Holly Ballantine joins me to recap recording my first stand up comedy special last weekend. It was seven years in the making and now I have to watch my big dumb face for hours of editing. Ugh. Holly shares her perspective as my opener and room mom for the night. And Joel Ruiz weighs in as videographer and midwife of the special. We also chat about Holly's comedy goals and the festival she coproduces with Amber Chandler and Sarah Britt, West End Comedy Festival coming up this March 7,8,9 in Atlanta! https://www.westendcomedyfest.com/Yoshee's Episode where he bullied me to recording a special:https://youtu.be/0vJw8-S9AA4?si=qK-msk0SUdcuiTnLYoshee's Special!!!https://youtu.be/IwydfG2Qo50?si=C6FjaLiXjRI5awGKEpisode 88Follow Holly and go see the West End Comedy Festival!https://www.instagram.com/hollyballantinecomedyhttps://x.com/hollyballantinehttps://www.hissyfitcomedy.com/https://www.hollyballantine.com/Holly Ballantine is a literal train wreck who has been charming audiences across the country with her hilarious stories of motherhood, marriage, and near death experiences since the day Chris Rock told her she was funny. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia where she co-produces West End Comedy Festival and Hissy Fit Comedy. She is a weekend regular at the Punchline and Laughing Skull Lounge where she was the April 2022 resident. Holly has performed at many clubs across the country and featured for Tim Meadows, Rachel Feinstein, Jessica Kirson, Beth Stelling, Leah Rudick, and many others. Her writing has been featured on Buzzfeed, Netflix Family, The Chive, HuffPost and the Washington Post. She does not hold grudges, but has a spreadsheet of everyone who owes her favors.Atlanta based Stand Up Comedian, Amy Brown, invites funny people into her costume chamber to have fun! Join her for a weekly gigglefest where she touches on a broad range of topics like motherhood, becoming a touring comedian, book writing, seasonal depression, how dogs are better than cats, yeah, I said it. New episodes drop every Monday Night. Audio out Tuesday Morning everywhere. Full Video on Youtube and Spotify. https://amybrowncomedy.com/podcastIndoor Wife Shirts and Trucker Hatshttps://amybrowncomedyshop.square.site/For more nerdy comedy subscribe and like my YouTube Page.https://www.youtube.com/@amybrowncomedyMy shows are here…https://linktr.ee/AmyBrownComedyhttps://www.facebook.com/amybrowncomedy/https://www.instagram.com/amybrowncomedyAmy Brown’s silly smart ​standup reflects on motherhood, dyslexia, and the perils of shorty shorts. ​Accolades include​ touring around the country as a headliner for Moms Unhinged, opening for Real Housewife of New York, Sonja Morgan in Sonja In Your City, April Macie, Emmy Blotnick, Liza Treyger, Ali Macofsky & Adrienne Iapalucci. She is a regular at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Lounge and was in the top 101 in The World Series of Comedy 2022/2023 in Las Vegas. She was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Rochester 2022 and has performed in The Rochester Fringe Festival, The Boulder Comedy Festival, Oak City Comedy Festival, The North Carolina Comedy Festival, and West End Comedy Fest. She also hosts a weekly podcast and Youtube series called Amy Brown Comedy Podcast. Find her at www.amybrowncomedy.com. Producer Joel Ruiz, Do You Validate https://www.instagram.com/do_you_validate/https://www.doyouvalidate.com/#redneckcomedy #standupcomedy #standupcomedyspecial #comedy #comedypodcast #amybrowncomedy #womenincomedy #momcomedy #momhumor #amybrown

The Fabulous Reese returns to review our Holiday Parties. His was between Christmas and New Year's Eve and he called it a Taint Party. Ba ha ha ha ha!!! Get it? Taint Christmas and Taint New Year's! Also, I share my tips for holiday decorating and my Christmas Kill List for 2025. Just a Heads Up, I'm taking a few weeks off from the podcast to get ready for my special that is filming on February 1st in Marietta, Georgia! 7pm and 9pm shows! Come see history get made! lol. I will be back in February!! XOXO! 7pm Show Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1133114950319?aff=oddtdtcreator 9pm Show Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1133993939399?aff=oddtdtcreator Homeworthy: CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR | Carson Kressley's Charming Pennsylvania Farmhouse https://youtu.be/5iv-2jCZlU4?si=rko8c-Fy9ks07C9P Some of my favorite Holiday Decorating Videos on Homeworthy: https://youtu.be/JH8K0mYfocE?si=43UOPlUCXBmMGCk2 https://youtu.be/mLly8IF5zfk?si=qLdqzU84juAeItmW My new favorite lights: - it takes like 6 strands to do an 8 foot tree. https://decoratorswarehouse.com/platinum-elite-cluster-lights-760l-warm-white/ Episode 87 Atlanta based Stand Up Comedian, Amy Brown, invites funny people into her costume chamber to have fun! Join her for a weekly gigglefest where she touches on a broad range of topics like motherhood, becoming a touring comedian, book writing, seasonal depression, how dogs are better than cats, yeah, I said it. New episodes drop every Monday Night. Audio out Tuesday Morning everywhere. Full Video on Youtube and Spotify. https://amybrowncomedy.com/podcast GOD IS SASSY! TRUCKER HATS! https://amybrowncomedyshop.square.site/ For more nerdy comedy subscribe and like