Hand-rolled Lumpia, cold beer, and a whole lot of laughing. Jen M. Crowe from Lowcountry Lumpia pulls up for Snackin' and Yakkin', and the taste is real.
Jen breaks down what makes her Lumpia different, why air fryer-ready matters, and how she went from “chronically online” to selling trays on trays out of a commercial kitchen on Daniel Island. There’s food history, family recipe pride, and just enough language talk to get everyone saying “pogi ako” with confidence, or at least enthusiasm. You’ll also hear about the Philippines, Filipino food traditions, and a few Tagala words that might end up in your daily vocab.
Featured flavors:Traditional porkKorean BBQ beefBuffalo Dynamite chicken (spicy enough to make you respect it)
Find Lowcountry Lumpia:TikTok: @lowcountrylumpiaInstagram: @lowcountrylumpiaFacebook: @lowcountry_lumpiaWebsite: www.lowcountrylumpia.com
Mahal ko kayo!
We’re snackin' and yakkin' with Tiffany Dennis from Forge Charleston (Forge CHS, if you’re classy). She’s a longtime trainer who got tired of big gym takeovers, so she built a 10,000-square-foot gym in West Ashley that’s made for locals by locals!
We talk gym life without the usual nonsense, why scales can ruin your peace, and how fitness should leave you ready for your day, not crawling around in defeat. We also get into Tiffany’s vibe rules, including fewer mirrors, no TVs, and yes, a strict no-nipples policy.
Then we do what we do best, we snack. Dried okra, pickled okra, and Oreos show up, plus a cameo from the kids that turns this into a family snack summit.
If you like funny, low-pressure chats with local business owners, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more Snackin' & Yakkin', we keep it casual, we keep it weird, and we keep the phones in our pockets.
Find Forge CHS on social media at: @forgechs
Actor and comedian Brian T. Shirley stops by Snackin’ & Yakkin’, and things get weird in the best way. Ben and Brian swap Charleston comedy stories, talk acting gigs that don’t fit in a neat little box, and bond over how their lives have been weirdly side-by-side for years.
It’s part comedy hang, part behind-the-scenes career talk, and part “wait, you did what in that short film?” There’s radio show nostalgia, improv shop talk, road stories, and a reminder that sometimes the best gigs come from saying “yes” and showing up.
Also, Brian's snack pick? Goldfish and Arizona tea. Budget-friendly, studio-approved, and way funnier than it has any right to be.
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Baltimore's beautiful nerd of all trades, comedian Violet Gray (aka @ChaoticViolet), hangs out on Snackin' & Yakkin' with Big Ben Kennedy for a chaotic catch‑up 15 years in the making.They talk about:
• Growing up trans and becoming Violet, onstage and off
• Running a 6‑person comedian RPG podcast online
• Publishing monsters in Pathfinder and dreaming up her own game system
• Cosplay, Ren faire life, fairy balls, anime cons, and the Eye Fairy costume
• Building accepting community in Baltimore libraries and game nights
• Why the right GM can make Dungeons & Dragons finally click
• Sea‑shanty subculture, Shrek raves, and the curse of shiny reboots
• Old Bay dusted caramel popcorn from Fisher’s as elite gamer fuel
If you are a transgender creative, a queer nerd, or a comedy‑loving dice goblin, this one is pure comfort food. You get standup stories, DIY career talk, and a reminder that tenacity beats talent when talent quits.
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On this episode, I'm hanging with chef-comedian Graham Codespoti (Co-dess-poh-tee) for rice crackers, Vietnamese coffee, and a whole lot of chuckles. We talk Charleston’s food scene, life on the line at The Archer, and why rice crackers beat greasy chips when we are surviving double shifts. Graham breaks down kitchen fryers, Blooming Onions, and his favorite food tattoos, then we drift into early drinking, quitting booze, and replacing it with extreme caffeine and even more stand-up.
We also get into open-mic war stories from Wit’s End Comedy Club, growing up bald but not actually having alopecia, cruise-ship drinking dreams, Slipknot and Corey Taylor, and how hard it is to chase comedy while working full-time as a chef. If you are funny chefs, food nerds, or comics who love snacks, this one hits home.
If we enjoy this episode, hit subscribe, drop a comment with your go-to shift snack, and share it with a fellow kitchen goblin.
