Your Only Option

A special announcement from me to you about the show.  You can listen to it or not.  It's up to you, but you will have a little bit more knowledge about the world you live in if you do.   Just sayin'.

In this episode Larry Cary and Jess join me to talk about the alternate uses for antifreeze (spoiler: there aren't any) we all share surgical histories, and we give advice to the lovelorn on Reddit.  It's a real tear-jerker.  Just check it out!

This week a late edition classic ep in celebration of Becca's Birthday we have old friends Becca Steinhoff and Faye Canale from way back in 2012.  We take calls and talk all kinds of interesting topics.  You'll enjoy it, I'm sure...

This ep: Christian and Art talk credulity (I think), beating the heat, the oddities of language, and form a united front against all things spittle.  Plus a stupid game.  It's a real zinger!

On this episode: Katy Hudson, James Harrod, Nico Gonzalez, and Cody Hughes join me to talk trilogies, what are the best ones and what aren't.  Plus a round of the restaurant game.  It's great!  Check it out!

On this episode: Newby Larry Griffin joins Cary and Blaine to talk dreams, remembering names, and bears attacking dumbasses, plus a good ol' round of the movie game.  Relax.  You'll have a good time.

In this episode, Morgan Bost and Marlene Thompson talk with me about blood because I have some stuff I need to work out.  We have a great time talking horror movies, blood donations and we play some new games with varying success.  Please enjoy!

This week we have another ep recorded and Asheville Music Hall with another big, noisy crew.  We had a lot of peaking on the meters during this one so I had to do a lot of compression.  Sorry for the audio quality.  Have fun with this one!

We're Back!  Season 4 brings us backstage at Disclaimer Standup Lounge with a packed house of hilarious comedians talking about graves, Pop-Tarts, and playing another stupid game.  It's just like the old times.  Check it out!

Another year down and another year-end podcast with Petey Smith McDowell, Cary Goff, and Blaine Perry!  We talk about the year that was, serial killers in the woods, the best and worst media of the year, and what we hope will happen in 2022.  Plus another stupid game.  Really it's not that different than any other episode, but it is the last episode of 2021.  So that's something, right?

Another Classic episode from all the way back in 2012 with favorites Petey Smith McDowell and Art Sturtevant.  It's fun to go back in time for a little while and remember the good times. Enjoy the Show!!!!

Cody and James are back to talk about illness swag, accidental injuries, who's Marv in Home Alone, and we play a game that I was not happy about.  It's just another classic ep!

This week world champ Marlene Thompson joins me to talk about spooky Catholic movies, old-timey candy, and the equivalent amount of cigs and gas. enjoy the chills and thrills!

Corey Smathers joins me to talk about working at a golf course, back pain, his Meema, and lots of other fun stuff.  Plus, we play another patented stupid game.  

Classic Cary Goff joins me outdoors on a morning record to discuss the uselessness of trees, the Amoeba Matrix and zoning out during Zoom meetings.  It's a hoot!

In this episode, Kelsey Rosen blesses our chat with her presence!  We talk about fitness, chasing butterflies in the backfield, and we give dating advice!  It's a real fun one!  You've got to check it out!\\On this episode, Kelsey Rosen blesses our chat with her presence!  We talk about fitness, chasing butterflies in the backfield, and we give dating advice!  It's a real fun one!  You've got to check it out!

This week we go back to the 2012 archives for a very special episode with outstanding comedian, Tim Northern, old favorite, Jason Webb, and the effervescent Lora!  We have a bevvy of callers and lots of fun, so check it out!

This week we talk hitin' the road with Macon Clark and Cody Hughes.  Topics include a lot of stuff I may regret later, plus a classic round of the Movie Game and much more.

Morgan Bost and Kenny Stempien join me this week to talk about whatever.  Crying, Vocab words, gossip and therapy.  Plus a very haphazardly managed restaurant review game.  All this and much more! (well some more).

This week Katy Hudson and Christian Lee Villanueva join me to talk about chaffing, skin growing back, and e-sports riots.  Plus a round of the movie game and much more.  Check it out!

This week Ryan Cox and Julio Ortiz join me to talk pets and it gets weird.  Garage doors, Iguana Soup and a whole lot more.  Check it out!

Jess Cooley is back to help!  This show is a bomb and I need his completely uninformed feedback to get back on track.  We talk about Discord, comedy civilians, and something about a dust bowl.  It's a real good time.  enjoy!

Way back in 2011 there was a fella named Pat Hinson who did comedy in Asheville and then went on to other things.  He was a character and I captured it in digital form and now you can listen to it. Enjoy!

This week we're all logy and dull with Cory Thompson as we recover from our COVID shots.  We talk about plagues, the dangers of having cats, and the depressing existence of Pizzley Bears.  It's a real zinger!  Check it out!

Old Friend Tim Hearn joins me to talk about bicylce safety, childhood shananigans, and underaged drinking.  It's a real fun time with only a little vomit talk. It's a mostly emetophobe safe episode.  Please enjoy!

We're going back into the archives this week for an episode with an old friend, Nick Shaheen.  We talk about microphones, synesthesia caused by "Cisco", and we get quiet and silly. It was 2011.  Please listen with an open mind and enjoy it.

