Buddy of the Groom: The Search for Multiple Idiots

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Join comedian Mike O'Keefe on his journey to find his dream team of Multiple Idiots so he doesn't have to look like moron at the altar.

Mike O'Keefe


    • Jun 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Ep 21 Lyin in Bed with Andrew Nadeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 68:57


    Writer and comedian Andrew Nadeau joins Mike and Ken to talk about research, home schooling and what constitutes a bush.    This week’s quiz benefits the ME/CFS initiative. Donate to them below: https://med.stanford.edu/chronicfatiguesyndrome.html   Get tickets to see Mike in Milwaukee!  Live and virtual tickets available! https://laughingtap.com/event/mike-okeefe-at-the-laughing-tap/2021-06-11/     Come see Best Night Ever at the Lincoln Lodge! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-night-ever-one-of-chicagos-longest-running-comedy-shows-tickets-152901838515

    Ep 20 with Jon Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 79:37


    Jon Torres (Bric A Bracket podcast) joins Mike and Ken to talk about khaki pants, Vietnam flashbacks and playing in kick ass rock bands.     Best Night Ever is back!  May 11!  Get your tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-night-ever-returns-tickets-149580769107   Follow Jon Torres www.twitter.com/jon_torres   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett

    Ep. 19 The Museum of Okay Art with Reena Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 80:28


      Comedian and author Reena Calm joins Mike and Ken to explain Judaism, the Northeast and Farts.   This week’s quiz benefits NAMI.  Match our donation at their site below and we’ll shout you out on the show: https://nami.org/   Best Night Ever is back!  May 11!  Get your tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-night-ever-returns-tickets-149580769107   Buy Reena’s Book! https://reenacalm.com/shop/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett

    Ep 18 Prom? with Matt Banwart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 81:49


    Comedian and Iowan Matt Banwart joins Mike and Ken to discuss soccer, promposals and the savage roasting of a gym teacher     This week’s episode benefits Special K Ranch.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show. https://www.specialkranch.org/   Best Night Ever is back!  May 11!  Get your tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-night-ever-returns-tickets-149580769107     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe       Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Matt Banwart www.twitter.com/mattbanwart

    BONUS: The Oldest Bones In The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 50:43


    Tom Sibley and Rachel Saunders join Mike and Ken to talk about the Qanon documentary!   Check out The Oldest Bones in Town! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oldest-bones-in-town-with-rachel-tom/id1555951924   www.instagram.com/oldestbonespodcast

    Ep 17 This one should be called ‘Fireball Throw’ with Sean Finnerty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 93:42


    Comedian and TV host Sean Finnerty joins Mike and Ken to talk about Flat Earth FC, banter and fireballs.   This week’s pop quiz benefits the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.  Match our donation, send us the receipt on instagram(@themikeokeefe or @edschmedpod) and we’ll shout you out on the show.     https://www.aaldef.org/   Best Night Ever is back!  May 11!  Get your tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-night-ever-returns-tickets-149580769107   See Sean Finnerty at the Comedy Bar from April 23-25! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-comedy-bar-chicago-17584944942   Follow Sean Finnerty www.twitter.com/seanyfinnerty   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe       Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett

    Ep 16 Nepal v. DePaul with Chris Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 76:46


    Chicago heartthrob Chris Higgins joins Mike and Ken to discuss class clowndom, family vacations and the 2019-2020 premier league champion Liverpool football club.    This week’s quiz benefits the Colorado Freedom Fund. Match our donation, send us the receipt and we’ll shout you out on the show.    http://www.blackbailout.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Chris Higgins    www.Instagram.com/mybuddyChris   Www.Instagram.com/god_n_angel

    Ep 15 One of the Popular Kids with Deanna Ortiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 82:01


    Podcaster, comedian and popular kid Deanna Ortiz (Crushes Podcast, Lincoln Lodge) to talk about pranks, being cool and social status.   This week’s pop quiz benefits the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.  Match our donation, send us the receipt on instagram(@themikeokeefe or @edschmedpod) and we’ll shout you out on the show.     https://www.aaldef.org/     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Deanna Ortiz   www.instagram.com/deannaortiz_ www.instagram.com/crushespodcast

    Episode 14 Golden Hamster Fields with Sam Rager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 70:35


