Big Natural Podcast with Kait Calabrese

Comedian and actor Steve Rannazzisi joins Kait Calabrese on The Big Natural Podcast!Best known for his role as Kevin MacArthur on the hit FX comedy series The League, Steve has spent decades making audiences laugh through stand-up comedy, television, and podcasting.Steve sits down with Kait for a hilarious conversation about life in comedy, his acting career, and everything in between.Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes featuring your favorite comedians!🎙️ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:🔥 Steve Rannazzisi: @steverannazzisi🔥 Kait Calabrese: @kaitcalabrese🔥 Phil Smith (Producer): @philsmithcomedy🔥 The Big Natural Podcast: @bignattypod🎟️ Catch our monthly live comedy show, BIG NATURALS, at The Creek and The Cave in Austin, Texas!#SteveRannazzisi #TheLeague #KaitCalabrese #BigNaturalPodcast #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #AustinComedy #KillTony #ComedyMothership #TheLeagueFX #SteveRannazzisiComedy

🎙️ Jake Ricca joins Kait on the Big Natty Pod!This week, Kait sits down with comedian, filmmaker, and sketch creator Jake Ricca. Jake talks about getting his start in comedy and how he balances stand-up with his work directing and starring in sketches, web series, and now short films.Jake also shares the details of his upcoming project starring Tim Stiefler — aka Timmy No Brakes — as a failed magician🎬 Sketches, filmmaking, stand-up, failed magicians, and more on this episode of the Big Natty Pod.📲 Follow:Kait — @kaitcomedyJake — @jakericca

Kait sits down with comedian Nick Cox for a conversation that goes everywhere except where you’d expect. They talk dogs, guns, improv, and the very different ways audiences interact with Kait onstage. Somewhere along the way, Nick makes a pretty major discovery about himself: he might not have an internal monologue. It’s weird, candid, and full of the kind of tangents that make you forget there was ever supposed to be a point.Follow Nick Cox:Instagram: @nickcoxcomedyFollow Kait:Instagram: @Kaitcomedy

Comedy club owner, producer, and Austin comedy staple Rebecca Trent joins Kait for a fascinating look behind the curtain of the comedy world. Rebecca shares her philosophy on comedy, what it takes to own and operate a comedy club in today’s entertainment landscape, and the challenges of keeping an independent venue thriving.She also tells the story of meeting Luis J. Gomez for the first time, why she couldn’t stand him at first, and how that relationship eventually turned into a close friendship and partnership through Skankfest. Plus, plenty more stories and insight from one of the most influential figures in modern stand-up.Follow Rebecca: @rebelcaveFollow Kait: @kaitcomedy

This week, Kait is joined by comedian Sarah Sloan! Sarah talks about the now-infamous horse noise that put her on the map, how her appearance on Kill Tony changed her life, and what it’s like working as Tony Hinchcliffe’s personal assistant. They also discuss the Austin comedy scene, life behind the scenes of one of comedy’s biggest shows, and plenty more.Follow Kait: @kaitcomedyFollow Sarah: @Sarah.e.Sloan

This week on the Big Natural Podcast, Kait is joined by comedian Kirstie Hayden! Kirstie talks about getting her start in stand-up after taking a comedy class, working behind the scenes at a comedy club, and becoming a cast member of TodayPM, the live sketch comedy show at Creek and the Cave. They also dive into comedy, the Austin scene, and plenty more along the way.Follow Kirstie:📸  @kirstiecomedy  Follow Kait:📸 @kaitcomedySubscribe for new episodes every week! 🎙️

This week, Kait is joined by the Big Natty Pod’s own producer, Phil Smith! Phil talks about appearing on The Fold comedy poker podcast, clears the air on his recent criticism of the Comedy Mothership, and shares what it was like performing on a showcase with Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis—and getting the chance to meet them both. Plus, the two get into the Austin comedy scene, behind-the-scenes podcast stories, and plenty of other nonsense along the way.Follow Phil:📸 Instagram: @philsmithcomedyFollow Kait:📸 Instagram: @kaitcomedy

🎙️ This week Kait is joined by comedians Captain Wright and Robert Hilton!The three get into a chaotic mix of stories, riffing, and questionable decisions while discussing life in comedy and whatever else comes to mind along the way.Follow Captain Wright and Robert Hilton and check out their work below!📲 Follow everyone:🎤 Kait: @kaitcomedy⚓ Captain Wright: @captain.wright🥛 Robert Hilton: @obscenemilfs🎧 Listen to Big Natural Pod:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5r4LQ9rW0nL3M2H4QY0Q6M📺 Subscribe for new episodes every week!#BigNaturalPod #KaitComedy #CaptainWright #RobertHilton #AustinComedy #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy

This week Kait is joined by comedian Josh Potter. Josh talks about getting his start in comedy and radio, his years working behind the scenes and on-air at Your Mom's House Studios⁠, and what it was like hitting the road with Tom Segura.They also discuss Josh’s journey through stand-up, earning paid regular status at The Comedy Store, getting passed at Comedy Mothership, life on tour, and much more.Follow Josh:📸 Instagram: @josh_potter⁠Follow Kait:📸 Instagram: @KaitComedy⁠#JoshPotter #BigNaturalPodcast #TomSegura #YourMomsHouse #ComedyMothership #TheComedyStore #StandUpComedy #Podcast #AustinComedy #KaitComedy

This week on the Big Natural Podcast, Kait sits down with comedian and podcast producer Lemaire Lee. Lemaire returns to the show to discuss his worst bomb on stage, AI, aliens, quantum computing, and plenty more off-the-rails topics. They also talk about his new podcast with his brother, The Tenacious Lee Bros.Follow Lemaire: @lemaireleeFollow Kait: @kaitcomedyCheck out The Tenacious Lee Bros and follow along for more from Lemaire. 🎙️👽🤖