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
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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!
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
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 to their sound, and their unique way of approaching music. We talk about their writing process, their near death experiences, and they are the first to be subjected to the dreaded bonus round.
Check out the band at @beesphilly on all social media outlets.
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
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 Philly comedy scene. Follow her on Instagram at @makemelaughmeredith.
Rasheed is back from S1:E2 to discuss his trip to Hell Yes Fest (@hellyesfest) and what it was like to open for his comedy hero.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
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 what his creative process is like. Catch Chris and Jay on a standup show together on December 21 in Delmar Delaware.
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
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.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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 her band, Sacred Monsters. They learned that they both have a passion for local art, and especially rock and comedy. Hang out with them on each episode and see what the local Philadelphia scene has to offer.