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We hang with standup comic Jayson Lee Rose on Snacking & Yakkin and it gets real fast. We talk Myrtle Beach and Charleston comedy, brain injuries, bipolar chaos, quitting jobs on lunch break, open mics that feel like group therapy, and why chasing laughs is the most insane life plan that still somehow makes sense.
We snack on Jack Link’s and Mountain Dew Baja Blast, swap road stories from Dockside Bar and bowling-alley comedy clubs, drag our mental health into the light, and rant about meds, nerves, and that “I might puke but I still love this” feeling right before a set. There is talk of Shriners, army recruiters, gay bars, roller derby, and girlfriends who still look this many years old.
If we made you laugh or feel slightly called out in a good way, hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with your favorite unmedicated (or overmedicated) funny friend. And if you want to keep us stocked in zero-sugar soda and gas-station jerky, the Patreon is only $5 a month.Follow Jayson in insta: @jaysonjaysonrose
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Wild geese, voodoo chips, flirting, improv, and peanut butter theology, all in one snack-fueled hangout. Julian Smith (aka @GlamourToads) joins BIG Ben Kennedy on Snacking & Yakkin for an hour of wild riffs, art talk, music talk, and a whole lot of cackling.
They break down Zapp’s Voodoo potato chips, Blenheim ginger ale, open mics, improv at Theatre 99, Liquid Improv, weird hair disasters, the 27 Club, John Waters, Dolly Parton lore, and why passion matters more than perfection. If you like offbeat comics, artsy weirdos, and conversations that keep veering into bits, this one is for you.
👉 Follow Julian: @GlamourToads
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Shrimp chips, LaCroix, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode of “Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy”, stand up comic, actor, engineer, and single mom Imee Cuison sits down to talk about chasing big dreams while raising an even bigger scene‑stealing kid.
We get into her wild jump from ICU nurse to engineer, building “executive presence” through public speaking, finding comedy in trauma, raising a young working actor, sobriety, faith, and why she refuses to pick just one path. There is talk of Filipino identity, awkward bar dudes, parent guilt, kid actors, EMDR therapy, and how the universe sometimes lines things up when you finally move.
If you are a comic, parent, creative, or late bloomer who feels “behind,” this one will light a fire under you. Grab a snack, hit play, and hang out with us.
Follow Imee on Insta: @imeecuison
Bacon, comedy, and chaos all in one episode. Big Ben Kennedy sits down with aspiring YouTuber Drake Hayes to crush almost 2 pounds of bacon and talk carnivore diet wins, donut disasters, fitness, accents, Oreos, cats, Costco eggs, and why gas station snacks are basically emotional support food.
Drake breaks down his 8 months on hardcore carnivore, eating 18 eggs at a time, trying to balance meat, carbs, and gym life, and how his channel is shifting from “strict carnivore guy” to “Drake Kills Curiosity.” They also shout out his podcast “Hammers and Hash Browns,” swap stories about Baltimore and Florida country culture, soft pretzel addictions, and the wild state of YouTube and podcasting.
Stick around to see the Charleston puzzle-art Drake built for the set, hear about carnivore-friendly snacks like Carnivore Bar, and find out why showing up to Ben’s live stand up show might land you on Snackin' & Yakkin'.
Drake on TikTok & IG: @DrakeKillsCuriosityPodcast: Hammers and Hash Browns
Cold ones at 8:05 a.m., Sno-Caps in hand, and work stories that go off the rails. Buddy, my 24-hour work partner and certified movie candy snob, joins Snackin’ & Yakkin’ for a loud, laugh-heavy hang.
We talk nanny-cam ambulances, shower beers, the great Snow Caps vs Junior Mints debate, a legendary OPIQ camera prank, a spider showdown for the ages, Steelers vs Ravens chirps, the world’s fanciest dog name, and a spicy take on Bluey’s Bandit.
Watch for jokes, real partner chemistry, and boxes of nonpareils. Not your typical episode, still a blast.
Two comedy lifers reunite, fix a cursed recording, sip Dirty Dr Pepper, and trade wild DC–Baltimore radio stories!
Jared Stern joins Big Ben Kennedy for a full-on Snackin’ & Yakkin’ session. We talk early open mics at Winchester’s, Elliot in the Morning memories, lost tapes, and the second-place comedy contest days. Then we make Dirty Dr Peppers the right way, crush Dots Homestyle Pretzels, and hit everything from albums to haiku.
