Originally hailing from the coal-mining country of rural Ohio, Patrick Gerard grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Georgia and earned a degree in Theatre at Berry College. He has a Master of Arts in Storytelling from East Tennessee State University and an MBA from the University of West Georgia. He has experimented with many alter-egos over the years including mild-mannered journalist, pop culture analyst, prize winning performance artist, and panel participant at the American Folklore Society's annual conference.