It’s a rat-race in the city and my guest today has figured it out, how to be a local by giving back to NYC in more than one way…Jonothon Lyons is the talented actor, creative, and performer behind the mask and viral sensation in New York City, Buddy the Rat.Head on over to my Instagram (@gossipnistapodcast) to see photos/meet Jonothon if you haven’t already. This is an interview not only sharing the creation of ‘Buddy the Rat,’ but the New York story and journey of the man behind it.Taking on the streets of New York during the pandemic entertaining and sometimes maybe even scarring city dwellers and tourist alike, Jonothon has embodied one of New York’s most illustrious inhabitants - the rat!Hand crafting the rat mask himself, as well as the squeaky long rat tale, the large pizza slice he sometimes carries, a huge mouse trap and many other props that he developed out of his New York City apartment and sometimes even on his stoop for more room. Can we hear it for Jonothon’s one small step for a rat, and one giant leap for rat-kind! #BuddytheRatJonothon Lyons was destined to stardom at a young age, with his many talents as an actor, singer, dancer, pianist, playwright, director, creator, and the list can go on. But, would you believe me if I said this is not the first rat he’s played the role of and it’s almost as though he was meant to create Buddy the Rat from the onset. See a photo of him as Templeton from Charlotte’s Web at a young age on Instagram at (@jonothonlyons). With many other exciting projects in the work for Jonothon, such as his creation of 'The Apple Boys' play, a short film called 'Rat', and a lot of cool projects to come from Buddy the Rat, you’ll have to tune into the full episode to hear all about this and much more, plus Jonothon getting real about living in New York City and the many opportunities it offers. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast.Thank you for your support, enjoy!XOXO,Gossipnista?---To support Jonothon Lyons and creators of New York visit Patreon - HERETo learn more about Jonothon Lyons and all his work visit his website - HERETo get fun Buddy the Rat merchandise visit - HERE Connect with  Jonothon Lyons a.k.a. Buddy the Rat on social below:Instagram:@jonothonlyonsYouTube: HERESupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)