What’s inside
* Radio and comedy war stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia
* The night Harrisburg Comedy Zone felt like a reunion
* The Elliot years, the exit, and the lessons
* Making a proper Dirty Dr Pepper - Dr Pepper over crushed ice, small splash coconut cream coffee creamer, squeeze of lime
* Snack time with Dots pretzels
* Jared’s album, Live on Broadway in Hanover, PA
* Between Two Sterns, the podcast of 2 or more Jared Sterns
* 1700 Esoteric Syllables About Yo Mama, a clean, clever haiku book
* Bloomington, IN dates with Emo Phillips, Dec 5–6Guest links
* All things Jared Stern, his album, podcast, and book: https://jaredstern.com
Boiled peanuts, IBC root beer, and roller derby stories. Haley “Striker” Macon from Lowcountry Highrollers joins Snackin' & Yakkin' with Big Ben Kennedy to talk derby life, Greenville’s powerhouse squad, Halloween fits, and why the team’s community means so much. She opens up about her father's "influence", living with Crohn’s, the semicolon on her helmet, hospital stays, and why screening matters. We also chat social media tactics for teams, Flashley Photos on the camera, and a few chaotic cats.
Highlights
* Snack of the day, boiled peanuts, plus root beer taste test
* Derby journey from volunteer to skater
* Greenville bout talk and team culture
* Crohn’s story, support, and screenings
* TikTok and marketing tips for leagues
* Photography shoutout, Flashley Photos
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Harrison Broadstreet joins Big Ben Kennedy on Snackin’ & Yakkin’ to talk the craft of hosting, building a scene, and finding your voice on stage. We get into open mics at Wit's End in Charleston, lessons from working clubs in Springfield, Missouri, writing strong feature sets, nerves, and why a good host protects the show. Todd Glass stories, club psychology, and what makes a room feel like comedy!
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Instagram: @harrisonbroadstreetYouTube: @HarrisonBroadstreet
Sour Patch Kids, hot takes, and sharp comedy chops! Comedian Liv Smith joins Snackin' & Yakkin’ with Big Ben Kennedy for candy rankings, comedy war stories, and fearless laughs.
What’s inside:
* Blues are top dog, reds still slap, grape is just purple
* Starting stand up in Savannah, Atlanta grind, Charleston glow-up
* Hosting mics, writing smarter sets, and not torching the room
* Pandemic show chaos, Uber tales, and edible misadventures
* Stepdads who fix everything, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and a quiet moment in Ireland
* Real talk on food, weight loss, and feeling better without the junk
Tell us your power ranking for Sour Patch Kids. Blues or reds
Follow Liv on insta: @oliviamlsmith
Big laughs, bigger snacks, and a game show host who cranks game show themes in his car! Actor, comedian, and author Lane Lovegrove drops by Snackin' & Yakkin' to talk open mics, background acting on Charleston TV and Movie productions, Charleston’s comedy roots, and his live hour-long Epic Game Show Experience on Meeting Street. We sip Arizona Arnold Palmer Half & Half, crush Fritos Honey BBQ Twists, and swap stories about punk clubs, stand-in gigs, and how useless trivia can save a corporate party.
Please tell us in the comments, what is your all-time favorite game show? What was the best punk show you ever saw in Charleston? What is your go to snack and sip?
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Find Lane on fb: @lane.lovegrove, on insta: @lanelovegrove, here on YouTube: @LovegroveLane and checkout the Epic Game Show Experience at: charlestongameshow.com
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To describe this one is one of the larger challenges this channel has faced so far! Snackin’ & Yakkin’ with BIG Ben Kennedy welcomes comedian Liam Baker for a wild snack and even wilder banter. Triscuits, RC Cola, peanut M&M’s, and the star of the show, Vegemite. One of us loves it, one of us nearly taps out. Chaos, laughter, and quick-fire bits all the way through. For fast jokes, offbeat stories, and pure silliness, you have come to the right place... and let me offer a small apology or two before you hit play.
Find out more about Liam Baker... if you can... on Insta: @tlamebaker
Comedian Rossi Brown, a Charleston favorite, joins Big Ben Kennedy for an episode packed with laughs, real stories, and plenty of snackin'! Rossi talks about his comedy roots, life with sickle cell anemia, and the support he’s received from the Charleston scene. The episode also dives into the wild world of snacks, spicy dill Goldfish, and thoughts on how food culture has changed over the years.
