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Having real conversations and shared snacks with the people shaping Charleston’s creative scene.
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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!
Courtney Lee Ann from Frothy Beard Off World pulls up with craft beer, big energy, and the kind of honesty that pairs well with salty snacks. We crack open a lineup that includes Sip Sip Pass, Critical Hit, Out at Third, and the fan-favorite seasonal Sour Cran (cranberry sour that drinks way too easy). Add Chex Mix, a surprisingly good sparkling apple mango drink, some real talk about trivia nights, nerd decor, and why soft pretzels deserve respect and you've got an another really fun hang.If you’re anywhere near Summerville, SC, this one’s basically a tasting flight with commentary.Follow Courtney at: @courtneyleeann95 and Frothy Beard Off World at: @frothybeardoffworld
Frankie Ferreira of Frankie Ramen pulled up with a spicy miso bowl that had us fully lost in the broth: a 12-hour pork tonkotsu base, a three-miso blend, braised pork shoulder, and a soy-soaked soft-boiled egg that might ruin regular eggs forever. This one’s a laid-back hang with real food talk (Tokyo ramen training, pop-up life in Charleston, late-night service stories), plus the kind of meal that makes you slow down, slurp up, and forget the day for a bit.Follow Frankie and his delicious ramen at: @frankieramen
Old-school comedy talk, road stories, and a snack table that’s doing the most. Jimmy Kimrey joins Big Ben Kennedy for Smartfood white cheddar popcorn, Red Bull debates, and real talk about working clubs before social media ran the booking calendar.Jimmy breaks down life on tour with Shelley Belly, why he keeps his material for the stage, how recovery and comedy can share the same lane, and the eternal struggle of having a last name nobody can spell.Subscribe, follow, comment and share!
A charcuterie board so packed it needs to loosen it's belt. Keith Lovas from Graze Craze Mount Pleasant pulls up with a full-on grazing board, fresh dips, and the kind of “perfect bite” combos that make you forget you ever ate sad crackers alone.Big Ben Kennedy and Keith snack and yak about how a former high-rise builder ended up building charcuterie boards instead, why everything’s made fresh, the great cracker debate, and how food can actually get people talking at a gathering. Plus, there’s a roasted beet hummus moment that deserves its own highlight reel.If you’re in Charleston or Mount Pleasant and need a board for date night, a party, a wedding, or a sales drop that people won’t forget, this episode’s a tasty place to start. Also, Valentine’s Day is coming, and yes, you can take credit (just remove the label).Graze Craze Mount Pleasant (pickup and delivery): 3373 South Morgan’s Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, and find out where to find them at: linktr.ee/grazecrazemtp
Snacks, stand-up, sports... this one goes everywhere fast. Comedian Craig Brown hangs with Big Ben Kennedy for a full-on Snackin' and Yakkin' session, featuring Rap Snacks taste tests (Rick Ross lemon pepper, Migos sour cream and a dab of ranch, Snoop OG BBQ cheddar, and Lil' Baby All In) and some strong opinions about football.They break down how that Edisto Island comedy show came together at Dockside Bar, why treating comics right matters, and how one great gig can live in your head for months. Then it turns into chip science (combo bites included), sauce talk, and sidetracks about the Niners, Ravens, and the kind of hits that used to send helmets into orbit.Find Comedian Craig Brown on social: @saucenation843
Hand-rolled Lumpia, cold beer, and a whole lot of laughing. Jen M. Crowe from Lowcountry Lumpia pulls up for Snackin' and Yakkin', and the taste is real.Jen breaks down what makes her Lumpia different, why air fryer-ready matters, and how she went from “chronically online” to selling trays on trays out of a commercial kitchen on Daniel Island. There’s food history, family recipe pride, and just enough language talk to get everyone saying “pogi ako” with confidence, or at least enthusiasm. You’ll also hear about the Philippines, Filipino food traditions, and a few Tagala words that might end up in your daily vocab.Featured flavors:Traditional porkKorean BBQ beefBuffalo Dynamite chicken (spicy enough to make you respect it)Find Lowcountry Lumpia:TikTok: @lowcountrylumpiaInstagram: @lowcountrylumpiaFacebook: @lowcountry_lumpiaWebsite: www.lowcountrylumpia.comMahal ko kayo!
We’re snackin' and yakkin' with Tiffany Dennis from Forge Charleston (Forge CHS, if you’re classy). She’s a longtime trainer who got tired of big gym takeovers, so she built a 10,000-square-foot gym in West Ashley that’s made for locals by locals!We talk gym life without the usual nonsense, why scales can ruin your peace, and how fitness should leave you ready for your day, not crawling around in defeat. We also get into Tiffany’s vibe rules, including fewer mirrors, no TVs, and yes, a strict no-nipples policy.Then we do what we do best, we snack. Dried okra, pickled okra, and Oreos show up, plus a cameo from the kids that turns this into a family snack summit.If you like funny, low-pressure chats with local business owners, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more Snackin' & Yakkin', we keep it casual, we keep it weird, and we keep the phones in our pockets.Find Forge CHS on social media at: @forgechs
Actor and comedian Brian T. Shirley stops by Snackin’ & Yakkin’, and things get weird in the best way. Ben and Brian swap Charleston comedy stories, talk acting gigs that don’t fit in a neat little box, and bond over how their lives have been weirdly side-by-side for years.It’s part comedy hang, part behind-the-scenes career talk, and part “wait, you did what in that short film?” There’s radio show nostalgia, improv shop talk, road stories, and a reminder that sometimes the best gigs come from saying “yes” and showing up.Also, Brian's snack pick? Goldfish and Arizona tea. Budget-friendly, studio-approved, and way funnier than it has any right to be.Visit briantshirleyactor.com!Like, subscribe, and follow for more!
