S1:E25: Nonna-cast

Comic Brendan Gard joins us to talk about writing dark comedy. His process, and how he tests joke. We talk about Jesus, Rhode Island Comedy, and why Brendan is most like Ginger Spice. Remember our monthly event at The Gem in Spring City (the last Tuesday of the month). Trivia Ha Ha is a combination pub trivia and standup comedy night, and it's free! Next show on April 28.

It's been awhile, but we are back. Chris and Julie return to talk about what youve missed in the podcast hiatus, and to promise we won't take as long for future episodes.  Catch Rock n LOL's Trivia-ha-ha at the Gem in Spring City the last Tuesday of the month with doors at 6:30. Four rounds of trivia with prizes of dubious value, and great standup comedy between rounds. Rock n LOL is the podcast about the Philadelphia standup comedy and rock communities. We explore the art and artists that make this scene great. 

After a long winter's nap we are BACK! Sorry for the delay but we have a great episode for you this week and regular episodes going forward. Meet Valentina Sounds, a singer songwriter born in Italy and who has made Philly her home. You'll hear her musical origin story but more importantly you'll hear the greatest pickup line in history. Rock n LOL is a podcast about the Philadelphia rock and standup comedy communities hosted by comic Chris Kay and musician Julie Exter. 

We sat down with Kat Rivers to discuss her band, her experience in the Philly music scene, her French horn toting dad, and many more critical topics. Plus we play a new game "What the Vedder". All this and more on the podcast that explores the Philadelphia rock and standup communities. 

We are back with Season 2 of the Rock n LOL Podcast. This week's guest is comic Bradford Davis. We talk about his open mic that was canceled when management made certain topics off limits. We discuss Jimmy Kimmel's recent suspension, and a bit of the history of censorship in comedy.  Plus Chris finally puts his legal degree to good use with a dfiscussion of some landmark First Amendment cases that affect comedy and art in general. 

We return after a hiatus as we plan for the first ever Rock n LOL Fest on August 23 and 24 at The Gem in Spring City, PA.  This week we are joined by musical guest DelCobras, part of the greater Sacred Monsters Multiverse with Nick on drums. DelCobras is a pop punk, Philly-centric band with deep roots in the Philly music community. We talk about the evolution of DelCobras from its origins as Scoopski, we talk internet social media presence, and we delve deeply into Nick's brain, a mysterious place. 

Faint Halos joined us this week to talk about the band's journey which started during the pandemic. We talk about the creative process, getekeeping in Philly music, and Kid Rock Airlines. With a Wilco vibe, and a desire to create more community and get more people out to live shows, Paul talks about how the band has evolved in just a short time. Catch them wherever you stream music!

We are joined by Julie's Nonna because, well, it's our podcast and we do what we want. But ladies and gentlement, you are in for a treat. We covered everythign from T Swift to the McRib, to Nonna's monk boyfriend, to a budding romance between Chris and Nonna. There's just a lot to deal with in this episode. 

On this episode we meet Harrisburg area comic Dom Driscoll. He talks about his need to be heard and what drew him to standup. We talk about his van adventures, working in "da club", and hear from an amazing storyteller. Dom will be on the Lehigh Valley's Funniest show with Chris at Emmaus Theater on June 26. His van show will return this summer! Julie is fresh off releasing new music with Gun-Shy Butterfly. Catch the band's first show, and see Sacred Monsters too, on July 11 at Tin Can Bar. 

We make amends this week for calling Matt from the Ditches "Dan" from the Ditches. There's a deep discussion about the Burger King long chicken sandwich you won't want to miss. We give each of The Ditches Spice Girl Names, John Facenda visits the studio, and we talk a little about music. Rock n LOL is the podcase about the Philadelphia standup comedy and rock communities. See out next comedy show at The Gem in Spring City on June 19!