In this episode the boys talk about a weird heckler Jon had in Youngstown, Ohio. Then Jon give us a review of the “Pitts’burger", Pittsburgh’s famous sandwich from Primanti’s. Then the discussion moves to the Polar Plunge in Lake Hickory, Jon and Alan's Russia trip and the girl who broke Jon’s heart. After that it’s Tee Time with comedian/friend Jesus Trejo and a "Jon’s Journal" segment where Jon talks about getting dumped during Hay Ride. And finally, we end up doing a "Goodwill Hunting" segmen...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, the Country-ish boys talk about MLB pitcher Madison Bumgarner getting caught using an alias while competing in a rodeo and the Carolina Hurricanes using the zamboni driver as an emergency goalie. Then in "Small Town News" Jon gives us a story out of West Virginia about a man witnessing a tree fall on a car. Then it’s "Jon’s Journal" where Jon reads from his high-school journal about a fun weekend at church camp. And lastly, in "Good Will Hunting", Jon and Marcus Stamos exchange ...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Jon shares a video of a marriage proposal that happened at one of his shows in Omaha. Then the boys talk about airplane etiquette. Is it rude to recline your seat? Is it OK to punch the seat in front of you? Then Jon congratulates NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin on his Daytona 500 win and shows a video of Denny and Michael Waltrip drunk at a Hooters wrestling in the parking lot. Then in "Small Town News" Sebastian gives us a story about a Dead Man’s Parrot, and how it could become a k...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, the Country-ish boys wish you a very sexy intimate Valentines Day, Jon gives us another Popsicle Update, then they talk about Jacksonville & the Academy Awards. Then in "Small Town News" Sebastian gives us a story about a Florida mom fighting an otter to save her teenage daughter and her dog from being attacked. Then, in "Good Will Hunting" Jon and Marcus Stamos exchange gifts from a Goodwill. Can you feel the love tonight? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 11
Jon sits down with Big Jay Oakerson to discuss their careers and the world of comedy. The interview was recorded at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte, NC (www.CLTComedyZone.com). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 203
In this episode Jon gives us a very emotional update about his dad’s stroke in a new segment called "Popsicle's Stand". Then it’s unboxing time as the boys open a gift from Super Fan Samantha Dawn Kingston. Then, in "Small Town News", Sebastian gives us a story about a man who was arrested for possessing pot then lit up joint in the courtroom. And finally in "Jon’s Journal" Jon reads from his high-school journal about a snow day on the weekend. This episode is "high-end". See Privacy Policy at h...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Wes Pittman joins the gang to talk about Super Bowl LIV, the Best & Worst Super Bowls, and the band Southern Startown. Then, in "Small Town News" Sebastian gives us a story from Auburn, WA about a mystery man hiding for weeks in a grocery store and stealing cigarettes. And finally in "Jon’s Journal", Jon reads from his high school journal about Patrick Murphy’s Day Off. This episode is Super Sized in Silliness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Jon defends Rob Lowe wearing a generic NFL hat at the NFC Championship game and talks about a touching moment from the audience in Lexington, KY. Then comedian Dusty Slay joins us from Nashville to talk about comedy condos. In "Small Town News" Sebastian gives us a story from Murfreesboro, TN about a woman who claims a ‘Sexual-Style Assault’ by a restaurant’s Pee-Pee Doll. And finally, Jon and Marc exchange gifts in another edition of "Goodwill Hunting". This episode is lit, lit...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of the Country-ish Podcast, the boys get together and review the 1985 John Cusack comedy "Better Off Dead”. Then it’s "Follow-Up" time! Rambo the screaming parrot joins us remotely to talk to us about last week's "Small Town News" segment. Jon reads Becky’s response about their “magical” weekend together in high school then reads a NEW journal entry in our "Jon’s Journal" segment. Finally, Marc Stamos takes a DNA test. This one is better than a Lizzo song. See Privacy Policy at h...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of Country-ish, the boys talk about their first ever LIVE performance of the (Goodwill Hunting) segment in Asheville. Then they talk about Ricky Gervais’s monologue at the Golden Globes. In "Small Town News", Sebastian shares a story about Police Responding To a Distress Call, only to see a Parrot Screaming ‘Let Me Out!’. Finally in "Jon’s Journal", Jon reminisces about a romantic weekend with a high-school crush. This episode is purrrfect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 6
