http://cltcomedyzone.com/podcastNew shows @ noon EST every Friday.
We are likely NSFW unless you work in a super-progressive place, or in a comedy club.
Hosted by Will Jacobs and Sammi Jo Francis.]]>enComedyCopyright Comedy Zonehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da8887e13aac2ffc024a365e2857b6ba.jpghttp://cltcomedyzone.com/podcastWed, 01 Mar 2023 15:50:10 +0000Comedy ZoneComedy Zonecomedyzonepodcast@gmail.comRecorded at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte, NC, our guests include A-List headlining and feature comedians from across the country. New shows @ noon EST every Friday. We are likely NSFW unless you work in a super-progressive place, or in a comedy club....New shows @ noon EST every Friday.
We are likely NSFW unless you work in a super-progressive place, or in a comedy club.
Hosted by Will Jacobs and Sammi Jo Francis.]]>truea6244828-c7bc-5704-9835-2ed8b6869b95episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-s-hard-enough-without-carbs--528972220113d786-4ce9-417a-937c-c7bb81aa96eeThu, 23 Feb 2023 21:02:06 +0000Comedy ZoneAllergy season already? Locked out, celebrity text name-dropping, addicted to carbs2363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaun-jones-is-for-lovers--528974489bc1c227-9384-4667-9d96-6aba364fafb6Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:37:43 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Shaun Jones talks about his Valentine's Day shows at The Comedy Zone, and his lack of a career Plan B.2434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-time-news-today-s-headlines--528975283ae2fab8-142d-4156-8131-98e04486391bFri, 10 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneA visitor to the studio goes through today's headlines. Plus some weirdness. Just another day in the studio.3238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-hot-new-banger--5289741038dfa68f-6828-4092-bb60-cd4f86280bb0Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneNew year, new music, new sponsors, new audio memes.2059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-simon-gibson--528968685bd9a8a3-b3de-4818-b007-8883f63024d5Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Simon Gibson joins Jason, then some housekeeping and a new sponsor.3639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brought-to-you-by-bread--52897087ee93afbc-8ecd-4cdb-9f61-b0487fd057cdThu, 19 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy Zone2494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-actress-emma-willmann--52897564424dd385-2ba8-4924-aa2b-fc4a174eb3e7Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneEmma Willmann (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Crashing) joins Jason before her date at Charlotte's Comedy Zone, and then improv comedian Kevin Shimko sits in for some silliness.4264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023--528971087ecad347-0480-49dd-8717-b5ba3821d644Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneIt's 2023, and we're just learning Jason likes cooking shows.2854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepy-christmas--52897562d567553e-c544-4520-b950-0b206524375aSat, 24 Dec 2022 16:20:12 +0000Comedy ZoneSleep problems, awake problems, and the Story of the Year from the NFL.3082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-a-sh-tbag--52897129ff66632c-6193-480c-b9cf-ba708371d26aThu, 15 Dec 2022 15:51:30 +0000Comedy ZoneJason is done with bad people; opening for Pete Holmes; lobster at Christmas2359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-jordan-centry--5289689896256ddb-f124-470b-81e1-c8113e073179Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedian Jordan Centry joins Jason to talk about his leap of faith, and producing a new open mic (Queen City Nerve's "Best of the Nest") and being named Charlotte's favorite comedian.2356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turkey-is-overrated--5289751556a0a936-dddf-44fe-ad02-5cf9d85cd6baFri, 18 Nov 2022 01:50:30 +0000Comedy ZoneJason's on fire and Thanksgiving turkey is overrated, as are deez nuts.2312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mimi-benfield--52897030d704e7bb-6a47-4311-8792-a7ee2ca959a6Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Mimi Benfield joins Jason in-studio to talk about her time in NYC, her return to Charlotte, and deciding not to adjust who she is on stage. 1966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scars--528975324661d67e-1b75-4031-b50e-22291fa62447Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneA mishap with the mitre saw; we've all got scars, and a drop-in from QCPN producer Jess.1753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-halloween-and-death--528975268821ab9c-d04b-4e6f-b3e4-1549ba2d2019Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason's first time in the new studio starts with a celebration of Halloween and deteriorates into a discussion of why movies aren't as good as they used to be.3363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-drew-harrison--52897141d006a3b6-3ef5-436a-a48d-ede370ddf59cThu, 13 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason returns! Plus- comedian Drew Harrison explains why he moved from NC to Nashville, and how he totally