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What Am I Making PodcastWAIM Podcast #080: Christian Finnegan ReturnsOver the last couple of years a good portion of the new music I have become excited about came to me from Christian Finnegan and his great Substack, New Music For Olds. As I have aged, my excitement for new sounds has waned and my voracious musical appetite is a fraction of what it once was. Christian and his terrific newsletter give my old ears regular suggestions that run the gamut of genre and style. What Am I Making is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid s...2025-03-171h 34
What Am I Making PodcastWAIM #069 - Christian FinneganBack in March, I attended Podjam in Las Vegas and got a chance to see Christian Finnegan live. I’ve long admired Christian as a comic with a terrific wit, a tremendous vocabulary, and a fascinating view on the world. His stand up is hilarious, insightful, and sharp. Getting to see him perform was a highlight of the Vegas trip and confirmed my theory that he is still one of the funniest and smartest comedians working today. I first became familiar with Christian when he appeared a few times on the Chappelle Show. He was also a fea...2024-07-291h 12
What Am I Making PodcastWhat Am I Making Podcast #002 with Christian FinneganI’d already had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Finnegan a few months back for an episode of Stand Up with Pete Dominick. Christian had just started a substack called New Music For Old. I really wanted Pete to promote it on his show. Pete doesn’t feel at home talking about music. Actually, that’s a kindness on my part to say that he doesn’t enjoy it. It would be more accurate to say that watching Pete discuss music is a bit like watching a toddler frame a garden shed. Naturally, I offered my services. Chr...2023-02-201h 00