Coffee, laughs, and a pink toilet quest for a Barbie bathroom. Candace Patterson from City Lights Eastside pulls up with house drinks, flavorful sandwiches, and South African flavors that hit the spot.This episode gets into the real story behind City Lights Eastside, the 1889 building, the two-year permit marathon, and the DIY buildout that somehow ended with all fingers intact. Then the snacks start talking: hibiscus Arnold Palmer lemonade, rose cardamom hot chocolate, peri peri chicken, a South African hand pie, and dessert that disappears fast.Visit City Lights Eastside12 Line Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Plus popups and South African food and wine nights (third Friday and Saturday, dinner 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)----------Want more show and behind-the-scenes perks? Join the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon at patreon.com/snackinyakkin. Your support helps keep the snacks flowing and the mics on!

Apples, the first return guest, is back for a chaotic hang with BIG Ben Kennedy. Pants get mentioned, demons of demonetization get summoned, and the snack table turns into a science lab. Combos meet Yoo-hoo, coconut cocorolls get promoted to straw status, and somehow the conversation swerves into comedy life, friendship separation, movie theater snack smuggling, and the eternal battle of salty plus sweet. It's loud, weird, and weirdly wholesome.----------Want more show and behind-the-scenes perks? Join the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon at patreon.com/snackinyakkin. Your support helps keep the snacks flowing and the mics on!

Keeli and DJ Wild Bill (aka the adorable chaos duo behind Outlaw Entertainment) pull up to Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy for Hobnobs, energy drinks, apple soda, and a nonstop stream of pop culture callbacks. Along the way, Wild Bill breaks down the real story behind his DJ name, Keeli talks influencer life and product reviews, and Ben tries to keep the episode on the rails (spoiler, it doesn't happen).Follow Keeli on TikTok at: @wildbill_wifieFollow DJ Wild Bill on all socials at: @djwildbillsc----------Want more show and behind-the-scenes perks? Join the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon at patreon.com/snackinyakkin. Your support helps keep the snacks flowing and the mics on!

Courtney Lee Ann from Frothy Beard Off World pulls up with craft beer, big energy, and the kind of honesty that pairs well with salty snacks. We crack open a lineup that includes Sip Sip Pass, Critical Hit, Out at Third, and the fan-favorite seasonal Sour Cran (cranberry sour that drinks way too easy). Add Chex Mix, a surprisingly good sparkling apple mango drink, some real talk about trivia nights, nerd decor, and why soft pretzels deserve respect and you've got an another really fun hang.If you’re anywhere near Summerville, SC, this one’s basically a tasting flight with commentary.Follow Courtney at: @courtneyleeann95 and Frothy Beard Off World at: @frothybeardoffworld

Frankie Ferreira of Frankie Ramen pulled up with a spicy miso bowl that had us fully lost in the broth: a 12-hour pork tonkotsu base, a three-miso blend, braised pork shoulder, and a soy-soaked soft-boiled egg that might ruin regular eggs forever. This one’s a laid-back hang with real food talk (Tokyo ramen training, pop-up life in Charleston, late-night service stories), plus the kind of meal that makes you slow down, slurp up, and forget the day for a bit.

Follow Frankie and his delicious ramen at: @frankieramen

Old-school comedy talk, road stories, and a snack table that’s doing the most. Jimmy Kimrey joins Big Ben Kennedy for Smartfood white cheddar popcorn, Red Bull debates, and real talk about working clubs before social media ran the booking calendar.

Jimmy breaks down life on tour with Shelley Belly, why he keeps his material for the stage, how recovery and comedy can share the same lane, and the eternal struggle of having a last name nobody can spell.

Subscribe, follow, comment and share!

A charcuterie board so packed it needs to loosen it's belt. Keith Lovas from Graze Craze Mount Pleasant pulls up with a full-on grazing board, fresh dips, and the kind of “perfect bite” combos that make you forget you ever ate sad crackers alone.

Big Ben Kennedy and Keith snack and yak about how a former high-rise builder ended up building charcuterie boards instead, why everything’s made fresh, the great cracker debate, and how food can actually get people talking at a gathering. Plus, there’s a roasted beet hummus moment that deserves its own highlight reel.

If you’re in Charleston or Mount Pleasant and need a board for date night, a party, a wedding, or a sales drop that people won’t forget, this episode’s a tasty place to start. Also, Valentine’s Day is coming, and yes, you can take credit (just remove the label).

Graze Craze Mount Pleasant (pickup and delivery): 3373 South Morgan’s Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, and find out where to find them at: linktr.ee/grazecrazemtp

Snacks, stand-up, sports... this one goes everywhere fast. Comedian Craig Brown hangs with Big Ben Kennedy for a full-on Snackin' and Yakkin' session, featuring Rap Snacks taste tests (Rick Ross lemon pepper, Migos sour cream and a dab of ranch, Snoop OG BBQ cheddar, and Lil' Baby All In) and some strong opinions about football.

They break down how that Edisto Island comedy show came together at Dockside Bar, why treating comics right matters, and how one great gig can live in your head for months. Then it turns into chip science (combo bites included), sauce talk, and sidetracks about the Niners, Ravens, and the kind of hits that used to send helmets into orbit.

Find Comedian Craig Brown on social: @saucenation843

Hand-rolled Lumpia, cold beer, and a whole lot of laughing. Jen M. Crowe from Lowcountry Lumpia pulls up for Snackin' and Yakkin', and the taste is real.

Jen breaks down what makes her Lumpia different, why air fryer-ready matters, and how she went from “chronically online” to selling trays on trays out of a commercial kitchen on Daniel Island. There’s food history, family recipe pride, and just enough language talk to get everyone saying “pogi ako” with confidence, or at least enthusiasm. You’ll also hear about the Philippines, Filipino food traditions, and a few Tagala words that might end up in your daily vocab.

Featured flavors:Traditional porkKorean BBQ beefBuffalo Dynamite chicken (spicy enough to make you respect it)

Find Lowcountry Lumpia:TikTok: @lowcountrylumpiaInstagram: @lowcountrylumpiaFacebook: @lowcountry_lumpiaWebsite: www.lowcountrylumpia.com

Mahal ko kayo!

We’re snackin' and yakkin' with Tiffany Dennis from Forge Charleston (Forge CHS, if you’re classy). She’s a longtime trainer who got tired of big gym takeovers, so she built a 10,000-square-foot gym in West Ashley that’s made for locals by locals!

We talk gym life without the usual nonsense, why scales can ruin your peace, and how fitness should leave you ready for your day, not crawling around in defeat. We also get into Tiffany’s vibe rules, including fewer mirrors, no TVs, and yes, a strict no-nipples policy.

Then we do what we do best, we snack. Dried okra, pickled okra, and Oreos show up, plus a cameo from the kids that turns this into a family snack summit.

If you like funny, low-pressure chats with local business owners, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more Snackin' & Yakkin', we keep it casual, we keep it weird, and we keep the phones in our pockets.

Find Forge CHS on social media at: @forgechs