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
In 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.
6 Aug 2025
Season 2 Ep 5 JD Etheridge
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.
22 Jul 2025
Season 2 EP4: OB Amponsah
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 States.
8 Jul 2025
Season 2 EP3: Milly Mason
Milly Mason discusses physical comedy and filling time with slow motion in an interview with Dusty, while Thomas Klifman makes a brief appearance.
19 Jun 2025
Season 2 EP2: Brendan Crozier
Brendan Crozier discusses the high caliber of round one and his involvement in the podcast's second season, while also addressing rumors of biological warfare in this interview.
30 May 2025
Season 2 Ep1: Darah Willey
UCC competitor Darah Willey discusses predictions and rule changes for this year's competition in an interview.
6 Sept 2024
UCCNN Finals Preshow
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
1 Aug 2024
Episode 12: Arthur Erickson
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.
25 Jul 2024
Episode 11: J.D. Etheridge
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!
18 Jul 2024
Episode 10: Steve Lesser
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.
11 Jul 2024
Episode 9: Nick Ciaccia
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!
25 Jun 2024
Episode 8: Ethan Justice
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.
18 Jun 2024
Episode 7: Matt Hammy
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.
11 Jun 2024
Episode 6: Jennie Stencel
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.
6 Jun 2024
Episode 5: Tara Starnes
We talk about tactics for round 2 and have a delightful conversation with Tara Starnes about her love of puns.
28 May 2024
Episode 4: Seth Kerman
We break down round 1 and interview former finalist Seth Kerman
20 May 2024
Episode 3: Brendan Crozier
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!
20 May 2024
Episode 2: Bob Beshere
A.J. and Dusty discuss dealing with success and failure in the UCC and we interview retired UCC competitor and regular improviser Bob Beshere.
20 May 2024
Episode 1: Ryan Bender
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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