Hibernian Radio March 28, 2026
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In this lively and reflective episode of Hibernian Radio, host Mike 'Houlihan' Houlihan and co-host Patty Houlihan celebrate the end of the St. Patrick's Day season with a mix of nostalgia, humor, and forward-looking ambition. They recount a magical screening of their 2009 documentary *Her Majesty the Queen* at Gaelic Park, honoring Catherine O'Connell’s 50th anniversary as Witchers Crown Queen, complete with a surprise performance by troubadour Pete Brady and a heartfelt sing-along by former queens. The hosts reflect on their 12-year legacy with *The Hoolies Hoolie* and their vast archive of over 366 episodes, emphasizing their mission to serve the Irish-American diaspora through authentic, unfiltered storytelling. They discuss launching a daily newsletter—tentatively titled *Hoolies Hoolies*—to distribute their rich content, leveraging AI agents 'Seamus' and 'Sheila' to automate curation and distribution. The episode also touches on the power shift to independent creators, the importance of honoring first responders, and the cultural significance of community events. Amid jokes about celebrity canned farts and a locked porta-potty, the hosts underscore their commitment to gonzo, barstool-style Irish-American culture that blends humor, heart, and irreverence.
Hibernian Media is launching a daily newsletter to distribute its 20+ years of archived content, using AI agents Seamus and Sheila to automate curation.
The team is leveraging their vast library of radio, film, and journalism to create a unique, pop-culture-driven Irish-American media experience.
AI is being embraced as a tool to scale content production and distribution without hiring staff, enabling a lean, agile operation.
The hosts emphasize the importance of community, authenticity, and independence—free from corporate gatekeepers and media middlemen.
They honor fallen first responders and Irish-American icons, reinforcing their mission to give voice to the unsung heroes of the diaspora.
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The End of St. Patrick's Season & The Queen's Jubilee
“It was magic. The magic of the theater.”
The Hibernian Archive & The Birth of a Newsletter
Houlihan reflects on the 12-year legacy of *The Hoolies Hoolie*, the 366 episodes of *Hibernian Radio*, and the vast content library. The team is now planning a daily newsletter to share archived stories, films, and columns with their audience.
AI as the New Content Engine: Seamus & Sheila
“We don't have to ask for permission from anybody. No, we don't.”
The Power Shift to Independent Creators
“The beauty of it also is, is that your audience, if they like you, they're going to like them.”
Honoring the Irish-American Community & First Responders
The hosts pay tribute to fallen first responders, including Mike Altman, and honor Irish labor unions like Local 150 and the Irish American Labor Alliance. They emphasize the importance of giving voice to unsung heroes.
“I cornered it. And it was safe, especially if you came up with some San Patrick's Day fart thing, you'd make a fortune.”
“We don't have to ask for permission from anybody. No, we don't.”
“I'm a bomb thrower. I make Richard Gere gerbil jokes on my show. Can't farts. Right. Can't farts.”
Hosts
Mike 'Houlihan' Houlihan
person
Hibernian Radio
media
The Hoolies Hoolie
media
Patty Houlihan
person
Pete Brady
person
Seamus
other
Flood Brothers Disposal
organization
Sheila
other
Catherine O'Connell
person
Richard Gere
person
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