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Rock N LOL
by ckristofco
A podcast exploring the Philadelphia stand up comedy and rock scenes. Hosted by standup comic Chris Kay and rock guitiarist, Julie Exter of Sacred Monsters, the podcast features interviews with local comedians and rock bands to find out what makes them get up on stage. We want to know what makes local artists tick. Each episode will feature a local artist and a discussion of what makes them, and Philadelphia, unique.
Episodes
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S2:E5: Brendan Gard
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…
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S2:E4: Is This Thing On
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...
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S2:E3: Valentina Sounds
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...
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S2:E2: Kat Rivers
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.
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S2:E1: Comic Bradford Davis
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...
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S1:E27: DelCobras
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...
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S1:E26: Faint Halos
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...
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S1:E25: Nonna-cast
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…
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S1:E24: Comic Dom Driscoll
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...
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S1:E23: The Ditches
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…
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S1:E22: Comic Eric Preston
What can we say about this episode with Comic Eric Preston? We covered so much ground. We discussed the importance of shared cultural experiences like Tiger King and the overabundance of pandemic sourdough. We discussed Eric's writing process for his unconventional "dad jokes" including the...
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S1:E21: Chicago Handshake
Chris and Julie are back at the Gem talking about rock and comedy. On this week's show: Chris asks The Linda Lindas the ultimate bonus round question Julie talks about creativity and fear of failure We discuss the first guy dumb enough to smoke stuff AND MORE NEW GUN-SHY BUTTERFLY MUSIC! All this...
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S1:E20: Gun-Shy Butterfly
Julie, your favorite co-host, is a guest for this episode. She and her bandmate Andrea formed Gun-Shy Butterfly last year and have been making a ton of music since. This is their first appearance on a podcast, and we will talk about this very unique musical partnership. Plus, debut two songs,...
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S1:E19: Stop, Drop, and LOL
New format! We changed it up a little. Now you get to hear from us for a full episode every other week. This week, we talk about everything important with rock and comedy, especially Panera's seasonal soup offerings. Chris takes you through his first every standup set, and Julie takes you…
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S1:E18: Sludge
Our favorite band, Sludge, is finally in the studio with us. We became fans of Sludge when they became super fans of the podcast. On this epsiode, we talk to these high school grunge rockers about their band, their experience performing, and how Sludge came to be. Chris and Julie, meanwhile, have...
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S1:E17: Richie from Rock N' Roll Knife Fight
This week Julie and Chris went to see Sludge at their show at a store in Lansdowne called Rock n' Roll Knife Fight. We got the opportunity to talk to the store owner, Richie, and he is our guest this week. In Richie's words, Rock n' Roll Knife Fight is punk Walmart. You can find shirts, posters,...
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S1:E16: Rescue Pets
Sam from Rescue Pets joins us this week to talk about her journey to putting out her own music and the vulbnerability that entails. Sam was a huge reason we ended up at the Gem and we talk about how we failed her as a friend. We are also treated to Julie's favorite Rescue Pets tune, "Orbit" and…
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S1:E15: Comic Bobby Boardman
Bobby was a Mormon in the Navy in a landlocked state. How's that for an opener. Our guest this week performs in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Bobby talks about growing up without coffee, living in Kentucky, and escaping zombies at a private compound. He also talks about the difficulty creating...
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S1:E14: Stephanie Sky of Midheaven
Steph is a local musician who has been with her band, Midheaven, since the early 2000s. She's also a childhood (and current) dfriend of cohost Julie Exter. Steph talks about her music, and her musical start with Julie. Not only are we sure that Steph will survive a zombie apocalypse, we are also...
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S1:E13: Comic Tata Sherise
Comic Tata Sherise, this year's Phillie's Phunniest Winner was our guest this week. We explored the hard hitting topics regarding the Philadelphia comedy commynity including whether it smells like cheese at a swinger's club, what it's like to Crip Walk with Jim Gaffigan, and why you always want…
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S1:E12: Comic Eric Mount
Eric was one of Chris's first comedy friends. And let's face it, he is one of Chris's only friends. Eric started comedy with the mindset that you have to create your own opportunities and that you can do that while building community. We talk about everything from the standup comedy writing…
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S1:E11: Terminal
Thom from Terminal joins us and discusses glam, punk, comedy and what it's like to be bigger than David Hasselhoff in Sweden (Okay, I made that metric up, but it sounds great). Find them on www.terminalnoise.com. Join us for our show on Feb 13 at the Gem in Spring City!
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S1:E10: Altruistic Vision
Altruistic Vision isn't just a band. It's a collective of artists who believe in supporting local art and who love performing together. We discuss the Fire, again. We can't escape this venue. Julie revisits her new found wheel well fear. And finally, we discuss the psychology of musicians…
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S1:E9: Comic Lilly Flynn
Comic Lilly Flynn got her start in college, at Millesville where our previous guest, Rasheed Wesley Jr. first started standup. After a break, she started again in the same comedy class Chris was in. Since then, Lilly has performed all over the region. Chris and Julie also announced an upcoming...
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S1:E8: Monstera
Monstera is a three piece rock band from Philly, and they are amazing. We talk about their band, their irrational hatred of the McRib, and why mental health is so important to them (not in that order). Catch three exclusive performances made just for the pod. Check them out on social media, and...
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S1:E7: Comic Karen Schwarz
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…
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S1:E6: Bees!
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...
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S1:E5: Comics Meredith Styer and Rasheed Wesley
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...
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S1:E4: Jay Yoder
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…
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S1:E3: Sacred Monsters
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.
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S1E2: Comic Rasheed Wesley Jr.
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.
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E1S1: Episode CK One
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast exploring the Philadelphia stand up comedy and rock scenes. Hosted by standup comic Chris Kay and rock guitiarist, Julie Exter of Sacred Monsters, the podcast features interviews with local comedians and rock bands to find out what makes them get up on stage. We want to know what makes local artists tick. Each episode will feature a local artist and a discussion of what makes them, and Philadelphia, unique.
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ckristofco
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A podcast exploring the Philadelphia stand up comedy and rock scenes. Hosted by standup comic Chris Kay and rock guitiarist, Julie Exter of Sacred Monsters, the podcast features interviews with local comedians and rock bands to find out what makes them get up on stage. We want to know what makes...
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