The Little Studio Comedy Club

This morning, Jen chats with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and musical director, Al Pitrelli about Jen doing the stage announcement on behalf of Variety KC at last year's Kansas City TSO show, how TSO has become a family holiday tradition, the making of TSO's version of O Holy Night, the origin of TSO donating a portion of ticket sales to local charities, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City for two shows on December 6th, one at 3:00 and another at 7:30. For ticket and event info click here: .t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/tso-2025

For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra visit trans-siberian.com

Today, Jen talks with actor and comedian Bruce Bruce about his Buick collection, behind the scenes of Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector, his Memorial Day barbecue, and his upcoming Netflix special.

Bruce Bruce will be performing five shows in Kansas City at the Funny Bone from May 30th-June 1st. Ticket and event information can be found here:

kc.funnybone.com/events/category/series/bruce-bruce/kansas-city-funny-bone

For tour dates, social media links, and more visit his website, bruce-bruce.com.

Today, Jen chats with actor and comedian Earthquake about exercise routines, his military service, and his 30 years in comedy, including why he loves stand up. Plus we learn Earthquake's favorite Kansas City barbecue spot.

Earthquake will be at the Funny Bone on May 16th and 17th. For show and ticket information click here: kc.funnybone.com/events/category/series/earthquake/kansas-city-funny-bone

Follow Earthquake on Instagram @therealearthquake

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli calls in and chats to Jen about the Chiefs, the upcoming TSO tour, Christmas traditions, including an unusual movie that Al and his family watched on Christmas Eve, and a trip to Disney.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra are bringing the Lost Christmas Eve tour to the T-Mobile Center on Saturday, December 7th for TWO shows.

For more information click here:

t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-7

For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra visit trans-siberian.com

Jen was ecstatic today because singer and songwriter, Lauren Daigle stopped by the KC 102.1 Studio!

Lauren chatted about her fashion, performing on stage and reacting to the audience, including once briefly stopping the show because she was laughing, the meaning of her new single, Thank God I Do, picking up her grandfather's driving habits, her bucket list, traveling, and more.

Lauren Daigle will be bringing the Kaleidoscope to Kansas City's T-Mobile Center on Thursday, October 26th! For ticket and show information click here.

Lauren Daigle's latest album, Lauren Daigle is available now wherever you get your music. For more information on Lauren Daigle, her tour, and where you can follow her on social media, visit her website, laurendaigle.com.

Today,  Jen chats with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli about preparing for the upcoming TSO tour, Christmas decorations being out in the stores before Halloween, and how Patrick Mahomes converted him from a Jets fan to a Chiefs fan.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bring their the Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More tour to the T-Mobile Center for TWO shows on Monday December 26th!

Tickets and event info can be found here: www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-5

For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their store, music, and more visit www.trans-siberian.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist, Al Pitrelli had no power at home, but that didn't stop him from calling Jen to chat about what to expect at a TSO show, the band's charitable donations throughout the years, and the fact that he is turning 60 in just days.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bring their the Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More tour to the T-Mobile Center for TWO shows on Monday December 26th,

Tickets and event info can be found here: www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-5

For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their store, music, and more visit www.trans-siberian.com

Comedian Jamie Campbell returns to the podcast and chats with Jen about his recent wedding, bringing his show, Big Dad Energy to the Kansas City Fringe Festival, screenwriting, and the time he got a haircut from WWE Hall of Famer, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake.

For more information on Jamie Campbell, visit jamiecampbellcomedy.com

For dates and showtimes for Big Dad Energy at the Kansas City Fringe Festival click on the link below:

For all information on the Kansas City Fringe Festival, go to kcfringe.org

Comedian Leanne Morgan stops by the podcast and chats with Jen about performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the joys of raising teenagers, receiving recipes from her fans, and her favorite places to visit when she is on tour.

Leanne Morgan is bringing her Big Panty Tour to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on Saturday, August 27th. Tickets and event info can be found here. https://www.arvestbanktheatre.com/events/detail/416006

For more information on Leanne, links to her social media pages, videos, tour dates, and more visit leannemorgan.com.

Ed Robertson has been the guitarist and vocalist for Barenaked Ladies since 1988. Today, Ed chats with Jen about returning to concerts for the first time since COVID, his love of pinball leading to him being involved in the creation of the Rush pinball machine, the Big Bang Theory theme, and the longevity of Barenaked Ladies.

This summer, Barenaked Ladies will be touring with Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket as part of the Last Summer On Earth tour. On June 29th, they are bringing their tour to Starlight Theatre. Tickets and event information can be found here: kcstarlight.com/events/event-detail-production/barenaked-ladies

More information on the Last Summer on Earth tour, news, music, merchandise, and more can be found at barenakedladies.com

Follow Barenaked Ladies on Instagram at @barenakedladiesmusic and on Twitter @barenakedladies