This week Justin Blackburn & Kenny Stempien don't want to talk about food, they want to talk about basketball and I let that happen because I am a first-born pleaser. Well first we talk about the sentience of dryers and then basketball and how the two might have more in common than we might think...  It's a good ol' time.  Listen to it and find out!

The boys are back with another meandering ep that talks about cryptocurrencies, space minerals, and cast iron pizza.  It goes on for a while but I think it's worth the investment.  Check it out!!!

This week, our old pals Moria Goree and Lily Campbell join us to talk sports!  We discuss the Superbowl, what kind of Sports we enjoy, and Cops vs. Girls Gone Wild! It's a special podcast event!  Check it out!

First-timers, James Burks and Jess Cooley join me to talk about the internet and we immediately trail off into camera angles, goats and chickens, glass blowing and a whole lot more.  You should defs check it!

This week the crew reflects on the year that was. Cary Goff, Petey Smith McDowell, and Sahil Dhawan guest on the 2020 wrap up.  We talk about Baby Yoda's right-wing origins, how Baha Blast is a portal through the multi-verse, and much much more.  Check it out, y'all! 

A day late, this ep brings together comedy powerhouses Corey Smathers and Art Sturtevant! We talk cake. We talk candles. We talk about how cut Art is. We talk cocaine advertising.  It is enlightening and even a little shocking! Check it out!!!!!!

This week we have two of our favorite comedians and improvisers, Kelsey Rosen and Marlene Thompson!  We talk about weird stuff in food, reflect on winter's past, and play a very silly winter-themed game!  It's a blast that you won't want to miss!

We're pulling one out of the archive this week with an ep from way back in 2011.  Old friends of the show Michael Channing and John Cook join me to talk about hand temperatures, moving to Texas and drawing presidential penises. it's a good "ol" time! Check it out!

This episode brings all-stars, Blaine Perry and Cary Goff back for an outdoor ep!  We talk about Michael Kane in Jaws the Revenge, ambiance, bears, and a bunch more.  You have GOT to listen!

Cody and Macon are back to name names and play games! We talk about Psychopaths.  We talk about the scary-ies.  We throw shade at chain restaurants.  It's as good as it sounds!  Check it out!

Becca and James join me to talk about dreams, spiders, consuming media, and a bunch more stuff! It was a great time and lots of fun that YOU get to listen to!  Good job!!!

This week's Your Only Option has comedy buds, Moira Goree and Katy Hudson talking about Captain Planet, programming languages, and probably too much cannibalism. It's a good ole' time with a couple of funny folks, so sit a spell and take a listent, ya'll! Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever!

This time, Your Only Option brings back the crew to discuss lots of stuff that I don't remember.  Come on!  I'm old and I can remember everything (or anything).  Just listen to it! Guests: Petey Smith McDowell Cary Goff Sahil Dhawan Blaine Perry

After a month off, Your Only Option is back with Cody Hughes and Macon Clark recorded back in July. We talk about nicknames, neighbors, and the frequency and volume of vomit throughout the years.  Guests: Macon Clark Cody Hughes

We're back for another awesome episode with BF5 lovers Morgan Bost and Jack Pearson!  They talk about their podcast, the Ben Folds Fivecast and everything Ben Folds Five, high school band practice, and Morgan's true favorite band (Hint: It's one less than Matchbox 19).  Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or where ever man!

Back from the dead just in time to die, Your Only Option has returned to fight the coronavirus with laughs!  This episode finds Blaine Perry, Cary Goff, Petey Smith Mcdowell, and Sahil Dhawan talking about the "Rona", the plight of the train kids, and of course 9/11.  Check it out!

It's finally here!  The final episode of Your Only Option with Cary Goff, Sahil Dhawan, Blaine Perry, Cody Hughes, Jason Scholder, Petey Smith McDowell?, others?  Do I survive?  Does my wife come back?  Are there tacos? You'll just have to listen and find out how it all ends.  

This time Your Only Option has Mike [Taubman].  He's a man of integrity, kindness and a second Russian accent that pops up rather unexpectedly. It's a real hoot.  You should listen!

After a noticeable hiatus, Your Only Option is back with one Cory [Thompson].  We talk about his eye maggots, starting a kidnapping school and trying to convince me to become a cannibal. (spoiler, it doesn't work) Check it out on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play or your favorite podcatcher!

This week Jason (Scholder) joins me in the basement to discuss hitchhiking karma, true love, and being done with Turkey. check out the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or your favorite podcatcher. 

This time on Your Only Option, Sahil (Dhawan) joins me to talk about grades, being a human calculator and the plight of the candle shipper.  check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where-ever you pod.

Your Only Option is back with Chaz and Trav, two frat bros who literally wandered into my web and sat down with me to discuss pledging, broadswords, and bein' bros. It's a real rager!   

This week we remember our friend Michael Roach who passed on April 15th of this year.  I pull from our archive an episode with Michael at Asheville FM from back in May of 2011. Losing him is a huge blow to the Asheville comedy community and I wanted to pay tribute in some small way by sharing this chat with a brilliant and kind man.  Godspeed Michael. You will be missed.

The tables are turned when old friend Macon Clark holds me, hostage, to get real with me about why I am doing this show how I can be so successful when I am so bad at kidnapping.  It's a real eye opener!