Amigos With Mike Finoia

Mike visits with the coolest mofo alive, Mr. Ron Bennington (Bennington, Ron & Fez, Unmasked) to discuss that dirty mistress known as Manhattan, the power of music, being a grandfather, and David Bowie. Ron is the best and we at Amigos are so grateful for his time! Enjoy, Amigos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike sits down with comedian / documentarian / psychedelic explorer Shane Mauss. The two discuss trips, comedy, Shane's epic DMT / Ketamine / Psilocybin journey which landed him in a facility, and his new documentary "Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics". The two agree that saying "I Don't Know" is a sign of intelligence. Mike recounts a week in Atlantic City, Floating, and the War on Drugs. Follow mike at @mikefinoia and shane at @shanecomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by comedian Nathan Macintosh (Conan, Late Show, Fallon). These two handsome bastards discuss drugs, drinking, Jesus, the Devil, guilt, parents, and they even listen to Led Zeppelin & Lil' Wayne backwards for hidden messages. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the Impractical Joker Cruise, Mike and fellow comedian / IJ tour opener JF Harris reminisce about working with the Impractical Jokers on tour, highlights from the cruise, and having the privilege to perform in front of the best fans in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by Jenn Kessler. Jenn is an artist, and she paints quite a lot. She is also a baker, Phish nut, and founder of the PhishChicks page on Instagram. The two talk riding the rail, PhishChicks, Jenn's meeting with her spirit guide, crystals, Big Cypress, Ticketmaster, and much more. Check out her page and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike sits down with Noam Dworman, musician, guitarist, & owner of the Comedy Cellar. The two discuss Noam's childhood around the booming west village art scene in the 60's, the New York City music scene, and playing guitar. Almost every weekend you can catch Noam & his band playing above the Cellar at the Olive Tree Cafe. Thanks to Noam for his time and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by Tom Marshall on this weeks episode to discuss motivation, literature, Sherlock Holmes, Jack Kerouac, life changing events, vital Phish nuggets of wisdom, and how words can somehow lead us in weird directions (maybe?). Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by standup comedian / musician / artist Jim Tews (@jimtews) to discuss Jim's intro to music, his time in the Coast Guard, his affinity for graphic design & Weezer. Jim is a great dude and funny mofo so check him out. Mike also discusses his plans for Phish Summer Tour & shares a story about losing his shit on mushrooms at the 8/14/09 Phish show in Hartford, CT. Enjoy, like, rate, review!!! R.I.P William Stephenson 1957-2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by Fox 5 New York's Steve Lacy. Steve's a massive Phish & Guns n Roses fans, and the two sit down for an in depth chat about music, being on the news, and the most recent YEMSG run. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back from Burlington, Mike discusses his trip with his crazy dog, Phish at MSG, and doing standup in VT. Then, while in Philly doing stand-up back in November, Mike took a trip to the moon via Flotation Philly. It was his first float, and anxiety had her teeth in his guts. But the trip was great, and Mike, Russ & another 1st time floater grabbed lunch and a beer to discuss floating, transcendence, comedy, and the process of getting comfortable with comfort. Listen, like, subscribe, rate, review, and more! #YourTripisShort Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Andy Fiori (@andyfiori) talk Phish MSG, predict the NYE Gag, Ween at the Capitol Theater, take listener questions, recap the year of concerts, comedy & more! Thanks for a great year Amigos! See you in 2019!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by Artie Lange (Crashing, Howard Stern, MadTV) to discuss Bruce Springsteen, comedy, The Grateful Dead, addiction, his years on Howard, his first time doing standup, growing up with a cool older cousin, and much more. Enjoy the episode, rate, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike sits down with comedian & friend Ted Alexandro to discuss love, relationships, stages of comedy, touring with Jim Gaffigan, recording his new special "Senior Class of Earth" which is available through All Things Comedy, and much more. Ted is a great comic and a great dude and you guys will love his comedy so check him out at tedalexandro.com and at @tedalexandro on social media. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While performing at San Francisco's legendary Punchline Comedy Club, Mike took a trip over the Golden Gate Bridge to Terrapin Crossroads to chat with guitarist Grahame Lesh. In between soundcheck and a gig with the Terrapin Family Band, Grahame sat down to discuss playing with his father Phil, Napster, Twiddle, discovering the Grateful Dead through newer renditions, & touring with Midnight North. Check out the episode & subscribe / rate / review on iTunes! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Visits @NYCJamGal Jen Bernstein, High Times contributing writer, mother, cannabis connoisseur, and good friend. The two buddies discuss the growth of cannabis acceptance in society, it's many uses, discovery of music, and much more. Enjoy! Like, Share, Rate, Review!! #BlazeON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Amigos listener named Adam spoke and we listened. He said, "can you explain Phish for beginners?" What a great idea!! Mike & his guest, Andy P. Smith, author of "100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" & "The Last American Gypsy" break down their syllabus for Freshman Phish. Part 2 of 2. Like, Share, Subscribe, and Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Amigos listener named Adam spoke and we listened. He said, "can you explain Phish for beginners?" What a great idea!! Mike & his guest, Andy P. Smith, author of "100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" & "The Last American Gypsy" break down their syllabus for Freshman Phish. Part 1 of 2. Like, Share, Subscribe, and Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Shawn catch up in NYC to discuss big venues vs. small venues, their favorite elements of the live concert experience, & bands that set out to create a singular experience for their fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike reviews the first 2 nights of performing at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas, Phish's first 2 nights of Halloween weirdness, and his new admiration for Marc Brownstein of Headcount & the Disco Biscuits. Head to iTunes, rate, review, and share. Stay Tuned for more from Vegas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I reminisce about Albany shows past, I discuss a weekend opening for the Impractical Jokers at Foxwoods Casino, I share my plan about my upcoming week at the Comedy Cellar in Vegas & Phish at MGM, and I narrow my Halloween Phish Wishlist down to 5 potential choices. If you are having fun, go to iTunes and rate, and review and tell a friend! XOXOX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.