committed to his new special.3634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-am-i-right--528970750d4ca5fd-8430-46ca-bffe-b931d6718a47Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJoy talks about performing standup in front of her family, and she may have a bit of a short temper.2036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-kylie-rose-vincent--52897549b6d5a22a-1546-471e-a70c-c1fd6dfdabf6Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Kylie Rose Vincent joins Joy to talk about her compulsive standup schedule, performing her one-woman show "Bird" 29 times at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and living in her car.1654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harrison-tweed--52897121a1c2f660-1e1b-48a5-bcf1-58504a9d9724Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Harrison Tweed joins guest host Joy Wills to talk about the open mic scene in NYC, and Netflix's effect on standup. 1959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-actress-hilliary-begley--528968944fba4778-744c-42f6-a4c6-d0b02983b679Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian/actress Hilliary Begley (Dumplin') joins Joy to talk about her car trouble, and how Jennifer Aniston discovered her.1679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-grace-hauth--528974077cd80c6d-3a19-45d1-b45c-2b1ac1a5a697Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:41:18 +0000Comedy ZoneJoy Wills begins her residency in the studio with Charlotte comedian Grace Hauth, and don't invite yourself over to Joy's house.3645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joy-wills--52897570c1cc7102-dc3f-49e0-b76e-9ad54829cfceThu, 01 Sep 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedian Joy Wills joins Jason in-studio for a special announcement.2519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-johnson--528975742d1fe3d8-f87c-45ca-8551-b83fef5b8caaThu, 25 Aug 2022 11:55:51 +0000Comedy ZoneChristian Johnson joins Jason Allen King ahead of his headlining show at Charlotte's Comedy Zone.1938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improv-takeover--5289758919624a98-5895-4daf-bf35-b13af096e0a9Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:21:59 +0000Comedy ZoneCale Evans, Blake Edwards and Sam Hatch from Queen City Comedy take over the podcast right before the Comedy Bang Bang show at The Queen City Comedy Experience at Blumenthal Performing Arts' Knight Theater.  This podcast includes breaking news that...2294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queen-city-comedy-experience-is-under-way-with-cale-evans--5289715990a641c2-afde-4e40-ae65-f471ca86d6bdThu, 04 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneQueen City Comedy's Cale Evans gets right off a plane from the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and gets elbows deep into the Queen City Comedy Experience with Jason.2497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-queen-city-comedy-experience-is-back--52896914d5e89979-b084-4748-8b2a-9eea0a68d208Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:34:49 +0000Comedy ZoneQueen City Comedy Experience producer Joe Hunsaker joins Jason to talk about assembling the festival for 2022 after a three-year hiatus, finding new venues, and the amazing shows coming up.2108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-in-the-moment--5289748067912840-3fea-4595-b686-84f8da6079e6Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneFlying next to sociopaths, stay in the moment, U2 o the subway- with Jason Allen King and Jonathan Williams.3928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/half-of-the-comedy-zone-special-7th-anniversary-special--52897162cc01a102-ea3b-4fd3-ad6e-ec7ea58ab90aThu, 09 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneThis is the first half of the Comedy Zone Special 7th Anniversary Special.. as the second half is lost to the podcast Gods.  Recorded live in Producer Brian's backyard.1894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fatigue--52896911d68e91b5-d33d-4e5d-a861-5539dbb67fb7Thu, 26 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason and guest Jonathan Williams discuss pursuing creative projects while battling fatigue.3584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-jonathan-williams--5289692732568b6b-3744-41c2-87a8-897eda7bd6b2Thu, 12 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Jonathan Williams joins Jason, where they discuss audience members approaching the stage, writing and rewriting jokes, and if Jonathan's name still works for him.3565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlanta-comedian-ian-aber--52896945cc1698ae-2234-423d-92ae-a02b11e958c1Thu, 05 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneAtlanta comedian and show producer Ian Aber joins Jason to talk about booking shows, and watching young comedians grow.3755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-jd-colwell--528971506770535a-e12f-43dd-9537-0b26117efc23Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:09:10 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedian JD Colwell joins Jason in-studio.2800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-ryan-davis--5289711747046b3c-49cd-4efa-b4b6-2f7c1e692e07Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Ryan Davis joins Jason in-studio before his homecoming weekend at Charlotte's Comedy Zone.4168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-gilbert-gottfried--528972526ee89380-5d37-4318-b578-c99a3f8e27cbThu, 14 Apr 2022 19:32:32 +0000Comedy ZoneProducer Brian and former co-host Sammi Jo Francis remember legendary comedian Gilbert Gottfried, and tee up the conversation with him from this very podcast on March 16, 2017.1909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-coco-fresh--528972564c9630ca-e709-4ac7-89e0-34f0d49ab5e0Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason talks with Coco Fresh (Courtney Tyson) about comedy and spirituality. 