Greenville 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 great w...
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Jermaine 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 conspiracy ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Marquis 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 shou...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Today 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 global...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Adam 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/adam.s...
Dec 26, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Chris 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://www.inst...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Calvin 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 was in...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 83
David 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 psychological ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 82
James 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/influences, re...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Ubad 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 America ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Chris 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 shares...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 79
One 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 (link b...
Nov 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Meet 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 more....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Happy 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/billbobf...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Kenneth 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 know K...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Justin 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 – mak...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 74
New 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 the ...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Jordy 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 favori...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Kyle 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 Kyle...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Michael 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): http...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Louis 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 catch ...
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Coble 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. I ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Alexis 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 you enj...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The 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 at t...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Chavis 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), and...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This 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, dramatic...
Jul 25, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This 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 episode...
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 63
This 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 Guest: ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Tucker 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: https://w...
Jul 05, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Today 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 to kno...
Jun 27, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 60
