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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 093 - Hannah Roeschlein, Pt. II: Not for the OffendedHannah Roeschlein pulls no punches on stage or off, a fact which has spurred the Indiana native to new heights across the country. She's also got a lot on her mind – and her return to A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy is the place where you can find out all she has to say! In just seven years of comedy, Hannah has achieved quite a bit: Her debut album, Asian American Psycho, was released in 2023, she's a regular at The Stand in New York City and The Laugh Factory in her current home of Chi...
2024-05-1750 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 92 – Mia Jackson, Part DeuxThere are three things you should know about Mia Jackson: (1) She's a funny (2) She's tall ... and now, (3) She's a two-time guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing's Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city in 2017, Jackson has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and is a featured comic at festivals and clubs across the country. Her first stand up special aired in October 2018 as part of Unprotected Sets on EPIX (Now MGM+). Additionally, she has appeared on "NickMom's Night Out," Vi...
2024-05-0252 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 091 - Cy AmundsonCy Amundson is a very funny native of Minnesota with a litany of achievements to his credit. This includes appearances on CONAN, Comedy Central's This is Not Happening and Adam Devine's House Party as well Family Guy and American Dad!, all of which cemented his work on stage as a top stand-up comedian with appearances on The Bob & Tom Show and the former Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Away from the stage, he's also overcome a lot in recent years, which is inspiring his comeback to the stage in very personal and honest ways.
2024-04-0450 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 090 - Luke Capasso Luke Capasso is a renaissance man. Funny on stage, he has been seen on MTV, heard on BBC Radio, Provided Content and Performed for Channel 5's Furious and Funny as well as a few failed TV pilots for Dave and ITV. Off stage, he is a very skilled craftsman whose work with hands should have landed him a PBS or HGTV show by now.But while he waits for things to happen, he'll just have to settle for being the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A self-f...
2024-03-2850 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 089 - Robert JenkinsRobert Jenkins not only passed the bar as a comedian, he actually also passed the bar as a lawyer. Now, he combines both talents to leave his clients happy and audiences in stitches. And now, he's the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Beginning his comedy career in 2012, Robert has quickly established himself as a comedic force throughout the Midwest, appearing on the Fox television show Laughs as as well as several festivals including Gilda's Laughfest’s "Best of the Midwest Competition" and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon.
2024-03-2147 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 088 - Rachel Gallagher of Avail ComedyRachel Gallager knows two things: Comedy and talent. Now that she's part of the Avail Comedy team, she's combining her two loves into a career while helping her clients laugh all the way to the ... Well, why not let her tell you on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A lifelong fan of stand-up comedy who got hooked on live performance when her womb-mate first got on stage at 18, Rachel started working in the corporate world in project management, working and living in London, Munich, Melbourne and Singapore...
2024-03-0746 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 087 - Kyle GroomsIn 2019, Kyle Grooms was just cruising along, doing his thing. Then, he endured a challenging health setback leading to emergency brain surgery, leaving the comedian to do the only thing he could: Turn it into comedy.Now, the veteran stand-up is simply enjoying his time on and off stage every day by finding the humor in life and joy in simply being alive.A native of New Jersey now living in Florida, Grooms is a veteran familiar to fans of stand-up with a resume filled with esteemed credits. This inlcude his half-hour special...
2024-02-2258 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 086 – Allison SummersShe's no Southern belle ... She's just very, very talented. "She" is Allison Summers – and she's the next guest on this episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!An actress and filmmaker who can be seen in both commercials and performing in sketches and with improv groups, Allison Summers is also an accomplished stand-up comedian. Earning her BFA from University of Maryland, she studied at The Second City in Chicago, the Upright Citizens Brigade and The Annoyance Theater. A person who values her sobriety, she has also taught improv and stand-up to people in recovery and wome...
2024-02-1558 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 085 - Lee Michael KimbrellLee Michael Kimbrell traded in classrooms for comedy clubs ... And he's been teaching people to laugh along ever since.A humble Southern gentleman who likes to make every show a chill party full of good times and great vibes, Lexington, KY native Lee Kimbrell is making waves - and plenty of fans - nationwide. Often seen performing in comedy clubs and theaters nationwide as a regular opener for fellow comic Theo Von, Kimbrell is poised for big things in 2024 and beyond as he gains more and more followers. His debut special, "Mike & Molly," is available o...
2024-02-0850 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 084 – Elise Jesse of Sports IllustratedSo ... Did you miss me???There's been a sabbatical in between episodes ... But after 13 months, A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy is back – and Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Elise Jesse is the guest! A Tight 45 specializes in chatting with people who have interesting careers/hobbies/habits/insight into this thing we call life ... And Jesse has all four. As noted on her page on SI.com, Jesse has been covering the NFL with an emphasis on the Cincinnati Bengals and AFC North since 2013 – her feature storytelling has earned her an...
2024-02-0151 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 083 – DJ ShorteeShe's got credits a mile (OK, at least a quarter-mile long, but you get the point!) long, is recognized as one of the top artists in her field ... Not to mention an actress, record label owner, wife and teacher to boot."She" is DJ Shortee ... And now, she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Dubbed “Queen of the Scratch World” by DJ Times, DJ Shortee is recognized as one of the most diverse and technically skilled female DJs in the world. Rolling Stone distinguishes her among the “fader-flipping elite...
2022-11-0950 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 082 - Billy D. WashingtonHe's an award-winning comedian, accomplished musician, playwright and director. "He" is Billy D. Washington (no, NOT that one), the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Once described by The Denver Post as possessing “Low-key intensity and dead on humor,” Billy has been a steady presence in the world of stand-up comedy since 1991.His long litany of credits include performances at the prestigious 'Just for Laughs' Comedy Festival, Def Comedy Jam, The Bob & Tom Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and The La...
2022-11-0250 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 081 - The Big Album/Special Recording Week featuring Feature Act Shanda SungThis is a big week for your host Tabari McCoy as he prepares to headline a benefit show for the Cincinnati Police Department's Real Men Wear Pink organization benefitting the American Cancer Society ... And then headlines the club where it all started, Go Bananas, for the first time all weekend as he records his third album and first streaming special. So where does Shanda Sung come into play in all this? She's going to be the feature act this weekend – and she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Ta...
