Snackin' and Yakkin'

On this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Big Ben Kennedy grabs his unofficial tag team comedy partner Josh Milz for a buttery, salty adventure with Act II Buttery Kettle Corn and cold Cheerwine. Josh and Big Ben talk about breaking into booking shows, traveling outside South Carolina for gigs, epic mixtape fails, what counts as “grandparent candy,” and why fast food lore gets deeper the longer you talk about it. The nostalgia get...

Snackin’ & Yakkin’ welcomes Neil Chris from Comic Life Productions. Neil and Big Ben serve up gummy tales (hello, Haribo Twin Snakes), watching their figure (hello, Cherry Coke Zero) and real talk about building comedy shows from scratch. Neil spills on what it takes to keep a comedy room alive, shares stories about the gig hustle, booking headaches, and the low-key art of never wasting a free plate of food. It’s honest, fun, a...

Traci Doutaz, also known as Doutaz Mania from the Lowcountry Highrollers roller derby team in Charleston, South Carolina, joins BIG Ben Kennedy for an open and moving conversation. Traci shares her fight with breast cancer, how roller derby led her to the doctor, and what it means to keep skating as a powerful female facing tough odds. This episode truly shines a light on strength, laughter, and finding community through the hardes...

On this episode, Charleston legend Jon “BadJon” Stout drops by to eat, laugh, and swap stories. From Charleston’s vibrant arts scene, gig posters, roller derby madness to wild pizza debates, this episode packs more flavor than Yoo-hoos and a king-size bag of Dot’s cinnamon sugar pretzels (trust us, we tear that bag up). If you love stories that bounce from tattoo shops to music video shoots to home-cooked steak secrets, this is one...

Check out this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ where BIG Ben Kennedy sits down with Apples, Charleston comedian and long-time friend. You’ll hear how they first met on a wild night of open mics, why their friendship stuck, and what makes comedy scenes in Charleston and Colorado so different. Nothing’s off limits as they riff about the weirdest gigs, share tales of moving across the country, and let loose about the joys and messes...

Comedian Rollin’ Jay Moore joins BIG Ben Kennedy for a funny, honest ride through comedy, cruise ships, and life’s everyday hurdles. In this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, the two swap stories about stand-up, finding your place in new cities, and what it’s really like performing for crowds on land and sea. From Cheez-It addictions to childhood horror movie memories, they don’t hold back. Ben opens up about EMS, family decisions...

Don’t miss this packed episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy and special guest Andy Forrester, a stand-up comedian and talented graphic artist. Andy opens up about his journey from improv stages and college radio to stand-up comedy, his ongoing battle with weight, and the unique struggles comics face balancing health while traveling. The episode’s highlight? Enjoying the amazing and massive pralines from Sweet Jeul...