A comedy talk that actually goes somewhere, and two comics swapping stories about stage life, day jobs, Disney, coaching, and why making people laugh still matters. Episode 46 with David Furr is funny, loose, and packed with the kind of conversation that feels like hanging out after a great set.

David Furr joins BIG Ben Kennedy for one of the wildest snack choices the show has seen so far, an Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion and Cokes. From there, things take off fast. They talk about Charleston comedy, open mics, building jokes, rough crowds, good crowds, being a newer comic in your 30s, and the weird little moments that make performing worth it.

Along the way, this episode gets into:

* David's start in stand-up comedy

* Why local artists and comedians need more shine

* The difference between writing quick jokes and building longer bits

* Coaching, mentorship, and showing up for people

* Working at Disney, and why that did not mean dressing up as Mickey

* Taylor Swift, yes, really

* EMS stories, audience connection, and the art of reading a room

* One very committed defense of the Bloomin' Onion as a top-tier snack

If you like comedy podcasts, comedian interviews, behind-the-scenes talk about stand-up, and snack-based chaos, this one's for you.

Josh Bates came to Snackin' & Yakkin' and this one goes gloriously off the rails. Comedy clubs, Mountain Dew, oatmeal cream pies, giant laughs, and a real talk moment about mental health in comedy, all in one episode.

Josh, comedian and owner of Wit's End Comedy Club and Lounge in North Charleston, hangs with BIG Ben Kennedy for a wild, funny, and weirdly heartfelt conversation about building a comedy scene, running an intimate club, booking comics, and why comedy has to come first. Then things take a hard left into testicle jokes, soda lore, vasectomy stories, and the kind of chaos this show does best.

If you love stand-up comedy, comedy club stories, behind-the-scenes talk from working comics, or podcasts that can go from thoughtful to completely unhinged in ten seconds, this episode is for you.Along the way, Josh & Ben talk about:

* Building Wit's End Comedy Club into a must-visit room in the South

* Why small comedy rooms beat giant theater shows

* The reality of running an independent comedy club

* Comics, creativity, and the mental health side nobody talks about enough

* Project Green Room, a program focused on helping creatives access mental health care

* Why Mountain Dew feels suspicious in a job interview

* Why Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies still hit like a truck

This episode is funny, messy, honest, and packed with comedy talk from people who actually live it.

A Charleston chef, a startup founder, a recovery story, and a whole lot of truth. Ben Ellsworth pulls up a chair and gets real about food, addiction, work, and what it costs to build a city people love.This episode of Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy goes way past small talk. Ben Ellsworth shares how he went from working the line and living hard to getting sober, rethinking his life, and helping reshape the hospitality industry through GigPro. Along the way, he talks about Charleston restaurant culture, burnout, recovery, fatherhood, and why the people who make a city run often get pushed furthest out of it.Also, yes, there are snacks. M&M's get color-sorted. San Pellegrino Aranciata gets the respect it deserves. Two Bens sit down, and the conversation goes everywhere it should.If you're into chef stories, Charleston food culture, sobriety journeys, restaurant life, or honest long-form conversations, this one's got a lot to chew on.Ben talks about: * 22 years in the culinary world * Moving to Charleston to attend Johnson & Wales * Getting sober after years in hospitality * Building GigPro from one dish pit problem into a real app * Why restaurant work can break people, and why it still gets in your blood * The cost of living crisis hitting hospitality workers * His writing on Substack * A documentary project focused on the industry * Family, purpose, and figuring out who you are after survival mode endsThere's funny stuff, heavy stuff, and a lot of moments that hit harder than expected. In short, this is one of those episodes that starts with candy and ends with something bigger.----------Want more show and behind-the-scenes perks? Join the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon at patreon.com/snackinyakkin. Your support helps keep the snacks flowing and the mics on!