthorRoy Firestone is a seven-time Emmy Award Winning and seven-time cable ACE Award-winning host, interviewer, narrator, writer and producer. As the ground-breaking, original host of ESPN’s legendary Up Close, Up Close Classic and Up Close Primetime, Firestone has interviewed more than 5,000 athletes, musicians, actors and political figures, as well as scores of writers and filmmakersSports Illustrated calls Firestone “The best interviewer in the business.” As an actor, Roy was featured in the Academy Award-Winning film, Jerry Maguire, where he played himself in a scene with Award-Winner, Cuba Gooding Jr.Roy’s televisio...2022-01-261h 17A Mick A Mook and A MicMichael Elias – Actor, writer, producer, and director in New York, Los Angeles and ParisMichael Elias, the ultimate renaissance man, has been a world-renown figure in the world of show business for decades. From his early years as an actor, to becoming one of the premier writers, directors and producers in the Film and Television Industry, Elias has more credits to his name than can be listed here.In filmography, a few of Elias’ credits include: The Jerk (screenplay co-writer with Steve Martin), Lush Life (writer and director), and The Frisco Kid (co-writer w/Gene Wilder). He also co-wrote, Back to School, which starred Rodney Dangerfield,In television, Michael’s cr...2022-01-121h 41A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly & Frank - Discussion of the Year in Review, & Looking ahead to 2022Billy & Frank - Discussion of the Year in Review, & Looking ahead to 20222021-12-291h 22A Mick A Mook and A MicConstance Marie – Actress on George Lopez sitcom and the film Selena - Episode #73Best known for her long running role as Angie Lopez in the ABC hit series, George Lopez, Constance Marie has been delighting audiences for more than 25 years. Constance, who first broke through as Marcela Quintanilla (mother of Selena Quintanilla) in the film Selena of 1997, will soon will be starring in the upcoming Amazon Prime’s Latinx rom-com series, With Love, which premieres in December. Created and written by Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time), the five-hour-long episodes are set during a different holiday. With Love follows the multi-generational Diaz family for 12 months, as they experience the...2021-12-081h 20A Mick A Mook and A MicGrant Shaud - Actor, Co-star on sitcom 'Murphy Brown - Episode #72Grant Shaud delighted television audiences with his portrayal of Miles Silverberg in the iconic television series, MURPHY BROWN. A 26 year old “unknown” when the series debuted in 1986, Miles became a household name along with Murphy (Candice Bergen), Corky (Faith Ford), Frank (Joe Regalbuto), Jim (Charles Kimbrough), Phil (Pat Corley) and Elden (Robert Pastorelli) en-route to becoming the #1 Television show in the United States. Grant revived his character when MURPHY BROWN returned to CBS in 2018.The Richmond, VA born actor, by way of Philadelphia, has worked steadily through the years. Most recently he completed a four year st...2021-12-011h 22A Mick A Mook and A MicDr. Tom Monahan - Staff Sgt. 25th Military. Salute to Vietnam Veterans - Episode #69Dr. Tom Monaghan, who holds a Doctorate in Education, was a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He, Frank and Billy will honor Vietnam Veterans in a special episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic on November 10th.Born in the Bronx, New York, he went to college in Syracuse and earned a degree in history. After graduating in 1968, he enlisted in the Army.Tom did his basic training and AIT at Fort Jackson and then went to the NCO Academy at Fort Benning, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class a...2021-11-101h 05A Mick A Mook and A MicSteve Dorff – Songwriter & Composer. Member of the Songwriters Hall of FameSteve Dorff, a 3-time Grammy and 6-time Emmy nominated songwriter, will join Frank and Billy on the November 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Honored as a 2018 Inductee to the prestigious Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in NYC, Dorff has written songs sung by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Anne Murray, George Strait, Garth Brooks and countless others, while also establishing himself as a gifted film and television composer.Steve has tallied over 40 BMI awards with hits like Rogers’ “Through the Years,” Murray’s “I Just Fall in...2021-11-031h 07A Mick A Mook and A MicRichard Picciotto - Highest-ranking firefighter to survive 9/11 collapse of World Trade CenterChief Richard Picciotto is the highest ranking firefighter to survive the World Trade Center collapse.On September 11, 2001, FDNY Battalion Chief Richard “Pitch” Picciotto answered the call heard around the world. In minutes, he was at Ground Zero of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center began to burn–and then to buckle. Trapped in Stairwell B when the North Tower collapsed, Chief Picciotto and the 10 others with him were among the total of 14 who survived the collapse.A veteran of the 1993 bombing of the World Tr...2021-09-081h 14