    Sam Rager (My Eulogies Please) joins Mike and Ken to talk about dusting for stuff, librarians and the looming specter of death.    This week’s quiz benefits the United Community Housing Coalition. Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!   https://www.uchcdetroit.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett

    Episode 13 Free Cubs Tickets with Scrump from the PWT Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 107:23


    The legendary Scrump (PWT Cast) joins Mike and Ken to talk wrestling, high school jobs and about how dads don’t know how much school lunch costs.      This week’s pop quiz will benefit the Center on Halstead.  You can find links to both below.  Donate to either, send us the receipt (@themikeokeefe and @edschmedpod on twitter or instagram) and we’ll shout you out on the show.:   https://www.centeronhalsted.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett         HS jobs, strip clubs, mr.fusko       Center on halstead

    Episode 12 Oh no! I’m Magic! with Trevor Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 77:37


    Comedian and artist Trevor Smith(Gilda’s Laugh Fest, Bob and Tom) joins Mike and Ken to talk about academic excellence, Magic and Mike’s old habit of thinking he’s going to be late even though he won’t be late.     This week’s pop quiz benefits the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. Use the link below to support them. Match our donation, send us the receipt on Instagram (@themikeokeefe or @edschmedpod) and we’ll shout you out on the show.      https://www.annarborshelter.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Trevor Smith and buy his coloring book! www.instragram.com/heytrevorsmith https://www.etsy.com/listing/528021349/this-wont-help-the-anxiety-inducing

    Episode 11 Thankfully, He Was Just Goth, with Jeff Horste

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 88:26


    Comedian and internet sensation Jeff Horste(Comedy Central, Roast This Post) joins Mike and Ken to talk cross country, mustaches and school funding!   This week’s pop quiz benefits the relief effort in Texas. Please donate at the link below:    https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aoc-social-20210218   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Jeff Horste www.instagram.com/jeffhorste Www.Twitter.com/jeffhorste 

    Ep 10 None of this is usable with Geoffrey Asmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 101:42


    Comedian and fellow DePaul Blue Demon Geoff Asmus (JFL Montreal) joins Mike and Ken to discuss the Bible, study abroad and classic rock and roll music.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Geoff Asmus www.twitter.com/geoffreyatm

    Episode 9 Gleaming the pube with Ben Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 101:42


    Ben Roy (Those Who Can’t, Grawlix Saves the World, SPELLS, 97.9 The Rat) joins host Mike O’Keefe and Headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk about skateboarding in Maine, the finer points of snitching and the punk scene.     The pop quiz from this week’s episode goes to benefit Camp To Belong, a summer camp in Denver that reunites siblings who have been separated by the Foster Care System.  You can use the link below to donate to them.  Match our donation, send us the receipt (@themikeokeefe or @edschmedpod) and we’ll induct you into the Mike O’Keefe Circle of Admiration   https://camptobelong.networkforgood.com/   Please also consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign for the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase   https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-local-live-standup   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Ben Roy www.twitter.com/benroy00 www.instagram.com/benroy00

    Ep. 8 Mid Michigan Mania Sarah Shockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 93:59


    Podcaster, comedian and pro wrestling personality Sarah Shockey(Marty and Sarah Love Wrestling, Black Label Pro Wrestling and AAW commentator, Cheerful Wrestling Show) talks with Mike O’Keefe and Ken Hamlett about her Lake Lansing shenanigans, her active mind as a youth and faking it until making it.   This week’s pop quiz will benefit the Center on Halstead as well as the Go Fund Me to save the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.  You can find links to both below.  Donate to either, send us the receipt (@themikeokeefe and @edschmedpod on twitter or instagram) and we’ll shout you out on the show.:   https://www.centeronhalsted.org/   https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-local-live-standup     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Sarah Shockey www.twitter.com/sarahjoyshockey www.twitter.com/martysarahpod

