I did this instead of killing myself
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -A Stand-Up Comedy podcast based in Greenville, South Carolina. I interview local stand-up comics (or other guests with interesting perspectives). We talk about standup, dumpster fire stories, best life advice, and more.
We only have 2 rules:
1. Tell the Truth
2. Don’t Kill Yourself
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#99 - Brad Deaton
April 03, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBBrad Deaton is back on the show! From Walhalla, SC, Brad has been doing comedy for 2 years. He books shows at the Palmetto Distillery in Anderson and at the Oconee Community Theater. Brad’s style of comedy is a combination of southern charm, contagious stage energy, personal stories, and “oh my god, did he actually just say that?” In addition to writing and performing stand up comedy, Brad is a musician, TikTok’er, and author. His children’s book “How To Shave A Zebra” is available on Am...
#98 - Dan Sweeney
March 27, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBMeet Dan Sweeney - one of the funniest dudes I’ve met in SC. By day he’s a carpenter, and you can follow his work @wisecrackwoodworks on Instagram. He’s an aspiring golfer with a mean stinger draw, and he runs a podcast with his finance Katie called “Coots & Pen.” Originally from Connecticut, Dan is now living in Charleston where he’s been doing standup for the last 5 years. He has a ridiculously dark sense of humor inspired by his dad’s close call with 9/11 and a history of drug and alco...
#97 - Jackie Rose
March 20, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWelcome to Jackie Land. Jackie Rose joins the show today. She is new to the Greenville comedy scene and has been doing standup for the last 2 years. Originally from Montgomery Alabama, Jackie has lived in Denver where she studied psychology and creative writing, and White Plains, New York where she started doing comedy. By day, Jackie is a senior copywriter at a marketing company, and by night she tells jokes, describing herself as a kind and happy gal with a twisted sense of humor. Jac...
#96 - Amelia Nelson
March 13, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBAmelia Nelson! Amelia is our favorite mom (of 5) slash comic proudly hailing from Marietta (South Carolina, not Georgia). Now based in Greenville, Amelia has been doing standup comedy for the last 3 years. We’ve known each other in passing for awhile, but this was our first extended conversation, and we had a blast. We shared our first impressions of each other, and each other’s comedy and how thankfully both have come a long way. We talk about progress in standup, shoutout new local comics...
#95 - Hillary Begley
March 06, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBHillary Begley joins the show today. Hillary is a talented comedian and actress. Originally from Brevard, NC, Hillary now lives in Asheville. This month marks Hillary’s 10thyear doing standup comedy. She’s best most known for playing Lucy Dickson in the 2018 Netflix movie “Dumplin” starring Jennifer Aniston. She has toured the country as the star of the Feral Hogs Comedy Tour, and in 2022, she was a featured performer on the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival in Amsterdam. Hillary is great. She h...
#94 - Tray Diddy Evans
February 27, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBTray Diddy Evans joins the show. Tray is kind of an a-hole, but he’s one of the funniest a-holes I know. Tray is from Laurens County, SC, and by day he’s a barber. On today’s interview we are onsite/on-location at Quality Cuts Barber Shop in Laurens where we chat as Tray works. Everybody is a celebrity at the barbershop. Tray has been cutting hair since he was 11 and telling jokes since he was born. Today I learn why it’s bad etiquette to ask who does the best fade at a barber shop, we meet ...
#93 - Travis Thuband
February 20, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBUnmolded shame, fat tits, the unf*kable homunculus, biscuit Pete (and many other names)…the one and only Travis Thuband returns to the show. Travis is 11 years into standup comedy and one of the best comics in Greenville. Travis is hilarious. Many know him from getting berated as audience members at Coffee Underground downtown Greenville where he hosts a weekly open mic (7PM – come out!). In addition to standup, Travis produces music for the Nasty Hooks: a genre-defying, provocative, group p...
#92 - Alexis Ramirez & Coble Panetti
February 13, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBAlexis Ramirez and Coble Panetti are on the show today. Both former guests, Alexis and Coble are very funny comics, and sometimes we carpool together to mics. So today we brought the mics with us on our drive to the Asheville Music Hall (Open mic every Wednesday 8PM). On the ride, you’ll hear Alexis yell at me for questionable driving. We also debate the worst way to die, who is the smartest local comic, and why I’m uncomfortable talking about sex. Follow Alexis and Coble at the links below,...