Get an inside look at Rossi’s journey on stage, his approach to writing jokes, and his experiences at open mics and headline shows. Ben and Rossi touch on everything from the history of Fanta, nostalgic TV like MTV, to what it’s really like performing in Charleston’s comedy community. They also share how comedy has shifted in the age of reality TV and AI.
You’ll get honest insights, plenty of nostalgia, and some unexpected facts about snacks and pop culture. By the end, you’ll feel like you’re hanging out in the studio with two comics who love what they do and have a lot to say.
Check out the links below to follow Rossi Brown, and drop a comment about your favorite snack and classic TV. Thanks for stopping by and see you on the next episode!
Rossi on Insta: @rossirbrown
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In this episode, I'm hanging with Liam Clancy, Charleston comedian and stealth jogging enthusiast, as we snack, riff, and run through everything from stage personas to the fine art of pounding salt and vinegar chips with a soda chaser. I pull out the real Charleston open mic lore, including a bit of man crush energy and drama over who’s the most attractive comic in town (spoiler: the bar is low and stakes have never been goofier).
We open up about family, hair, stage presence, and even the mystery of how many times you can drop the f-bomb in a single set. I get nostalgic about old-school tech and coffee shop run-ins, while Liam breaks down growing up Jersey, surviving the South, and why running from haunted house hobos might just be the best cardio.
This episode runs on pure banter, open mic roast energy, and off-the-wall stories about everything from childhood injuries to the perfect potato side dish. By the end, you’ll know why I love talking to comedians and how quick snacks, sharp wit, and really questionable advice can make even the rainiest Charleston day a riot.
Catch Liam on Instagram @theliamclancy and check out his podcast "In The Stew" @imstewpod more quick-fire laughs and behind-the-scenes comedy antics. If you vibe with salty snacks, awkward childhood stories, comedy deep dives, and the absurd struggle to be the most attractive comic around, hit play, smash that like button, subscribe, and drop your favorite snack below. Let’s snack, yak, and maybe settle who really owns the Charleston comedy crown.
Stan Shelby joins Big Ben Kennedy for a real talk and plenty of laughs on this episode of Snackin’ & Yakkin’! Sit back as two longtime comedy friends share stories from their stand-up days, late nights at Joe Pasta, and what it’s like to chase stage time after years away. Stan opens up about his start in comedy, his runs at open mics, and advice for comics trying to find their voice and get better on stage.
They dive into life offstage too, swapping stories about juggling comedy with work, family, and health. You’ll hear honest moments about slipping out of routines, what it takes to get back in shape, and that dreaded temptation for cheat-day snacks (those giant soft pretzels don’t stand a chance). If you miss the old days of comedy rooms packed with regulars, this chat hits home.
Whether you’re trying to get better on stage, balancing comedy with everything else, or just into behind-the-scenes talk from folks who have lived it, you’ll find something to connect with here. Stan brings his signature energy, a little tough love, and plenty of motivation to do the work—for jokes and for yourself.
Drop a comment below—what’s your go-to snack after a set?
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Spend an hour laughing, snacking, and getting inspired as Annie O joins Big Ben Kennedy for some Snackin’ & Yakkin’! Annie shares her wild journey from Charleston restaurant kitchens (Fat Hen, Juanita Greenberg’s, and way more) to beating addiction, choosing a vegan lifestyle, and building the legendary Sweet Abundance cafe—just weeks before the world shut down. Hear how her cookies went from farmers' market favorites to must-have treats shipped across the country.
We dig into stacks of Annie's creative plant-based cookies—think “Cookie Monster,” “Sweet & Salty Assassin,” “Dream Big” (with a golden homemade Oreo), and the top-selling oatmeal cream pie. We sip local kombucha, swap pizza-shop war stories, and get real about Charleston’s ever-changing food scene. Plus: Annie reveals her knack for manifesting big things, the connection between yoga and vegan living, finding purpose, enjoying the little moments, and why every day is a gift (even if you can’t touch your toes).
You'll laugh, maybe tear up, and definitely want cookies. All Annie’s info is linked below—find her snack shop, yoga studio, and more. If you’re into local food, good vibes, and honest conversations that push you to chase the life you’ve always wanted, smash subscribe and join the party. Drop your favorite local Charleston eats or story in the comments. Cookies not included, but we wish they were.
Annie O Love | Sweet Abundance Cafe | Yoga Studio Info:
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If you made it this far, you probably need a cookie. Or three.