Karen started off the show the right way, with gifts for the hosts. We talk about the McRib (It's becoming a trend) and how Karen started stand up after years as an art teacher. Karen is hosting for Tata Sherise at Soul Joel's on Jan 11, 2025. And don't forget to mark your calendar for May 10, 2025 for the first Rock n LOL Fest at Rivet in Pottstown!

We are joined in the studio this week by Bees! A Philadelphia arcade rock band (listen, you'll understand).

BUT FIRST! A huge announcement. Rock n LOL Fest will take place on May 10,m 2025 at Rivet in Pottstown, PA with all of the guests that you hear on the pod.

The guys from Bees! introduce you to their sound, and their unique way of approaching music. We talk about their writing process, their near death experiences, and they are the first to be subjected to the dreaded bonus round.

Check out the band at @beesphilly on all social media outlets.

We were going to take the week off, but instead Chris is here with a new episode featuring two very funny people.

Meredith started in standup just before Chris. We discuss her comedy origin story, what she has learned so far, what motivates her to do this, and what it's like being a woman in the Philly comedy scene. Follow her on Instagram at @makemelaughmeredith.

Rasheed is back from S1:E2 to discuss his trip to Hell Yes Fest (@hellyesfest) and what it was like to open for his comedy hero.

Jay started as a comic in the Pottstown area at Soul Joel's outdoor open mics and what started as a hobby quickly became a second career. Jay teaches foreign language during the day and is on stage most nights. Chris and Julie ask him about the opportunities that standup has afforded him, and what his creative process is like. Catch Chris and Jay on a standup show together on December 21 in Delmar Delaware.

Sacred Monsters join us in the basement studio to talk about their brand of Sad Girl Rock. We talk about their creative process, how the band formed, and the absolute joy they all play with.

Comic Rasheed Wesley Jr. is our guest and he makes us laugh from beginning to end. Learn about his joke process, his comedy origin story, and so much more.

Comic Chris Kay and rock guitarist Julie Exter of Sacred Monsters introduce the podast. The hosts discuss the goals for the podcast, and what future episodes will look like. Chris and Julie talk about what fascinates them about the artistic process.

Chris and Julie met when Chris started stalking her band, Sacred Monsters. They learned that they both have a passion for local art, and especially rock and comedy. Hang out with them on each episode and see what the local Philadelphia scene has to offer.