my YouTube Page. https://www.youtube.com/@amybrowncomedy My shows are here… https://linktr.ee/AmyBrownComedy https://www.facebook.com/amybrowncomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/amybrowncomedy Amy Brown’s silly smart ​standup reflects on motherhood, dyslexia, and the perils of shorty shorts. ​Accolades include​ touring around the country as a headliner for Moms Unhinged, opening for Real Housewife of New York, Sonja Morgan in Sonja In Your City, April Macie, Emmy Blotnick, Liza Treyger, Ali Macofsky & Adrienne Iapalucci. She is a regular at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Lounge and was in the top 101 in The World Series of Comedy 2022/2023 in Las Vegas. She was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Rochester 2022 and has performed in The Rochester Fringe Festival, The Boulder Comedy Festival, Oak City Comedy Festival, The North Carolina Comedy Festival, and West End Comedy Fest. She also hosts a weekly podcast and Youtube series called Amy Brown Comedy Podcast. Find her at www.amybrowncomedy.com. Producer Joel Ruiz, Do You Validate https://www.instagram.com/do_you_validate/ https://www.doyouvalidate.com/ Stand Up, Standup Comedy, Comedy, Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Amy brown, Amy brown comedy, women in comedy, nerds, costumes, Fun, Funny, laughing, moms, motherhood, Southern Comedy, Redneck Comedy,

Did you go full balls to the wall for the holidays? Did you leave it all out there on the field? If you didn't, you have another chance, New Year's Eve is right around the corner. But don't drink and drive! If you do, Gay Bob has recommendations for what to wear to jail. And apparently the Atlanta jail has a Gay Tank, which absolutely needs to be made into a musical. Follow Bob here: https://www.facebook.com/bob.killough https://www.instagram.com/killough307/ https://99xatl.com/ Episode 86 You can’t make this stuff up…Bob “The Queen” Killough hails from—the Queen City—Charlotte, North Carolina. Bob aka “Gay Bob” brings a unique mix of authenticity, wit, and charisma to the airwaves. Having lived in Atlanta long enough to proudly call it home, Bob’s story is deeply woven into the city’s fabric. In the early '90s, Bob embraced his identity here, marking the start of a journey that would take him from a chance encounter with Fabio at Lenox Square to connecting with 99X, who helped launch his radio career. That meeting landed The Queen a spot on The Morning X show, where his quick humor and genuine connection with audiences made him a standout for many years. The Queen expanded his creative repertoire, stepping into the world of stand-up comedy. His first gig was opening for Scott Thompson of Kids in the Hall fame, a fellow queen and comedic trailblazer. Over the years, he’s shared the stage with icons like Margaret Cho, performing alongside her during her time in Atlanta. Today, Bob balances a dynamic career as a full-time Physician Assistant with his continued passions for radio and comedy. Back on the air with Barnes and Leslie, he brings his sharp humor, authentic storytelling, and unique perspective weekly. Whether he’s making audiences laugh in a comedy club or connecting with listeners on the air, The Queen is a master at creating moments that resonate with laughter. Atlanta based Stand Up Comedian, Amy Brown, invites funny people into her costume chamber to have fun! Join her for a weekly gigglefest where she touches on a broad range of topics like motherhood, becoming a touring comedian, book writing, seasonal depression, how dogs are better than cats, yeah, I said it. New episodes drop every Monday Night. Audio out Tuesday Morning everywhere. Full Video on Youtube and Spotify. https://amybrowncomedy.com/podcast GOD IS SASSY! TRUCKER HATS! https://amybrowncomedyshop.square.site/ For more nerdy comedy subscribe and like my YouTube Page. https://www.youtube.com/@amybrowncomedy My shows are here… https://linktr.ee/AmyBrownComedy https://www.facebook.com/amybrowncomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/amybrowncomedy Amy Brown’s silly smart ​standup reflects on motherhood, dyslexia, and the perils of shorty shorts. ​Accolades include​ touring around the country as a headliner for Moms Unhinged, opening for Real Housewife of New York, Sonja Morgan in Sonja In Your City, April Macie, Emmy Blotnick, Liza Treyger, Ali Macofsky & Adrienne Iapalucci. She is a regular at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Lounge and was in the top 101 in The World Series of Comedy 2022/2023 in Las Vegas. She was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Rochester 2022 and has performed in The Rochester Fringe Festival, The Boulder Comedy Festival, Oak City Comedy Festival, The North Carolina Comedy Festival, and West End Comedy Fest. She also hosts a weekly podcast and Youtube series called Amy Brown Comedy Podcast. Find her at www.amybrowncomedy.com. Producer Joel Ruiz, Do You Validate https://www.instagram.com/do_you_validate/ https://www.doyouvalidate.com/ Stand Up, Standup Comedy, Comedy, Podcast, Comedy Podcast, Amy brown, Amy brown comedy, women in comedy, nerds, costumes, Fun, Funny, laughing, moms, motherhood, Southern Comedy, Redneck Comedy, New Year's Eve, Jail, Georgia Governor's Mansion, Amy Brown Comedy Podcast,