2099city,coco,comedy,fresh,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-not-so-funny-thing-happened-at-the-oscars--5289693742250200-367f-4d2c-ae3e-3f3c253c3e4fThu, 31 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedians Cort McCown, Joy Wills, and Carlos Valencia join Jason in-studio to try to make sense of the slap heard round the world at the 2022 Oscars.4266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-eb-byland--528975689397a8b5-1d82-4e58-8fec-47617bb5ca81Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneImprov professor Elizabeth "EB" Byland tells her origin story; from a troubled high school kid to an improv instructor for med school students.  Buckle up, this is quite a ride.3660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katherine-blanford-and-jonathan-williams--528972547e9e9f0d-b60d-47f1-98d9-2bb7a63bc9d2Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Katherine Blanford from the podcast "Cheaties" joins Jason and special guest Jonathan Williams (Preachers' Kids Podcast)3332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesse-jones--52896916e3849e7e-ad2f-4e4e-a0e0-3dadf0278f32Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Jesse Jones joins Jason to talk about his start with the legendary Charlotte sketch group The Perch, his time with MTV, and his bourbon podcast.4178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-aaron-weber--5289716722a5e3c1-d666-4fb3-9b3f-86150edc3751Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Aaron Weber joins Jason to talk about his start, and his pet peeves.3415falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-and-sleep--528975723546fd45-08bc-455f-9506-2340403b40bdThu, 17 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneDeveloping good... and bad... habits, plus 'I hate water" and what's coming up in comedy.2718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-turner-sparks--528972067896b8c5-5235-485b-896c-cc3946f66646Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:58:13 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Turner Sparks joins Jason to talk about his podcast "Lost in America," his I-can't-beleive-this-is-accredited semester abroad, and how he had not one but TWO businesses taken over by the Chinese government.2950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/producer-comedian-keith-dee--52896875899c777d-0eaf-4835-896d-b2d80217f8ccThu, 03 Feb 2022 14:09:32 +0000Comedy ZoneProducer/Comedian Keith Dee joins Jason to discuss how he built shows at small venues in South Carolina's Low Country, and what makes for a good, small venue show.3058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caitlin-peluffo--528969311ac9f052-826b-4479-abdc-f2bd2c0c3516Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Caitlin Peluffo joins Jason to talk about, you know... comedy, her career, being on network TV and her pet peeves.2805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-bob-saget--5289725744aeac42-ee1a-4df5-bfe9-74e0513a2884Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneBob Saget was the first guest on The Comedy Zone Podcast, May 26, 2015. In this episode, we remember Bob's graciousness, his humility, and his desire to continue to work towards the things he wanted, and we revisit his appearance with us from 7 years ago.1354bobsaget,queencitypodcastnetworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-new-year-same-as-the-old-year--528975778e4d4ed4-20db-489e-b7e5-a0bae73e84c6Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason and Brian acknowledge the new year and their plans which are sure to fall apart.1962city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-fulchiron--52897204677da756-21f3-44aa-9a8d-b56109f1af63Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:37:17 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Matt Fulchiron joins Jason to talk about his return to the road, starting out in LA, and cancel culture's effects on his process.3027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-jones--52897597795890b8-599d-47aa-8623-6b9e175c658aThu, 16 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Ben Jones joins Jason to discuss how he almost joined the circus, how Jeff Foxworthy inspired his career, and the importance of free food.2560city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cort-mccown-returns-again--5289758562d6e060-e95b-49c4-a4f1-5981bd88c6e9Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCort McCown saves the day, Christmas at Jason's house, playing a recovery show in