#91 - Matt Richards & Bill Riner
February 06, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBMatt Richards and Bill Riner join the show. Matt is one of my best non-comic friends in Greenville, and most of you know Bill (our favorite bridal tailoring/Batman loving/toast review giving/cat grooming comic w/autism). Today, instead of a normal interview, the 3 of us take the atomic gummy bear challenge: We all eat a “Lil Nitro”, the world’s hottest gummy bear, which is 9,000 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper. Watch us suffer as we try to make conversation in excruciating pain. In betwe...
#90 - Amanda Neal
January 30, 2023 10:30 - 2 hours - 143 MBLocal comedian and heartthrob Amanda Neal joins the show today. Amanda is great…she’s a beam of light who radiates positive vibes on and off stage. Originally from Charlotte, Amanda moved to Greenville in 2018. She works at Railside Studios and owns a spa called Fortified Wellness Studios. She also runs a book club and hosts music bingo at Birds Fly South and Community Tap in Travelers Rest. On today’s episode, Amanda teaches me about women’s cycles, we share relationship stories, the import...
#89 - Nat Murray
January 23, 2023 10:30 - 2 hours - 131 MBGreenville native Nat Murray joins the show today. By day, Nat is a mustache brandishing credit analyst at a bank. By night, he tells jokes, drinks Bud Lights, and takes care of the family dogs Frank and Iggy. Nat also has a lovely wife, and dual Swiss citizenship. Love this guy – he’s very funny. Today we talk about Nat’s start in comedy, South Park, the Patriot act, free speech, talking to girls, and more. Catch Nat on stage here in Greenville, and follow him at the links below. Have a gr...
#88 - Jermaine Glass
January 16, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 67 MBJermaine Glass joins the show. First off: Viewer Discretion Advised. This is a wild episode, and Jermaine has no filter. If you’re sensitive to adult content, maybe skip this one. I love Jermaine. He’s one of the funniest guys I’ve met, and he is full of opinions. Based in Columbia, and formerly in the Army, Jermaine has been doing standup for the last few years where he brings a shocking brand of observational comedy that you can’t help but crack up at. On this episode we talk about conspir...
#87 - Marquis Walker
January 09, 2023 10:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBMarquis Walker joins the show today. Marquis is a hilarious new comic I met in 2022. He’s smart and wise beyond his 24 years. Always smooth on stage, Marquis has a fresh observational style that’s often against the grain, but somehow still hilarious – even when he’s talking about a shooting at a Wal-Mart. He’s creative beyond comedy as he’s been drawing sketches since he was a kid of his cultural influences, Tupac and Michael Jordan to name a few. Marquis is hilarious…definitely a comic you...
#86 - Rory O'Connor
January 02, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday we say goodbye to Rory O’Connor. He’s not dead, he’s just moving back to New Jersey, and doesn’t have plans to come back to Greenville any time soon. So I guess he’s dead to us. Rory is a 22 year old engineering student who spent 2 years in Greenville for an internship where he started doing comedy. Rory is very smart and very funny. He’s a self proclaimed music nerd fascinated by history, world language, and classic literature. Rory is also passionate about self care in the form of g...
#85 - Adam Schulte
December 26, 2022 10:30 - 2 hours - 113 MBAdam Schulte is back! It’s the day after Christmas. He’s Jewish. Originally from West Virginia, Adam’s been doing standup 10 years, performs on and books many shows in the Upstate, and is a founding member of Stone Grown Comedy. On this episode we talk about Adam’s new non-profit cat venture, why Crypto was a scam, and hear Adam rant about comedy, social media, and Kanye. Check Adam out at the links below, and have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.facebook.com...
#84 - Chris Wilson
December 19, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBChris Wilson is one of the funniest people in Greenville comedy. He has his own website, where he describes himself as “comedian, sex icon, sassy, disabled.” Chris has the best swag around, and an album you should buy. On this episode we talk about Jeffrey Dahmer, COVID man-scaping, and Chris tells hilarious stories about his grandpa messing his britches. Check Chris out at the links below, and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://chriswilsoncomedy.com/ https://...
