Rock N LOL

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 the premier of "Hands and Knees". 

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 opportunities for comics, runnign open mics, and running comedy shows, while trying to find the time for your own comedy. 
Reminder, we have a great comedy lineup at the Gem in Spring City, PA on April 17 featuring TaTa Sherise, Romy Rosner, Walker Britt, and hosted by Karen Schwarz.

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 sure that God's Hippie Bus needs to be recorded. Just listen. You'll see.

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 to get the titties out of the way. 
We also discuss last week's comedy show at the Gem, Sacred Monsters shows in State College, and a very special announcement about our next comedy show at the Gem on April 17!

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 process to coconut in candy to the Doozler.
Don't miss our show on Thursday February 13 at the Gem in Spring City!

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!

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 escaping an zombie apocalypse. 
Rock n LOL is a podcast about the art and artists in the Philadelphia standup comedy and rock communities. 

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 comedy show at the Gem presented by the podcast. Thursday, February 13, 2025 see us at the Gem with some great comics. 

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 remember Rock n LOL Fest on May 10, 2025 at Rivet in Pottstown.

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, 2025 for the first Rock n LOL Fest at Rivet in Pottstown!