Jamcast

Today I talk to Dean DelRay in the first ever dual podcast recording. Check out deans podcast "Let there be talk" on iTunes and follow him @deandelray.

Mike went to Chicago to do standup comedy, drink beer, eat food, and interview Marty DeRosa. Mike & Marty sit down to talk music, influence, neighborhoods, flea markets, and much more. Follow @MartyDeRosa

This week we're celebrating the life of the one and only Jerry Garcia. To those of us who live our lives enjoying the vast family that is the Grateful Dead, every week is Jerry Week. But, since these are the Days Between, our DeadHead Hanukah, we invited two vital pieces of the Dead's Family Tapestry onto the show. Sitting in throughout the whole show is @deandelray; hilarious LA comic and host of "Let There Be Talk", his podcast found on iTunes and All Things Comedy Network, as well as old club @Dannyboy3030. The first half of the show, @jayblakesberg joins us to talk about his career capturing some of the most iconic images of the band(s) we all love so dearly. Jay is a humble and vital piece of the scene, and we are so damn happy to have him on the program. visit his website www.blakesberg.com for all things Jay. The 2nd half of the show, our dear friend @davidgans joins us to share his thoughts on Dead then & now, the momentum of @DeadandCompany, and priceless insight from one of the Dead's greatest historians. David is a touring musician, Dead family member, and host of "Tales from the Golden Road" on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead Channel 23. Visit DavidGans.com Enjoy, Remember Jerry, Listen to The Dead, and Be Kind!!

On this weeks @jamcastpod @mikefinoia sits down with @iamjustinsilver about the process of finding your music, top tier vocalists, and openmindedness. Subscribe on iTunes #jamcast #podcasts #music #comedy #standup

A few weeks ago Mike had the privilege to talk with @moonzappa @timpalmieri and Thoresten Schutte about Frank Zappa and the documentary made about the man. This large portion of the interview focuses Frank the man, the father, and the inspiration to so many. Fine the rest of the interview by visiting www.compoundmedia.com

Mike talks to Ari Shaffir & Dan Kalwhite about dead & Co, John Mayer, Bonnaroo, and responsible partying

This week mike sits down with Tim Palmieri of Kung-Fu to talk music pizza and work ethic. Their new album joyride is avail on iTunes and cdbaby. Catch the Fu on NYC rocks off cruise Thursday July 14. Visit Kungfumusic.com and timpalmieri.com @timpalmieri

This week Mike sits down with Godfrey to talk hip-hop, Prince, and inventors. Follow Godfrey on Twitter @godfreycomedian and on Instagram @godfreycomic

Mike sits down with Adam Northway, owner of Pacific standard Tavern in New Haven, Connecticut, and founder of Hangtown Festival. The boys talk craft beer, festival planning, owning a hip venue, and much more. Mike will be doing a one night stop at PST Saturday, May 28 at 8 PM. Visit @pacificstantav for more info or buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chronic-comedy-an-evening-with-mike-finoia-tickets-25273972131

Ghana's own "OK" visits JamCast and talks Bob Marley, dedication to social consciousness, and growing up in a circle of support. Find OK on Twitter at @OkyeameKwameBra.

Today Mike sits down with JamCast engineer David Kast (@DaveKast) and founder of Jambash networking Geoff Garfield. Find out more about Jambash networking at JambashNetworking.com and follow them on Twitter @JamBashNetwork. Intro Music: Fire on the Mountain from 5/5/1977 New Haven, Connecticut. Be sure to follow Mike on Twitter and Jamcast on Twitter. @MikeFinoia @Jamcastpod

This week Mike sits down with the head honcho's at Mountain jam, one of the nations finest festivals, about running a small city booking the best bands and creating a high time. An old legend pops by for a quick word or two. Check out mountainjam.com for all info regarding the festival.

While on the road together in Indianapolis, Mike sits down with Ari Shaffir before a night of shows to discuss festival life, passion in art, and hair regrowth. Ari is a fan of the festival life, and he shares some incredible stories of how music can bring us together. Be sure to check out "This is Not Happening" on Comedy Central and listen to "Skeptic Tank" on Arithegreat.com . As always thanks for listening and follow @mikefinoia & @arishaffir on Twitter. #AriShaffir #Mushrooms #ComedyCentral #Bonnaroo #Phish #GratefulDead

This week Mike talks to Allen St. Pierre, Executive Director of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). Allen recalls early life in Cape Cod, the women who shaped his life journey, and the power of the collective consciousness of festival life. Visit @NORML on Twitter and www.norml.org to learn about all things weed. @mikefinoia @jamcastpod @finerthingsshow @norml #legalizemarijuana #weed #GratefulDead #CapeCod #NewEngland #ZZTop #RedRocks #Colorado #Seatlle #HORDE #Phish #SnoopDogg #WillieNelson #CypressHill #Ganja #Marijuana

Mike talks about fame, Comedy Central one hour specials, Kanye West, Ween, and what lies ahead. Be sure to check out stand up dates at www.mikefinoia.com/calendar Ween: https://youtu.be/VeOiH-T7oVs https://youtu.be/lqWNcI_0KYU https://youtu.be/b5nU2iSno1Y Grateful Dead: https://youtu.be/4y3NGCkQ7aA

JamCast hq is graced with our old founding father brother, Aaron Friedman. Always such a pleasure to have our good ol pal back. Check out Aaron on Twitter and keep it tuned to JamCast. Love y'all!

Today Mike talks to Nick DiPaolo, arguably one of the funniest guys on the planet. Uncle Nick talks about growing up in the Boston Suburbs in the mid '70's, and what a great time he had!  Check out all things Nick at NickDip.com follow @NickDiPaolo on Twitter @Jamcastpod @mikefinoia on Twitter, and mikefinoia.com/calendar for tour dates in your area.

This week Mike is visited by NYC Comedian friends Nate Fridson and his main squeeze, Alison Klemp. Alison pops dude's Phish cherries, the dynamic Nate wax's poetic about his days as a hip hop mogul & punk rock icon in downtown Detroit. Not really. But what a fun talk they have! Find @natefridson & @Alisonklemp on Twitter, and as always @mikefinoia @Jamcastpod and mikefinoia.com/calendar for dates.

Today Mike talks with Frat Boy Extraordinaire Jared Freid. Jared is the host of a very fun podcast Total Frat Move. Jared expresses his unwarranted stereotypes about hippies and festivals, and Mike rebuttals each fictitious accusation and sets the record straight. Turns out to be a super fun episode, and Jared is a hoot! Check Jared out on the TFM Podcast every Tuesday and Friday and @JTrain56 on all platforms.

Don't let the name fool you, folks. This episode isn't about Rush, it's actually about the spirit of Radio. My good buddy from Buffalo Josh Potter joins me to talk about growing up listening to FM radio, old school radio programming, working at a radio station, emo, screamo, elmo, scremlo, and the power of friendship in sharing music. Josh is a hilarious comedian, check him out at @j_potter and enjoy the episode!