#83 - Calvin Murray
December 12, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBCalvin Murray is a character. Originally from Greenville, Calvin got back on the stand up stage in 2022 after originally starting comedy 4 years ago at mics with Donte Anderson. On stage, Calvin does Looney Toons voices, and his jokes are outrageous. (They’re not family friendly either, so if you prefer clean comedy, I recommend skipping this week’s episode). Today we talk about Calvin’s bombing stories when he first got back on stage at Radio Room, what inspired him to try comedy when he wa...
#82 - David Dowdy
December 05, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBDavid is one of the most calming dudes I have the pleasure of hanging out with at mics. Originally from Redbank, SC, David started standup in 2021. He’s a single dad raising two children, and has a background in public speaking for Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous. His style of comedy is observational satire, and he packs as many laughs as he can into everyday scenarios. On this episode we talk about Walmart Meth stories from Redbank, therapy, parenting, relationships, the psycholog...
#81 - James Harrod
November 28, 2022 11:46 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJames is an awesome dude based in Asheville North Carolina. Originally from Raleigh, he moved to Asheville where he first got on stage at age 23 after graduating college. On stage, James is likable, authentic, and very funny. He’s been doing comedy 6 years, and hosts a regular open mic in Asheville every Tuesday at The Odd @ 9PM. He performs all over the south east and has opened for Yedoye Travis, Brandie Posey, Myq Kaplan, and Geoff Tate. Today we talk about his comedy backstory/influenc...
#80 - Ubad Olowolowo
November 21, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBUbad Olowolowo is on the show today. Don’t ask me how to pronounce it. Born in Nigeria, Ubad moved to Huntsville, Alabama when he was 4. He currently resides in Alabama, and travels to Greenville for a few months each year and does standup around town. Ubad has a unique blend of comedy combining his African heritage with a southern Alabama twist. He’s very funny. On this episode we talk about his background, first kiss (don’t remember how that came up), his mother’s experience coming to Amer...
#79 - Chris Whiteside
November 14, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBChris Whiteside is a fixture of downtown Greenville. You may have seen him on the standup stage, karaoke stage, or just passing by, but no matter where, his smile always lights up the room. Originally from Traveler’s Rest, SC, Chris got into stand up a few years ago, and he’s now a regular performer at the Coffee Underground, Radio Room, and Comedy Zone mics. On stage, he’s extremely likable, and integrates impressions, singing, and even his ukulele into his sets. On this interview, Chris ...
#78 - Larry Griffin
November 07, 2022 10:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOne of my favorite comics stopped by this week: Larry Griffin. Larry is a novelist and comedian based in Asheville. In his free time he can be found at the movies or the pool when the weather's right. Larry grew up in Florida and spent his youth voraciously consuming horror fiction and other various niches – alt comedy, heavy metal, indie rock, folk and country, you name it. Now he’s channeling it into his fiction and comedy. Larry has several works/short stories available on his website (l...
#77 - Jake Manning
October 31, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBMeet Jake Manning. He’s a professional wrestler, comic, and trading card aficionado. He currently works for All Elite Wrestling where he modestly describes himself as a glorified T-shirt counter and broke ass renaissance man. Jake has been in professional wrestling for 20 years, and been doing standup comedy for 7. You can catch him on stage or in the ring in Asheville, Greenville, CLT. In this interview, Jake and I talk pro-wrestling, Brett Favre, George Carlin, likability in standup, and ...
#76 - Bill Riner
October 24, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBHappy Halloween! Bill Riner stopped by for a special Halloween episode of the podcast. He’s one of our favorite local comics, a talented tailor/costume designer, and he is obsessed with Batman. Put that together, and he’s the perfect dude to get you ready for your Halloween week. Today we talk about the Batman, Bill’s new religion, why you should own a cat, and more. Follow Bill at the links below, grab some candy, and enjoy. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com...
#75 - Kenneth E Hughes
October 17, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBKenneth E. Hughes is a standup comedian and founder of 20/20 productions. He is a self employed and self proclaimed blind sex symbol. He produces a current standup showcase every fourth Sunday of the month called Hilariously Hoppin’ at Hoppin GVL, and an open mic every second Sunday of the month. Kenneth also does work on behalf of the non-profit, “Southeastern Guide Dogs” (link below). Also, his guide dog Buddy is a good boy who sometimes joins Kenneth on stage. Really enjoyed getting to k...