Spin It!The Stranger - Billy Joel: Episode 1In our first official episode, James and Connor get a good look at the Piano Man behind the mask by giving you our spin on Billy Joel's 1977 classic, The Stranger. Witness the origin of C-List supervillain The Mixtaper and his trivial superpowers! Did Billy Joel ever drive a Cadillac-ac-ac? Did the good really die young? Does Billy Joel "Get It Right The First Time"? And what does former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson have to do with any of this?! Tune in and find out.Socials: https://allmylinks.com/spinitpod Check out our official ranking spreadsheet h...2021-07-1659 minA Mick A Mook and A MicMatthew Biggins - CEO of Cremo Company - premium grooming products crafted with the highest standards.Matthew Biggins - CEO of Cremo Company - premium grooming products crafted with the highest standards on the market. Home of The Original Cremo Shave Cream.Matt built and helped lead company from $2.5MM to $70MM in revenue accelerating growth of flagship Shave Cream to become #1 Men's Shave Cream on Amazon. This hard work and keen marketing mastery led to a recent $235MM acquisition.A consummate entrepreneur and a creative marketer, Matt shares his story with Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic.2021-07-151h 10A Mick A Mook and A MicJames Lesure - Actor, best known for roles on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love, and NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and Good Girls.James Lesure - Actor, best known for roles on the NBC/The WB sitcom For Your Love, and NBC comedy-drama Las Vegas, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and Good Girls.James sits down with Billy and Frank to chat about his successful actor career spanning for more than 2 1/2 decades. 2021-06-231h 14A Mick A Mook and A MicDoug Flynn - former professional baseball player. Doug is often referred to as "The Glue" that brought the Cincinnati Reds two world Championships.Billy and Frank chat with Doug Flynn.Doug is often referred to as "The Glue" that brought the Cincinnati Reds two world Championships.Doug played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 to 1985 as an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos and the Detroit Tigers. Flynn was a member of two world championship winning teams with the Cincinnati Reds and won a Gold Glove Award in 1980 as a member of the New York Mets.Doug talks to us about life in the big leagues and what a retired player does...2021-06-091h 16A Mick A Mook and A MicSteven Peterman -television producer, screenwriter, and actor. (Hannah Montana, Murphy Brown)Billy and Frank chat with Steven about his successful career as a writer, producer and actor in the entertainment industry.Steven Peterman is a television producer, screenwriter, and actor. His credits includes Square Pegs, Family Ties, Murphy Brown, Suddenly Susan, Becker, and Hannah Montana.He is an Emmy winner in the category of Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the Murphy Brown episode "Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way2021-06-031h 31A Mick A Mook and A MicLauren Sesselman - American-born Canadian soccer defender, former forward and Olympic bronze medalist. Episode #45Lauren Chats with Billy and Frank about the life of a professional soccer player and more.Lauren Sesselmann - Canadian soccer defender, former forward and Olympic bronze medalist currently playing for the Santa Clarita Blue Heat. She was also a member of the Canada national team from 2011 to 2015, and is also a trainer, producer and host of the fitness DVD program Fit As A Pro with Lauren Sesselmann.2021-05-271h 16A Mick A Mook and A MicMatthew Laurance - Film and Television actor and comedian. Actor in Beverly Hills 90210, Eddie and the Cruisers - Episode #43Matthew LauranceFrank and Billy chat with Matthew Laurance. Fillm and television actor and comedian.From 1991 through 2000, he performed the recurring role of Mel Silver, father of David Silver and Erin Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210.Laurance appeared on Saturday Night Live during its sixth season. He left SNL after one season (albeit a short season, only 13 episodes).Laurance portrayed bass player Sal Amato in the 1983 cult hit Eddie and the Cruisers, He co-starred as a detective novelist in Duet on Fox from 1987 to 1989.Ma...2021-05-121h 37A Mick A Mook and A MicBurton “Bubba” Gilliam. Co-Star of Movies like Blazing Saddles, Paper Moon & Honeymoon in Vegas. Boxer, Fireman. - Episode # 41Burton “Bubba” Gilliam. Co-Star of Movies like Blazing Saddles, Paper Moon & Honeymoon in Vegas. Boxer, Fireman. - Episode # 41Frank and Billy chat with Bubba about his journey into the world of Hollywood that is truly unbelievable. It would seem that the path is pre-written for us all, as Bubba describes how he was essentially called on to participate on one of Hollywood's most iconic movies - Blazing Saddles. 