In this episode the boys are reunited after a long holiday break. Sebastian brings us a story out of Florida about some guys forcing an alligator to drink beer in "Small Town News". Then Jon and Marcus Stamos exchange gifts in "Goodwill Hunting", and in "Jon’s Journal" Jon talks about his brother Jason getting his driver’s license and how jealous he was of his IROC Z-28. Then, finally, "The Alan Jackson" gives us a movie review of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 5
Live from Hickory! It’s Christmas Eve-ish! Jon and The Alan Jackson want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. They get together, "Go Live" on facebook and talk about their fondest Christmas memories, favorite Christmas movies, & debate what actually is or is not a Christmas movie. It’s a holly jolly podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 24, 2019•50 min•Ep. 202
In this episode Jon pays homage to J. Scott Homan, a very funny comedian friend who recently passed away. Then in (Small Town News) Sebastian gives us a story about girl who made a giant penis, out of Christmas lights & put it on her roof. Then it’s a (Meme Me / Caption This) segment, Jon & his brother made a Star Wars/Christmas tribute. Then, in (Good Will Hunting) Jon and Marcus Stamos exchange gifts from a good will and this one is juicy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Dec 20, 2019•56 min•Ep. 4
In this episode Sebastian informs us of a "Chili Cotillion" in Hickory. Jon talks about his trip to St. Louis and Stamos talks a little Lenoir-Rhyne University Football. Then its Jon’s Journal, where Jon reads from his high-school journal before the day the Fred T. Foard Tigers played their first football game of his senior year. Then in Small Town News, Sebastian brings us a story about a lady who burns down her house trying to set a snake on fire. Then, in Good Will Hunting, Jon and Marcus Sta...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of Country-ish the boys talk about their fun filled weekends tailgating, bar-hopping and mall walking. Then Jon reads from his high-school journal about a half-day at school because of a water pipe bursting in (Jon’s Journal). Then Shawn brings us a story out of Arkansas about a Poop Bandit on the loose in (Small Town News). Then Jon is literally brought to tears as Marc Hunt and him exchange gifts in a very emotional (Good Will Hunting). This one’s nutty! See Privacy Policy at h...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the first ever episode of Country-ish. The Fried podcast got a facelift, well not really. But Marc Stamos did get some botox aka “Brotox”. In this episode the boys get together and talk about Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Then Betty Reep calls in with a Popsicle update. Jon reads from his high-school journal in (Jon’s Journal), Shawn gives us a (Small Town News) story about a "Maxi Pad Bandit", then Jon and Marc exchanges gifts in a (Good Will Hunting) segment. It’s time for Country-...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1
In this episode of the Fried Pod the gang gets together and reveals the winners of the latest (Meme Me/ Caption This) contest with an old photo of Jon & Rodney Carrington. Jon reads from his high school journal in (Jon’s Journal) about kid fight. In (Small Town News) Shawn gives us a story about how Tupac Shakur is still alive and was recently arrested in Johnson City, TN. Marc and Jon exchange gifts in (Good Will Hunting). Then it’s a chicken sandwich taste test, who’s is better? Chic-Fil-A...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 204
In this episode of the Fried pod Jon is joined by local singer/songwriter, Justin Clyde Williams. This one is an emotional roller coasters. They talk about his upbringing in Bethlehem, how writing poetry with his dad in prison helped shape his music career, thoughts of suicide, sing a song about "White Claw", and reveal a new song for the podcast. Then Shawn, brings us another (Small Town News) segment about a guy who stole a statue of a chicken with his tractor. Finally, Jon and Marc exchange g...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 215
In this episode of the Fried Pod, Shawn brings us a story about a guy who was forced to eat his on beard at knife point over a botched lawn mower sale. Jon, reads from his high-school journal about being sick and getting sympathy from Rebecca & the 2 Jennifer’s. Then, Jon and Marc exchange gifts from a Good Will in another Good Will Hunting segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 08, 2019•58 min•Ep. 201
