This week on the Houli’s Hooley, Paddy and Bill dive headfirst into Christmas chaos with concerts, hospital waiting rooms, and the unsettling realization that the holidays are a little unhinged. Paddy recounts attending a Christmas show his daughter performed in, with his son Mike along for the ride who was far more focused on snacks than the stage. The night sparks vivid childhood flashbacks to The Nutcracker and the unforgettable character Mauser, a man whose oversized pack and hollow stare may still be roaming holiday productions to this day. Things take a turn during a visit to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with Paddy’s Aunt Mary, where the parking situation feels borderline criminal and the waiting room looks more like a luxury mall. While killing time with a bad coffee, Paddy locks eyes with a man who looks like James Woods crossed with the preacher from Poltergeist, calmly crocheting while staring into Paddy’s soul. Paddy briefly considers that the man might be an angel named Dustin, or at least a sign to leave immediately. The episode wraps with Christmas gift talk, including a baseball glove for Mikey, cologne debates, Dry January optimism, and holiday wishes from Paddy and Bill before a short Christmas break of best of shows.
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