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Brendan Ahern and Danny Gillis give the listeners their take on the world through the New England lens. Each week Brendan and Danny cover a new subject including Frauds, Conspiracy theories and Annoying People!All the while the boys give the Boston slant

Brendan Ahern and Danny Gillis


    • Sep 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 30m AVG DURATION
    • 183 EPISODES

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    The Pulling The Cork podcast is an absolute gem that should not be missed by anyone. Hosted by two Boston guys, this show delivers a refreshing blend of humor, straight talk, and unfiltered opinions. With their signature style of dropping F-bombs, cracking jokes, and enjoying a cold beer, these hosts create a fire podcast that keeps listeners entertained from start to finish.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its local flavor. Being a Boston-based show, the hosts talk about topics that resonate with the people in the area. From sharing hilarious stories about life in Boston to discussing current events and pop culture, they keep listeners engaged with their relatable content. The Frauds segments are especially enjoyable, offering a unique perspective on various topics while incorporating humor into the conversation.

    Furthermore, the chemistry between the hosts is outstanding. It's like listening to Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer if they were from Boston. Their banter and camaraderie make for an entertaining dynamic that keeps the show flowing smoothly. They speak their minds with no filter and aren't afraid to touch on controversial or taboo subjects. It's refreshing to hear such honest conversations delivered with authenticity and Northeast charm.

    However, it must be noted that the excessive use of swearing may not appeal to everyone. While some may find it adds to the overall humor and authenticity of the show, others might find it excessive or off-putting. Additionally, for those who are not familiar with Boston culture or accents, some references or jokes may go over their heads or be difficult to fully grasp.

    In conclusion, The Pulling The Cork podcast is an absolute delight for anyone seeking a hilarious and real-life perspective on various topics. With their unique blend of humor, honesty, and Northeast charm (along with plenty of F-bombs), these Boston guys deliver a memorable podcast experience that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're from Boston or not, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    Latest episodes from Pulling The Cork

    Special Drop in- The State of A Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 21:10


    Brendan and Fitzy review a nation

    Episode 181- Joe From Gloucester

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 84:24


    After many months of trying to nail down the unofficial Mayor of Gloucester we finally got Joe in the garage.  From daily affirmations to the Greasy Pole this episode has it all

    Episode 180- Joey Boats Drops in

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 62:19


    In a week without Fitzy Joey Boats stops by again to give his thoughts on the world

    179- Free Solo 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 35:14


    An update on why there was a break in the action....after a tumultuous week- some thoughts on t shirts, the lord, guns and a brief history of Norwegian black metal

    178- Special Patreon Teaser- Joey Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 60:00 Transcription Available


    As we could not get an episode up this week-  here is a glimpse into what folks get extra every week on Patreon.  This is from the Joey Boats episode and a deeper dive into the creative process behind his album Nicotine and Pink RazorsLink to patreon- https://www.patreon.com/c/PullingTheCorkPodcastBecome a member for as low as $5 a month

    Episode 177- Live from Al's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 64:27


    A crossover with Bad Brain minus Nico in Al's backyard with guests Bobby C and Jovan

    Episode 176- It Was Iconic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 79:55


    The fellas draft Mass icons, prep for the halloween party and more

    Episode 175- Teamsters President Sean O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 69:13


    International Teamsters President and host of the Better Bad Ideas Podcast, Sean O'Brien joins the podcast to talk everything from Artificial Intelligence to growing up in Medford.  A great conversation

    Episode 174- Artificial Intelligence stinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 72:53


    The boys ask Artificial Intelligence for show ideas.  They are horrible.  Brendan plays a love song to Hunter Biden and more

    Episode 173- The truth about Haddonfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 107:22


    Clarkie is back to tell the boys a new theory on what drove Mike Myers to kill.....a weekend is reviewed....beers for breakfast and more

    Episode 172- Nicotine and Pink Razors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 82:46


    Joey Boats is back to discuss his new album Nicotine and Pink Razors.  Joe reveals his Chappelle impersonation, the guys discuss Trump, review a round of golf and more

    Episode 171- Made in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 99:02


    The boys discuss America, Toby Keith and Fitzy's dance week

    Episode 170- FADS with Bobby Froio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 88:07


    The fellas discuss the new Joey Boats album, the beer release and talk about past fads in the pop culture

    Episode 169- Jimmy Biscuits and Heather Martini with Nico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 118:54


    Nico from Bad Brain joins the boys for a raucous ride covering growing up in the sticks as a city kid to working in the bar industry

    Episode 167- Fonz and the Golf Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 76:51


    Fonz is back after a long hiatus.....and a golf match is discussed

    Episode 166- Spawning Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 77:03


    The boys have another early morning show- Danny has issues with Fonz, a golf match is issued and the boys are learning about carp

    Episode 165- Saved at The Liberty Tree Mall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 72:44


