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With print media on the outs and large and small newspapers alike slowly dying. Here is a podcast in the spirit of an alt-weekly. Hosted by comedian Shaun Connolly

Comedian Shaun Connolly


    • Feb 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES


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    Episode 57 - February 8, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 9:49


    Table of Contents:1. Horoscope2. Who is Running for MA State Senator?3. Los BitchosHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 56 - January 31, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 10:24


    Table of Contents:1. Horoscope2. Our Hero, Doug Arbetter3. The Mitchells vs. The Machines4. Samm HenshawMedal Thursday at Ralph's!Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 55 - January 18th, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 9:00


    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Horoscope2. Worcester Boards and Commissions3. The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino4. Wednesday's album Twin PlaguesTickets to Anthony Devito's One Man Show at Nick's "My Dad Isn't Danny Devito"Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 54 - December 22nd, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 46:06


    THE BEST MUSIC I LISTENED TO THIS YEARPLAYLIST OF MY BEST OF 2021Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 53 - December 21st, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 14:39


    THE BEST MOVIES THAT I WATCHED THIS YEARHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 52 - December 20th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 10:43


    THE BEST TV I WATCHED THIS LAST YEARHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 51 - November 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 10:33


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. What I'm Thankful For3. Leo NocentelliHosted by Shaun ConnollyHoHoHo-tenanny at Nick's on December 9th at 8PMFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 50 - November 17th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 14:21


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. Worcester Holiday Gift Ideas3. BedouineUgly Christmas Sweater Advent Calendars ON SALE NOWHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 49 - November 11th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 23:33


    Table of Contents1. Congrats to an unprecedented win for City Council and School Committee in Worcester!2. My thoughts and memories of my son, in the last year.3. Jake McKelvie and the CountertopsUgly Christmas Sweater Advent Calendars ON SALE NOWHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 48 - November 1st, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 19:44


    Table of Contents1. A conversation with candidate for District 5 City Council seat, Etel Haxhiaj.Please vote on Tuesday, November 2nd.Find out where you vote hereHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, Twitter

    Episode 47 - October 1st, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 11:12


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. COVID Safe Fall Calendar3. Annette4. Death Defier's New Album "One Dimensional Man"Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 46 - September 22, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 9:45


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. WPD Union Facebook Page is Gross3. September 21st videos by Demi Adejuyigbe 4. Turnstile's album GLOW ON Tickets for our Fundraiser at Redemption Rock:https://wootenanny.ticketleap.com/worcester-community-fridges/Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 45 - September 13, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 11:23


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. City Primary Election Endorsements (How to Find Your Polling Place)3. Musical Supergroup Big Red MachineTicket Link for Worcester Community Fridges FundraiserHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 44 - September 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 20:14


    Table of Contents:1. Horoscope2. Worcester COVID Vaccine Numbers & Worcester's New Mask Mandate3. Woo Skates!4. Kanye and Drake's New ReleasesHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 43 - September 1, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 11:01


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. 10 Most Adoptable Dogs Under 10 (To Adopt Click Here)3. The Ballad of Dood & Juanita by Sturgill SimpsonHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 42 - August 24, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 10:00


    Table of Contents1. Horoscope2. Pow Wow Worcester and Worcester Hot Dog Safari3. The Music of JungleHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 41 - August 16th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 21:37


    Table of Contents:1. Horoscope2. Best New Music this SummerRock the FULL Playlist here.Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 40 - July, 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 13:17


    Table of Contents1. Interview with my son, Davin.2. A set I had recently at Hideout Comedy in BostonUpcoming WOOtenanny Shows:7/23 - Jeff May at Redemption Rock7/30 - WOOtenanny Takes Over WooHaHa Comedy Club8/12 - Live Forever! A Comedy Variety ShowHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 39 - June 8, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 11:19


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Wormtown4. Hacks5. Van Buren RecordsHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 38 - June 2, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 18:46


    An Interview with Thu Nguyen from our Twitch steam of the Sort of Late Show on 5/20/2021.https://www.votethu.com/Hosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 37 - May 20, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 15:43


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Defund WPD Press Release4. Mythic Quest5. FantaHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 36 - May 17, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 12:04


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Happy Mother's Day4. WooSox5. GET THE VACCINE6. L'Orange and Namir BladeHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 35 - May 6, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 13:53


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. New COVID Guidelines4. Jacob DeGrom5. Made for Love6. Jeff RosenstockHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 34 - April 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 29:54


