Remembering Aretha Franklin, the open mic scene in Charlotte, comedy is work, career paths- with Jason Allen King

Cale Evans and Elizabeth "E.B." Byland stop in to talk about the Queen City Comedy Experience, a four-day comedy festival Sept 27-30 at Uptown Charlotte's Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts.

Sammi and a private message from a fan, Hamilton tickets over/under wager, plus a vintage interview with Rory Scovel!

Comedian Aasif Mandvi stops by to tell the story of the awkward interview that just happened (for once, it wasn't ours) and about how his 10-year run on The Daily Show almost never happened.

Comedian Ali Siddiq joins Will and Sammi (!) about his disappointment over getting snubbed by the Emmy's, and his comedy special. PLUS Hamilton in London and work-wife drama.

Comedian Affion Crockett in studio, talking about his start in comedy, which followed dance and music, also his first time on stage. PLUS, Sammi Jo returns for a segment with bar stories.

Guest co-host Jason Allen King is joined by comedian John Henton who tells the story of his experience on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and about what's he's learned in in 30 years of performing.

Former Charlotte/current NY comedian Clint Nohr stops in on the eve of his first comedy recording to talk about life as a comic in NY and the evolution of his material, and performing in front of six people.

Saturday Night Live's Chris Redd talks with Brian about his start in comedy, pretending to live in LA, and performing on Saturday Night Live.

Comedian Tammy Pescatelli joins Brian in studio talking about recording her new hour in her hometown, and how comedy audiences have changed.