The Paddy Wagon Podcast

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...

Today, Mike sits down with Sam Believ.  Sam runs the highest rated ayahuasca retreeat in Colombia as well as one of the best in all of South America.  Sam discusses the history and health benefits of this beautiful plant medicine.  In a Paddy Wagon first, Sam decides to brew tea during the show.  We sit and listen as Sam's tea gets to the perfect temperature for consumption.

The boys discuss the rising popularity of plant medicine ...

Alec Crawford, founder of Artificial Intelligence Risk Inc, stops on by the show to talk everything AI.  From its beginnings, to where we currently are and where we might be headed. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on education, cultural perceptions of technology, and the critical importance of privacy and cybersecurity in an increasingly AI-driven world.  Mike makes sure to reference Terminator in case Alec hasn't...

Melissa Brandt swings on by the Paddy Wagon and shares her journey into stand-up comedy, discussing her unique blend of humor and passion for wooden boards full of meat. Melissa shares her humorous driving mishaps and Mike lets her know about his favorite way to kill time on roadtrips by guessing the racial demographic of the drivers around him.  Melissa discusses the challenges and successes she has faced along her journey.

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Today on the Paddy Wagon, we are joined by Dr. Caleb Davis.  Dr. Caleb not only specializes in shoulder and elbow reconstruction, but he has the ability to damage both as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.  After chatting with him for a while, we determined he is far to kind of a person to ever do so as he shared great tips on overall health and wellness to ensure we are keeping our bodies in the best shape possible.  From diet an...

In this episode of the Paddy Wagon, Mike sits down with Deputy Chief of Staff for US Africa Command, Colonel Damon Wells. Colonel Wells shares his unique perspective on military leadership, personality traits, and the journey that led him to a successful career in the U.S. Army. He discusses the importance of understanding oneself and others in leadership roles, the value of creativity, and the significance of building trust within...

In this conversation, Dr. Allie, a Stanford lecturer and trauma-informed intimacy coach, discusses the multifaceted nature of intimacy, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and connection. She explores how cultural shame and societal norms impact our understanding of intimacy and the challenges many face in being vulnerable. The discussion also delves into performance anxiety, mental blocks for Michael when pot is involved, ...

Today on the Paddy Wagon, we're joined by Justin Leff to discuss all things social media and the impacts it has on the way we communicate.  Mike also comes clean about his procrastination issues and the boys discuss why conspiracy theories are what they are, compounding effects of ADHD and the utility of being in a group.

Justin says it best...  "The internet is the new town square."

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This week, we're joined by executive coach and licensed therapist, Chris Wong. Chris is the host of The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations.  He stops on by the Paddy Wagon to talk about navigating life's difficult conversations as well as transforming toxic work cultures into ones that thrive.  He does great work and offers insight into how all of us, not just board room executives can effectively communicate with each othe...

Mike is joined by Colton Petry, who spent years working as a first responder, prior to becoming a successful podcaster.  The guys discuss the the emotional toll that is often not talked about in this type of work.  Turns out, being the first on the scene of a car accident and trying to rescue a man trapped for 3 hours in a grain silo aren't as enjoyable as one would think.  Colton talks about developing gallows humor as a coping me...

In this episode of The Paddy Wagon, Mike welcomes Colin... His Irish brother from another mother.  Colin is the co-host of the 15k Random Movie Reviews podcast and has a fun and unique way him and his buddy review films.  Things hit a rocky patch when Colin lets Mike know his true feelings about The Three Amigos, but take a positive turn when the boys agree on the fact that Americans are really terrible at pulling off the Irish acc...

In this episode of the Patty Wagon, Mike O'Brien welcomes Damien, the host of the podcast 'Remain Rome Return.' They discuss the allure of travel, and the differences between life in Nebraska and California. The conversation also delves into personal stories about Damien's background, including his father's connection to the Juggalo subculture. Mike discusses the importance of embracing individuality in podcasting, the intersection...