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UCCNN
The only unofficial podcast devoted to Greensboro’s longest-running solo comedy competition the ”Ultimate Comic Challenge”. Hosted by previous winners Dusty Cagle and A.J. Schraeder
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Episodes
- 2026 UCCNN w/ Tony RodriguezJul 31, 2026 · 35 minIn the only episode of this year's competition, we celebrate the achievements of this year's competition including host and finalist Dusty Cagle, and talk to UCC veteran, comic, producer, and friend Tony Rodriguez about producing shows, the wild card round, his influences, and field trips.
- Season 2 Ep 5 JD EtheridgeAug 6, 2025 · 29 minJD visits the patio once again as we discuss how things went down in the semi-finals, get a visit from the ghost of Thomas Kliffman and respond to what the internet thinks are the whitest movie quotes of all time.
- Season 2 EP4: OB AmponsahJul 22, 2025 · 28 minWe sit down on a windy day on the Next Door Beer bar and bottle shop patio to discuss the wildly different audiences in round 3 and chat with OB Amponsah. OB is a relative newcomer to the Greensboro comedy scene but a seasoned pro who has taken the UCC by storm. We discuss his writing process and the adjustments he's made to his comedy here in the States.
- Season 2 EP3: Milly MasonJul 8, 2025 · 31 minDusty and I discuss challenges of round 3, Thomas Klifman pops in to ramble incoherently, and then we talk with Milly Mason about physical comedy, England, how to fill time with slow motion, and UCCNN raffle opportunities.
- Season 2 EP2: Brendan CrozierJun 19, 2025 · 34 minWe talk about the impressive quality of round 1 and then talk with the man who badgered us into returning for season 2, Brendan Crozier! We'll see what changes he's made since last year's competition and if there's any truth to the rumors that he's been engaging in biological warfare.
- Season 2 Ep1: Darah WilleyMay 30, 2025 · 38 minWe give our predictions for this year's competition, talk about rule changes, and sit down with UCC competitor Darah Willey.
- UCCNN Finals PreshowSep 6, 2024 · 23 minThe audio only version of the finals preshow, which originally aired right before the main event you can find the video version at: https://youtu.be/R30IdsquVo0
- Episode 12: Arthur EricksonAug 1, 2024 · 37 minIn our final audio-only episode before the finals, we get the scoop on what went down in the semi-finals and chat with Arthur Erickson about how he became the most dedicated audience member in UCC history.
- Episode 11: J.D. EtheridgeJul 25, 2024 · 42 minWe continue our discussion of the quarter-finals and share what we'll be looking for and our pet peeves as we move into the role of judges. We interview last year's winner and the all-time leading money winner in UCC history always hilarious J.D. "Mister Two Times" Etheridge!
- Episode 10: Steve LesserJul 18, 2024 · 33 minWe talk about the results of round 3 and have a delightful conversation about all things comedy with Steve Lesser then demand he teach us stuff.
- Episode 9: Nick CiacciaJul 11, 2024 · 38 minWe try to remember the 2nd night of Round 2 and talke with Ciaccia about being a fallen soldier in the UCC and classic Italian games!
- Episode 8: Ethan JusticeJun 25, 2024 · 35 minOn this episode we recap night 1 of round 2 and finally get an interview with former finalist Ethan Justice right before he performs in night 2 of round 2.
- Episode 7: Matt HammyJun 18, 2024 · 31 minWe talk about the nerves before round 2, the differences between small and large crowds, and interview Matt Hammy about the comedy journey that lead him into the UCC, and why he's wrong about his soda opinions.
- Episode 6: Jennie StencelJun 11, 2024 · 30 minDusty recaps the wildcard round and then we talk with Jennie about what judges are looking for in the UCC and then try to determine the differences between Jennie's hosting style and a deranged killer robot.
- Episode 5: Tara StarnesJun 6, 2024 · 30 minWe talk about tactics for round 2 and have a delightful conversation with Tara Starnes about her love of puns.
- Episode 4: Seth KermanMay 28, 2024 · 34 minWe break down round 1 and interview former finalist Seth Kerman
- Episode 3: Brendan CrozierMay 20, 2024 · 29 minDusty and A.J. talk about differences in comedy style by region and interview first time UCC competitor Brendan Crozier about his comedy influences and expectations for this year's compitition. Also we start our first UCC beef!
- Episode 2: Bob BeshereMay 20, 2024 · 26 minA.J. and Dusty discuss dealing with success and failure in the UCC and we interview retired UCC competitor and regular improviser Bob Beshere.
- Episode 1: Ryan BenderMay 20, 2024 · 25 minEpisode 1 of UCCNN. A.J. and Dusty talk about what they're looking forward to in this year's Ultimate Comic Challenge competition and we interview long-time UCC veteran Ryan Bender.
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