Dented Cans w Mike Finoia

Comedian Brian Scott McFadden recently took a trip, well a bunch of trips, to South America to take part in Ayahuasca sessions on the recommendation of a trusted friend. What follows is Brian's experiences, from studying psychology to exploring consciousness and finally diving deep into the subsconsious. This is a fascinating story, and thank you Brian for hanging out and sharing! You can watc...

Chad McLean is a Veteran who started Mental Joe Apparel to both raise awareness and give back to veterans suffering from trauma, anxiety, & depression. Through his ventures in his apparel line, Chad has helped spread hope to both veterans and civilians, and his message is read loud and clear on all of his amaing designs. Mike & Chad met at the PS2023 conference in Denver, and immediately s...

The hilarious Matt Braunger hangs out on todays DC. Matt is an LA based actor and comedian. Mike and Matt rang in the New Year together years ago at Vermont Comedy Club, and bonded over road stories and IPA. The two catch up on fatherhood, trends in modern comedy, and so much more. Matt's got a ton of material out there; follow him  @MattBraungerComedy  on YouTube and @mattbraunger on Social M...

Mike & Krystyna dive deep in this week's Dented Cans. Family Trauma, past lives, healing, psychedelics, cutting out unecessary people, so much more. This is an extremely vulnerable and honest chat. Thank you Krystyna for hanging out and opening up! Follow / Subscribe to  @GuysWeFcked  and  @KrystynaHutch  for all things Krystyna, and Follow / Subscribe  @mikefinoia  and check out all live...

Today the multi-talented Todd Gursslin joins Dented Cans to discuss sobriety, treatment, hitting bottom and climbing back up. Todd is a comedian, musician, podcaster, dad, and all around great dude! Also, if you've noticed clips on this page, there's a good chance he made them! Follow Todd at  @ToddGursslin  on YouTube and Social Media. We are brought to you by SunsetLake Farms, high quali...

Neal Brennan hangs out today to discuss psychedelics & mental health. Mike first learned about many alternative methods of combatting anxiety and depression from Neal, so it was extra special to have him on to chat about our progress. Thanks Neal! Neal is the host of the Blocks podcast, the co-creator of Chappelle's Show and Half-Baked, and he also has 3 Netflix Specials, including Three M...

Mike and Charles McBee continue their talk. Mike realizes he's confrontational. the guys discuss reaction, regret, and the danger of living in the "What If". Follow @CharlesMcBee for his tour dates and podcast. Thank you for listening. Sponsored by SunsetLakeCBD. Use Promo Code DENTED at Checkout for 20% off at SunsetLakeCBD.com

Comedian Charles McBee is back to hang out. We discuss getting older, public dumping, and so much more. Part 1 of a 2 parter with my pal. Follow him on IG he’s great. This episode is sponsored by Sunset Lake high quality products of the green variety from Burlington VT. Use promo code DENTED at checkout for 20% off when you visit SunsetLakeCBD.com. Follow. Subscribe. Share. Rate. Review. Thanks!

It's Season 2! This week my buddy Brian Quinn (Q from Impractical Jokers) joins me to catch up. We have a fun talk, and catch up on light drug use, the healing powers of animals, being NYFD on St. Patrick's Day, and so much more. I love him, he's a great friend, and it was so cool to catch up. Check out Impractical Jokers Thursdays at 10pm on TBS, and listen to his podcast Tell 'em...

Seany joins the pod today! Mike's old pal hangs out to discuss the new frontiers of a comedy career. From adapting to technology to understanding a new generation of comics, and even a deviation into UFO's, this is a fun one. Thank you Sean for hanging out. Follow Sean at @Seanytime on Socials, and visit SeanDonnelly.com to see live dates. Mike has a lot of new dates on the calendar. Visit...

Today the multi-talented Dave Hill joins the program. Dave is a guitar virtuoso, comedy beast, and fashion icon, among other things. While off the road in NYC, Dave took time out to chat with Mike about his recent tour, playing the Star Spangled Banner at an NHL game, and so much more. Follow Dave at  @ExplosiveIndustries  on YouTube, and visit davehillonline.com for everything Dave! Mike has date...

Today the hilarious Michael Somerville joins the podcast. Mike & Mike talk shop, including Somerville's experience performing on the coveted Late Nite with David Letterman show. Mike is awesome. Follow him on IG at @michaelsomerville and go see him live! Dented Cans is sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD. Use promo code DENTED at check out for 20% when you visit sunsetlakecbd.com Watch Mike's...

Matt Wayne is a hilarious comedian based out of NYC. He hails from Buffalo, and has been a loyal Bills fan all his life. Mike & Matt discuss life as Dolphin & Bill fans, meeting your sports heroes, and respective paths in their early days of standup comedy. Matt is awesome, follow him at @nowayneinhell on IG. Mike's Special "Don't Let me Down" is out on YouTube.com/@mikef...