#74 - Justin Blackburn
October 10, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBJustin Blackburn is a poet, life coach, and comedian. I’m not sure in what order. Justin is great – just met him in Asheville, and he’s hilarious and insightful. His poetry book, “It’s hard to get there when you’re already there” is also funny, and my new favorite coffee table book. In this interview, Justin tells us how he founded Greenville Comedy, explains his anti-comedy approach to standup, talks his philosophy on life coaching, and a bunch of other stuff. Really enjoyed the interview –...
#73 - Melly Kazel
October 03, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 132 MBNew to Greenville from Washington state, Melly has quickly become a local favorite. Her voices, impressions, and stories are hilarious. She’s a standup and sketch comedian dedicated to sharing her most embarrassing moments with strangers. Her Wisconsin/Minnesota accents are my favorite, but she has several more. She even does sketches on her Instagram including her Bachelor parody series, “The Bad-Chadelor,” you need to check out. We had a blast on this interview. Be sure to follow Melly at...
#72 - Jordy Warlock
September 26, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 156 MBJordy Warlock joins us on today’s podcast. He’s just a normal, anonymous guy. Definitely not a student athlete who may or may not be applying for professional employment in the next 12 months. No need to Google him. Jordan is a good new friend of mine. He’s been doing standup 6 months, and is hilarious, likable, and a great hang. Today we talk about his start in comedy, transitioning from bar back at the Comedy Zone to a performer himself, his experience playing D2 college basketball, our fa...
#71 - Kyle O'Renn
September 19, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBKyle O’Renn is back on the show…not the guy from Star Wars. Just a guy who loves anime and tells ridiculous stories about being a granddad on stage. Kyle is approaching his one year anniversary in comedy, and he’s already one of our favorite comics in Greenville. On this episode we talked about Kyle’s progression in standup, how he got kicked out of two prep schools, the time a coach threw a bat at his head, why Gaston is actually the best character in Beauty and the Beast, and more. Follow ...
#70 - Michael Mack & Michael Garrick
September 12, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 127 MBMichael Mack AND Michael Garrick join us on the show today. They are two very funny gentlemen from Columbia who have fun, but don’t shy away from any topic. Mike, Mike and I talked about hell mics, anime, what’s wrong with Jake from State Farm, why the universe is just a ship in a bottle, politics, race, and more. Please follow them both at the links below, and check them out on stage all over South Carolina. Enjoy the interview, and have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest(s...
#69 - Louis Kirk
September 06, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBLouis Kirk is a comic, impressionist, musician, and professional sandwich maker. Today we discussed his process for creating impressions, his love of Project Runway, having a background in music, and what’s in store for humanity in the next decade. We also talk about our love for Norm, and our shared experience of sucking at little league baseball. You’ll even hear Louis do some of his impressions…including that of Steve-O and Ronald Reagan. Be sure to follow Louis at the links below, and c...
#68 - Coble Panetti
August 29, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBCoble Panetti is a new friend of mine in the local comedy scene. Got to know him on this episode, and he’s a fascinating guy. Recently moved to Columbia, Coble Started comedy five years ago at the Coffee Underground in Greenville. In addition to standup, Coble is a prolific painter, poker player, golfer, and all around smart dude. We talked about his golf career, and how mental skills in golf relate to standup. We also discussed psychology, neuroplasticity, meditation, dreams, and a lot more...
#67 - Alexis Ramirez
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBAlexis Ramirez is one of my favorite people in Greenville comedy. She reminds me of a young Rosanne Barr (minus the tweets). She has infectious positivity, smart edgy jokes, and is always fun to hang out with. Beyond her standup, she’s a talented singer, so catch her at Sharkey’s or Smiley’s for karaoke after a comedy show, and you won’t be disappointed. On this episode we talk about vapes, being the new girl in a standup scene, God, and more. Follow Alexis at the links below, and I hope y...