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. The Worcester Majors4. My Momma Told Me5. Benny Sings6. Manasseh Konadu of Akra EateryHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 33 - April 26, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 14:47


    Rest in Peace Robin CourtneyComedians on this episode:Tim CiampaMairead DickinsonLiam MeagherKevin KnightlyJimmy CashRyan StaplesDoug  GuertinBrienna WoodwardJohn Tyler Ben BosungaJesse BurlingameLou RamosPaul Henry Bryan O'DonnellJonathan TillsonHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 32 - April 20, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 13:45


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Gilbane/Hunt LiesBoston.comWGBHBill Shaner4. Justice for Daunte Wright5. Wrestlemania6. Minari7. Julien BakerHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitch, TwitterTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 31 - April 8, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 13:59


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Petitioning City Hall4. St. Vincent's Nurse's Strike5. Bad Trip6. Surprise ChefHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow Wootenanny on Twitch, Instagram, Twitter and FacebookTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 30 - March 29, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 20:32


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. @Vaccinetime on Twitter4. My Moral Oral History of the man behind Oral Roberts University5. The Kid Detective6. Jon BatisteHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram, Twitter, Twitch and now Tik Tok!Buy Shaun's Album, 100% of the proceeds go to him on 4/2Title Song "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 29 - March 22, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 13:00


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. SAVE THE BRIDGE4. #NotNCAAProperty5. Denzel Curry and Kenny BeatsNO INTERVIEW THIS WEEKSAVE THE BRIDGEFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram and TwitchHosted by Shaun ConnollyTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 28 - March 15, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 46:31


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week (Cuomo is trash)2. Horoscope3. Defund WPD's Open Letter4. This Week in Worcester5. The Stroppies6. Alex Mazin of Bud's Goods & ProvisionsHosted by Shaun ConnollyFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram and TwitchHelp get Buki from Coney Island back on her feet!Join us for the Roast of Worcester!Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 27 - March 8, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 30:54


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Public Gatherings in MA4. Baseball 5. Hootie and the Blowfish Gets Covered6. Comedian Liz GlazerHosted by Shaun ConnollyWOOtenanny's TwitchFull List of Grantees for the Worcester Arts CouncilTitle Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 26 - February 23rd, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 28:33


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Local Story4. National Story (Mutual Aid Houston)5. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar6. Pink Sweat$7. Maria Ravelli of Worcester Community FridgeHosted by Shaun ConnollyWOOTenanny's TwitchTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 25 - February 8th, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 19:57


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope.3. Lets Make Sure We All Shovel The Sidewalk4. Marjorie Taylor Greene5. In & Of Itself by Derek DelGaudio6. Happy Mardi Gras!Hosted by Shaun ConnollyMardi Gras PlaylistFollow WOOtenanny on Instagram and TwitchTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 24 - February 1, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 30:44


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Breens Cafe4. Effin' Rager5. In Music, the band shame6. Etel HaxhiajHosted by Shaun ConnollyDon't forget WOOtenanny has a Twitch Channel!Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 23 - January 25, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 44:24


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Local Story (Defund WPD)4. Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman5. Rhye's new album "Home"6. Conversation with Josh Lyford Editor of Pulse MagazineHosted by Comedian Shaun ConnollyTitle Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 22 - January 18, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 29:56


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Worcester COVID-19 Testing Sites4. The Top 5 Things Biden/Harris Should Do to Begin Their Administration5. Steve Earle's New Album JT6. Travis Duda (Seltzer Time, Hunchback Graphics)Hosted by Shaun Connolly (Instagram @sirshaunconnolly)Follow WOOtenanny on TwitchTitle song "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 21 - January 11, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 31:06


    These are the things in Music, TV and Movies that I missed.My brain is fried becuase of my newborn baby. I love him very much.Follow me at @sirshaunconnolly on InstagramFollow WOOtenanny's Twich channel at twitch.tv/wootenannycomedyTitle Music, "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 22 - December 28, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 8:49


    MY 2021 PREDICTIONS!Hosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram)Title Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 21 - December 21, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 53:55


    My Favorite Music of 20201. Neon Skyline by Andy Shauf2. Printer's Devil by Ratboys3. RTJ4 by Run the Jewels4. Making a Door Less Open by Car Seat Head Rest5. Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers6. Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress by Gulch7. Regressa by Buscabulla8. Mordechai by Khurangbin9. Sugaregg by Bully10. BETTER by Deane HitchcockCheck out these songs and more with my PlaylistHosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram)Title Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 20 - December 14, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 12:50


