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- Finding Her Lane: Patti O’Furniture’s Powerful Drag and Service Journey
Patti O’Furniture has spent 27 years proving that a drag show can be funny, generous, and full of heart. Whether performing in character or simply sharing a quick laugh, she… - Traci Doutaz Ain’t Got Time For a Bad TimeTime gets sharper when you stop assuming there will always be more of it. For Traci Doutaz, known to many friends as Doutaz Mania, that reality has made room for…
- Bill Davis Brings Baseball Reporter Feuds to Snackin’ & Yakkin’A minor-league baseball interview turned into a Reggie Jackson showdown, and Bill Davis still had a comeback ready. On Episode 65 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, the Charleston writer, comedian, performer, and…
- Sara Meagan on Comedy, Blue Gatorade, and CannibalismA personal pepperoni pizza, ranch, and a blue Gatorade can apparently lead to a conversation about grief, comedy burnout, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and hypothetical cannibalism. That is the charm of Snackin’…
- Bradley Shuffler on Filmmaking, Family, and Going For ItWaiting until life feels perfect is a good way to wait forever. Bradley and Alexis Shuffler are building a film business, raising a child, starting a wedding brand, and finding…
- Spicy Chips, Comedy, and Cinnamon Rolls With Josh MilzA bag of bright-red Ruffles can turn into an hour of stories about comedy, grief, hurricanes, and why cinnamon rolls belong in every responsible adult’s refrigerator. That is the cheerful…
- Bebop Donut Shop Brings Fun Flavors To CharlestonA donut hits different when it is still hot enough to make you pause mid-sentence. Bebop Donut Shop has built its Charleston-area following around that small, glorious moment, pairing fresh mini donuts…
- Braised & Glazed Brings Rotating Food to CharlestonA good food truck meal should feel worth tracking down, and Braised & Glazed gives Charleston plenty of reasons to check the schedule. Their rotating menu moves between messy handheld favorites, cold-weather…
- Brandon Johnston on Veteran Comedy and Canned MeatIf you are looking for a clean line between veteran mental health and Vienna sausages, Big Ben Kennedy and Brandon Johnston are not interested in drawing one. Their latest sit-down…
- Pitch a Friend Charleston Brings Dating OfflineDating apps can make meeting somebody feel less like chemistry and more like ordering takeout. That’s a big part of why Jessica Veal’s visit to Snackin’ & Yakkin’ hit a nerve. Over…
- Bill Walsh on Weather and 40 Years in CharlestonIf you know Bill Walsh as the calm face on Live 5 when the sky turns ugly, this conversation fills in the rest of the picture. The episode quickly turns…
- Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Turns One, Season 2 Starts NowA year in, 56 episodes down, and Snackin’ & Yakkin’ is still doing what it set out to do: meet good people, eat a few snacks, and let Charleston show…
- Donut Daddy and the Case for Charleston’s Best Mini DonutsA full-size donut asks for a commitment. A hot mini donut asks for another one. That was the whole mood when Big Ben Kennedy sat down with Dave Magdeburger of Donut Daddy,…
- Vickie Griffin’s Alaska Van Adventure and Whale StoriesSome people talk about blowing up their life and starting over. Vickie Griffin did it. She went from working as a paramedic and paying $2,000 a month for a place…
- Grilling Gleezy Dogs the Dirt Road Way With Coach Chef FrankSome people show up with food. Coach Chef Frank showed up with hot dogs, a flat top, a great story, and enough flavor to make the room smell like summer.…
- Shrimp City Report, Crab Dip, and Charleston PodcastingSome episodes stay on the rails. This one happily did not. When Devin Dukes and DJ Dukes, the father-son team behind Shrimp City Report, sat down with Big Ben Kennedy on Snackin’…
- Why Daddy’s Girls Bakery Is a Charleston Chewy FavoriteA good bakery can wreck your self-control in seconds. Daddy’s Girls Bakery did exactly that on Episode 51 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy, thanks to Charleston Chewies, custom…