2022-10-2650 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 080 – Former NFL Linebacker Reggie WilliamsOn the field, Reggie Williams was an ever-present force of nature, proudly wearing no. 57 for 14 seasons as a member of Tabari's hometown Cincinnati Bengals. And now, the renaissance man that is the former NFL player/politician/businessman/author is the featured guest on the 80th episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A native of Flint, MI, Williams was the Bengals third-round draft pick in 1976 out of Darmouth University, the same college where he was awarded an academic scholarship. Eventually graduating with his degree in an A.B. in psychology (after also w...
2022-10-0550 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 079 – Scott Smith, the "SI King"Like many kids in America, Scott Smith grew up loving sports. Then, his grandmother gifted him a subscription to Sports Illustrated - and his life was forever changed.For while she may not have known it at the time, she had just laid the seed to create the man who would grow up to simply be known as "the SI King." Smith is the curator of the "SI King Collection," the 20,000+ autographed issues of Sports Illustrated in his home (yes, Tabari knows where, but he's not telling in case any...
2022-09-2151 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 078 – Lauren Bishop of the Cincinnati RollergirlsIn a former life, Lauren Bishop was a simple journalist at a then top newspaper, often covering pop culture to the masses. Then, one day, she saw a sport on TV she had never seen before, becoming so enthralled that it became a major part of her life. And that what led her to now be the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Bishop is the owner of the Cincinnati Rollergirls, the women's roller derby team based out of Cincinnati, OH. On this episode (ou...
2022-09-0751 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 077 – Spark TaborWith apologies to DJ Khaled, all Spark Tabor does is win. After all, what else can you say to a man who was named the funniest person in Cincinnati not once but twice, the funniest person in Columbus, the funniest amateur comedian in Ohio, Chicago and most recently, Philadelphia? You can say hes's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Seen on Fox's "Laughs" series and soon to have his debut stand-up special hit the Internet, Spark Tabor has been making moves (both literally and figuratively) on the...
2022-08-3153 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 076 – Hatty PrestonDon't let her pretty face – or cockney accent – fool you: Hatty Preston may be only 4 years into her stand-up comedy career, but she's a captivating, funny presence when she is on stage. And that makes her a perfect guest for the next episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A London-born, Chicago-built comedian, Preston is a regular at comedy clubs across her native city and adopted comedy hometown. The 2018 winner of ‘Breakin Thru’ stand up competition, she also runs the popular regularly-sold-out ‘The Big Fizz’ show at Notting Hill’s Little Yellow...
2022-08-1550 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 075 – I'm Back!"I'm back."OK, so maybe it doesn't quite have the big Michael Jordan returning to the NBA after that terrible experiment with baseball feel to it, but considering it's been 2+ months since the last episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy dropped, it will have to suffice! On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022), Tabari comes out with a solo episode that is exactly what you think it is: A long rant about everything from Donald Trump and Jan. 6 to Kanye West and sports before becoming the most detailed o...
2022-08-1043 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 074 – The "Where Have You Been?!" Update EpisodeSo ... There hasn't been an episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy in a while ... And on this episode, Tabari himself gets personal and explains just why that is.On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, May 25, 2022), Tabari gives an update on his recent trip to Oregon, some highs and lows of the last few weeks and other tidbits loyal A Tight 45 listeners might find interesting. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For mo...
2022-05-2515 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 073 – Mark ChalifouxHe's a dad. He's a husband. He's a comic. He's Mark Chalifoux – and the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Hailed as a “hilarious up-and-comer” by College Humor, Mark been featured on both FOX and IFC as well as on the Bob and Tom national radio show. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty relatable to audiences of all ages. His debut album, Think Fast, opened at No. 2 in Apple Music and was called “one of the funniest albums of the year” by...
2022-05-0452 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 072 – Greg MortonDespite what Wikipedia says, Greg Morton is not a former NFL player. That is a different Greg Morton with the same spelling, but no relation.And once you see him live, there is no mistaking Greg Morton for anyone else – because he's a one-of-a-kind entertainer that delivers a show unlike any other. Getting his first job as a store P.A. announcer in his teens, Morton has spent 35+ years entertaining audiences worldwide opening for the likes of Celine Dion, Harry Connick, Jr. and Luther Vandross among others. Known for his impressions and ph...
2022-04-131h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 071 – Ben BabyA native of Grapevine, Texas, Ben Baby grew up wanting to be a sportswriter, so much so that he once made a crazy ... Well, why give away that story when you can hear it for yourself on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Joining the ESPN, "The Worldwide Leader in Sports," in July 2019, Ben covers the Cincinnati Bengals as its beat writer for the web and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Ben covered Texas A&M and college athletics for The Dallas Morning News. He has also worked at the San...
2022-03-301h 14A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 070 – Jen Forti of Bellagram TelegramsWhat is a musical art form that is classic in its nature but often overlooked for the skill and talent it takes to pull off, especially when 99.9% of the people you do it for have next to no idea it's about to happen? If you said the singing telegram, you'd be correct – but if you happen to be in the market for one, Jen Forti, owner and operator of Bellgram Telegrams of Portland, Ore. is standing by at your service!A woman of many talents and entrepreneurial ventures including various bands, performances and...
2022-03-1658 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 069 – Jackie KashianIn addition to being a prominent tour de force in the stand-up comedy industry, Jackie Kashian is an actress, voice-over talent and podcaster. So what else did she recently fit into her schedule? The time to be the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A working standup for 35+ years who has been heard and seen on the likes of NPR, Comedy Central, HBO's 2DopeQueens and most recently, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jackie Kashian's credits are as numerous as her jokes are funny. (And s...
2022-03-091h 05A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 068 – Natalie RaitanoShe was just a small town girl ... Then she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career ... Only to inadvertently get an audition when she was, by her own admission, "terrible" at acting. Then she got a second chance – and the rest as they say (who are "they," by the way?!) is history.Known best to the world for her role as the spunky spitfire Nikki Franco on 90s hit V.I.P., Natalie Raitano (pronounced "ree-tah-no" if you're uncertain) is now back at home in her na...