This week Mike is joined by his pal Dante Nero. Dante is a comedian, podcaster, and coach based out of NYC. Mike and Dante get deep and discuss work, motivation, and life balance. Check out Dante at @ManSchool202 and follow him on the socials at  @TheDanteNero We are sponsored by SunsetLake CBD. Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code DENTED at checkout for 20% off. Follow MIke at  @mikefinoia ...

Today Lenny Marcus joins the pod to chat with Mike about all things standup. Lenny has a new album, DEATH, which is a perfect representation of his standup; concise, tight, and packed with jokes. Lenny is a staple in the NY comedy scene, and a living example of a mensch. Follow Lenny on his socials at @LennyMarcusNYC As always a HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsor Sunset Lake CBD. Visit SunsetLakeCBD.co...

3 Mike's on the Mic for this week's Dented Cans. Your host Mike Finoia, and Producer Mike Albanese are joined by Comedian / Writer / Softball Player Mike Yard (@MikeYardComedy) Mike is a regular at all of the major NYC Comedy Clubs, and has been seen on Comedy Central as a correspondent on the Larry Wilmore Show. Give him a follow and check him out live! Thank you to our sponsor Sunset Lak...

Sergio (@sergiochicon) is a great comic, a personal trainer, a boxer, an animal lover, and an all around awesome dude. Mike & Sergio discuss staying motivated, prioritizing yourself, and people who flaunt their luscious hair. Go see Sergio live SergioChicon.com Go see Mike live MikeFinoia.com 12/31/23 Mike is headlining Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Watch Mike's special "Dont let Me...

Mike and Liz Miele catch up while on the road to discuss starting over after releasing a special, figuring out how to make your own path, and adapting to trends (or not). Liz is hysterical, follow her at  @LizMiele  and check out all her live dates at LizMiele.com Check out my live dates at MikeFinoia.com, and watch my special "Dont Let Me Down" at youtube.com/@mikefinoia Shout out to our sponsor...

Comedian Kunal Aurora joins Mike on the pod to discuss growing up as a child in Queens, NY, disdain for authority, and the art of picking locks. Such a fun chat. Follow Kunal on @alldaykca on socials, and find his live dates at kunalaurora.com. Watch Mike's special DONT LET ME DOWN at youtube.com/@mikefinoia Follow Mike on socials at @mikefinoia Sponsored by SunsetLake CBD. High Quality CBD gu...

The hilarious and talented Gina Brillon joins the program. the two discuss Gina's early obsession with comedy, the inner critic, and learning to deal with the voice within on the fly. Be sure to follow Gina at @GinaBrillon / @Gbrillon on socials, and watch her this holiday season on @Disneyplus in Dashing Through The Snow. See her live dates at ginabrillon.com Mike's FULL STANDUP SPECIAL i...

This week Liz Glazer joins the pod. Liz is an attorney turned comedian and she is great! She & her wife are new parents, and Liz discusses the anxieties with Mike, and so much more. Follow liz at @lizglazer and check out all things Liz at DearLizGlazer.com. Thank you to our sponsor SunsetLake CBD! Be sure to use promo code DENTED for 20% off at check out when you visit sunsetlakecbd.com ! Mike's S...

This week comedian and writer Charles McBee joins the pod. Charles has worked as the Head Writer of Hell of a Week with Charlamagne tha God on Comedy Central, and has been performing at all of the premiere clubs in NYC for years. Mike and Charles get into learning how to be their own men, navigating the ever changing comedy landscape, and a lot more! Follow Charles at @CharlesMcBee on socials, and...

This week comedian Rich Aronovitch joins the podcast. Rich is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, a social media sensation, and an overall great dude. Rich and Mike discuss Rich's family history, which is filled with pain, anguish, resilience, and selflessness. This conversations touches upon the Holocaust, Anti-Semitism, abuse, bullying, and mental health. I can't thank Rich enough for...

This week's Dented Cans features my pal, the hilarious Ashley Austin Morris. We talk being broke, learning how to take care of ourselves, quitting cigs, eating disorders, religion, and so much more! Follow Ashley  @Ashaustinmorris  on YT and Socials, and check our her great special on the  @NewYorkComedyClub  YT Channel. Thank you to our sponsor Sunset Lake CBD! Amazing, fresh CBD from the 802...

This week I'm joined by the hilarious comic Doug Smith. Doug is the host of the Jehova Boy Podcast, and this conversation stems from my visit on his pod. We chat about hair (and my lack thereof), cysts, and Doug's guided MDMA journey. Be sure to follow Doug at @whodougsmith, and listen to Jehova Boy Podcast whereever you get your pods.  Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Rinse, Repeat. It mea...