Recorded live amid the music and laughter of Chief Sullivan’s Irish Bar in San Francisco, this episode captures an unforgettable evening with The Irish Newsboys. Host Mark Sanford Gross joins the band for a spirited conversation woven through song, story, and community — a celebration of art, joy, and the shared rhythm that connects us all.
Recorded live June 28, 2025, San Francisco, California

Episode Description
As co-host of a global reading project of James Joyce’s Ulysses, Mark Sanford Gross often finds himself immersed in Irish voices — but few moments rival the energy of this live encounter in San Francisco.
At Chief Sullivan’s Irish Bar, home to the legendary Irish Newsboys, the atmosphere is electric: a fusion of traditional melodies, laughter, and the unmistakable camaraderie of the crowd.

In this episode, Mark sits down with The Irish Newsboys to talk — and feel — the pulse of Irish music in America. The conversation unfolds in real time, surrounded by the sounds of a community alive with rhythm, memory, and joy.

For anyone visiting or living in the Bay Area, catching The Irish Newsboys at Chief Sullivan’s is more than a night out — it’s a celebration of cultural spirit and connection that lingers long after the music fades.

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