Cody and Petey are the OGs of Asheville Comedy, two sides of the same coin like Lennon and McCartney. They have a wealth of experience writing and performing stand-up in various cities spanning two decades. Don't miss this convo.

https://www.instagram.com/peteysmithmcdowell

https://www.instagram.com/codydhughes

Dante' Quitman is a stand-up prodigy from NC on his way to ATL.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5D-FhjO1Me

Alex Joyce is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, writer and co-producer of The Blackout Diaries.

https://www.instagram.com/thejoycey 

https://www.theblackoutdiaries.com

Christian Lee is a stand-up comedian and illustrator living in Asheville by way of Puerto Rico.

https://www.instagram.com/pixelateforwork

Julia Macias is a stand-up comedian who runs a weekly show at the Odd in West Asheville.

https://www.instagram.com/julia.c.macias

Hilliary Begley is a stand-up comedian, entertainer and actress. She appeared in the Netflix original movie 'Dumplin' and she runs a weekly comedy show at Root Bar in Asheville.

https://www.instagram.com/highlarrious

https://www.facebook.com/highlarrious

Roman Fraden is a stand-up comedian, one-man show and former US Figure skating champion transplanted to Asheville from LA.

https://www.romancomedy.com

https://www.instagram.com/comedyroman

Ryan chats with Asheville comedians James Harrod and Allison Shelnut just before their big move to Denver.

https://www.instagram.com/jimjam_harrod

https://www.instagram.com/allison.shelnut

Zlata Cass and Coble Panetti are two of the funniest alt stand-up comics in South Carolina. In this episode, Ryan and Zlata let Coble talk sometimes.

https://www.instagram.com/zlata.casserole

https://www.instagram.com/coble_panetti

Gabbie Watts is a stand-up comedian, musician, podcaster and multimedia artist based in Atlanta. Check out her extensive digital body of work including her weekly podcast, "American Filth," the explores that scandalous side of American history

https://www.gabbiewatts.com

https://www.instagram.com/gahhhbbiewatts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-filth/id1704951641

https://gabbiewatts.bandcamp.com

Justin Blackburn is a stand-up comedian, viral poet and author.

https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachpoetcomedian

Watch this episode on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBfZDWNULHs

Mike Mello is a veteran NC comic whose smooth delivery and laidback style has been keeping audiences in stitches for over 20 years. Mike has toured the country with Tracy Morgan and Russell Peters. He has also opened up for Dave Chappelle, Ralphie May and D.L. Hughley to name a few.

In this episode, Mike Mello chats with Ryan about visualizing his comedic sets, accenting bits with animations, his quest for the deeper meanings behind bits and much more!

https://www.instagram.com/mikemellomiller