The Paddy Wagon

In this episode of The Paddy Wagon Podcast, host Mike O’Brien sits down with sommelier and podcast host, Sage Toomey for an engaging conversation about the world of wine, tasting techniques, and the stories behind every bottle. They dive into how wine regions, grape varieties, and pairing principles shape the flavors we love. Sage opens up about her path from passionate wine lover to professional sommelier, sharing insider tips on ...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Paddy Wagon.  We took our show on the road and recorded live, at Pittsburgh's newest and greatest establishment... Pub 1019.  The crowd was electric and the drinks were great.

It was a long time coming, but I was finally joined by none other than the only woman crazy enough to want to spend the rest of her life with me...  my beautiful wife, Katie.  (in fairness, she only has to spend the rest o...

In this episode of the Paddy Wagon Podcast, Mike welcomes Rachel Kingery, the founder of Gigantuan Design... a design company specializing in kaiju-themed art and 3D printing. Rachel shares her creative journey, from her background in graphic design to her passion for kaiju and the intricate process of 3D printing. In a Paddy Wagon first... Mike does a live unboxing of a gift from Rachel that she sent to have displayed on the show....

This week on the Paddy Wagon, we're joined by the one and only... Pythian Priestess, Ashley Ryan.  This occult educator, tarot reader and host of the Pause with Pythian Podcast, sits down with us to explore the meaning of the occult, the misconceptions surrounding it, and Ashley's personal journey into this mystical world.  Enjoy as the Priestess surprises Mike with his first tarot reading, which was really accurate. We also dive i...

Well looky who stopped on by the Wagon De La Paddy?  None other than our favorite comedian, HR professional, judger of all things soup and sandwich...  Deanna Benson.  Deanna comes on by to have a drink, get yelled at by me for some odd reason and discuss her latest adventures in stand up comedy.

We cover quite the variety of topics, ranging from everyones favorites...  spitting on birthday cakes, testing 9 volt batteries with your...

Today on the Paddy Wagon, we're joined by the Worlds Great Mind reader (and mentalist)... Joe Diamond.  Joe brings his amazing talents to the show, to not only amaze us all, but to let us know a little bit about where he got his gift.  Joe's live shows truly are amazing as he blends his unique gifts with story telling and creates an interactive show for all in attendance.

Joe leaves Mike speechless on 4 occasions as he demonstrates...

In this LGBTQ friendly episode of the Paddy Wagon, Mike and Jasone Minter from 'A Guide to Poor Parenting' sit down and delve into the humorous and often challenging aspects of parenting, particularly with teenagers. Mike professes his love for Jason's manboobs before they share personal anecdotes about their experiences, the frustrations of raising children, and the importance of humor in navigating these challenges. The discussio...

Strap on the gloves and join us on the Paddy Wagon Podcast as we sit down with Chris Pickett, a former MMA fighter turned comedian and podcast host. In this episode, we learn "chewing the rag" isn't as disgusting as it sounds.  Chris shares his journey from the octagon to the stage, revealing the highs and lows of his his unforgettable 26-second MMA debut... Ok... Mainly lows.

We take a dive into the world of MMA, discussing legend...

Welcome to another installment of The Paddy Wagon, where we are joined by Erica Naylon from The Hangover Series for a fun and candid conversation. Dive into Erica's world of hangovers, dating, and nightlife as she shares her hilarious experiences and insights. From tequila shots to unexpected bar encounters, discover the art of navigating social scenes and the importance of honesty in modern dating. Whether you're a nightlife enthu...

In this lively episode of the Paddy Wagon, Mike welcome thes co-hosts of the Weekly Bizarre Podcast for a conversation that goes from the adventurous world of massage therapy to the peculiarities of unusual fetishes and state-specific laws such as dwarf tossing. We leave no stone unturned.

Discover the quirks of massage therapy, the surprising results of a state-by-state fetish map, and the humorous yet bizarre stories that make up...

On this episode of the Paddy Wagon, we sit down with zookeeper, conservationist and podcaster, Mike Bona.  He shares his passion for giraffes and wildlife conservation, discussing his unique fundraising event 'Laughs for Giraffes' that combines comed and dad jokes with conservation efforts... and more dad jokes.

The discussion also delves into sports fandom in Los Angeles, the importance of storytelling in his podcast 'Wild Tales',...

In this episode of the Paddy Wagon Podcast, Mike welcomes Emily Hirsch, an aerialist, doula, and co-host of the Wine, Weed, Weird podcast.  Mike learns that in addition to being all of the above listed things, she also plays in competitive pool leagues and is a huge fan of...  Donald Duck?

Emily brought a 1/3 of her podcast's title along for the ride and decided to get baked while Mike takes his normal sip of the potion, hits the t...

In this episode, Mike welcomes Bryan Louzil, the VP of Business Development for Mometu, a free streaming service dedicated to showcasing underserved movies and TV shows. They discuss the unique approach of Mometu, which does not rely on algorithms to suggest content, but instead aims to expose viewers to films they may not have otherwise discovered.

The conversation touches on the challenges faced by filmmakers and the film festiva...

Anything we say can and will be used in this episode of... The Paddy Wagon!!!

Today, we sit down with Officer John Masters who is joining us to discuss his new book, Blue Line Rogue: Corruption in Georgia, which is available on Amazon and bluelinerogue.com.  Officer Masters discussses his career in law enforcement as well as his "human first" approach to each and every interaction he has.  As you'll soon find out, it only takes a f...

In this episode of the Paddy Wagon Podcast, host Mike sits down with his guest Jimmy Dells, who shares his journey of self-discovery, including dropping out of high school and med school, and finding his path in the Navy and podcasting. They discuss the importance of mentorship, the pressures of societal timelines, and the significance of work-life balance, especially in the context of family and career. They also discuss the growi...

Max Mooseman stops on by the Paddy Wagon studios to discuss his new movie, Cops vs Whores...  An epic story about...  well... cops and whores.  Max chats with us about his lifestyle, which has seen him as an improv comic in NYC as well as his life on the road.  He's lived in a vehicle, a garage, a home and back in a vehicle...  Max has experienced a lot.  We have a great conversation ranging from his new animated movie Cops vs Whor...

Mike sits down with Leo, the frontman of the emerging and energetic UK band, Emergency Break. They discuss all things music, the band's unique chemistry, which band member is least likely to be a hit with the ladies based on the instrument they play, Leo's stage diving mishaps and the fact that Mike has still yet to have a proper drink with a rockstar because Leo brought the most UK thing possible to the party...  TEA!!!  We'll cut...

Eduardo Marquez, founder of Mortal Triumph, stops by to have a chat with us.  He built an apparel and lifestyle brand as a tribute to those who made sacrafices for others.  Whether it be in the line of duty or to give those you love a better life, his brand stands for something.  Be sure to tune in for this inspiring episode with a truly wonderful man.  Eduardo talks about being the son of Mexican immigrants and how he overcame tra...

Stopping by the Paddy Wagon, as our first return guest, Damien brings along his partner in crime, Christian.  This duo hosts the Remain, Roam, Return Podcast and are always a joy to sit down and chat with.

We try and figure out what s*xual act the "Bearded Christian" entails, discuss the imfamous "Pittsburgh Toilet" as well as Mike's new basement getaway, The Paddy Wagon Pub and all of his OCD that went along with it.  Christian te...