Anthony Bonazzo is a Stand Up Comedian living in Chicago. Originally a New Jersey native, and one of eight kids, he began his pursuit of comedy doing imitations of family members at the dinner table. Anthony graduated both the Conservatory and Music Improv Conservatory at Second City, performed in the Del Close Marathon, has starred in videos for The Onion. He is a regular at Zanies Comedy Clubs,  The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Bar, The Improv, and the once famed Jokes and Notes. He can be heard on Josh Johnson's Comedy Central Album recording "I like You" recorded at the Comedy Club on State.  His stand up details stories of his dating life, (or lack thereof), and his unusual run ins with people. He is known for his spot on impersonations, and veteran presence on stage. He can be seen performing stand-up all over the Midwest.

Stu Larsen is an Aussie singer/songwriter with a wild streak of wanderlust and a knack for tastefully marrying narrative and melody. Emerging in 2014 with the aptly named Vagabond, his congenial folk-pop is both exploratory and inclusive, a love letter to the power of music and travel. Christian and Stu really get into this one and have an incredibly engaging conversation about life and music.

Pat Quinn is the voice of the new blues radio network in Chicago called Buddy Guy Radio. Buddy Guy Radio is backed and supported by the blues legend himself 8x Grammy Winner Buddy Guy. Pats story is unique, after getting told he would never be able to have his own radio station by a teacher many years ago, he caved and got a different job and career. Pat went on to work in the mortgage industry during the day and at night he worked as a DJ. However, a little over 5 years ago Pat got back into school and continued his pursuit to one day having his own radio show, not just any radio show a blues radio show. By the grace of God Pat immersed himself into the Chicago Blues community and established a presence and eventually secured his lifelong dream, hosting a blues radio station. After a few meetings and negotiations with the blues legend Buddy Guy and his team, the deal was done, and Buddy Guy Radio finally came to fruition. What started as a dream several years ago finally became a reality for Pat and he's determined to keep the blues alive and well.

Mary Kate Beck is a stand up comedian from Chicago. Spending her days on the computer conducting interviews for work and spending her nights doing comedy at clubs in the city of Chicago. Mary Kate's comedy is electric, personality is affectionate and she's exactly the same person you see on stage. Many people have an act and they embellish for stage purposes but with her it's all genuine. We talk about the start of her comedy journey, grieving the loss of her brother Steven, supporting local comedy clubs and much more! She is also the producer of the All That Good Stuff Comedy show, the host of the Tapster Open Mic every Tuesday, and you can see her host and open at some of the biggest clubs in Chicago like The Laugh Factory and Zanies.

Jeanie Doogan is a comedian from Chicago, who's spent her life dedicated as a teacher, mother and wife while also gracing the stage at nights a local favorite in Chicago. Jeanie has been doing comedy now full time the past 10 plus years and was kind enough to sit down and talk about her journey with me. Her journey isn't a smooth sailing one, battling alcoholism and trying to fight through the demons that drinking presented her each night. She's prevailed and is having a fun time living life and making people laugh. She is a regular at venues such as  Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar. She was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents, and was featured on Nick Jr.’s Moms’ Night Out debut stand up special.

Andrew Buss is back on the show! Andrew was the guest on Episode 1 last spring!!!! Andrew is a freelance writer located out of Chicago, he's written for such publications as New York Magazine's Vulture, The Laugh Button, Culture Trip Chicago, and UrbanMatter. He mainly focuses on writing entertainment pieces and interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment working today, including Lorne Michaels, Carol Burnett, Randy Newman, Carl Reiner, Tracy Morgan, Bill Hader, Ed Asner, Ray Romano, Howie Mandel, Judd Apatow, Jim Gaffigan, Jim Jefferies, Lewis Black and many more.

Noah Gardenswartz is a New York based comedian and writer. Before turning to stand-up, Gardenswartz worked as a journalist, hedge fund day trader, elementary school teacher, and even grew weed - though obviously not all at once. When not on tour, Gardenswartz performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City, and is a writer on Amazon's Emmy and Golden-Globe winning show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." He has his own Comedy Central special, has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, and twice on Conan. Additionally, he was a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and has released two chart-topping comedy albums, "Blunt" and "White Men Can't Joke."

Jared Logan is a writer and comedian from Morgantown, West Virginia. He has performed his own Half Hour Special on Comedy Central, as well as appearing on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Meltdown, Mash Up, John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, The Pete Holmes Show and at Midnight. He was a regular cast member on VH1s Best Week Ever and Tru TV’s World’s Dumbest. His comedy albums My Brave Battle and The Twilight Door are available on iTunes and Spotify.

Andy Haynes is a stand up comedian from Seattle who now lives in New York. Andys been on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Comedy Central Presents the Half Hour, the Pete Holmes show, and Comedy Central's Roast Battle. Andy is also a paid regular at the Comedy Store and at the Comedy Cellar. He also co-hosts a podcast with his wife called “Find Your Beach” a podcast that started at the beginning of quarantine by Andy and his wife Rosebud Baker who also is a comedian.

Jim Flannigan is a Chicago native and a favorite at comedy clubs across the country. Flannigan has made a name for himself headlining clubs and corporate events, while also opening for some of the biggest names in comedy. His debut album, About Time, was recorded in early 2020 at the legendary Zanies in Rosemont, IL and will be available in early 2021.