#66 - Liz Parke & Whitney Rayner
August 08, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThe girls took over the podcast this week. Liz Parke and Whitney Rayner are two local Greenville comedy favorites who have both been on the show before. Whitney stopped by on her recent visit to GVL from LA, and Liz, the “it” girl of Greenville, came over just to hassle me. Love both of these girls…very funny, and you should check them out on stage here in the upstate, or out in California for Whitney if you can. On this episode we talk about accents, marriage, dating, and more. Follow them...
#65 - Chavis Lipscomb
August 01, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBChavis Lipscomb joins the podcast today. Chavis is a new friend of mine. We initially met 2 years ago at the Comedy Zone where we both started doing standup. Chavis is originally from Salisbury, NC and just recently relocated to Greenville and is now active in the scene. His style of comedy is preferably controversial, self deprecating, and observational. In this interview, we talked about how we would protect ourself in jail, the importance of stage time, standing up for yourself (in life)...
#64 - Alex Hunter & Sauce Got Jokes
July 25, 2022 13:41 - 2 hours - 132 MBThis week we have 2 very funny gentlemen on the show: Comedian “Sauce Got Jokes” aka Anderson Nance and Alex Hunter. Sauce is a recurring guest (see him on Ep. 23), originally from Newberry, SC and recently moved to Charlotte, NC. Alex is from Charlotte, NC and Sauce’s new carpool buddy. Alex has been doing standup over 2 years, and talks about therapy, fruity pebbles and railroad spikes. On this episode, the 3 of talk about the Supreme Court, Male birth control, Charlotte Comedy Scene, dram...
#63 - Tre Pizarro
July 19, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis week we welcome Tre Pizzaro to the show. Tre is a good buddy of mine, and I loved this interview. He’s not a standup comic (yet), but he’s a prolific guy with a passion for creative Gen Z side hustles. By day, he sells jewelry for Helzberg Diamonds in Greenville (guys, hit him up if you need to buy your lady an engagement ring. He’ll take care of you). On the side he does photography, street painting, and makes hilarious videos on TikTok. He has 70,000 followers and growing. On this epi...
#62 - Will Kelly
July 11, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis week we welcome Will Kelly to the show, our first Medical Doctor. I only met Will recently, but he’s been in and around the upstate comedy scene for the last 15 years. Will (aka “WeeYul”) currently lives in Anderson SC. He has a lot of off the wall jokes about growing up in South Carolina, food, sports, and working in a hospital. He can be seen at open mics around the upstate. Be sure to follow Will at the links below, and I hope you enjoy our interview! #standup #podcast Follow Our G...
#61 - Tucker Lawson
July 05, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 151 MBTucker Lawson is back on the show. Tucker is currently in Law School at the University Mississippi, but he took time away from his summer break to do the podcast. I always enjoy talking with Tucker because he’s smart, hilarious, and likable. In this episode we talk about dip, law school, Pete Holmes’s spirituality, and standup. Check Tucker out on stage in GVL and Asheville this summer, and follow him at the links below. Hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: h...
#60 - Tekscher Feel
June 27, 2022 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday our guest is Tekscher Feel! (Tek for short). She’s one of our favorite people at the Comedy Zone, where she works part time as a server. While Tek isn’t a comedian, she is a talented painter, Yoga instructor, and mom. We sat down at CZ before a show, and talked about Tek’s favorite local comics, she displays two of her favorite paintings for the camera, and she told the story of the time she and her boyfriend robbed a bank! Tek also shared great life advice. I really enjoyed getting t...
#59 - Tommy Donovan
June 20, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBOne of my first friends in Greenville comedy, Tommy Donovan is a standup comic, small business owner, husband, and father of 4. After nearly 50 years of real-life experience seeking the answers to life’s biggest questions, all Tommy has come up with is…more questions. By day Tommy’s does home inspections, and runs the Home Pros Radio Show. In a past life, Tommy was the mascot of both the USC Gamecocks and Sir Purr of the Carolina Panthers. Tommy is an avid fan and student of comedy. In today...
#58 - Aaron Quillen
June 13, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 135 MBToday we welcome Aaron Quillen to the show. Our first ever legally blind guest, Aaron is affectionately known by many in the Greenville Comedy Scene as “Blind Aaron.” He describes himself as the potato of comedy (because neither can see). He’s also a father, veteran, and all-around piece of sh**. By day, Aaron works as a massage therapist. On stage, Aaron delivers material based from his one-of-a kind perspective…including parenting, massage, sex, etc. In today’s interview, we discuss real e...