Vegas.3418city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-chris-buck--52897567843da042-f841-4aba-9385-991835fd01f6Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneChris Buck discusses with Jason Allen King the relationship (and consequences) between technology, social media, and comedy, and how it affects both the authenticity and appreciation of art forms.3449city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlotte-comedians-talk-chris-rock-and-charlotte-comedy--5289758285636f81-5dea-4eb7-8eff-e2c49a5a18bbThu, 25 Nov 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedians talk about Chris Rock's latest performance at The Comedy Zone, and Charlotte Comedy.4406city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-henton--528969600ea5fcde-7d1d-4fd8-a2ae-28f42cd7b017Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneHeadlining at Charlotte's Comedy Zone this weekend (Oct 28/29/30) comedian John Henton joins Jason to talk about getting back on the road, his legendary Tonight Show appearance, and trading jabs with Milton Berle.2093city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-brainard--52897210da2fd6f3-84e4-4d73-9827-3001b246a9feThu, 21 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneTik-Tok mega-sensation Ben Brainard joins Jason in-studio to talk about falling backwards into Tik-Tok success, and moving to LA and immediately going on tour.  2752city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crystalle-ramey-and-the-world-series-of-comedy--5289697758614dc5-f650-4f0a-97fa-492b5ea18734Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedian Crystalle Ramey joins Jason in-studio to talk about her appearance at The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, losing a fight with a .99-cent shrimp cocktail, and appearing on a show with Jay Leno.3559city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mel-and-tim--52896943c77e1579-6d16-4049-889b-9a4611813b86Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneWe're living in the future; Tim Counts and Sonja Goodwin join Jason to talk about their improv show coming up at The Comedy Zone, and Tim's dad squatted on his social media handles.2387city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-cort-mccown--52897503204a745f-b05c-4414-bab9-9b779a68b344Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Cort McCown joins Jason in-studio as talks about his days coming up at LA's famous Comedy Store, his new show at The Comedy Zone, and his apartment search in Charlotte.3823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-rough-week--5289689755d8c233-1afd-47b9-8706-27dba7919edcThu, 16 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneThis has been a tough week in the comedy community and beyond.  Jason fought off the 'Rona, The Comedy Zone Family loses one of its own, Norm MacDonald passes away.1688city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queen-city-comedy-experience--464717585117b787-5d95-4f5f-812a-848bee7a41bbThu, 12 Aug 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCale Evans from Queen City Comedy and Joe Hunsaker from Blumenthal Performing Arts are in-studio to talk about the upcoming Queen City Comedy Experience, Sept 7-12 at Blumenthal Arts Spirit Square.3513city,comedy,network,podcast,queen,zonetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-comedy-zone-announcement-plus-dana-koster--46471756c3d1c44b-3d44-4998-b5b4-589267841ad0Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneA major announcement regarding Charlotte's Comedy Zone, plus Charlotte Laughs Tonight's Dana Koster joins Jason to talk about there love of comedy, her stage fright, booking comedy at The Evening Muse, and how she started Charlotte's most...3243truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-jeremy-alder--43892136d15a942d-b7a8-4163-ba2a-9d19fda68837Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneNC comedian Jeremy Alder joins Jason to talk about his comedy journey from the pulpit to the stage, and how a sarcasm intervention may have led him to all this.4039charlotte,comedy,nc,podcast,queencitypodcastnetworktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pj-barnes-and-natascha-adams--4367001877297854-9c5b-4282-a2fb-5eee99e6bab5Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneJason is joined by PJ Barnes and Natascha Adams from the movie "All We Got," produced in Charlotte during the pandemic in 2020, and streaming now on Amazon Prime.3587charlotte,comedy,comedyzonepodcast,nc,podcast,queencitypodcastnetworktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-derek-richards--43442919dee74b06-29cf-491d-b61c-322f1607d526Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneComedian Derek Richards joins Jason to talk about his unlikely start in comedy, following Brad Garrett in his own club, and his fight with cancer.4175charlotte,comedy,comedyzone,podcast,queencitypodcastnetworktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-j-bliss--43442918cd14430a-7313-405e-9113-475ac4557cb2Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Comedy ZoneCharlotte comedian J. Bliss talks with Jason about his conversion from corporate life to comedy, and nearly back again due to COVID. 3869charlotte,comedy,comedyzone,queencitypodcastnetworktruefull