- Low Tide Brewing on Johns Island: Sam Pagano Talks Beer, Expansion, and Bruce the SharkA good brewery chat rarely stays on beer for long. This one starts with Low Tide Brewing, then veers into sunflower seeds, shark anxiety, sports-drink seltzer, and the age-old question of…
- Johnny’s Garage, Pizza, and John Kenney’s Charleston StoryA good neighborhood spot tells you what it is before you even order. At Johnny’s Garage in Hanahan, that message comes through old gas pumps, bench seats from a cargo…
- Alicia Red on Charleston Karaoke, Comedy, and Finding Her VoiceSome podcast episodes stay on the rails. This one showed up with chips, background construction, karaoke stories, and enough side quests to fill a whole night downtown. On Snackin’ & Yakkin’,…
- Noah Brockett on Blindness, Comedy, and Absolute Snack ChaosSome podcast episodes follow a straight line. This one grabs a sugar-free Red Bull, a fistful of gummy bears, and sprints into traffic. On the latest hang with BIG Ben…
- David Furr Talks Charleston Comedy Over a Bloomin’ OnionSome podcast episodes open with coffee or chips. This one opens with a Bloomin’ Onion and two comics pulling fried onion petals apart on camera like that’s a normal Monday. That odd…
- Josh Bates on Wit’s End Comedy Club and Project Green RoomA great comedy club should feel close enough to catch a side-eye from the comic. That’s the vibe Josh Bates wants at Wit’s End Comedy Club and Lounge, and it comes…
- Ben Ellsworth on GigPro, Sobriety, and Charleston Restaurant LifeA chat with Ben Ellsworth starts with M&M’s and San Pellegrino Aranciata and ends somewhere much deeper. In this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy, the Charleston chef turned founder…
- Orange You Sad We Couldn’t Find Moxie? MK Kern on Snackin’ & Yakkin’ (Ep 43)Two matching orange shirts. One “please subscribe” bribe that absolutely does not work. And a guest who shows up with one goal: to say something career-ending on camera and let time do…
- Lunchables and the Do-It-Yourself Hustle with DI-Why? (Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Ep 42)Some episodes are about the snack. This one is about the snack, the hustle, and that little voice that says, “Do it anyway.” In Episode 42 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with…
- Flavorful Food, Drinks, Art and a Barbie Bathroom at City Lights EastsideSome coffee shops feel like a quick stop. City Lights Eastside feels like you’re walking into a neighborhood living room that happens to serve hibiscus lemonade, pressed sandwiches, and a South African…
- The Return of Apples: Pants, Cocorolls, and Comedy ChaosSome episodes feel like a planned show. This one feels like two friends got near a microphone and immediately chose nonsense. Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Episode 40 brings back Apples (the first return…
- A Wild Hobnobbin’ Ride With Keeli and DJ Wild BillSome podcast episodes feel planned. This one feels like three brains sprinting in the same direction while cookies melt in the sun and pop culture references fly off the shelf. Episode 39…
- Crushin’ Craft Beers With Courtney Lee Ann from Frothy Beard Off-WorldSome episodes are planned. This one feels like it happened because a comedy show ended, the lights came up, and nobody wanted the hang to stop. On Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Ep 38,…
- Gettin’ Lost in the Broth: Frankie Ferreira’s Ramen Pop-Up in CharlestonA good bowl of ramen does something sneaky. You show up hungry, you leave calmer, warmer, and a little more convinced the world isn’t totally on fire. That’s the vibe on Snackin’ &…
- Old School Comedy vs. Social Media Stars: A Discussion w/ Jimmy KimreySome comedy chats feel like a business meeting. This one feels like hanging out behind a club after the show, when the coats are still on, the popcorn is still…
- Sharing Charcuterie with Keith Lovas of Graze Craze in Mount PleasantWhat does a guy who spent decades building giant buildings do next, build a snack board so full it needs a second zip code. On Episode 35 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’,…