2021-04-291h 28A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #39 - Grant Rosenberg - novelist, screenwriter, producer and former studio executiveBilly and Frank chat with Grant Rosenberg. Grant Rosenberg is a novelist, screenwriter and producer who has worked on such television series as Bitten, Lost Girl, XIII-The Series, Fear Itself, Eureka, Masters of Science Fiction, Masters Of Horror, The Outer Limits, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Prior to moving into writing and producing, he was an executive with both Paramount Television and Walt Disney Studios.His debut novel, a suspense thriller entitled GIDEON, from Pegasus Publishers, is out now2021-04-151h 30
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowellBONUS: "Don't Trust a Former Jojo" with Billy RecceDylan and Connor are joined by Billy Recce (Little Black Book). They have a ball discussing all things Heidi Fleiss, the Broadway Flea Market, the impact of Everyday Rapture, Equinox twunks, Balloon Boy: The Musical, Seussical’s cast album, Dan Levy’s 73 Questions, redemption stories, the Drag Race final four queens, and of course Billy’s new musical album Little Black Book. Stream and buy wherever music is found.Follow Billy on Twitter & InstagramListen to “Little Black Book” hereFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacD...2021-04-0947 minA Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #37 - Brett Dos Santos Film Director - Hit Shows - Mayans, Better Call Saul and Breaking BadBrett Dos Santos talks to Billy and Frank about his journey to Director in the film industry. Brett has worked on many hit shows including Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Mayans and Lie to Me. Brett has also worked in Reality TV genre as well. Check out the segment where Brett talks about prepping a shot segment for an Episode on the TV Series Mayans. 2021-03-311h 33A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #36 - Andy Strasberg - The Preeminent Roger Maris Enthusiast, MLB Executive and Author - A Mick A Mook and A MicFrank and Billy interview Andy Strasberg. Andy recounts his fascinating and bold moves to break his way into the Major League Baseball association as well as his captivating stories of how he became Roger Maris' biggest fan. In his 22 years with the San Diego Padres, Andy Strasberg established himself as one of the sports world's most innovative marketers. During his tenure in San Diego, Strasberg oversaw the marketing efforts for the Padres.2021-03-291h 30A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #35 - Billy and Frank's Match Maker & Friend - Matt Kilcullen + College Coaching and Jolly Tinker - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank's Match Maker & Friend - Matt Kilcullen + College Coaching and Jolly Tinker. The guys catch up with an old friend and recount stories of wild good ole days.2021-03-231h 51A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #34 - Jay Kernis - Producer - CBS Sunday Morning - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank interview Jay Kernis about his life as a producer in television. Jay walks us through the details of his role a CBS Sunday Morning. Jay Kernis is one of the founding producers of NPR morning edition. Also Billy and Frank discuss the alternative uses of National Geographic, the importance of coaches in sports, Mick Calloway, what's wrong with men, Bob Guccione, and Billy's Random Facts. 2021-03-101h 48A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #33 - Danielle Fishel and Jensen Karp - Actress, Rapper, Model, and Radio Personality - A Mick A Mook and A Mic -Danielle and Jensen talk with Billy and Frank about their life successes and failures. They tell stories about navigating the business of entertainment while growing up at the same time. The interview takes twists and turns from the birth of their first child together to therapy to what it's like to return to the business after a long hiatus. The couple has fun in this interview. You really feel like you are just hanging out having lunch as they tell stories about Kanye West and early bedtimes. 2021-03-101h 40
Life Beyond The Numbers#33 High Performing Teams - Billy O'Connor"All your problems come with a head and two arms and two legs. Then you have two people coming together and you have four people coming together and you can square the number of problems and challenges because you've different personalities, you have different attitudes and you have different backgrounds." Billy O'Connor.
