Singer Josh Groban calls into the podcast today and chats with Jen about what he has missed about touring, the character of Josh Groban, recording an album during COVID, and the favorite award that he has ever received.

Josh Groban is bringing his Harmony Tour to Starlight Theatre on July 22! For more information on the show click on the link below:

https://www.kcstarlight.com/events/event-detail-production/josh-groban/

For more information on Josh Groban, where you can find him on social media, his tour schedule, his new album, Harmony, and so much more, visit joshgroban.com.

Comedian and teacher Andrea Caspari returns to the podcast. 

In January, Andrea was supposed to be on with Jen but due to COVID, the appearance had to be rescheduled, so Jen asks the questions she was going to ask in January. Andrea talks about being positive on social media, her 100 ½ year old grandmother, Saturday mornings as a child, teaching in 2022, and her upcoming Dry Bar comedy special.

You can find Andrea on Facebook, on her Instagram page, @CaspariLand, and at her website AndreaCaspari.com.

The comedy duo of #IMOMSOHARD is made up of real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. Today Kristin and Jen chat with our Jen Johnson about the ways they embarrass their families, Jason Momoa, swimsuits, midwestern food, and the time they caused a pregnant woman to go into labor.

Kristin and Jen are bringing the #IMOMSOHARD Getaway Tour to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland this Saturday, January 29th. Ticket and event information can be found here: arvestbanktheatre.com/events/detail/405535

More information on #IMOMSOHARD including their podcast, tour information, wine, and so much more can be found on their website, imomsohard.com.

Jason Faunt portrayed Wesley Collins, the Red Time Force Ranger on Power Rangers Time Force. Today, Jason chats with Jen about how he started traveling to independent comic book stores for appearances, having his own action figure, and his excitement to attend a Kansas City Chiefs game.

Jason Faunt will be appearing at Elite Comics in Overland Park on December 4, 2021 at 5 pm! Come take a picture, get an autograph, and hang out with your pals from Elite! Proceeds from the event benefit the Elite Comics Children’s Mercy Toy Drive! For more information check out the link here: facebook.com/events/424260582477283

For more Jason Faunt, links to his social media pages, merchandise, and more visit jasonfaunt.com.

Taylor Tomlinson has appeared on Conan, the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Last Comic Standing, and so much more. Her hilarious special, Quarter-Life Crisis is available on Netflix. Today Taylor calls Jen from her hotel room in Cleveland, Ohio to chat about traveling, not being a birthday person, starting comedy at a young age, and the American Girl doll body books.

Taylor Tomlinson is bringing her Deal With It Tour to the Uptown Theater for two shows on Saturday December 11th! For tickets and event info click on the link below:

www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005AC2E1F74F19

For more information on Taylor Tomlinson, her tour schedule, links to her social media, and more visit ttomcomedy.com

Comedian and actor Matt Braunger was a cast member on MADtv and has appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman, Conan, @midnight, and so much more. Today Matt stops by the podcast and chats with Jen about Halloween, an incident with the lead singer of Living Colour, meeting Norm Macdonald at a bar, and auditioning via Zoom.

Matt Braunger will be performing at the Comedy Club of Kansas City this weekend! For show information and event times click the link below:

Follow Matt on Twitter and Instagram at @Braunger

For information on Matt, his tour, store, his podcast This Might Help With Matt Braunger visit his website mattbraunger.com.

Standup comedian Kailee Karr stops by the podcast to chat with Jen about diaries, being a hot dog ambassador, and Halloween.

Kailee will be performing at the Standup Comedy Showcase at the Boulevard Brewing Co. Rec Deck on Friday, October 29th. Tickets and event info can be found here: boulevard.com/event/standup-comedy-showcase-live-in-the-rec-deck

Kailee also hosts the open mic at the Rino in North Kansas City every Wednesday night at 7:30.

Follow Kailee on Instagram at @kaileeposts

You know her from The Carol Burnett Show, Mama’s Family, the Cool Kids, and so much more, but today Emmy award winning comedienne, singer, and actress Vicki Lawrence talks to Jen about cake baking, her days on the Carol Burnett Show, and the origins of Mama.

Vicki Lawrence will be performing Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show this Friday night at the Star Pavilion inside Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City! Tickets and event info can be found here:

https://www.ameristarkansascity.com/whats-new/events/vicki-lawrence-and-mama-a-two-woman-show

For more information on Vicki Lawrence, her tour schedule, and more visit vickilawrence.com

Comedian and writer Andy Woodhall has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, the Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and more. Last night he performed at the Comedy Club of Kansas City and today he chats with Jen about changing majors from marketing to science, road trip traveling music, and the time he tried prime rib ice cream.

Andy Woodhall will be appearing at the Comedy Club of Kansas City this weekend, September 17th and 18th. Click the link for tickets and event info: https://www.thecomedyclubkc.com/events/46205

Follow Andy on Twitter and Instagram @AndyWoodhull

In a little bit of a different episode, Jen chats with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and musical director Al Pitrelli about TSO's upcoming tour, breaking his leg during a guitar solo, quarantine activities, and Patrick Mahomes converting him to a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to the road beginning November 17th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Christmas Eve And Other Stories. TSO will be coming to the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on December 29th! Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 17th. Ticket and event info can be found here: https://www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-4

For more TSO tour information, news, and links to their social media pages, visit trans-siberian.com.