- Rap Snacks Taste Test With Comedian Craig “Sauceaveli” BrownSome episodes start with a plan and then take a hard turn into whatever’s funniest. That’s this one: Rap Snacks, stand-up booking stories, and a long detour into football, old-school hits,…
- Handmade Lumpia & Tagalog Laughs w/ Jen M. Crowe of Lowcountry LumpiaIf you’ve ever watched someone hand-roll “trays and trays” of crispy goodness on TikTok and thought, I need that in my life, this episode is your kind of chaos. Big…
- Tiffany Dennis of Forge Charleston: No TVs, Fewer Mirrors, and Two Kinds of OkraSome conversations start with a business pitch. This one about Forge Charleston starts with a Halloween hot dog getting dragged around a cul-de-sac. In Episode 32 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Big…
- Goldfish, Tea, and Real-World Acting with Brian T. ShirleyIf you’re trying to build a life as an Entertainer, this episode is a nice reminder that the “career path” usually looks more like a scribble. Actor and comedian Brian T.…
- Nerdy Comedy & Old Bay Popcorn w/ Violet GrayIf we love nerdy comedy, queer joy, tabletop chaos, and snack talk that gets oddly deep, this one is our vibe. In this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Big Ben Kennedy reunites…
- Crackin’ Up Over Rice Crackers w/ Chef-Comedian Graham CodespotiWhat happens when you put a line cook with a stand‑up habit in front of a bowl of rice crackers and a can of Vietnamese coffee? You get Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Episode…
- Crazy Comedy, Baja Blast & Brain Stuff w/ Jayson Lee RoseIf our bipolar brain had a Pinterest board, it would be full of half-finished joke premises, screenshots of meds side effects, and pictures of gas-station snacks. So when standup comic Jayson…
- Doin’ the Voodoo That We Do w/ Julian SmithWhat happens when you mix wild geese, voodoo potato chips, queer art, improv, and peanut butter theology? You get one very silly, very snacky hangout with comedian and artist Julian Smith,…
- Sharin’ Shrimp Chips and Stories w/ Supermom Imee CuisonSome guests stroll in with a snack, a story, and a whole quiet side hustle. Then there is Supermom energy like Imee Cuison, who walks in with shrimp chips, a sparkling water,…
- Crushing 2 Pounds of Bacon w/ Carnivore YouTuber Drake HayesIf we told you two grown men sat in a studio, ate almost two pounds of bacon, and talked about Oreos, accents, gas station honey buns, and the dark side of…
- EMT Partner Stories, Snow Caps & 8 A.M. Beers w/ Buddy RoeEvery night-shift EMT knows that “morning” is a suggestion, not a rule. In this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Big Ben and his partner Buddy Roe crack cold beers at 8:05 a.m.,…
- Stand-Up, Dirty Dr Pepper, & Yo Mama Haikus w/ Jared SternWhen two longtime comedy lifers sit down with snacks and stories, things tend to go off the rails in the best way. In this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, host Big…
- Haley “Striker” Macon on Boiled Peanuts & Roller DerbyBoiled peanuts, IBC root beer, and hard hits on the track all show up in this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with Big Ben Kennedy. Sitting across from him is Haley “Striker” Macon,…
- Onion, Cherry & Comedy War Stories w/ Harrison BroadstreetBig laughs, big heart, and bigger hustle. That is the vibe Harrison Broadstreet has brought to Charleston comedy in a short time. He slid into town, grabbed the mic at…
- Liv Smith Brings Sweet Energy to Charleston ComedyWhat happens when a bag of Sour Patch Kids meets a sharp comic with hustle in her bones? You get a snappy back-and-forth about flavors, open mics, moving cities, and…
- Bold Game-Show Secrets Revealed w/ Lane LovegroveWhat happens when an actor, comedian, author, and game show host sits down to snack and swap stories? A lot of laughs, a little punk history, and more than a…
- Vegemite-Fueled Comedic Imagination w/ Liam BakerTwo things happened fast: snacks hit the table, and chaos hit the mics. Big Ben Kennedy finally landed early guest pick Liam Baker for episode 18, and it became a…
- Unlock Loud Laughter & Raw Nostalgia w/ Rossi BrownLaughs, real talk, and a rush of nostalgia come together in this lively episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’! Host Big Ben Kennedy teams up with Charleston’s own comedian Rossi Brown…
