About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 32 episodes
- S2:E5: Brendan Gard · 51 min · Episode 32Comic 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…
- S2:E4: Is This Thing On · 39 min · Episode 31It'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…
- S2:E3: Valentina Sounds · 48 min · Episode 30After 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…
- S2:E2: Kat Rivers · 55 min · Episode 29We 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…
- S2:E1: Comic Bradford Davis · 1 h 9 min · Episode 28We 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…
- S1:E27: DelCobras · 1 h 9 min · Episode 27We 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…
- S1:E26: Faint Halos · 1 h 8 min · Episode 26Faint 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…
- S1:E25: Nonna-cast · 1 h 5 min · Episode 25We 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…
- S1:E24: Comic Dom Driscoll · 1 h 7 min · Episode 24On 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…
- S1:E23: The Ditches · 1 h 5 min · Episode 23We 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…
- S1:E22: Comic Eric Preston · 59 min · Episode 22What 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…
- S1:E21: Chicago Handshake · 1 h 1 min · Episode 21Chris 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…
- S1:E20: Gun-Shy Butterfly · 1 h 28 min · Episode 20Julie, 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…
- S1:E19: Stop, Drop, and LOL · 57 min · Episode 19New 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…
- S1:E18: Sludge · 1 h 26 min · Episode 18Our 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…
- S1:E17: Richie from Rock N' Roll Knife Fight · 50 min · Episode 17This 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…
- S1:E16: Rescue Pets · 1 h 14 min · Episode 16Sam 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…
- S1:E15: Comic Bobby Boardman · 1 h 8 min · Episode 15Bobby 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…
- S1:E14: Stephanie Sky of Midheaven · 1 h 21 min · Episode 14Steph 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…
- S1:E13: Comic Tata Sherise · 1 h 19 min · Episode 13Comic 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…
