DJ Pryor does a stand-up comedy routine at Nashville Public Radio's Podcast Party in 2019.
What makes Nashville laugh? Where are the best places in town to catch a comedy show? What is it like to be a comedian in Music City?
To answer these questions and more, we’re joined by a panel of local comedians, producers, and booking managers. They’ll share their experiences on stage, and give us some insight into what it takes to put together a show.
The start the show, we’ll be joined by journalist Radley Balko to discuss his Nashville Scene report on Nashville Code enforcement and how its being abused.
Guests:
- Radley Balko, opinion journalist for Washington Post
- Amber Autry, comedian and producer for Don’t Tell Comedy
- Brad Sativa, comedian and Tennessee native
- Lydia Popovitch, comedian who moved to Nashville from California in 2021
- Donnie Sengstack, comedian and application developer with Vanderbilt Medical
Additional Reading:
Nashville Scene: Code Snitching – Nashvillians Are Weaponizing Metro Codes Against ‘Undesirable’ Neighbors
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