2022-03-0259 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 067 – Cartoonist Kevin NecessaryTabari first met Kevin Necessary when they both worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer ... And then they both got laid off. Then, they both went their respective ways on their own unique career paths, the latter having drawn a new path to happiness - literally.For you see, Kevin is now an award-winning editorial cartoonist whose work can once again be seen in Enquirer. But that's not all. He's also had his work featured on WCPO-TV/ABC 9 On Your Side in Cincinnati and a syndicated editorial cartoonist through GoComics.com. He i...
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What Ya Into?We're in the Super Bowl...But I Digress with Tabari McCoyHey listener, What Ya Into? Is going to the Super Bowl! Well actually we aren’t but the Bengals are and long time fan/stand up comedian/podcast host Tabari McCoy is on the show to talk about it. Topics this week include: Get the kids, we’re going to the Tri-County Mall! A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy. How to make friends during Black History Month. Stepping on shoes. White dudes and meshbacks. Playoff losses of yore. The NFL announcers we like and don’t like. Football weather. Bob Costas and Pootie Tang. Being fully prepared to be emotionally crushe...
2022-02-131h 49A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 066 – Super Bowl LVI Remix featuring Ken Anderson & Ryan LeafThe Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl – and Tabari could not be more excited! So, as opposed to having a new guest on this week, this seems like the perfect time to talk football with former A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy guests – and former NFL quarterbacks – Ken Anderson and Ryan Leaf! On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022), highlights from Tabari's interviews with two of A Tight 45's most popular guests are remixed together for one football mega-epi...
2022-02-091h 03A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 065 – Matt BergmanMatt Bergman is a very funny fellow who just dropped his latest album, Between You & Me, who also has a love of sports like A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy's namesake host. I guess that makes them kindred spirits in a way that connects thier shared love of cracking jokes and hear the crack of a baseball bat. Matt realized his love for comedy in his last year of college where he was pursuing a degree in criminal justice, pursuing after graduating. That has since led him to perform all across the...
2022-02-0259 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 064 – Mike CroninMike Cronin was the emcee the night A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy's namesake Trecorded his debut album ... Now, he's headlining clubs nationwide all on his own. Funny how time flies, isn't it – the keyword in this case being "funny," of course. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio (hey - that's Tabari's hometown, too!), Mike now calls Michigan home when he's not on the road performing. Self-deprecating and smart and yet somehow also not the brightest guy means well, Mike spent several years honing his craft at clubs and colleges near his hometown before relocating to Chicago, wher...
2022-01-261h 06A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 063 - Clark JonesClark Jones is a Chicago native that left a big city to chase his dreams in an even bigger city – and now, he's also the latest guest on A TIGHT 45 with TABARI McCOY! Moving to Brooklyn to pursue his stand-up dreams, Jones left his former job – teaching – in 2017 only to establish himself as one of the rising stars in New York City's comedy community. In addition to appearing on Season 2 of Pete Holmes former HBO dramedy Crashing and Night Train with Wyatt Cenac on Starz , he has hosted the wildly popular Comedy at the K...
2022-01-191h 05A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 062 – Artist Jared KelleySome people can paint a pretty picture, they say ... But in Jared Kelley's case, he literally paints pictures that thousands of people collect on a weekly basis.An illustrator who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Auburn University in 2008, Kelley began working full-time as an illustrator in 2010 ... Only to end of leaving the art world later to support his wife and children. But a recommendation in the height of the first wave of the pandemic would change his life forever, bringing the largely self-taught trainer back to his first love: Painting...
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When Pigs Fly#47: The Art & Business of Comedy (feat. Tabari McCoy)The Art & Business of Comedy.It isn't easy to make a statement while also gaining the laughter of a crowd, and Tabari McCoy is no stand up stranger to the matter. We chat with him to uncover his experience as a stand up comedian, his perspective on the art of comedy, along with how it's evolving.Follow When Pigs Fly:Facebook, Instagram, TwitterFollow Tabari McCoyWebsite
2022-01-1150 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 061 - Allie Martin Round IIIShe's a media personality, an entrepreneur and now, she's the first three-time guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy to kick off the new year!On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022), Tabari and his old friend Allie Martin catch up on all the things that have been going on since the last time they spoke, including Allie's pending return to the airwaves, the ups and downs of various social media platforms and dating/romance talk aplenty. It's always a fun, spirited (and dare one say, insightful?) conversation w...
2022-01-051h 09A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 060 – Milwaukee Comedy's Kaitlin McCarthyShe's a comic, a business owner and an all-around nice person ... And now, Kaitlin McCarthy is the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A Wisconsin native, McCarthy is a stand-up comic and co-producer – along with partners Matt Kemple and Greg Bach – of Milwaukee Comedy LLC, the force behind the renowned Milwaukee Comedy Festival and The Laughing Tap, the stand-up comedy venue they own in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Opening just a few short months before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has...
2021-12-151h 12A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 059 – Soren BakerSome people make history – Soren Baker excels at documenting it ... And now, he's here to make a little history of his own as the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!The man behind 3,500+ articles found in outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, XXL and The Source, Baker is one of the most prolific journalists in hip-hop history. The former co-host of Open Bar radio with rapper/actor Xzibit on the legendary 93.5 KDAY in Los An...
2021-12-081h 02A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 058 – Rachel MacRachel Mac is a very funny stand-up comedian and writer. She is also a teacher and very dedicated to her job. Sometimes those two careers cross paths with hilarious - and other times, very serious - results. Which will happen the next time she grabs the microphone? Only time will tell ... But in the meantime, she's willing to tell Tabari all about on the latest episode of A Tight 45!Featuring on Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central, Rachel Mac is a Midwest native who mo...
2021-12-011h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 057 – Comedian/Author Ben KatznerBen Katzner (@shaqkatzner on Twitter) is a comedian originally from the Midwest who now can be found all around New York City slinging jokes. Luckily, that's all he's slinging – on stage at least. For if he was the lead character in the children's book that debuted this year, let's just say things would get messy to say the least. Ben's work can be seen in the likes of several prominence places around the Internet, including like Insider, Buzzfeed and The National Lampoon Network. Earlier this ye...
