Paddy and Bill Houlihan step into the studio fresh off an unforgettable summer of Little League action, as Paddy shares the thrilling journey of his son’s River Forest team making it all the way to the Illinois State Championship. As an assistant coach, Paddy offers an inside look at the highs, lows, and hilarious moments from the dugout, like nearly blowing a 13 to 3 lead against Moline before locking down the 13 to 11 win, thanks in part to a clutch relief performance from young Mikey Houlihan. They break down the strategy behind pitch counts, pool play, and managing pint-sized pitchers under pressure. The season ends with a hard-fought loss to Hinsdale in the championship game, but not before a run filled with grit, growth, and memories that’ll last longer than the team’s sunflower seed supply. The lads also take a playful turn into the world of AI, pondering which jobs are safe, which are doomed, and whether robots can call balls and strikes without getting heckled.

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