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Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, the legendary Charley Steiner, joins Mick and Mook for a special Super Bowl episode. Having seen every Super Bowl played, the three men will take a fond look back at 55 years of games – and a look ahead to what Super Bowl LVI will bring.Special observations on the gambling line from “Confessions of a Bronx Bookie” author, the Mick himself – Billy O'Connor, to insights from Steiner makes this a can't miss episode.Steiner, a long time football play by play man in his Radio Hall of Fame broadcast career, he also hosted the NFL Network show Football America.  Charley has also been showcased in frequent interviews for the network's NFL Top 10 series.Steiner is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior to joining the Dodgers in 2005, Charley had a long career in broadcasting for ESPN and the New York Yankees. So, be sure to join Mick and Mook on February 9th for a nostalgic look back at Super Bowl history, plus insight on the Bengals-Rams ‘super game' slated for February 13th.

Gargs interviews a former University of Florida classmate of his, author, stand-up comedian and podcast host Billy O' Connor. Billy was born in County Cork, Ireland, and grew up on the streets of the Bronx. He served in Vietnam and after he returned to New York was a Teamster for Jimmy Hoffa, a pub and restaurant owner, and before becoming a NYC firefighter for over 20 years, an illegal bookie. A self-described obsessive personality, Billy struggled for years with addiction to alcohol, gambling, drugs and sex. After the tragedy of 911 and the loss of 343 of his fellow firefighters, he sobered up and attended the University of Florida. At the age of 62 he earned his journalism degree and began to write . He has written two highly praised weekly columns, two screenplays and numerous political pieces. He has authored or co-authored four books, the first one being the critically acclaimed "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie." He currently co-hosts a podcast with "Murphy Brown," "Head of the Class" and "The Don Rickles Show" producer Frank Chase called A Mick A Mook and A Mic.

Today I am joined by award-winning author, "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "Da Mick" Billy O'Connor. He's a former FDNY LT and First Responder at 9/11, Vietnam Vet, Nightclub owner, and Bookie. Billy O’Connor was born in County Cork, Ireland, and grew up on the Bronx streets. After Vietnam, Billy was a Teamster, a pub and restaurant owner, and before becoming a N.Y.C firefighter for 23 years, an illegal bookie. He sailed dove and traveled the world burdened by his addiction to drugs and alcohol. After the tragedy of 9/11 and the loss of 343 of his brother firefighters he sobered up and attended the University of Florida. At the age of 62 he earned his journalism degree and began to write. This episode is a lot of fun and moves fast. We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party Podcast on FB and join the party! Support this podcast: http://www.darrencarter.com/donate/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialDarrenCarter I have FOUR Live Comedy Albums on iTunes and Amazon and always appreciate your support. Great laughs and you're giving back with every purchase. I want to thank you for subscribing and sharing this podcast. The more retweets (I've pinned the link on my twitter @DarrenCarter), shares on FB the better. Use the #PocketPartyPodcast . Any reviews on iTunes and YouTube comments I get I'll give shoutouts on the podcast. Send emails to PocketPartyPodcast@Gmail.com for all business inquiries. GET YOUR JOLLIES! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/support

Today I am joined by award-winning author, "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "Da Mick" Billy O'Connor. He's a former FDNY LT and First Responder at 9/11, Vietnam Vet, Nightclub owner, and Bookie. I'm also joined by Pocket Party Podcast favorite John Diresta. This is a hilarious episode and the hour flew by. Get your Jollies! Let's stop keeping this show a secret! lol We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party Podcast on FB and join the party! Wanna buy me a cup of coffee? Share the link and give a smile. Wanna throw some love to the show and support what we do??? It's easy: Just hit that donate button! http://www.darrencarter.com/support-the-show/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialDarrenCarter https://www.youtube.com/user/darrencarter We now a Facebook group. Seach Darren Carter Pocket Party on FB and join the party! Check http://www.darrencarter.com for shows I have FOUR Live Comedy Albums on iTunes and Amazon and always appreciate your support. Great laughs and you're giving back with every purchase. I want to thank you for subscribing and sharing this show. The more retweets (I've pinned the link on my twitter @DarrenCarter), shares on FB the better. Any reviews on iTunes and YouTube comments I get I'll give shoutouts on the podcast. Send emails to PocketPartyPodcast@Gmail.com for all business inquiries. Thank You http://www.darrencarter.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP9qhI4MnilAy_k6E30-7A?view_as=subscriber Tell a friend about this show in real life and on social media. Let's stop keeping this show a secret! lol THANK YOU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/support

This week I welcome my buddy, former bookie and NYC firefighter, who authored two books about his life "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "The Mick," Billy O'Connor.

Today our guest is Billy O'Conner, Comedian and author of "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" Billy will be performing in the "Clean Kings of Comedy" show this Friday at 7:30 at the Tempe Center For the Arts.

This week we check in with Billy O'Connor The Bronx Bookie! We talk about his upcoming book Confessions of a Bronx Bookie. Check out his website at www.bronxbilly.com"Like" his page here and get his pick of the week :https://www.facebook.com/BronxBilly?fref=tsFollow him on Twitter @bronxbillyoSong of the week on iTunes is here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-for-my-baby-one-more-for/id730297130?i=730297264--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disjointedpod/support