Prologue—Love & Understanding in Las Vegas
Las Vegas. Summer 2019. Our host Mike Finoia is stationed in the steamy Las Vegas heat doing a stand up residency at the Comedy Cellar. Deep in a ment...
Still Chasing
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Some addicts chase the dragon. Others chase the danger. These two addicts chase moments, provided by the band Phish. Stand-up comedian Mike Finoia (Impractical Jokers, Amigos Podcast) and author Mike Shields (Across the Margin) have been feverishly following the Vermont quartet for over half of their lives, and their desire has yet to diminish. Now they look back at a lifetime of adventure, experience, and gratitude for this singular band that has given their fans unlimited moments to chase. Includes never before heard interviews with Ken Kesey, Tom Marshall and other members of the live music community.
Chapter 1: Obsession—Hook, Line, and Sinker
Hosts Mike Finoia & Mike Shields set their sights back in time, reminiscing on their introduction to Phish. The guys look back on their infantile stag...
Chapter 2: Expedition—We Gotta Get On The Road
Here’s where the rubber hits the road. The guys discuss setting out on tour, physically following their favorite band with their buddies that signed o...
Chapter 3: Community—We’re All In This Together
Just as important as the music, the members of the Phish community make each experience unique and special. The Mikes explore many arms of this cultur...
Chapter 4: Showtime! Festivals, Dozens, and Gags. Oh My!
It’s showtime folks! Each Phish show is different and unique, and obsessed fans are detail driven die hards. Our hosts break down a standard Phish sho...
Chapter 5 — Meeting The Chief: The Ken Kesey Experience
This chapter shares the story that was the initial catalyst for this entire project. In 1997 Mike Finoia went to a Phish show that forever changed his...
Chapter 6 — Technology: Living In This Tube
Sometimes, there are benefits to not going to Phish concerts...as long as you have a comfy couch and solid wifi! Our hosts look at the way technology ...
Chapter 7 — Inspiration: Move Me Brightly
Mike and Mike both live a life following their dreams. Finoia is a stand-up comedian and TV producer. Shields is an author, publisher and editor. The ...
Epilogue — This Has All Been Wonderful…
Our hosts summarize their journey with closing thoughts about the importance of finding a scene, identifying with a community, and feeling comfortable...
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Some addicts chase the dragon. Others chase the danger. These two addicts chase moments...provided by the band Phish. That may have been a dramatic op...