Mike Finoia
An East Coast everyman dissecting his own panic and generational confusion.
1 special · 2017
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Mike Finoia operates like a guy telling a story about how he just ruined his own day. His rhythm relies on conversational setups that snap into sudden panic. He will explain how his wife engraving “Don’t Let Me Down” inside his wedding ring—a romantic nod to a Beatles song—sent him into a tailspin about his inevitable failure to meet marital expectations. He uses his appearance as a bald, bearded guy as a trap, describing how older men constantly corner him to whisper political grievances because they assume he naturally agrees with them.
Specials
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An outsider's self-deprecating tribute to a cozy Vermont town.
Comedy Dynamics · Album · 54 min
On stage
He sits at a distinct intersection between club comedy and jam-band fandom. Alongside producing for and opening arena tours with the cast of Impractical Jokers, he co-hosts podcasts with members of Dead & Company and serves as an on-air voice for SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel. This background gives him a built-in audience of music fans, and his stage presence reflects that relaxed, communal energy.
The work itself walks a line between generational frustration and genuine attempts to be a better person. Finoia will build a bit around modern absurdities—like young influencers making fortunes on bizarre internet side hustles—but the punchline lands on his own jealousy rather than bitter dismissal. He anchors entire segments around ketamine therapy and psychedelics. Instead of treating drug use as a wild party story, he frames it as a mechanical tool to shut off his own imposter syndrome, making earnest observations about self-improvement fit the sharp rhythm of a club act.
Turning points
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Recording and Release of Live in Burlington
Finoia recorded his comedy album 'Live in Burlington' during a four-show weekend at the Vermont Comedy Club following the 2016 election, releasing it through Comedy Dynamics.
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Release of Debut Comedy Special Don't Let Me Down
Finoia independently produced and released his debut standup special and album 'Don't Let Me Down' via 800 Pound Gorilla, recorded live at Fairfield Theatre Company.
At a glance
Podcasts
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Comes a Time · co-host
Music and culture podcast co-hosted with Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge.
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Dented Cans · host
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Amigos with Mike Finoia · host
Mike Finoia invites friends, colleagues, and guests from entertainment to discuss music, comedy, and everything in between.
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Are We Old? · host
Nostalgia and comedy podcast hosted alongside Charles McBee.
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JamCast · host
Podcast for music fanatics featuring interviews with guests about their lifelong love affair with music.
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Still Chasing · host
Podcast series chronicling a life dedicated to chasing moments provided by improvisational musicians, particularly the Grateful Dead and Phish.
Also on screen
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- Impractical Jokers