    The boys are back to recap the golf tournament and discuss a new mega church at the Liberty Tree Mall

    Episode 164- Just the Three of us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 83:19


    It's just the boys today...discussing the golf tournament and more

    Episode 163- Worst Purchases with Al from Bad Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 135:37


    Al from Bad Brain is back on the podcast discussing all the worst purchases from Jet Skis to designer belts

    Episode 162- We've got BEEF with Andy Ferg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 93:49


    The beef czar comes back to the bar, the boys argue, they laugh....Danny is measured

    Episode 161- The Movie Death Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 86:59


    Marc Fitz joins the show and the boys draft the most impactful movie deaths

    Episode 160- Josh the Ironworker returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 91:40


    Josh is back...lots to discuss and litigate 

    Episode 159- New England Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 82:15


    Zach aka New England Dad joins the show and the fellas chop it up over a variety of subjects from Kowloon to Connecticut

    Episode 158- The Masters with Jon and Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 97:11


    Sometimes golf gambling podcast hosts Jon and Rich of Flying The Green join the podcast to discuss The Masters and more!

    Episode 157- Stand UP Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 91:45


    The boys recap the comedy event

    Episode 156- Bobby C and The Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 94:42


    The boys are back together and Bob C is back to give some hate

    Episode 155- Clarkie and the Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 49:18


    Brendan is on vacation...Fitzy hosts and Clarkie joins the boys

    Episode 154- Saint Paddy's Music with Ryan Ahern

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 100:27


    Often imitated but never duplicated the great Ryan Ahern joins the podcast and picks some tunes with Brendan while the boys discuss music.

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    Episode 153- Will Noonan Enters the Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 105:05


    Comedian Will Noonan finally saddles up to the bar to talk comedy and more

    Episode 152- Sean O'Brien and Parades

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 71:27


    Sean joins the boys for a big announcement 

    Episode 151- Video Games with Chris Mohan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 94:08


    Mohan returns to the mic to discuss video games

    Episode 150- Hangover Movie Draft with Al from Revere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 111:02


    The boys are a little hung and stung.....and draft hangover movies

    Episode 149- Free Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 30:33


    Some ramblings to tide you folks over for a week

    Episode 147- The W.O.A.T. draft with Lawrence Guarino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 138:45


    Law from Everyday Nonsense podcast on YouTube joins the boys to discuss the worst people to ever do it

    Episode 146- Going to School with Nolan Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 86:26


    Young up and coming comedian Nolan Baker joins the boys to talk about school

    Episode 145- Get Down with the Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 80:43


    The boys are at the tail end of a bender....Brendan rants....Fitzy has thoughts on moderation and Danny schools a Lynn woman on Hot Chocolate bombs

    Episode 144- New Year's Day with Bobby Froio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 71:14


    A PTC tradition like no other....Bobby Froio joins the boys to speak on the holidays and celebration.

    Epsiode 143- Best of 2024 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 74:05


    The first installment of 2024 Best of

    Episode 142- Merry Xmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 70:14


    its the holidays

    Episode 141- New England Archetypes with Sean O'Brien Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 110:22


    Sean rejoins the fellas as Fitzy is out sick.  Sean talks about meeting Theo Von, the fellas talk about Danny's trip to Florida and some great voicemails

    Episode 140- Bad Brain/PTC Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 116:05


    Justin and Al from Bad Brain join Brendan and Fitzy while Danny is down in Florida....no one is safe

    Episode 139- Jeff Clough and Holiday Benders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 97:01


    Dorchester's own Jeff Clough heads back to the microphone and the boys discuss benders.....and they've all been on one

    Episode 138- Fight Night with Shea Wilcox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 70:17


    Local professional boxer and New England Golden Gloves winner Shea Wilcox joins the program.

    Episode 137- Bring it back with Joey Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 80:03


    The one and only Joey Boats joins us again dropping some new rap and talking about great things we could bring back from history

    Episode 136- What Did You Eat Today Sir

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 75:26


    The brains behind What Did You Eat Today Sir...the excellent local Boston food blog joins the show

    Episode 135 - Frauds with Al from Revere

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 101:00


    Al enters the chat.....an absolute gem

    134- Getting old with TedCo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 72:52


    Teddy joins the boys!  Brendan goes for Zach Bryan's neck, Fitzy hates leaves and Danny talks road rage

    Episode 133- Clarkie Kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 94:05


    Clarkie returns to talk Halloween and Josh has gone viral on Tik Tok

    Episode 132- Josh The Ironworker returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 115:17


    From freak offs to stories about Greg...Josh is back

    Episode 131- Bobby C and the weird things people are into

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 85:58


    Bobby rejoins the program...the boys play a new game and talk about the things people are into that are weird

    Episode 130- War Movie Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 56:14


    The new host is revealed and the guys draft the best war films

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