This is the long-form version of a conversation with, Pat Finnerty, a sparkling gem that millions of people need to know about. Currently, a few thousand people appreciate his songwriting, performing, comedy, and talk show talents, which is not bad for someone from Scranton, PA. On this episode, we talk the nature of power, current politics in US, mental health and AA, and his process of writing songs, how and when song ideas come to him (hint: involves a bathroom), and among other laughs, talk trash on the City of Angels. Pat is an expert conversationalist, so I think you will be throughly entertained with our conversation. He is on my top five favorite humans list and the recording of his song "Tough Gig" is so well produced. Buy it.

Learn more about and support Pat: Instagram: @the_pat_finnerty_show    Venmo: @ThePatFinnertyShow

Buy "Tough Gig": https://patfinnerty.bandcamp.com/track/tough-gig

HILARIOUS Youtube video for "Tough Gig": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obx2y0O1u30

Music:

"Pop Bell" written by Dave Pap for Fabregege (of which Pat was the guitarist)

"Tough Gig" written by Pat Finnerty for Pat Finnerty & the Full Band

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Podcast and music produced by Michael Robinson

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Thanks to Laris Kreslins for his guidance with podcasting.