Rock N LOL
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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Episodes
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
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.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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 finally puts his legal degree to good use with a dfiscussion of some landmark First Amendment cases that affect comedy and art in general.
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
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 roots in the Philly music community. We talk about the evolution of DelCobras from its origins as Scoopski, we talk internet social media presence, and we delve deeply into Nick's brain, a mysterious place.
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
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 about how the band has evolved in just a short time. Catch them wherever you stream music!
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
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 this episode.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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 on June 26. His van show will return this summer!
Julie is fresh off releasing new music with Gun-Shy Butterfly. Catch the band's first show, and see Sacred Monsters too, on July 11 at Tin Can Bar.
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
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 LOL is the podcase about the Philadelphia standup comedy and rock communities. See out next comedy show at The Gem in Spring City on June 19!
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
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 importance of SOLICITED dick picks. We discovered the abundance of voice talent in the Spring City area, and we went on a cultural journay with white women everywhere. This and much more on Rock n LOL.
Rock n LOL is a podcast dedicated to the artists and art of the Philadelphia standup comedy and rock communities.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
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 plus check out Chris and Julie at upcoming shows.
Chris has a show at SoulJoel's in Pottstown competing for Best of the Burbs on May 8, and a show at the Reachout Foundation in Bensalem (FREE SHOW) on the 16th.
Julie and Sacred Monsters play the Poetry Lounge in Pittsburgh on May 14 and Frederick Maryland on May 15.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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, (that's right, WORLD PREMIERS) off GSB's upcoming EP.
Special thanks to Karen Schwarz who stepped in as cohost with Chris this week!