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!

Matching orange shirts, career-ending jokes on standby, and a bag of Zapp's Voodoo that never stood a chance. In Episode 43 of Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy, Charleston comedian MK Kern pulls up for chips, Baja Blast, roast battle talk, and the kind of comedy shop talk that only happens when the mic's hot and the snacks are loud.

Along the way, MK and Ben get into:

* Winning a roast battle without going for the low-hanging fruit

* Finding your voice after time off (baby giraffe legs included)

* Why "posting clips" is its own weird side quest now

* Hosting open mics, pacing sets, and treating every mic like it's Radio City

* The great Moxie soda hunt (spoiler, only Cracker Barrel for miles was out)

* A biker gang walk-in that changed an entire show vibe in seconds

* And yes, the official flavor note: "sassafras... as a sound"

If you like comedy podcasts, Charleston standup, behind-the-scenes mic life, and snack reviews that accidentally turn into life stories, this one's for you.

Follow MK Kern: * Instagram: @mkkern83 * TikTok and YouTube: @mkkerncomedy

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DI-Why? pulls up with two Lunchables, pink coconut water, and a whole philosophy on making art without waiting for permission.

Episode 42 gets weird in the best way. Big Ben Kennedy and DI-Why? talk Charleston music, Julian Smith's one-take magic, why "DI-Why?" is more than a name, and how building something yourself feels equal parts thrilling and terrifying (especially when you signed the lease before your family saw the space).

Also, there's a serious Lunchables technique discussion, because of course there is.If you're into local podcasts, Charleston creatives, indie music, and comedy that swerves into life talks, this one's for you.

Follow DI-Why? on Instagram: @di_yyyyyy (d, i, and five y)

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Coffee, laughs, and a pink toilet quest for a Barbie bathroom. Candace Patterson from City Lights Eastside pulls up with house drinks, flavorful sandwiches, and South African flavors that hit the spot.This episode gets into the real story behind City Lights Eastside, the 1889 building, the two-year permit marathon, and the DIY buildout that somehow ended with all fingers intact. Then the snacks start talking: hibiscus Arnold Palmer lemonade, rose cardamom hot chocolate, peri peri chicken, a South African hand pie, and dessert that disappears fast.Visit City Lights Eastside12 Line Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Plus popups and South African food and wine nights (third Friday and Saturday, dinner 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)----------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!

Apples, the first return guest, is back for a chaotic hang with BIG Ben Kennedy. Pants get mentioned, demons of demonetization get summoned, and the snack table turns into a science lab. Combos meet Yoo-hoo, coconut cocorolls get promoted to straw status, and somehow the conversation swerves into comedy life, friendship separation, movie theater snack smuggling, and the eternal battle of salty plus sweet. It's loud, weird, and weirdly wholesome.----------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!

Keeli and DJ Wild Bill (aka the adorable chaos duo behind Outlaw Entertainment) pull up to Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy for Hobnobs, energy drinks, apple soda, and a nonstop stream of pop culture callbacks. Along the way, Wild Bill breaks down the real story behind his DJ name, Keeli talks influencer life and product reviews, and Ben tries to keep the episode on the rails (spoiler, it doesn't happen).Follow Keeli on TikTok at: @wildbill_wifieFollow DJ Wild Bill on all socials at: @djwildbillsc----------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!