    Ep. 7 Ray Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 96:26


    Comedian, documentarian and father Ray Harrington(Conan, Be a Man) joins host Mike O’Keefe abs headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk labeling, Belgium and Mexico.    This week’s quiz benefits Rhode Island legal services. They can be found at the link below. Match our donation, tweet us the receipt(@themikeokeefe or @edschmedpod) and we’ll shout you out on the show.    https://www.helprilaw.org/node/190/rhode-island-department-human-services   Please also consider donating to the Ann Arbor Comecy Showcase    https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-local-live-standup?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2fWh5JxTar-MBx0ayGjZEBgyuAI9RKJ-Tx-IVWxlZN2G7avLRFnelE6bM     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Ray Harrington   Www.Twitter.com/rayharrington 

    Ep 6 Eliot Rahal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 76:33


    Comic book writer Eliot Rahal (Robot’s Tale, The Paybacks, Knock ‘Em Dead) joins Host Mike O’Keefe and Headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk about angst, anger and the Hinsdale Oasis.   This week’s pop quiz benefits the Bridge For Youth.  Follow their link below to support them.  Match our donation and tweet us the receipt (@themikeokeefe, @edschmedpod) and we’ll shout you out on the show.   https://bridgeforyouth.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe

    Ep 5 John Cessna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 86:46


    Old pal, former comedian and academia’s sweetheart John Cessna joins host Mike O’Keefe and headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk about Indiana, Taylor Swift and all the felonies that his classmates committed.    This week’s pop quiz benefits the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. Use the link below to support them. Match our donation, send us the receipt on Instagram (@themikeokeefe) and we’ll shout you out on the show.      https://www.annarborshelter.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow John Cessna   www.Twitter.com/johncessna

    Ep.4 Terence Hartnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 79:49


    Comedian, podcaster and former teacher Terence Hartnett (Lincoln Lodge, Down by the River podcast) joins host Mike O’Keefe and head master Ken Hamlett to talk about his time as a teacher, traveling and being a handsome fella.    The pop quiz this week goes to benefit the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund. Use the link below to support them. Match our donation, send us the receipt on Instagram (@themikeokeefe) and we’ll shout you out on the show.  https://brooklynbailfund.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Terence Hartnett   www.Instagram.com/hahahartnett   www.Instagram.com/downbytheriverpod

    Ep.3 Ricarlo Flanagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 78:52


    Comedian, actor and rapper Ricarlo Flanagan(Shameless, Last Comic Standing) joins host Mike O’Keefe and headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk hip hop, Jehovah’s Witness and how he and Mike started comedy together.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Ricarlo Flanagan and check out his music video for “Revolution” www.instagram.com/fatherflanagn www.twitter.com/fatherflanagn   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIrSdtYfTqk

    Ep. 2 Meredith Kachel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 81:46


    Comedian and classmate Meredith Kachel(Late Late Breakfast, Chicago Underground Comedy) joins host Mike O’Keefe and headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk DePaul, Prom and art.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits Assata’s Daughters.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show. You can find them at the link below. www.assattasdaughters.org   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Meredith Kachel and AG47 www.meredithkachel.com www.instagram.com/ag47collective

    Ep 1- Josh O’Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 81:19


    Class is in session! Host Mike O’Keefe and Headmaster Ken Hamlett welcome in comedian Josh O’Neill(Funniest Person in Cincinnati) to talk about all boys high school, corporal punishment and drama programs.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Josh O’Neill www.instagram.com/joshoatmeal www.twitter.com/joshoatmeal

    A Whole New World: Education Schmeducation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 4:00


    Education Schmeducatiion is a podcast where current comedian and future teacher Mike O’Keefe(SiriusXM Radio, Buddy of the Groom Podcast) dives into the world of education, past, present, and future with a very special guest before Mike grills them with some questions about their favorite subject in school with a chance to raise some money for an education charity of their choice.  Let’s laugh, think and laugh together. Come get an Education Schmeducation, and, don’t worry it’s okay if you’re tardy.