Billy explains to me why he sees himself as a 'why merchant' and as someone who makes it easy for people to effect a change in their business. We cover Herzberg's motivating factors and how Hewlett Packard's discovered five common traits of their hi...2021-03-0951 minA Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #30 Charley Steiner - American Sportscaster and Broadcast JournalistFrank and Billy chat with Charley Steiner (American Sportscaster and Broadcast Journalist)Originally from New York City, he’s since spent time in Ohio, Connecticut, New York, and Los Angeles. He’s an Emmy winner and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2013. Throughout his career, he’s been a radio host, ESPN anchor, Yankees radio play-by-play announcer, and is now currently entering his 15th season as the voice of Dodgers radio.2021-02-171h 23A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #31 Patrick Cassidy - American Actor -Billy and Frank Chat with Patrick CassidyPatrick Cassidy: Actor, Broadway star, a member of Hollywood's royal family, The Cassidy Brothers.A star quarterback in high school, PATRICK CASSIDY, had dreams of playing in the NFL. However, a collarbone injury saw him join drama class, and the rest is history. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous plays from his debut in 1982’s Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, to 2001’s Aida, in which he won the National Broadway Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Touring Musical. On the scree...2021-02-171h 23A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #25 Hannes Sheen - Inventor & Natural Body Building ChampionBilly and Frank Chat with Hannes Sheen. Inventor and 60 Year Old Natural Body Building Champion. Hannes recounts the incredible events that led to emergency brain surgery in Taiwan and how the life changing moment spawned total personal transformation. Hannes also shares tips on how to get into the best shape of your life.2021-01-071h 32A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #23 We Interview Santa - A Mick A Mook and A MicSanta talks to Frank and Billy about his job as St. Nick. Santa gives insights on gift giving and what it takes to get presents to all the families. Santa also shares a message for the future. We say goodbye to Mrs. Claus.2020-12-311h 07A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode 22 - Armen Keteyian - A Mick A Mook and A Mic dBilly and Frank chat with Frank's long time friend Armen KeteyianArmen Keteyian is an Armenian American television journalist and best-selling author. Most recently he was the Anchor and an Executive Producer for The Athletic. Previously he spent 12 years as a network television correspondent for CBS News where he also served as a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes.2020-12-221h 24A Mick A Mook and A MicDrugs, Aliens and The BidensBilly and Frank talk about what going on in the world. 2020-12-1357 minA Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #20 - Bill Madden - American Sports Writer - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank Chat with Bill Madden Bill Madden is an American sportswriter formerly with the New York Daily News. A member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, he has served on the Historical Overview Committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, 2007 and 2008, helping to select candidates for the final ballots presented to the Veterans Committee.2020-12-051h 23A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #18 Jim O'Heir Parks and RecreationBilly and Frank Chat with Parks and Recreation Actor Jim O'Heir2020-11-211h 14
The Nerve: An English and Arts PodcastEp 31: English and Theatre Studies Day with Billy O’CallaghanIn this episode of The Nerve, Dr. Jenny O’Connor is joined by Billy O’Callaghan, our special guest for this semester’s English and Theatre Studies Day. Billy is the winner of a Bord Gais Energy Book Award and has been nominated for a raft of other awards for his writing. He has had over a hundred short stories published in literary journals around the world and has had his work translated into eleven languages. Billy ran two sessions with our students: one on the art and craft of the short story, and another on the how to get pub...2020-11-1144 minA Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #16 Stephen Lang - Star of Avatar and Don't Breathe - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank Chat with Stephen Lang - Star of Avatar and Don't Breathe - A Mick A Mook and A Mic.2020-11-091h 48A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #15 - Our Masters Tournament Preview - A Mick A Mook and A MicOur Masters Tournament Preview - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank discuss Golf and Tournament insights with Chuck Dunbar (Head Pro - Pebble Beach Golf Links & Ken Bentley (CEO - APGA Tour and Advocates Foundation/Board Member of Tiger Woods Foundation). 