2021-11-171h 08A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 056 – Nick HoffHe's a comedian, an actor, married with children (and MUCH happier than Al Bundy was) as well as a fellow podcast – and as you may have guessed, Nick Hoff is now the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Known for hosting his own show on SiriusXM radio, "the Hoff" (not to be confused with the one that was on Baywatch) MTV and can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon among others, working with directors including Peter Farrelly (There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber) and the late, gr...
2021-11-101h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 055 – Amy MillerAmy Miller may be older than she looks, but she's also much funnier than she knows you think she probably is when you first see her – and that's why she's one of the best comics working today.A native of the Bay Area now living in Los Angeles, Miller's resume is far from short on credits establishing her place in the world of stand-up. One of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comics for 2018 who gained even more national exposure on season nine of NBC's Last Comic Standing, Miller has also been seen on Viceland's Flophouse. Ad...
2021-11-031h 03A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 054 - Tank Mansfield of What Ya Into?Anthony "Tank" Mansfield is a lot like Tabari in many ways: They both like wrestling, they both live in the same neighborhood and they both have a few friends in common, including Mansfield's other half with whom Tabari used to work at The Cincinnati Enquirer. They also both hosts podcasts and collect things ... Which means this episode of A Tight 45 is about to be a total nerd fest or a love fest of hobbies depending on your perspective. Mansfield is the host of What Ya Into?, "an interview show that focuses on deep diving i...
2021-10-2057 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 053 - Yannis PappasActor. Podcast host. Comedian – and no, we're not talking about Tabari. This man is also a father (which Tabari is not even close to ever being as of yet). He's Yannis Pappas – and he's the latest guest to grace the mic on the latest episode of A Tight 45. A man of many talents (and characters), there are plenty of places you've probably seen Yannis, even if you didn't know it. There's his 2014 Comedy Central Presents half hour special and his 2019 hours special Blowing the Light (available directly on his website and YouTube). He was also...
2021-10-131h 11A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 052 – Kati Taylor of Little Flower House Concert SeriesLike a lot of people, Kati Taylor loves music. Unlike a lot of people, however, she loves music so much that back in 2019, she decided to start hosting a monthly concert series in her home. Like, inside of her home. Two years-plus and one pandemic later and the shows are still going strong. Needless to say, the “little flower” that she started with has grown and blossomed quite well. Taylor is the creator, producer, booker and promoter of the “Little Flower Concert Series,” the monthly performance showcase she hosts at (both inside a...
2021-09-291h 01A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 051 – Collector's Edition: Funko's Ben ButcherBen Butcher gets paid to play with toys for a living ... Pretty sweet gig, huh?Butcher is SVP of Creative for Funko, LLC., the Everett, WA based juggernaut that is "one of the leading creators and innovators of licensed pop culture products to a diverse range of consumers. Funko designs, sources and distributes highly collectible products across multiple categories including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories." A 20 year veteran of the licensed product business that "has worked on all sides of the process," Butcher – a native of Tacoma, WA...
2021-09-221h 01A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 050 – The Reinvention of J-ZoneImagine giving a decade of your life to building a music career ... Only to find yourself hating your catalogue years later. What would you do? If you're Jay Mumford a.k.a. J-Zone, you nearly leave the business entirely, only to come back, leave again and completely re-invent yourself. Which is exactly what he did.And now, he couldn't be happier – and his band The Du-Rites couldn't be making funkier jams if they tried.Beginning his musical career as a teenager interning as the famed Power Play Studios in Queens, NY in 1992, J-Zone rel...
2021-09-151h 05A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 049 – Sam EvansSam Evans is a "Sweet Baby Boy" – or at least that's what the title of his debut album of the same name would have you believe. He's also performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival ... And he's an old friend of Tabari's. He's also really, really funny – and the latest guest on A Tight 45. A native of the Toledo, OH, area, Sam Evans (@reallysamevans on Instagram and Twitter) now calls New York City home. Releasing his debut album via the Blonde Medicine label in 2020, he is also one of the Bi...
2021-08-2558 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 048 – Chiseled AdonisHe has talked about people's souls leaving this earth, being transported to the shadow realm, the upper realm, being transmogrified and generally, if there's a video of someone getting knocked out, he's there.He is Dave Antoine, stand-up comedian. But to thousands who love to watch his videos, he is best known as Chiseled Adonis – and he's the latest guest on on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! On this episode of A Tight 45 (out on all major podcast platforms Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021), Tabari sits down and talks with the Chiseled one about how...
2021-08-1857 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 047 – Solo for DoloSo ... What happens when your scheduled guest has vehicle trouble and then can't make it in time for their interview? In Tabari's case (who's totally NOT writing this in the third person as if he's not the one composing it), you go solo for dolo and have yourself as the featured guest! On this episode of A Tight 45 (out on all major podcast platforms Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021), Tabari delivers the first 45-minute-esque episode in a while as he talks solo about a bevy of subjects including masks, being black in America/the justice system, sports, dating ... And...
2021-08-1140 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 046 - Allie Martin, Round IIShe's still talented, she's still tall ... And she's now the first returning guest in the history of A Tight 45! On this episode of A Tight 45 (out on all major podcast platforms Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021), Allie Martin returns to give a major career/life update before chatting it up with Tabari about a number of subjects. These include the Olympics, the Delta variant, motorcycles, entrepreneurship, sugary goodness vs. exercise, the key to being a good party guest and a personal battle in her life to which many can likely relate. The conversation runs long (as it...
2021-08-041h 16A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 045 – Hannah RoeschleinHannah Roeschlein is many things – raw, uncensored, fearless and funny. She's also biracial, a preacher's kid, from small town Indiana and set to record her debut album for 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Needless to say, she's got a lot to say – and plenty of time to immortalize it with punchlines.On this episode of A Tight 45 (out on all major podcast platforms Wednesday, July 28, 2021), Hannah joins Tabari to talk about sobriety, being a woman of Asian descent in modern America, Reggie Miller, her comedy odyssey to date ... And her take on the "shoot your...
2021-07-281h 08A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 044 - Gabe KeaGabe Kea is many things: Tall, a hockey fan, a dad and part part-Canadian among them. He's also a very talented comedian ... Which is why the latest episode of A Tight 45 is going to cover all those bases and more.Standing 6'5," Gabe is part showman and part thinker, part pure silliness and part abstract realism, a product surely derived from experiences living in the United States and Canada. Starting stand-up in St. Louis, he now resides in Cincinnati, OH although he can found regularly touring the country performing at comedy clubs...
