Still Chasing
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -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.
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Episodes
Prologue—Love & Understanding in Las Vegas
January 15, 2020 14:09 - 8 minutes - 18.7 MBLas 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 mental block on how to start this project, a convention of obsessed fans is dropped at his feet (actually the RIO check in desk) and a light goes on in the attic. Fanatics are everywhere, and regardless of the subject, deep down we are all the same. Still Chasing is produced by Osiris Media. Executive Producers are Mike Finoia and Michael Shields...
Chapter 1: Obsession—Hook, Line, and Sinker
January 15, 2020 14:06 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MBHosts Mike Finoia & Mike Shields set their sights back in time, reminiscing on their introduction to Phish. The guys look back on their infantile stages of fandom; getting acclimated to the world of improvisational music, their first exposure to the infamous "Lot", the mind-blowing moment of their first show, and the lengths they’d go to surround themselves with the culture they craved. Includes interviews with Tom Marshall, David Gans, Rebecca Adams and Andy Bernstein. Still Chasing is p...
Chapter 2: Expedition—We Gotta Get On The Road
January 15, 2020 14:03 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBHere’s where the rubber hits the road. The guys discuss setting out on tour, physically following their favorite band with their buddies that signed on for a lifetime of weirdness. We take a tour through the pop up phenomenon of Shakedown Street and how the parking lot went from intimidating to industrious. From sitting in traffic to sleeping at rest stops to getting arrested, the obsession led to moments that will never be forgotten, and the guys share them here. Includes an interview w...
Chapter 3: Community—We’re All In This Together
January 15, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBJust as important as the music, the members of the Phish community make each experience unique and special. The Mikes explore many arms of this culture; from supporting sober fans to charitable foundations to safety initiatives to registering new voters. This eclectic group of music nuts have a brain in their head and heart in their chest, and this chapter showcases a few. This chapter also includes rare and intimate thoughts from Phish lyricist and friend Tom Marshall on how he is impacte...
Chapter 3: Community—We’re All In This Together
January 15, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBJust as important as the music, the members of the Phish community make each experience unique and special. The Mikes explore many arms of this culture; from supporting sober fans to charitable foundations to safety initiatives to registering new voters. This eclectic group of music nuts have a brain in their head and heart in their chest, and this chapter showcases a few. This chapter also includes rare and intimate thoughts from Phish lyricist and friend Tom Marshall on how he is impacte...
Chapter 4: Showtime! Festivals, Dozens, and Gags. Oh My!
January 15, 2020 13:57 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBIt’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 show for the newcomers, as well as dive deep into their regular “irregular” events. From their summer mega-festivals to their New Year’s Eve spectaculars, Halloween costumes and residences at Madison Square Garden, Phish’s creativity and adventurousness remains unparalleled, and Mike and Mike take you front row for all the action. Tom Marshall s...
Chapter 5 — Meeting The Chief: The Ken Kesey Experience
January 15, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis 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 life; one that led to a friendship with legendary American novelist, essayist, and countercultural figure, Ken Kesey. This episode features never before heard footage of one of the last interviews of Ken Kesey’s life, as well as Mike's account of an unforgettable journey that would never have occurred without chasing the moments. Includes ...
Chapter 6 — Technology: Living In This Tube
January 15, 2020 13:51 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBSometimes, 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 has changed the way fans interact, attend, and communicate. Pivotal members of the online community have provided news outlets, message boards, videos, photos, music archives, and games to feed the obsession when at work, at home, or on the toilet. This chapter celebrates a few of these linchpins. Includes interviews with Scott Marks, Paul Gl...
Chapter 7 — Inspiration: Move Me Brightly
January 15, 2020 13:48 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBMike 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 band Phish has not only provided amazing concerts and fun times, but has also set the framework for a lifetime of self-acceptance, forgiveness, and risk taking. The guys take an honest look at their own lives, and how the culture they’ve existed in gave them the courage to not take life too seriously, but to always try their hardest. Still ...
Epilogue — This Has All Been Wonderful…
January 15, 2020 13:45 - 12 minutes - 27.6 MBOur hosts summarize their journey with closing thoughts about the importance of finding a scene, identifying with a community, and feeling comfortable in your own weirdness. Life can get tough, but when you've got an outlet that recharges and rejuvenates the spirit, those hard days don't seem so daunting. Still Chasing is produced by Osiris Media. Executive Producers are Mike Finoia and Michael Shields. Series art by Geoffrey Tice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Trailer
January 07, 2020 03:47 - 2 minutes - 6.41 MBSome addicts chase the dragon. Others chase the danger. These two addicts chase moments...provided by the band Phish. That may have been a dramatic opening, but I bet it got your attention. Stand-up Comedian Mike Finoia (Impractical Jokers / Amigos Podcast) & 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, approaching 40 years old, the two friends look back on a lifetime of a...