#57 - Liz Parke
June 06, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBLadies and gentlemen…Liz Parke is on the show. Born in the mean streets of upper middle class suburbia Connecticut, Liz moved to Greenville in 2020 after spending 9+ years in New York City. By day, Liz works as an executive assistant to a GVL CEO. She entered the comedy scene in February of 2021. On stage she vents about culture shock in the south, dating, and horrors of driving her own car. Liz has a sarcastic, snarky, and confident delivery that makes her a natural at standup, even from he...
#56 - Comic***s
May 31, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBWe recorded our first group episode with Ben Jennings, Bill Riner, and Jacob Noland. This was probably a mistake. I promise everyone means well, but maybe don’t listen if you’re easily offended All 3 of these guys are really funny and have been guests on the show previously. You can catch all of them on stage performing weekly in Greenville at the Comedy Zone. In this episode we talk about if Jerry Seinfeld is funny, Roe v. Wade, Jacob’s mom, and more. Hope you enjoy! #standup #podcast Fol...
#55 - Christian Williams
May 23, 2022 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB‘On a cold night in December 1994, a little round mound of chocolate was born by the name of Christian Williams. Christian then slowly grew into an average sized chocolate man who is also an improv and stand up comedian.’ His humor can be described as light hearted and silly. He’s also an expert in writing his own podcast intros. Christian has been doing comedy going on 4 years. I met him the Art Bar Open Mic in Columbia (Tuesdays @ 8:30PM), where he’s one of the local favorites. On stage, h...
#54 - Ben Jennings
May 16, 2022 09:30 - 2 hours - 129 MBWe finally got Ben Jennings on the podcast. Ben is a local Greenville comic, and good friend of mine. By day, Ben’s an automotive engineer. When he’s on stage, he’s polished, dark, and also weird as hell (he was homeschooled, and loves Caillou for some reason). He started standup a few years ago, and now hits mics every week in GVL. I don’t know what else to put because it’s 1AM as I’m writing this. Sorry this isn’t a better summary Ben. I think it’s good enough though; we had a great interv...
#53 - Ellen Williams
May 09, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBOur guest this week is Ellen Williams. Big congratulations to Ellen for graduating with her Masters degree in Education this spring! She recently (like yesterday) moved to Orlando, FL where she will be continuing her post graduate career. Originally from Rock Hill, SC, Ellen began doing open mic comedy last September at the Art Bar in Columbia, SC, and she’s been in love with standup ever since. Prior to graduating, Ellen worked as the supervisor of RA’s at a university in SC. In today’s in...
#52 - Lane Wilson
May 02, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBToday I interview Lane Wilson. She is a transplant to South Carolina from Austin. Lane is a trophy wife whose hobbies include competitive lawn maintenance, hostile Facebook shaming, and cooking. After (unintentionally) making people laugh for over 50 years, Lane began doing open mic comedy in January of 2019. Lane appeared in “Take Five”, a play presented by the Oconee Community Theatre. With little or no acting experience, Lane hoped to parlay this opportunity into a lucrative movie contrac...
#51 - Bill Riner
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBBill Riner is back. One of our local favorites, Bill has been on the standup comedy scene for just over a year now. He’s one of our quirkiest comics, to put it mildly. Bill is an avid fan of Batman, and his comedy is a mix of absurd sexual topics, comic books, his cat, and movie ideas. By day, Bill works as a tailor at a bridal shop, and by night he’s either on stage or creating content for his Instagram and TikTok followers (be sure to catch his patented “Toast Reviews”). In this interview...
#50 - David Koechner
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBDavid Koechner joins us for the 50th Episode of the podcast. David is best known for his roles as Todd Packer from the Office and Champ Kind from Anchorman 1 & 2. Off camera David is incredibly generous and down to earth. We sat down backstage before his last weekend show at the Greenville Comedy Zone. In this interview, we talk about the progression of his career, The Office, SNL, Norm MacDonald, and more. He also shares candid advice for anyone trying to make it in the entertainment indust...