2021-07-211h 14A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 043 – Ty BarnettSeattle is known for many things: The Space Needle, the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Public Square Market and the Puget Sound. It was also home to the Comedy Underground, where comedian Ty Barnett got his start. And as the alumni of Last Comic Standing can tell you, he's never looked back since. A staple of the stand-up comedy circuit whose highlights include Comedy Central and Dry Bar specials, Barnett has also been seen on several TV shows including America's Got Talent and sitcoms such as Samantha Who and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He has...
2021-07-141h 11A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 042 – AVP Player Traci CallahanTraci Callahan is a graduate of Concordia University, Irvine, where she was named Female Athlete of the Year (2009), the culmination of a career that saw her be recognized in 2005 as the NCAA Freshman of the Year before becoming a 1st team All-American 3 straight seasons (2006-2009). Then, in 2012, she started playing on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour.Then, in 2015, she walked away ... But come four years and a life-changing trip along the Camino de Santiago (a.k.a. the Way of St. James), one of the most famous treks in the world, she...
2021-07-071h 04A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 041 – Deon CanRapA lot of people say it, but all you have to do is listen to him one time and you'll know the truth about the man born Deon Lemar Guyton, Jr.. For as his chosen emcee name states, Deon CanRap.A native of Cincinnati, OH, Deon CanRap is currently sparking feelings of classic 90s hip-hop on LL Cool J's Rock the Bells radio on SiriusXM. That's where, like Tabari, you can hear his current single "Like This" in featured rotation on a regular basis. The airplay – a di...
2021-06-301h 02A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 040 – Shaun LathamShaun Latham is down for a good time ... Which makes him a perfect guest for this episode of A Tight 45! Making his network debut on the premiere season of Comedy Central's Stand Up Revolution, Shaun was a featured headliner on NUVOtv's Stand Up and Deliver. This also explains why Gabriel Iglesias is a fan of his work and took him on the road for not one but two international tours.Outside of the world of stand-up, Shaun is perhaps best known as the "20 Dollar Chef," the popular web series formerly...
2021-06-231h 03A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 039 – Kristin KeyGuitar? Check. Funny? Check. And a performer with not one but two NBC hits under her belt? Check and check. Guess that explains why Kristin Key has been earning a lot of checks being funny for years. Most recognized from NBC’s Bring the Funny and Last Comic Standing, Kristin has two-plus decades to her credit doing stand-up, a far cry from her humble origins as a preacher’s daughter who started in West Texas at the age of 19. In addition to her NBC work, SiriusXM play, and a hit Dry Bar specia...
2021-06-161h 06
Love the BombTabari McCoyComedian Tabari McCoy schools Luke and Loren on hip hop, Cincinnati sports, why teachers should be legally allowed to do any drug, and, of course, bombing.
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2021-06-121h 19A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 038 – Alli BreenShe's a New York City-based comedian with Massachusetts roots, been featured on SiriusXM, Fox, ASX, Comics Unleashed and is the love & relationship advice segment host on the Bob & Tom Show. She's also pretty funny, which is why if you haven't gotten hip to Alli Breen (@allibreen), there's no better time to do so than post-quarantine.The winner of 2011 Laughing Stock Comedy Festival in Salt Lake City, UT, Allli was also one of the "New Faces” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2013. She's also performed several times overseas entertaining our troops. Needless to say...
2021-06-091h 04A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 037 – Harpist Minta SpencerShe's a classically trained pianist and harpist ... So what did she do during the pandemic? Start making covers of classic hip-hop songs with some of her friends, of course!A resident of Los Angeles, Minta Spencer spent her 20s running businesses with her husband while playing the occasional gig off and on. But once 2020 hit, she and some friends discovered a new hobby: Making covers of classic hip-hop tracks and posting them on Instagram for the world to enjoy. And in the time that has followed, she and her friends have caught the attention of s...
2021-06-021h 07A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 036 – Sarah SpainShe's an ESPN personality, an Emmy and Peabody Award winner, the co-owner of a sports franchise and a fellow podcaster ... And yet despite it all, Sarah Spainstill found the time to be on the latest episode of A Tight 45! First joining the "Worldwide Leader" in 2010, Spain has been the co-host of Spain and Fitz, with Jason Fitz, since its return to the ESPN Radio lineup in August 2020, airing from 7 – 9 p.m. ET. Additionally, she is a columnist for espnW, a SportsCenter reporter and host of the That’s What She Said
2021-05-261h 03A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 035 – Andy WoodhullBefore the pandemic, he was a baby-faced performer that has entertained audiences for years. Now, he's got a new look, a new relationship ... But when it comes to being funny, he's the same ol' entertaining Andy.Andy Woodhull has performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Conan and was the first comedian to make his network television debut on the Jimmy Fallon-led iteration of The Tonight Show. Additionally, he has also starred in his own Comedy Central half-hour special (aptly titled The Half Hour), his jokes have had nearly 40 million plays on
2021-05-191h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 034 – J.B. BallBefore he ever got into stand-up comedy, J.B. Ball was just another college athlete with dreams of making it to the NBA. Given the success he's found on stage, however, it looks like he's made a slam dunk of an alternate career choice.A native of Florida, Ball has found big success since transitioning from performing on the hardwood to in front of brick walls. Selected for the prestigious "New Faces" showcase at the 2016 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Ball's comedic resume is filled with appearances on major platforms including Comedy Central...
2021-05-121h 07A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 033 – Elias Leisring of Eli's BarbecueWhen he was in 8th grade, Tabari had no idea one of his classmates was going to grow up to own of the best barbecue restaurants in not only Cincinnati, but the entire country.But it happened ... And Tabari still can't cook anything other than bacon.The namesake of Eli's Barbeque, Elias Leisring has been slinging meat professionally for a decade. Starting with humble beginnings in the heart of downtown Cincinnati – Fountain Square – he has seen his simple takeout stand grow to include two spots in Cincinnati with three others insi...