    Episode 65: Andy Fleming Returns Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 90:57


    It’s our first three timer!  Comedian Andy Fleming joins Mike again to try to bust through to Bologna Boyhood. Find out if the crown prince of Memphis furniture scene can make it into the most exclusive club in podcasting!   We also discuss the theater, Will Smith and the most shocking result in Buddy of the Groom history! Follow Andy    Instagram.com/Andyzaster Instagram.com/30characterspodcast

    Episode 64: Eunji Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 84:09


    Comedian, improviser, Cards Against Humanity writer, and cohost of the Ajumma Show Eunji Kim gives it 753% to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will this known mother become a known Bologna Boy?  Only one way to find out! We also discuss bro’s, cocaine and Eunji tells us the best story of all time.  Follow Eunji Kim   Instagram.com/thebesteunji  Twitter.com/thebesteunji    Follow Mike and the show on Twitter and Instagram: Twitter.com/themikeokeefe instagram.com/themikeokeefe   We are a part of the People of Comedy Network: Facebook.com/peopleofcomedynetwork   The easiest to support the show is to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We really appreciate your feedback, especially if it is positive

    Episode 63: Be Casper Returns!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 83:58


    Podcaster and former Bird Woman of Alcatraz Be Casper returns to try to be one of Mike’s groomsman. Will the host of That Time I Got Arrested break her way out of being a Bologna Jabroni and into being a Bologna Boy? Only one way to find out.   We also discuss Ketamine, Menopause and the demise of the Dropkick Murphys   Follow Be Casper instagram.com/be_casper instagram.com/thattimeigotarrested   Follow Mike and the show on Twitter and Instagram: Twitter.com/themikeokeefe instagram.com/themikeokeefe   We are a part of the People of Comedy Network: Facebook.com/peopleofcomedynetwork   The easiest to support the show is to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We really appreciate your feedback, especially if it is positive

    Episode 62: Winslow Dumaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 49:09


    Comedian, goth dude and renaissance man of the dark arts Winslow Dumaine gives it 666% to try to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will he be down enough with the thickness to get into the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out. We also talk about thick Gatorade, Chernobyl and bones.

    Episode 61: Ben Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 78:07


    Time to party like it’s 2012. Comedian and Ripe Jabroni Ben Moore tries to be one of Mike’s Groomsmen this week. Will this Bob & Tom favorite become a Bologna Boy and gain entry into the most exclusive club in podcasting? Only one way to find out. We also talk about Lunch funny, who should quit stand up comedy and the year that started it all, 2012. Follow Ben Moore instagram.com/benmooreinperson Benmoorethewebsite.com

    Episode 59: Nate Burrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 66:01


    SLAMTOWN mayor, comedian and morale booster Nate Burrows tries to be Mike’s groomsman. Will the Thuggish, Ruggish Burrows make it into the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out! We also talk about the fact that rich people use young hot boys for their young hot blood, the New England Patriots and known bar back Todd Massey

    Episode 60: Ken Hamlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 65:36


    Father, comedian and top tier booze man Ken Hamlett tries to be Mike’s groomsman. Will the host of Drunken Night Out be out of the Bologna Boys or into the most exclusive club in podcasting? Only one way to find out! We also talk about Ken’s son, drinking & driving and Ken’s own terrible bachelor party that his friends should be ashamed of. Follow Ken Hamlett: Bigblackschlong.com

    Episode 58: Sammy Arechar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 75:50


    DJ Yung Zucchini himself, Sammy Arechar gives it 274% to try to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will the king of Vine be resurrected and sent into the most exclusive club in podcasting, the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out! We also talk chain restaurants, the Legendary Jerky Boys and the Yung Zucchini NYE mix, which drops on December 31! Find Sammy on the web: Horseshavingsex.com

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    Episode 57: Hobert Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 75:04


    Podcast award winner and comedian Hobert Thompson gives it 197% to be Mike’s groomsman and for a shot at getting into the most exclusive club in podcasting.  Will this mad man stare into the eyes of the world for 10 straight minutes and become a Bologna Boy? Only one way to find out!   We also talk about Spotify, Godsons/Nephews and Mike’s unfortunate penis situation (he still has one).