In this episode of the Fried Pod the gang gets together and talk about their fondest Halloween memories and show the video of the Walgreens Rush. Then Jon reads from his high school journal in "Jon’s Journal” and we hear about a high school teacher who beat up students. Then in the "Small Town News” segment, a story about a man impersonating a police officer pulls over a van full of cops. Then finally in a “Good Will Hunting" segment Jon and Marc exchange gifts from a Good Will. This one is scar...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 210
In this episode of the Fried Pod, Jon and comedian friend Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth get together at the ATC Studio in Burbank, CA. They reveal the winners of the Meme Me /Caption This contest, read a random journal entry from Jon’s high school journal in "Jon’s Journal” and go over a small town news story where a couple crashed their car, then was immediately attacked by bee’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 212
In this episode of the Fried Pod Jon’s mom, "Betty Reep" joins the gang and gives us a movie review of the film “Joker." Jon brings in a card game he found at a good will called "Gender Bender". Johnny Poovey stops by to talk about the (Jon Reep Cruise) to Nassau. Then Shawn Setzer gives us some huge news from a small town in the "Small Town News" segment. This has attempted murder in it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 217
In this episode on the "Fried Pod", soon to be "Local Boy Makes Good", Jon, Alan, Marc are joined my local hero Professional Bowler Kyle Troup, he’s like the Bob Ross on bowling. They get together read your emails & YouTube comments, do a Meme Me/Caption This segment and talk about Kyle Troups amazing career and afro. This one is a perfect Turkey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 201
In this episode of the Fried Pod Jon, Alan, Marc, & Shawn get together and read your emails & YouTube comments, then Jon gives us a taste of the NEW theme song for “Local Boy Makes Good” podcast. Then they talk about greeters at drug stores and come up with a flash mob idea called #WalgreensRush. Plus what exactly is Planet fitness’s policy about Gym intimidation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Oct 04, 2019•54 min•Ep. 207
In this episode Jon & Alan read an email from song writer & author James Demarco, a YouTube comment from a guy who thinks Jon hasn’t watched a Panthers games since 2015, then Jon shows Alan a rap video from Panther Fan named Ked Woodley, it's called "Dominate the Foe!” After that the guys are joined my an old comedian pal of Jon’s named Mike Speenberg and they talk about peeing in trash cans in green rooms that don’t have bathrooms, plus much much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 213
In this episode of the Fried Pod, the whole gang is back again. Jon, Shawn, Marc & Alan get together and talk about the future of the podcast. Then they read your emails & YouTube comments, do a "Meme Me/Caption" This contest, & Jon reads from his high school journal. Then Shawn introduces a new segment called, "Small Town News” and talks about about a Florida couple allegedly caught having sex in a patrol car after a DUI arrest on a bike! Then Marc Hunt and Jon exchange gifts from g...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 206
This episode of the Fried Pod, is a full house. Jon, Shawn, Marc, & Alan all get together and follow up on the Big Foot sightings in North Carolina, old and new. Then they talk about snipe hunting, exchange gifts from Good Will, Jon gives his true feelings on Cam Newton, review the movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", and share their memories of September 11th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 205
In this episode of the Fried Pod Jon, Shawn, Alan, and Marc all get together and talk about 3 Big Foots spotted in Hickory, Hurricane Dorian, & Myrtle Beach. Plus Jon reads a YouTube comment from a distant cousin, reads from his high school journal, does a Good Will Hunting segment & announces the winners from the most recent "Meme Me" contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 216
In this episode of the Fried Pod Jon gets together with comedians Dennis Bellamy & Frankie Rich at the Carolina Comedy Club in Myrtle Beach, SC. They talk about how the club just got a huge make over, there beginnings in stand up comedy, the oldest memory in your brain, the Philippines, the Military, Brotherly love, Wolf of Wall Street, Helicopter rides, and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 211
In this episode of the Fried Pod, Jon is in Los Angeles and he gets together with comedian / actor, Josh Nasar. They sit down in Josh’s Air BnB and record a Smash Cast. So it’s half "Fried Pod", half "Getting Ready" with Josh Nasar. Enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 214
