Big Ben Kennedy from the Snakkin and Yakkin Podcast

Photo credit https://www.westof.net/ This episode we chat with comedian and podcaster Big Ben Kennedy of the Snakkin and Yakkin podcast. It's a lively conversation that covers Ben’s stand-up origins in Baltimore, his move to Charleston, and how family shaped his choices. Ben discusses acting and improv experiences, early open-mic nights, touring as an opener for major names, and a memorable stage moment with Darrell Hammond. He also opens up about his long career as an EMT/paramedic and how that perspective informs — but rarely supplies — his comedy material. The episode dives into Ben’s podcast Snakkin and Yakkin: how it started, the pivot from co-hosted taste tests to interview-driven episodes, booking local creatives and business owners, producing video and audio (three-camera shoots, Adobe editing), and social media strategies. Ben shares practical lessons on studio work, show preparation, guest selection, and building authentic, long-form conversations that go beyond promotional blurbs. Website: https://snackinyakkin.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@snackinyakkin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snackinyakkin/