- Man Crushin’ Some Chips & Soda w/ Liam ClancyChill snacks, quick wit, and Charleston’s quirkiest comedy claims – that’s the flavor in episode 16 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’. When comedian Liam Clancy joins Big Ben Kennedy for an hour of…
- Driven Comedy, Real Talk, & Lasting Laughs w/ Stan ShelbyA reunion brings out both snacks and stories when Stan Shelby joins Big Ben Kennedy for a lively episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’. These two longtime comedy friends pick up right where they left off:…
- Divine Inspiration & Vegan Cookies w/ Annie OAnnie O. Love brings creativity, warmth, and a sense of divine purpose to everything she touches in Charleston. Her guest spot with “Mr.” Big Ben Kennedy on “Snackin’ & Yakkin’” brims with…
- Havin’ Beef Jerky & Sweet Tea on our OFP w/ Brandon JohnstonBrandon Johnston wears more hats than most—Marine, EMS and fire service veteran, motorcycle enthusiast, dad, and the sharp wit behind OFP Comedy. On this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Brandon…
- Sharin’ “Secrets” & White Cheddar Popcorn w/ Author Erin PalmisanoBig Ben Kennedy welcomes best-selling author Erin Palmisano, broadcasting from New Zealand, for an episode filled with laughter, memories, and a deep dive into the stories behind her novels. As…
- Charleston Comedy, Comfort Food, & Country Sass w/ Sara MeaganPull up a chair and get comfy for a chat with two of Charleston’s own: Sara Meagan and Big Ben Kennedy. Sara, a comic and local celebrity and a storyteller with deep Walterboro…
- Monster Truckin’ Down Memory Lane w/ Scott JordanMeet Scott Jordan, a powerhouse in the world of live entertainment and the familiar face behind Monster Jam TV. Scott’s journey stretches from high school musicals and band days in Glen Burnie,…
- Passion for Movies, Wrestlin’ & Wings w/ Michael ClaytonPull up a chair, grab a napkin, and loosen your belt. This episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ delivers a feast of crispy wings and honest stories with comedian Michael Clayton.…
- Comedy, Chaos & Childhood Snacks w/ Jaylyn BleuwWhen you mix unpredictable comedy with childhood snacks and unfiltered stories, you get an episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ you don’t want to miss. This week, Jaylyn Bleuw joins host Big Ben Kennedy for a wild,…
- Sharp Wit, Salty Snacks & McLore w/ Josh MilzThere’s something magic about two funny friends sharing snacks and stories. Episode 7 of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ brings comedian Josh Milz and host Big Ben Kennedy together for an hour of laughs,…
- Comedy, Snacks, and Producer Power w/ Neil ChrisWant to know what it takes for a Producer to keep a comedy room buzzing in Charleston? Or how a classic Puerto Rican childhood shapes your humor? Or maybe you…
- Breast Cancer, Roller Derby & “Going All In”: The Courage of Traci DoutazWhen you think about roller derby, you might picture bruises, speed, and fierce competition—but behind the scenes, you’ll find stories of grit, friendship, and spirit. Few exemplify that more than Traci…
- Charleston Guide to Music, Art & Good Eats w/ Jon “BadJon” StoutCharleston pops with stories, flavor, and colorful characters. When you put local legend Jon “Bad Jon” Stout and podcast host Big Ben Kennedy in the same room, you get tales…
- Inside Comedy & Friendship w/ ApplesWelcome to a wild, snack-fueled ride with comedian Big Ben Kennedy and his longtime friend and fellow Charleston comic, Apples. On this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, the conversation winds through loaded memories about…
- Comedy & Cheez-Its w/ Rollin’ Jay MooreCraving a good snack and a better laugh? Fans of stand-up and road stories, you’re in for a treat. In this jam-packed episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’, Big Ben Kennedy sits…
- Comedy, Art & Praline Cravings w/ Andy ForresterBig personalities, bigger laughs, and big pralines—this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with Andy Forrester has it all. If you love comedy, southern snacks, and quirky confessions about life on the road,…