Baltimore's beautiful nerd of all trades, comedian Violet Gray (aka @ChaoticViolet), hangs out on Snackin' & Yakkin' with Big Ben Kennedy for a chaotic catch‑up 15 years in the making.They talk about:• Growing up trans and becoming Violet, onstage and off• Running a 6‑person comedian RPG podcast online • Publishing monsters in Pathfinder and dreaming up her own game system• Cosplay, Ren faire life, fairy balls, anime cons, and the Eye Fairy costume• Building accepting community in Baltimore libraries and game nights• Why the right GM can make Dungeons & Dragons finally click• Sea‑shanty subculture, Shrek raves, and the curse of shiny reboots• Old Bay dusted caramel popcorn from Fisher’s as elite gamer fuelIf you are a transgender creative, a queer nerd, or a comedy‑loving dice goblin, this one is pure comfort food. You get standup stories, DIY career talk, and a reminder that tenacity beats talent when talent quits.---------New episodes here every Monday 9am EST! Please help support the show by joining the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon at patreon.com/snackinyakkin for just $5 a month!Follow Snackin’ & Yakkin’ and BIG Ben Kennedy on all social media at: @snackinyakkin and @bbkcomedy
On this episode, I'm hanging with chef-comedian Graham Codespoti (Co-dess-poh-tee) for rice crackers, Vietnamese coffee, and a whole lot of chuckles. We talk Charleston’s food scene, life on the line at The Archer, and why rice crackers beat greasy chips when we are surviving double shifts. Graham breaks down kitchen fryers, Blooming Onions, and his favorite food tattoos, then we drift into early drinking, quitting booze, and replacing it with extreme caffeine and even more stand-up.We also get into open-mic war stories from Wit’s End Comedy Club, growing up bald but not actually having alopecia, cruise-ship drinking dreams, Slipknot and Corey Taylor, and how hard it is to chase comedy while working full-time as a chef. If you are funny chefs, food nerds, or comics who love snacks, this one hits home.If we enjoy this episode, hit subscribe, drop a comment with your go-to shift snack, and share it with a fellow kitchen goblin.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!
We hang with standup comic Jayson Lee Rose on Snacking & Yakkin and it gets real fast. We talk Myrtle Beach and Charleston comedy, brain injuries, bipolar chaos, quitting jobs on lunch break, open mics that feel like group therapy, and why chasing laughs is the most insane life plan that still somehow makes sense.We snack on Jack Link’s and Mountain Dew Baja Blast, swap road stories from Dockside Bar and bowling-alley comedy clubs, drag our mental health into the light, and rant about meds, nerves, and that “I might puke but I still love this” feeling right before a set. There is talk of Shriners, army recruiters, gay bars, roller derby, and girlfriends who still look this many years old.If we made you laugh or feel slightly called out in a good way, hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with your favorite unmedicated (or overmedicated) funny friend. And if you want to keep us stocked in zero-sugar soda and gas-station jerky, the Patreon is only $5 a month.Follow Jayson in insta: @jaysonjaysonroseWant 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!
Wild geese, voodoo chips, flirting, improv, and peanut butter theology, all in one snack-fueled hangout. Julian Smith (aka @GlamourToads) joins BIG Ben Kennedy on Snacking & Yakkin for an hour of wild riffs, art talk, music talk, and a whole lot of cackling.They break down Zapp’s Voodoo potato chips, Blenheim ginger ale, open mics, improv at Theatre 99, Liquid Improv, weird hair disasters, the 27 Club, John Waters, Dolly Parton lore, and why passion matters more than perfection. If you like offbeat comics, artsy weirdos, and conversations that keep veering into bits, this one is for you.👉 Follow Julian: @GlamourToadsIf you enjoyed this episode, drop a comment with your favorite snack, hit like, and subscribe so you do not miss the next yak session.
