Snackin' and Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy

Having real conversations and shared snacks with the people shaping Charleston’s creative scene.

Snackin' and Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy is a comedy podcast hosted by Big Ben Kennedy, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Big Ben Kennedy hosts Snackin' and Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy, a comedy show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #69

  Comedians, Bars, Actors and 90s Movies w/ Cassie Burns | Ep 69 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

  Sep 14, 20261h 24mS2

  Cassie Burns stops by for big laughs, kettle corn, Michelob Ultra, and a serious love of movies on Episode 69 of Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy.Cassie hosts Comedians In Bars Getting Sloppy, a podcast that features Charleston-area comedians, local bars, and the wonderfully unpredictable conversations that happen when everyone gets "comfortable". She and Big Ben talk about building a podcast, supporting local venues, traveling for new guests, and why bar noise, motorcycles, and accidental tequila baths are all part of the production process.Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into movie territory. Cassie and Ben debate Die Hard as a Christmas movie, celebrate The Birdcage, revisit Back to the Future, The Matrix, Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Tropic Thunder, Only You, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and more. They also discuss Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Jim Carrey, Robert Downey Jr., James Marsden, Alan Rickman, and the magic of actors who can make a movie impossible to recast.The snack is kettle corn, because buttered popcorn gets everywhere and Cassie already knows her limits. During the Fast Five, she weighs in on sweet versus savory breakfast, hot sauce, burgers, fried green tomatoes, and other essential food questions.Expect movie theories, Charleston stories, podcast talk, childhood theater dreams, heckler anxiety, Savannah Bananas memories, Wonder Twin confusion, and enough tangents to fill a whole video store shelf.

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  Episode #68

  Michael Clayton: Finding the Funny When Life Gets Heavy | Ep 68 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

  Sep 7, 20261h 22mS2

  Michael Clayton is back in the new-and-improved Snackin' & Yakkin' studio, and he's got a new album, a whole lot of movie opinions, and enough emotional reflection to fill several more episodes. Michael and Big Ben Kennedy crack open Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters and Yoo-hoo while talking about Michael's comedy album Garbage Chic, the fake Men's Health magazine cover that somehow became the perfect artwork, and why movie theater snacks are basically a pouch inside a box inside another bad decision. Then things get real. Michael talks about losing his father, organ donation, grief, comedy, WrestleMania, and the strange ways a person keeps moving when life decides to throw a chair at them. There are some heavy moments, but there are also plenty of jokes, because sometimes the only way to survive a funeral is to remember the ridiculous parts too. Also included: * Breakfast for dinner, because Pancake Tuesday is a state of mind * Unlimited tacos versus unlimited pizza * Chocolate versus cheese, a question that nearly ends the friendship * The proper way to eat movie theater snacks during a quiet horror movie * Irish goodbyes and why they stop being rude if you do them every time * Michael's father battling toll booths, white water rafting w/Jerry Springer, and a pet mountain lion * A heartfelt discussion about comedy, audience comfort, and knowing how to land the plane * The Rossi Brown benefit show and the Charleston comedy community coming together to help a friend Michael Clayton is funny, thoughtful, a serious movie nerd, and Big Ben is somehow still willing to trust him with snack choices. That should tell you everything.

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  Episode #67

  27 Years of Drag, Giving Back & Finding Your Lane w/Patti O'Furniture | Ep 67 | Snackin’ & Yakkin’

  Aug 31, 20261h 13mS2

  Patti O'Furniture brings the wigs, the wisdom, and a serious love of orange slices to the Snackin' & Yakkin' sofa. In this lively conversation, Patti and Big Ben Kennedy talk drag, community, charity, South Carolina, and the snacks that keep a busy performer going.Patti shares how her unforgettable drag name came from a back-porch brainstorm, why she became a drag queen after a dare from her students, and how a college drag show helped launch a 27-year career. She also talks about hosting drag bingo at Pounce Cat Cafe, raising money for HIV support and local families, and creating welcoming spaces through performances across the Carolinas.The conversation gets personal as Patti discusses her family's history in South Carolina public service, her commitment to positivity, and the lesson she learned from a young artist named Sam: you never know who is watching, or how one kind moment can change someone's day.Naturally, the snacks get plenty of attention too. Patti introduces Ben to her signature Goldfish crackers and peanuts, shares memories of her mother's "nabs," and explains the very practical reason every bite needs to be small enough to protect the lipstick.There's also talk of wedding officiating, Patti's future book, celebrity encounters, Bill Murray, Brackish bow ties, old Pizza Hut buildings, and why finding your lane matters more than chasing somebody else's version of success.

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  Episode #66

  Ain't Got Time For a Bad Time w/Traci Doutaz | Ep 66 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

  Aug 24, 20261h 47mS2

  Traci Doutaz returns to Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy for a heartfelt, funny, and unforgettable conversation about friendship, roller derby, cancer treatment, bucket-list adventures, and making the most of the time we have. Traci, also known as Doutaz Mania, first appeared on the show in Episode 5. Now, 61 episodes later, she shares an honest update on living with stage 4 metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, weekly treatment, chemo brain, changing side effects, and her decision to keep skating with the Lowcountry High Rollers for as long as she can. The conversation also includes plenty of Traci's signature humor, her Twilight tattoos, the story behind her "Baja Blessed" tattoo, stick-on eyebrows, memorable roller derby moments, and the origin of the famous "Mosquito" stickers. Over a bowl of Nacho Cheese Doritos, Traci introduces Ben to Kentucky's Ale-8-One ginger ale, including blackberry and pawpaw flavors. Traci also talks about her "Goals Before I Ghost You" list, upcoming trips to Seattle, Forks, Salem, and a heavy metal cruise, plus seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere in Las Vegas and visiting the Bacchanal Buffet.Ben and Traci share a candid conversation about medical anxiety, colonoscopy screenings, friendship, grief, hope, and why nobody should waste time on a bad time. The episode also includes an important reminder to schedule recommended cancer screenings and take your health seriously. Support Traci's "Less Tragic, More Magic" GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/make-magic-for-Doutaz and help her check off some of the experiences on her list. Leave a message with your donation about what you'd like to help make possible, whether that's travel, a tattoo, a hotel stay, or gas for a special day with her dogs.

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  Episode #65

  Baseball Feuds, Political Chaos & Pretzel Problems w/ Bill Davis | Ep 65 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

  Aug 17, 20261h 12mS2

  Bill Davis brings political reporting war stories, baseball feuds, family chaos, and a dangerous amount of snack confidence to Episode 65 of Snackin' & Yakkin'.Charleston writer, comedian, performer, and award-winning political reporter Bill Davis joins Big Ben Kennedy for a wide-ranging conversation that covers nearly everything, including:- The time Bill almost got into a fight with Reggie Jackson- Tanya Harding, miniature bats, and one unforgettable newspaper caption- Covering Carl Pavano for The New York Times- Growing up around addiction, recovery, and family drama- Parenting, teenagers, embarrassing minivan moments, and the hazards of shared bathrooms- And much more!There are political stories, sports stories, deeply questionable jokes, and enough pretzel pieces to qualify as a medical emergency. Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let Bill Davis do what Bill Davis does best.Follow Bill Davis on Instagram at @billdavisissocool and find him on Facebook by searching for Bill Davis.

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