    Episode 56: Bill Gevirtz LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 78:03


    Comedian and friend of whoever Bill Gevertiz returns to take another shot at the most exclusive club in podcasting. Will the pride of the burbs be able to break into the Bologna Boys?  Only one way to find out! Follow Bill on Twitter: Twitter.com/bill_gevirtz

    Episode 55: Deanna Ortiz Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 72:29


    Comedian and Bossest Baby Deanna Ortiz returns to the show for another shot at getting into the most exclusive club in podcasting, Mike O’Keefe’s groomsmen.  Will Deanna crush it and finally get into the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out! We also talk about Mike’s love of Lizzo, Lizzo’s apathy towards Mike and political figure Stormy Daniels! This is our first episode on the People of Comedy Network!  Thanks to PoC for welcoming us into their family! We’ll be doing bi-monthly live streams on our and their facebook pages so give them a like and a follow on Facebook! Facebook.com/peopleofcomedynetwork

    Episode 54: Paul Farahvar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 85:21


    Comedian and lifetime bachelor Paul Farahvar gives in 282.5% to be one of Mike O’Keefe’s groomsmen.  They also talk about music Will this prolific rocker and groomsman have enough experience to become a Bologna Boy?  Only one way to find out!   We also talk about Little Cesar’s Arena, getting old and Folk Legend Richard Thompson!   Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram: Twitter.com/paulfarahvar instagram.com/paulfarahvar   Check out Paul’s podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singles-only/id1105585708 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-us-a-mix-tape/id1477589156   Follow Mike and the show on Twitter and Instagram: Twitter.com/themikeokeefe instagram.com/themikeokeefe   twitter.com/multipleidiots Instagram.com/multipleidiots   The easiest to support the show is to rate, review and subscribe.  We really appreciate hearing your feedback, especially if it is positive.  

    Episode 53: Ian Erickson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 71:42


    Comedian Ian Erickson throws his hat in the ring to be one of Mike’s groomsman. Will this Chatty Cathy yack his way into the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out.    Check out Ians podcast Punching Up: https://twitter.com/podcast_punch Follow Ian on his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianerickson Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAErickson   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 52: Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 68:59


    Pro wrestler, comedian, actor and podcast pioneer Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana throws his hat in the squared circle to be Mike’s groomsman. Will this classic grappler lift the Billy Goat’s curse and become the second Bologna Boy? Only one way to find out!   Follow Boom Boom on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltcabana/   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 51: Chelsea Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 68:43


    Comedian Chelsea Hood gives it 147% to try to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will this red headed dynamo set the Bologna Boys on Fire? Only one way to find out!   Check out Chelsea's website for dates:http://www.chelseahoodcomedy.com And follow her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelshood Twitter: https://twitter.com/chelseahood   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 50: Justin Gawel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 59:21


    It’s 50! Writer, father and Mike’s best friend Justin Gawel gives it 50% to become one of Mike’s groomsman. Will this black sheep find the flock of Bologna Boys?  Only one way to find out!   Be sure to check out Justin's writing on his website: https://justingawel.com/     Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 49: Kevin Kellam Strikes Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 67:14


    Chicago broadcast legend Kevin “Yellam” Kellam takes another stab at being one of Mike’s groomsmen. Will volume vanguard break into the Bologna Boys on his second try?   Only one way to find out.   Follow Kevin at Q101: http://www.101wkqx.com/kevin   ...and on his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevkellam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinKellam Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kevkellam   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 48: Andy Woodhull

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 61:52


    Comedian and swinging single hunk Andy Woodhull gives it 169% in order to be one of Mike’s groomsmen. Will this decorated joke slinger lay a hot trail for himself into Bologna Boyhood?   Only one way to find out!   Check out Andy's website:https://andywoodhull.com/ ...and follow his Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/andywoodhull ...and his Twitter: https://twitter.com/andywoodhull   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 47: Alex Collyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 79:35


    Alex Collyard, a comedian and improviser who needs no intro, gives it 183% to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will this long haired make em up master become a Bologna Boy?  Only one way to find out!   Alex hosts a show at IO on Fridays called Studio 11: https://www.ioimprov.com/ ...and the first Saturday of every month at the Windy Kitty Cat Cafe: https://www.windykittychicago.com/   Follow Alex on his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcollyard Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexcollyard   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to Aaron at JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 46: Meredith Kachel Strikes Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 76:25


    Meredith Kachel takes another swing at Bologna Boyhood! Will this new student and old friend become a groomsman on her second go around?  Only one way to find out!   See Meredith's show Chuck at the Beat Kitchen: https://www.beatkitchen.com/ Follow Meredith Kachel on her social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithkachel Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithkachel ...and check out her amazing art at her website: https://www.meredithkachel.com     Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 45: Mallory Bradford LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 70:08