2021-04-211h 10A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 032 – Mia JacksonMs. Jackson is for real ... Real funny, that is. A native of Georgia, Mia Jackson is a stand-up comedian who's wit and charm results in big laughs in an easy to relate to style. Her career took off in 2017 when she was selected as a "New Face" at the prestigious Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing honored her with the Critic's Choice award as the Best Stand-Up in the city. Regularly opening for Amy Schumer, she has also performed at multiple festivals and is a favorite at clubs nationwide.
2021-04-141h 13A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 031 – Ken AndersonAs a former quarterback, he's a legendary figure in the ranks of the Cincinnati Bengals. As a coach, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers only to then retire and walk off into the proverbial sunset. But If you think Ken Anderson hasn't been busy and/or enjoying life away from football, you'd be sadly mistake because that couldn't be further from the truth.The latest full episode of A Tight 45 (dropping Wednesday, April 7, 2021) finds the Illinois native chatting with Tabari about a wide variety of subjects ranging from his playing days...
2021-04-0752 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 030 – Extreme Football League Player Alex WhirleyAlexandrea (Alex) Whirley is a yoga instructor, traveling fitness trainer in addition to modeling and running another entrepreneurial venture in Mind Body Spirits, a natural wine distribution company. She is also a member of the Kansas City Force, the newest expansion team in the Extreme Football League – which is perfect for a certified bad ass who loves to get physical like herself. On this episode of A Tight 45 (dropping Wednesday, March 31, 2021), Alex shares her thoughts with Tabari on a wide variety of topics, including training during a pandemic, gr...
2021-03-311h 05A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 029 – Tara KempIn 1991, Tara Kemp burst upon the music scene with her debut single, a classic 90s R&B/hip-hop hybrid track "Hold You Tight." This was followed up by her debut self-titled album and an another hit single, "Piece of My Heart," that charted in the Billboard Top 100 ... And then she seemingly faded away from the public eye. On this episode of A Tight 45 (dropping Wednesday, March 24, 2021), Tabari speaks with Tara about her rise to fame, the complications that came with being ... "unique" ... in her music genre at a time when that could have been...
2021-03-241h 01A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 028 – Film Critic TT Stern-Enzi20+ years ago, TT Stern-Enzi made the decision to pursue his passion for film as a career ... Turns out it was the best decision the Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic ever made.A film reviewer and columnist regularly featured in CityBeat Cincinnati, on WXIX-TV "Fox 19" and formerly Dayton City Paper, Stern-Enzi is a lifelong movie lover who got his start the way many amateur critics do: Watching hundreds and hundreds of movies. Now celebrating two decades-plus of interviewing countless star actors, actresses and directors, he is also now a driving force behind the Over-the-Rhine International Film F...
2021-03-171h 07A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 027 – Cincy Lifestyle's Allie MartinGraduating from high school, one might have thought Allie Martin was destined for an athletic college career given her competitive nature and the God-given talents to fuel her pursuits. But as fate would have it, she discovered a new love – telling stories – leading to her getting into the world of video production and advertising. Then a fateful phone call changed her career ... And the 6-foot-1 Cincinnati native has been reaching new heights ever since. A reporter for Cincy Lifestyle, an original, local lifestyle show "focused on providing viewers with informative, useful and entertaining content," Marti...
2021-03-101h 08A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 026 – Chris AlanOn stage, Chris Alan is a powerhouse comedian ... But off stage, he's a parent, a husband, a military veteran and black in America – all of which influence the former into a comedy tour de force with insight to back up his punchlines. Regularly opening for fellow comedian Mark Normand, Chris made the decision to become a full-time comic after retiring from the military a few years ago. He hasn't looked back since. On this episode (dropping Wednesday, March 3, 2021), Chris – with his debut album set to be recorded this month – talks with Tabari about a...
2021-03-031h 02A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 025 – Comic/Screen Writer Eliot RahalIn his youth, Eliot Rahal liked two things a lot: Comedy (stand-up in particular) and comic books. His latest work, the Aftershock Comics release Knock Em Dead, shows how he's been able to combine them into quite the entertaining experience. Growing in the Chicago area and now Minnesota-based New York Times-acclaimed writer and creator, Rahal is best known for his work in comics, including the titles Cult Classic , Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe, The Doorman and The Paybacks! In addition, Rahal has done collaborative books with international top charting musicians Machine Gun Kelly, Dance Ga...
2021-02-2400 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 024 – Katie BoyleIreland – it's given us living legends like U2, great mystical legends like leprechauns, sports legends like the 80s Boston Celtics, legendary beer ... And now, comedian Katie Boyle, a legend in the making in the world of stand-up comedy. An Irish-born comedian living in Brooklyn, New York, Katie is a regular at esteemed comedy venues like Caroline's on Broadway and the Creek and the Cave in addition to performing around the world, sharing her views on love, relationships and her dad. Additionally, she has performed at numerous festivals including the Brooklyn Comedy Festival, the Women in...
2021-02-171h 03A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 023 – Paul DaughertyHe's been a professional writer – primarily focusing on the world of sports – for four decades running ... But if you think Paul Daugherty is running out of things to say, this episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy will prove that couldn't be further from the truth. A sports writer at The Cincinnati Enquirer since 1994, Daughtery – in addition to covering the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals extensively – has covered five Olympic games and written books with baseball hall of famer Johnny Bench and Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson among other acco...
2021-02-101h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 022 – Kelsey Swafford of Up, Up & Away ComicsWhat would your life be like if you got to work in a comic book shop? Would it be your dream job? In the case of Kelsey Swafford of Up, Up & Away Comics, that dream is her reality.Working at her family's two Cincinnati-area shops since her youth, Kelsey literally is surrounded by thousands of comics on a nearly daily basis. On this episode, Kelsey talks with Tabari about what it's like to work in the family business, gender issues in comic books and comic culture, her favorite titles ... And why comic c...
2021-02-0359 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 021 – Liz MieleDo you know what you wanted to do at 16? In Liz Miele's case, the answer was "yes" – which is why she started hitting comedy clubs in New York City. And 16 turned out to be quite the sweet age to start given where she is today. Profiled in The New Yorker Magazine at 18 and appearing on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham at age 22, Miele has been featured on/in numerous shows and viral videos, including: Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Hulu’s Coming To The Sta...