2020-11-031h 20A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #13 - Mollie Ann Bracigliano - The Queen of Collectibles - - A Mick A Mook and A MicFrank and Billy discuss the world of sport collection and celebrity memorabilia with Mollie Ann Bracigliano.Mollie Ann Bracigliano, a true sports collector, founded MAB Celebrity Services for the purpose of producing first quality autograph memorabilia shows. Since her founding, she has established the company as a leading show promoter and a premier full-service sports marketing agency throughout the entire country.2020-10-311h 10A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #14 - Mary McNamara - American Journalist & Pulitzer Prize Winner - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank interview Mary McNamara.Mary McNamara is an American journalist and television critic for the Los Angeles Times. She won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.2020-10-311h 24A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #12 - Frank Sinatra Confidant - Tony OBilly and Frank sit down with Tony Oppedisano. Tony O is a Frank Sinatra Confidant, musician, producer and former manager to Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles. Tony Oppedisano is also a producer, known for Bus Driver (2016), Eternity (1990) and Don Rickles Live in Concert (2020).2020-10-151h 20A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #11 - Joel Zwick - American Film Director - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank Interview American film director, television director, and theater director, Joel Zwick. Joel has worked on the television series Perfect Strangers, Full House, and Family Matters, and directed the films My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Second Sight, and Fat Albert.2020-10-031h 32A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #10 - Comedian Chris Cope - A Mick A Mook and A MicComedian Chris Cope is a Florida transplant living in Los Angeles, La’s been great to Chris thus far, In his short time in town, Chris has appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox , Tosh.0 and “Grey’s Anatomy”. Billy and Chris have known each other for over 10 Years. 2020-10-021h 06A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #9 NBA Legend - Artis Gilmore - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank have an in depth conversation with NBA and ABA Legend Aritis Gilmore. They discuss the early years in College Basketball as well as what is was like to play with the greats in the sport, like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and many others. 2020-09-251h 27A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #5 - Billy Van Zandt - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly and Frank sit down we the Prolific Author and Playwright Billy Van Zandt. They discuss the paths they took in their careers and more. 2020-09-131h 13A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #7 - A Mick A Mook and A Mic - It's Very Hot EverywhereBilly and Frank discuss current events. 2020-09-131h 19A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #4 - A Mick A Mook and A Mic - Getting to Know the GuysBilly O'Connor and Frank Pace share details about their lives. 2020-09-131h 02A Mick A Mook and A MicEpisode #3 - A Mick A Mook and A MicBilly O'Connor and Frank Pace discuss. The Best movie ever made. The Godfather, A Bronx Tale and Others. They also talk about Television Film Production and what it's like to be a producer. 2020-09-131h 12A Mick A Mook and A MicA Mick A Mook and A Mic - Episode #2 - Gambling, Bank Robbing, and Hockey. Oh and Baseball too.Billy O'Connor and Frank Pace discuss Gambling, Bank Robbing, and Hockey. Oh and Baseball too.2020-09-131h 09
Rice Is RiceServed with Black Lives Matter and Parenthood w/Billy BiznizzToday we speak to Connor's long-time friend, DJ teacher and mentor, Billy Biznizz, about the Black Lives Matter movement and his thoughts on parenthood. __Follow us__Instagram: @riceisricepodTwitter: @riceisrice_podhttp://riceisrice.buzzsprout.com/__Follow Billy__Instagram: @billybiznizz#BlackLivesMatterhttps://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/2020-06-171h 04
Broken Drift ProductionsThat Sentence Sucks w/ Billy O'Connor - SDCF 2019Sit down with writer and comedian Billy O'Connor for his workshop, "That Sentence Sucks". O'Connor has written two novels, four screenplays, and a popular National newspaper column. In "That Sentence Sucks", Billy will improve your writing skills exponentially! Using proven journalism techniques, such as explosive verbs, specific nouns, "less is more" and avoiding adverbs, he will make your stand-up content more compact and effective.
Thank you to our sponsor, The Comedy Palace (San Diego) , for continuing to support The San Diego Comedy Festival and the California art community.2019-09-251h 23
Darren Carter - Pocket PartyEP 75 Bronx Bookie/Vietnam Vet/Nightclub Owner/FDNY/Writer Billy O'Connor!Today I am joined by award-winning author, "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "Da Mick" Billy O'Connor. He's a former FDNY LT and First Responder at 9/11, Vietnam Vet, Nightclub owner, and Bookie.Billy O’Connor was born in County Cork, Ireland, and grew up on the Bronx streets. After Vietnam, Billy was a Teamster, a pub and restaurant owner, and before becoming a N.Y.C firefighter for 23 years, an illegal bookie. He sailed dove and traveled the world burdened by his addiction to drugs and alcohol. After the tragedy of 9/11 and the loss of 343 of his brother fir...2019-09-101h 14