Shrimp chips, LaCroix, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode of “Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy”, stand up comic, actor, engineer, and single mom Imee Cuison sits down to talk about chasing big dreams while raising an even bigger scene‑stealing kid.We get into her wild jump from ICU nurse to engineer, building “executive presence” through public speaking, finding comedy in trauma, raising a young working actor, sobriety, faith, and why she refuses to pick just one path. There is talk of Filipino identity, awkward bar dudes, parent guilt, kid actors, EMDR therapy, and how the universe sometimes lines things up when you finally move.If you are a comic, parent, creative, or late bloomer who feels “behind,” this one will light a fire under you. Grab a snack, hit play, and hang out with us.Follow Imee on Insta: @imeecuison
Bacon, comedy, and chaos all in one episode. Big Ben Kennedy sits down with aspiring YouTuber Drake Hayes to crush almost 2 pounds of bacon and talk carnivore diet wins, donut disasters, fitness, accents, Oreos, cats, Costco eggs, and why gas station snacks are basically emotional support food.Drake breaks down his 8 months on hardcore carnivore, eating 18 eggs at a time, trying to balance meat, carbs, and gym life, and how his channel is shifting from “strict carnivore guy” to “Drake Kills Curiosity.” They also shout out his podcast “Hammers and Hash Browns,” swap stories about Baltimore and Florida country culture, soft pretzel addictions, and the wild state of YouTube and podcasting.Stick around to see the Charleston puzzle-art Drake built for the set, hear about carnivore-friendly snacks like Carnivore Bar, and find out why showing up to Ben’s live stand up show might land you on Snackin' & Yakkin'.Drake on TikTok & IG: @DrakeKillsCuriosityPodcast: Hammers and Hash Browns
Cold ones at 8:05 a.m., Sno-Caps in hand, and work stories that go off the rails. Buddy, my 24-hour work partner and certified movie candy snob, joins Snackin’ & Yakkin’ for a loud, laugh-heavy hang. We talk nanny-cam ambulances, shower beers, the great Snow Caps vs Junior Mints debate, a legendary OPIQ camera prank, a spider showdown for the ages, Steelers vs Ravens chirps, the world’s fanciest dog name, and a spicy take on Bluey’s Bandit.Watch for jokes, real partner chemistry, and boxes of nonpareils. Not your typical episode, still a blast.
Two comedy lifers reunite, fix a cursed recording, sip Dirty Dr Pepper, and trade wild DC–Baltimore radio stories!Jared Stern joins Big Ben Kennedy for a full-on Snackin’ & Yakkin’ session. We talk early open mics at Winchester’s, Elliot in the Morning memories, lost tapes, and the second-place comedy contest days. Then we make Dirty Dr Peppers the right way, crush Dots Homestyle Pretzels, and hit everything from albums to haiku.What’s inside * Radio and comedy war stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia * The night Harrisburg Comedy Zone felt like a reunion * The Elliot years, the exit, and the lessons * Making a proper Dirty Dr Pepper - Dr Pepper over crushed ice, small splash coconut cream coffee creamer, squeeze of lime * Snack time with Dots pretzels * Jared’s album, Live on Broadway in Hanover, PA * Between Two Sterns, the podcast of 2 or more Jared Sterns * 1700 Esoteric Syllables About Yo Mama, a clean, clever haiku book * Bloomington, IN dates with Emo Phillips, Dec 5–6Guest links * All things Jared Stern, his album, podcast, and book: https://jaredstern.com
Boiled peanuts, IBC root beer, and roller derby stories. Haley “Striker” Macon from Lowcountry Highrollers joins Snackin' & Yakkin' with Big Ben Kennedy to talk derby life, Greenville’s powerhouse squad, Halloween fits, and why the team’s community means so much. She opens up about her father's "influence", living with Crohn’s, the semicolon on her helmet, hospital stays, and why screening matters. We also chat social media tactics for teams, Flashley Photos on the camera, and a few chaotic cats.Highlights* Snack of the day, boiled peanuts, plus root beer taste test* Derby journey from volunteer to skater* Greenville bout talk and team culture* Crohn’s story, support, and screenings* TikTok and marketing tips for leagues* Photography shoutout, Flashley PhotosIf you or a friend lives with Crohn’s, share this episode. Donate to local fundraisers when you can, and check in on your people.
Harrison Broadstreet joins Big Ben Kennedy on Snackin’ & Yakkin’ to talk the craft of hosting, building a scene, and finding your voice on stage. We get into open mics at Wit's End in Charleston, lessons from working clubs in Springfield, Missouri, writing strong feature sets, nerves, and why a good host protects the show. Todd Glass stories, club psychology, and what makes a room feel like comedy! Follow Harrison:Instagram: @harrisonbroadstreetYouTube: @HarrisonBroadstreet
Sour Patch Kids, hot takes, and sharp comedy chops! Comedian Liv Smith joins Snackin' & Yakkin’ with Big Ben Kennedy for candy rankings, comedy war stories, and fearless laughs.What’s inside:* Blues are top dog, reds still slap, grape is just purple* Starting stand up in Savannah, Atlanta grind, Charleston glow-up* Hosting mics, writing smarter sets, and not torching the room* Pandemic show chaos, Uber tales, and edible misadventures* Stepdads who fix everything, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and a quiet moment in Ireland* Real talk on food, weight loss, and feeling better without the junkTell us your power ranking for Sour Patch Kids. Blues or redsFollow Liv on insta: @oliviamlsmith
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