2021-01-271h 04A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 020 – Jeff Rosenberg of TriStar ProductionsLike many people, Tabari McCoy is a collector of many things – sneakers, baseball caps, comic books and above all else, autographs. As the President and CEO of one of the largest memorabilia companies in the world in TriStar Productions, Jeff Rosenberg has the power to bring a lot of people's favorite athletes into their lives ... For the right price.Founded in 1987 in Houston with the original purpose of specializing in the production of quality sports collectible shows, TriStar serves as the exclusive au...
2021-01-2054 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 019 – Ryan Leaf"Me."While his two letter, one word response was meant as a self-deprecating, good-natured and humorous to a post about a star college athlete Twitter users expected to have a better professional career, it also shows just how far Ryan Leaf has come.The no. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the (then San Diego) Chargers, Ryan's career did not go the way those who saw him wow draft scouts in college expected. At all – and that's putting it mildly. A series of unfortunate events worth their own Lemonysnicket book followed in th...
2021-01-131h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 018 – Alex Stone of The Movie Show on SyFyHow do you kick off Season Two of your podcast? Well, in host Tabari McCoy's case, you dial up an old friend in Alex Stone, who's now the co-creator, co-executive producer and co-star of The Movie Show on the SyFy Network. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Stone is an accomplished stand-up comedian and writer who's talents have led him to the likes of Season Eight of Last Comic Standing and the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival's "New Faces" showcase. His debut album, Hello, debuted no. 3 on iTunes upon its release in 2015. His big b...
2021-01-061h 05A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 017 – Brent TerhuneIndianapolis-based comedian and podcaster Brent Terhune isn't what you think he is ... At least not if you're fooled into thinking his popular Internet character is the real him, that is.Selected by Variety – yes, THAT Variety – magazine as one of "10 comics to Watch" this August and shouted out by Newsweek and Entertainment Weekly, Terhune has gone viral on more than one occasion for his character parodying MAGA supporters. But Terhune, who has also appeared on the show Laughs on Fox in addition to being a regular on The Bob & Tom Show, is no slouch when it com...
2020-12-3057 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 016 – Michael MaloneMichael Malone is a Buckeye by birth; he's a very funny, talented and driven content creator, however, by his own design.Having performed in 11 countries around the world as well as having been featured on The Bob & Tom Show, Sirius XM Radio, Fox, Funny or Die and Showtime's I'm Dying Up Here, the Ohio native is a kinetic ball of energy on stage as much as he is very thoughtful away from it. The 2012 winner of the famed Seattle International Comedy Competition, Malone's second album – 2015's Thirty One – was featured for several weeks in the...
2020-12-231h 02A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 015 – Christine McGlade of You Can't Do That on TelevisionShe finished a 10-year stint as Director of Interactive at TVOntario and an 18-month stint as the Director of Interactive at Q Media Solutions to start her own company, Analytical Engine Interactive Inc. in her native Canada.But if you grew up in the 1980s, you likely know Christine McGlade for an entirely different reason altogether – and if you say "I don't know" where I know that name from, you should prepare to be slimed. A child actor who never had a desire to be one by her own admission, McGlade – nicknamed "Moose" – was th...
2020-12-1659 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 014 – Beth StellingShe's a Girl Daddy and proud of it – then again, given all her success, her fans wouldn't have it any other way.A native of Dayton, Ohio now living in Los Angeles, Beth Stelling cut her teeth in the competitive Chicago stand-up scene while also studying improv at The Annoyance Theater. (She did graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and interned for The School at Steppenwolf in Chicago before graduation, so she's been developing her chops for quite some time.) She would go on to be named the “Best...
2020-12-0959 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 013 – Mary SantoraMary Santora is a working girl – NO, not like that! – and 2020 can't slow her down even if it wanted to!Named the “Best Undiscovered Comedian in Ohio” by Thrillist Magazine in 2018, the “Best Female Comedian” by Cleveland Scene Magazine in 2016, 2017 and 2019 and a former showcase comic in the illustrious “Best of the Midwest” competition at Gilda's LaughFest in Grand Rapids, MI, Santora is quickly making a name for herself as one of the best y9ioung comedians in America. Delivering her jokes with a "straightforward, quick witted style," she has performed alongside Dave Attell, Tom Papa, Jen Ki...
2020-12-021h 00A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 012 – Kool Kim of The UMCsIf you grew up as a hip-hop fan in the early 1990s, you probably remember seeing videos for the classic cuts "Blue Cheese" and "One to Grow On" airing on shows like Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City (later Rap City: The Basement) on BET. The group behind those classic tracks were The UMCs, consisting of rapper/producer Haas G and Kool Kim. Their debut album, Fruits of Nature, dropped in Oct. 1991 and was followed up by their sophomore LP, the harder edged Unleashed, in 1994, peaking at #63 on the Billboard R&B charts (it would be...
2020-11-251h 02A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 011 – Erika EleniakShe's been a part of one of the biggest TV shows of its era, has had starring roles in several major Hollywood films and has enjoyed a successful modeling career ... But now, she's found a happy place that simply involves exploring personal pursuits and being a mom.But make no mistake about, whatever Erika Eleniak chooses to do, she's going to do it to the best of her ability to have the best time doing it possible.Best known to millions from her days as Shauni McClain on the show Baywatch, Eleniak...
2020-11-181h 01A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 010 – Gabrielle ReeceShe is a model, a former professional beach volleyball player and was Nike’s first female spokeswoman ... But nowadays, you're much more likely to catch Gabrielle Reece working on her podcast than you are hitting the sand or runway, not that she's not still doing both!Known as "Gabby" to her close friends and husband (professional surfer Laird Hamilton), Reece won an athletic scholarship to Florida State University where she played two seasons, setting two records that still stand today, before accepting offers from the modeling world. Turning pro, Reece competed domestically in the...
2020-11-1154 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 009 – Roy Wood, Jr.He's currently one of the best working comedians who also happens to be part of one of the biggest news/comedy shows on the airwaves today. But don't let the accolades fool you – Roy Wood, Jr. is still the same humble Cubs fan via his native Alabama he's always been.Joining as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated The Daily Show with Trevor Noah in 2015, Roy Wood, Jr. is a favorite among his fellow comedians and the general public alike. This should help explain why, in addition to being named the new host of Co...
