WBAI-FM Upcoming Program
Radio Free Eireann
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 11:00 AM
BRONX BOOKIE BILLY O'CONNOR ABOUT THE SUPER BOWL
I'll be interviewing Irish storyteller Mary Kate O Flanagan about her one-woman show, "Making a Show of Myself".This production at the Irish Repertory Theatre offers a modern twist on the timeless art of storytelling, honoring seanchas—the ancient Irish tradition.As the world's only Grand Slam Champion Storyteller on public radio's The Moth across two continents (having won titles in both Dublin and Los Angeles).Then, we'll wrap up the show with Billy O'Connor, the retired FDNY firefighter, Vietnam vet, and author of Confessions of a Bronx Bookie. Known as the "Bronx Bookie," he'll share his no-nonsense wisdom and give our listeners expert advice on exactly how to lose money betting on the Super Bowl.