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Reviews for: Dropping My Cover Stories
12-Point-Turn
Patrick makes storytelling special. You go on a journey with him that you didn’t know you needed. I felt like I gained new perspectives on life, grateful for what I have and know that I’m not alone in the struggles of being a human. You will laugh and you may tear up as Patrick guides you through some of his life stories. The venue did a great job lighting his stories up and he did a wonderful job keeping the audience engaged. My personal favorite was the 12-point-turn:) Would love to see Patrick perform again!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Gifted storyteller!
Patrick’s stories are engaging, heartfelt and easy to connect with!
Authentic and Heartfelt!
Patrick’s stories are always delivered from the heart. From navigating the immense grief of losing his partner to learning to take up space and unapologetically be himself, his stories are full of honesty, humor, and vulnerability. He is a gifted storyteller who takes you through the full range of human emotion. Absolutely loved it!
Creative and memorable storytelling!
Patrick delivered an exceptional performance with his heartfelt stories, humor and willingness to share his own life journey. I appreciated his relatable experiences, with laughter one moment and tears the next. A thought- provoking, clever and memorable show by a gifted storyteller. Loved it!
Relatable human experiences
Some performances stay with you. Patrick’s stories of loss, self-doubt, perseverance, and modest but meaningful triumphs are poignant, funny, and refreshingly honest. Little bit heartbreaking, little bit hilarious, all heart. His stories remind us that just showing up and trying is courageous. Can’t wait for more stories, wherever and however they show up.
Story telling at its best
“Dropping My Cover Story” allows us to laugh with Patrick at his fears and anxieties while moving from perceived failures to cheering success, one “well-planned” (tongue in cheek) step at a time. Laughter, tears, giggles, thought- provoking: story telling at its best. Highly recommend.
Gifted Storyteller
Awesome heartfelt performance by Patrick.
Great orator
The fifty minutes flew by. When Patrick finished I could have listened to him for another set. Very funny.
Talented Storyteller
Warm and funny story told by a truly talented public speaker. This story hits right in the chest because it bypasses the usual sentimental cliches about grief and gets straight to how weird and physical healing actually is. After losing his partner, he is just going through the motions, feeling like the fun, light part of his life died too, when the shift happens in the most unglamourous place possible. It’s an honest, grounded reminder that moving on doesn't mean forgetting your grief, sometimes it just means being brave enough to look ridiculous and feel weightless for three seconds.
Captivating Performance
Dropping My Cover Stories is a beautiful mix of exposing Patrick's own vulnerabilities, his goals and his ability to make people laugh with him, not at him. He is a wonderful storyteller who kept the audience engaged throughout the entire performance. Bravo!
Loved every minute!
A perfect mix of humor, heart, and honesty. Patrick is an incredible storyteller. I loved every minute!
Amazing. Brave. Real.
As Patrick wrote in his program "I am creating stories that make people laugh and feel loved."
Great Storytelling
Patrick’s stories are humorous, thought provoking, and inspirational.
Funny, artistic and deep storytelling!
Patrick has a gift! His story is personally revealing about his own journey of grief, discovery, and authenticity and yet the audience finds meaning for their own lives through his insights. He balances wit , humor and fun movements and gestures with very human experiences of loss and joy. Patrick’s delivery and invitational style bring you a long on a journey that leaves you in a better place. Hope you can attend and become a part of the story and journey with Patrick!!
Amazing storyteller
I have seen Patrick perform at the Moth and always loved his performances . This was another great show of living through his life experiences and laughing, relating, tearing up a little , and walking away with inspiration. LOVE d it!
Tracy Juhl
Great storytelling! An intricately woven story of what we hide and an amazing desire to overcome those obstacles. Heartfelt and brought tears and laughter.
Cast and Crew
Patrick McGraw
Writer and Performer
Patrick grew up in central Minnesota, moved to Boston for school and moved to the Pacific Northwest for work. Patrick is back in Minnesota, where he has been an audience favorite at The Moth’s StorySLAMs in the Twin Cities, going on to compete in three GrandSLAMs. He is also a former Wild Goose Chase Clogger, performing throughout Minnesota and even on two European tours, and he is a current birder.
More Information
Patrick's story "My First High Five," which was told during a StorySLAM for The Moth in the Twin Cities, was featured on The Moth podcast on June 26, 2026. The episode was hosted by US soccer player Tierna Davidson. You can listen to the episode and his story here.
Jared Fessler for Broadway World wrote of Dropping My Cover Stories, "Humor and sadness sit next to each other, which makes the stories feel honest." Read the full review on Broadway World.