2020-11-0455 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 008 – Al JacksonYou probably know Al Jackson, even if you don't know that you do.A co-host of the nationally broadcast talk show Daily Blast Live, which was just renewed for a fourth season, Al was also the co-host of the weekly podcast “Al & Frank Try To Be Serious” with Frank Caliendo, found on all streaming platforms. In addition, he regularly serves as a contributor with weekly segments on the Bob & Tom Radio Show, which boasts 140+ affiliates nationally.You may have seen him flexing his acting muscle on HBO’s 2 Dope Queens or the Jim Jeffries...
2020-10-2853 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 007 – Texas Rangers Pitcher Art WarrenOn Sept. 12, 2019, former Seattle Mariners (and now Texas Rangers!) pitcher Arthur "Art" Warren made history by making his Major League Baseball debut, taking the mound against a team he grew up watching in the Cincinnati Reds. But his journey to get there was not a fairy tale one or the stuff of dreams; in fact, it was a moment that given his humble beginnings and everything he overcame to get there was unlikely to ever happen. But it did – and given his faith and generally happy disposition, it's the stuff that makes for great sports movies ... An...
2020-10-2156 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 006 – Jaclyn SmithJaclyn Smith began her career as a dancer in her native Texas before moving to the bright lights of New York City, where her beauty led to her becoming known as one of the famous Breck Shampoo Girls. From there, she became a star for Wella Balsam and Max Factor. Then, in 1976, she became known to the world as Kelly Garrett, one of the three Charlie's Angels alongside co-stars Farah Fawcett and Kate Jackson – and her star has continued to shine ever since. Jaclyn joins Tabari on this episode of A Tight 45 to...
2020-10-1453 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 005 – Erin JacksonThe Washington Post once hailed her as "The tell-it-to-you-straight girlfriend every woman should have in her crew." Journalism accolades aside, however, Erin Jackson is first and foremost a comedian – and as her resume can attest, a very talented one at that. Erin has appeared on numerous shows over the course of her career, including Late Night with Seth Meyers, CONAN, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, and of course, Last Comic Standing. Additionally, she co-hosted three seasons of Exhale, a panel talk series on the ASPiRE television network and has been a...
2020-10-0754 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 004 – Hat Club's Paul Stachel and Benjamin ChristensenHat Club opened their first store in 1992 inside of a former janitor's closet inside of a Mesa, Arizona mall. Fast-forward to the present and the company is one of the biggest retailers of MLB, NCAA, NFL, NHL, NBA, fitted and adjustable style hats in the country and – thanks to their website – worldwide. Paul Stachel (who co-founded the company with his brother Stephen) and Hat Club social media guru Benjamin Christensen join Tabari on this episode to talk about several topics. These include how the company got started, how a meet...
2020-09-3043 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 003 – Caitlin PeluffoBefore she was a New York-based stand-up comedian prepping to make her late night television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Caitlin Peluffo was a San Francisco native who went to San Diego to get a college degree ... In performative video art.On this episode of A Tight 45, Caitlin joins Tabari to talk about how she got into stand-up, being a woman in yet another male-dominated field, relationships, double standards and how she prepared to make her late night TV debut among other topics on a fun-filled, raw-and-yet-at-the-same-time-sweet installment of A Tight 45.
2020-09-2353 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 002 – Seattle Kraken Announcer Everett FitzhughDetroit, MI native turned Seattle Kraken announcer Everett Fitzhugh joins Tabari to talk about making history as the first African American play-by-play man in National Hockey League (NHL) history. From there, Everett and Tabari talk about Chance the Rapper's now infamous Saturday Night Live hockey sketch, the current state of sports post COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter ... And how a well-planned proposal to his now-fiancé barely averted disaster.Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari, b...
2020-09-1655 minA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoyA Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 001 – Sarah ColonnaActress, author and stand-up comedian Sarah Colonna (Showtime's Shameless, Netflix's Insatiable, Chelsea Lately) joins Tabari for the debut episode of A Tight 45, where he butchers both her last name and the name of the exercise program she favors right out the gate. From there, Tabari and Sarah talk about her career, acting versus writing jokes, baseball with no fans and of course, getting married after writing one and a half books about being single. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts...
2020-09-0756 min
PF’s Tape RecorderEp.474 Tabari McCoyTabari McCoy working it out. A repeat Dumb Bit from spring: P.F. on BBC Radio 1 with Scott Mills & Chris Stark. The Song of the Week is from Nothing but Thieves.
DATES:
P.F. is doing Last Call Trivia at the RJ Cinema in Cincinnati Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
LINKS:
Fangirl’s blog.
Nearly Liza YouTube channel. Check it out!
Pat Francis’ podcast Rock Solid, also available most anywhere you get your podcasts.
Skin & Earth comic book series by friend of the show LIGHTS.
2020-08-1932 min
The Casually Mollie PodcastS5 EP1: Casually Chasing The Mic with Tabari McCoyCincinnati based comedian Tabari McCoy covers all topics from rap battles, being on 'Laughs on Fox,' interviewing George Carlin, and his two comedy albums 'Laughing With A Panther' and 'Remarkable.' Both albums can be found on streaming services and were performed live in front of an audience at Go Bananas Comedy Club. Tabari can be found on social media @tabarimccoy.
2020-06-291h 29
PF’s Tape RecorderEp.347 Tabari McCoyTabari McCoy on the record. It’s a Dumb Bit with a special lesson on the value of work. The Song of the Week is from AJR.
DATES:
Tabari McCoy is at the Funny Bone Liberty Center April 12-15.
LINKS:
The Big Pretty Podcast
Get yourself a cool vintage T-shirt from Old School Shirts.
PF, Fangirl, and Lizzie on the Travel Channel.
Liz Draws Ink YouTube channel. Also, follow Liz Draws Ink on Instagram @lizdrawsink
Be sure to click over to Fangirl’s blog...
2018-03-1124 min
Craft Brewed SportsTabari McCoy Cracking Jokes | Chocolate Cherry Bomb Imperial StoutTabari McCoy sits in on this episode to talk about his upcoming album and to make every reference ever. Make reservations to see Tabari record his album live at http://gobananascomedy.com
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2018-02-102h 18