UCCNN

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

Episodes

July 8, 2025 31 mins

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.

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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.

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May 30, 2025 38 mins

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

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September 6, 2024 23 mins

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/R30IdsquVo0

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August 1, 2024 37 mins

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.

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July 25, 2024 42 mins

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!

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July 18, 2024 33 mins

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. 

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July 11, 2024 38 mins

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!

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June 25, 2024 35 mins

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.

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June 18, 2024 31 mins

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.

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June 11, 2024 30 mins

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. 

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June 6, 2024 30 mins

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

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May 28, 2024 34 mins

We break down round 1 and interview former finalist Seth Kerman

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May 20, 2024 29 mins

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!

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May 20, 2024 26 mins

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

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May 20, 2024 25 mins

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.

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