Best A.J.Schraeder Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 Ep 5 JD Etheridge 29:42

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1M ago29:42

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JD 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Season 2 EP4: OB Amponsah 28:48

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We 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 …

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Season 2 EP3: Milly Mason 31:57

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Dusty 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Season 2 EP2: Brendan Crozier 34:30

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We 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Season 2 Ep1: Darah Willey 38:55

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We give our predictions for this year's competition, talk about rule changes, and sit down with UCC competitor Darah Willey.By A.J.Schraeder

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UCCNN Finals Preshow 23:18

1y ago23:18

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The 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/R30IdsquVo0By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 12: Arthur Erickson 37:21

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In 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 11: J.D. Etheridge 42:03

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We 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!By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 10: Steve Lesser 33:44

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We 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 9: Nick Ciaccia 38:09

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We 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!By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 8: Ethan Justice 35:17

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On 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 7: Matt Hammy 31:52

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We 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 6: Jennie Stencel 30:28

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Dusty 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.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 5: Tara Starnes 30:00

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We talk about tactics for round 2 and have a delightful conversation with Tara Starnes about her love of puns.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 4: Seth Kerman 34:19

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We break down round 1 and interview former finalist Seth KermanBy A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 3: Brendan Crozier 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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Dusty 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!By UCCNN

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Episode 2: Bob Beshere 26:43

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A.J. and Dusty discuss dealing with success and failure in the UCC and we interview retired UCC competitor and regular improviser Bob Beshere.By A.J.Schraeder

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Episode 1: Ryan Bender 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

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Episode 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.By UCCNN