    THESE ARE MY FAVORITE TV SHOWS FROM 2020!Follow me on Instagram for cute pics of my baby!@sirshaunconnollyTitle Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 19 - December 7, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 18:29


    December will be a "Best Of" Month. This week I will be telling you about my top 5 favorite movies. Enjoy!Title Music is "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 16 - November 16, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 32:37


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. How did Worcester Vote? 4. How to Prevent a Coup5. Touche Amore6. Comedian Will Abeles (buy his album here)Hosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly)Buy my album hereTitle Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 15 - November 9, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 34:08


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. COVID Update for MA (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-prevention-and-treatment)4. The Queen's Gambit5. Shamir6. Mairead Dickinson (@mermaidelaine on Instagram)Follow your host Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram)Title Music is Gotta Get (Out of Worcester) by Roger Salloom

    Episode 14 - November 2, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:13


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horscope3. The Bridge4. Addie Lee's (596 Main St.)5. Adrianne Lenker6. Julie White of Source BakeryHosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly)Buy Will Abeles' album (Pride of Hagerstown) or MINETitle Music is "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester) by Roger Salloom

    Episode 13 - October 26, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 35:01


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Say Yes on State Questions 1 & 24. An Ode to Mookie Betts5. Ian Isiah6. Interview with CEO of Girls Inc. Victoria Waterman (https://www.girlsincworcester.org/) My album "Hot Dog!" is available wherever you stream your music and is for sale at Bandcamp hereTitle Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 12 - October 19, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 30:50


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Worcester COVID Cases4. Bartees Strange5. Murphy Ladder6. Kenneth Adusei7. Go buy my album but also Gary Petersen, Will Abeles and Sam EvansFollow me on Instagram @sirshaunconnolly and on Twitter @scornedstandingTitle Music "Gotta Get (Out of Worcester)" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 11 - October 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 27:27


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. MA Regulations for Low Risk Communities4. Big Face Coffee5. Tobe Nwigwe6. Photographer George Annan (@koolaidgeorge)Pre-order my new comedy album "Hot Dog!" below:Apple MusicGoogle PlaySpotifyBandcampTitle Music: "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 10 - September 28, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 42:29


    Table of Contents1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Worcester's Trash Problem4. Dining at McCoy Stadium5. Butcher Brown6. Interview with rappers Ghost of the Machine and Weapon ESPHosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirhshaunconnolly on Instagram and @scornedstanding)Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode - September 21, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 46:41


    Table of Contents:1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Glenpolar Glen Park (https://www.wbjournal.com/article/under-negotiation-worcester-yet-to-finalize-pawsox-deal-or-obtain-deed-for-ballpark and https://www.wbjournal.com/article/hotel-apartment-development-surrounding-polar-park-shrinks-and-is-delayed-2-years)4. Cam Newton's Outfits 5. Questlove's DJ Sets6. President Werewolf7. Casey O'Donnell of Wormtown Brewery (@Wormtownbrewery)8. THE FUTURE (@glazysusan X @reigncafe)Special thanks to Casey O'Donnell and Cooper!Hosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram and @scornedstanding on Twitter)Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode 8 - September 14, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 35:40


    Table of Contents:1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Cristino Hernandez (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-03-13-mn-33567-story.html / https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/172000/amr510251995en.pdf)4. The Hoop Bus (@thehoopbus on Instagram)5. RIP Riley Gale of Power Trip6. Sam Jay's "3 in the Morning" (@samyjaycomic on Instagram)7. Grace Sliwoski of The Regional Environmental Council8. THE FUTURE Special thanks to Grace Sliwoski!Hosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram and @scornedstanding on Twitter)Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

    Episode7 - August 31, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 40:32


    Table of Contents:1. Quote of the Week2. Horoscope3. Ed Markey for Senate4. Fernando Tatis Jr. is a Superstar (https://www.mlb.com/video/fernando-tatis-jr-s-jumping-catch)5. Lord Finesse's Motown Remixes6. Interview with Samuel Mensah (@casket67 and @gomorrahsavage on Instagram)7. THE FUTURE (https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/)Special thanks to Samuel Mensah!Hosted by Shaun Connolly (@sirshaunconnolly on Instagram and @scornedstanding on Twitter)Title Music "(Gotta Get) Out of Worcester" by Roger Salloom

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