    It’s here!  Our big live show!  Mallory Bradford gives it a billion percent to try to be one of Mike’s groomsmen!  This one was recorded live at the Gman tavern in Chicago!   Check out Mallory's website: https://www.mallorybradford.com/ ...and follow her social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpbradfo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpbradfo   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 44: Brett Mercer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 85:44


    Comedian and Big Time Garbageman Brett Mercer gives it 253% in his quest to become one of Mike’s groomsmen this week. Will this motor city sweet boy bust his way into Bologna boyhood? Only one way to find out!   Check out Brett's podcast Big Time Garbage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-time-garbage/id1232015617   Follow Brett on his socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brett_Mercer_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett_mercer_   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 43: Jon Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 64:24


    Comedian and internet alligator Jon Torres auditions to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Will this human hot dog be meaty enough to join the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out.   Check out Don't Tell Comedy Chicago: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/chicago   Follow Jon on his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon__torres Twitter: https://twitter.com/jon__torres   Join us for our first ever live podcast show! Sunday August 25th at the Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville: https://gmantavern.com/ $5 tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8507837/buddy-of-the-grooma-live-podcast-recording-chicago-gman-tavern-chicagoil   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   Also, a very special thanks to Meredith Kachel for our new artwork!  Visit her at Meredithkachel.com   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 42: Reena Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 59:48


    Comedian and modern hobo Reena Calm gives it 200% to be one of my groomsmen this week and she does not disappoint. Will this vagabond of hilarity find a home in the Bologna Boys?  Only one way to find out!   Follow Reena on her socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reenacalm Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReenaCalm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reena.calm ... and make sure to pick up her book "Once A Pun A Time": https://amazon.com/Once-Pun-Time-Legend-Sighs/dp/1720375046   Join us for our first ever live podcast show! Sunday August 25th at the Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville.: https://gmantavern.com/ $5 tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8507837/buddy-of-the-grooma-live-podcast-recording-chicago-gman-tavern-chicagoil   Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   Also, a very special thanks to Meredith Kachel for our new artwork!  Visit her at Meredithkachel.com   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 41: Whitney Chitwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 76:55


    The effervescent Whitney Chitwood goes all out to be Mike’s groomsman this week. Does this stand out stand up have what it takes to become a Bologna Boy? Only one way to find out!   Follow Whitney on her social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitchitwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitneyChitwood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitchitwood Check out Whitney's website: https://whitneychitwood.com/   Join us for our first ever live podcast show! Sunday August 25th at the Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville.: https://gmantavern.com/ $5 tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8507837/buddy-of-the-grooma-live-podcast-recording-chicago-gman-tavern-chicagoil   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   Also, a very special thanks to Meredith Kachel for our new artwork!  Visit her at Meredithkachel.com   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 40: Shannon Candy and David Rader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 75:10


    Our first three-hander! Wedding DJ/Peach Fuzz bassist Shannon Candy and returning favorite David Rader go toe-to-toe with each other and Mike to see if either of them can be a groomsman at the O’Keefe nuptials. Will anyone survive and make it into the Bologna Boys? Only one way to find out!   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 39: Andy Fleming Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 84:53


    The man of 30 Characters, Andy Fleming, the Flemdog Millionaire is back to take another stab at becoming one of Mike’s groomsman. Will this freewheeling fun addict shape up and become a Bologna Boy? Only one way to find out! Subscribe to Andy's podcast 30 Characters: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/30-characters/id1367277241?mt=2 ...and follow him on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyzaster Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyandyfleming   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

    Episode 38: Mary Kate Beck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 70:13


    Fellow JAZZFUZZ podcaster and comedian Mary Kate Beck takes a shot at being one of Mike’s groomsman this week. Will this traveler’s quest be a disaster or will she fly into the Bologna Boys?  Only one way to find out!   Check out Mary Kate's hilarious podcast Travel Disasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-disasters/id1468232549 And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkb.comedy   Be sure to check out the Best Night Ever Showcase Monday nights at The Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville. Mention this show and Mike will buy you a drink! Follow Mike O'Keefe: Website: https://themikeokeefe.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeokeefesukkah Twitter: https://twitter.com/themikeokeefe Email: michael@okeefe.net   If you want to start a podcast in Chicago, reach out to JAZZFUZZ http://jazzfuzz.com

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