Stand-Up Comedian, Improviser, Host, Producer, & Non-Profit Founder Carol Tyner joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her stand-up comedy approach & artistry, the importance of authenticity in her performance, discovering her creative passions, becoming a professional comedian, what it's like as a woman in comedy, & her creative aspirations (hello future stadium tour!). Corey & Carol also chat about "Group Chat Girlies" & the milestone of taking it on the road in 2026, her work as part of the award-winning "Shameless Improv", creative projects like "The Lynns" & "We Rate Your Run", her nonprofit work through "Mountain Strong", comedy successes & philosophies, the niche & wild reality of "Judgment House", & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com, @builtbytoken)

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Photographer, Storyteller, Creator of GoodHumans, & Freelance Visionary Andy Weber joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his work documenting inspiring people around the city of Charlotte & their passions through his GoodHumans project, a deep dive into his vision for GoodHumans & how it came to life, how he uses photography to tell stories, inspire, & uplift, the positive impact his work has had, creative style, & his approach to the craft. Corey & Andy also chat about growing in community & navigating Charlotte as transplants, parenthood, a mutual love for music & drumming, the very cool projects Andy has gotten to work on, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com, @builtbytoken)

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Comedian, Actor, Speaker, Writer, & Producer Skylar Schock joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a multi, multi-hyphenate including her respective journeys as a stand-up comic, actor, & writer, moving from the West Coast to the Carolinas, creating & producing shows in Charlotte like Group Chat Girlies, Laugh Until You Cry Show, & her creative process & insights. Corey & Skylar also chat about finding the right creative outlet for different ideas, having an abundance mindset with creativity, joke writing, finding your audience, her Tedx talk, the power of community & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com, @builtbytoken)

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Comedian, Keynote Speaker, & Author Craig Collin joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a stand-up comic & 6-time cancer survivor, his comedian origin story, the cool projects he's started like being an author & running an open mic, why he became a keynote speaker who focuses on themes like resilience, & how he uses his story to help others find strength they didn't know they had. Corey & Craig also chat about how they got connected in the Charlotte comedy scene, finding the humor in struggle, Craig's ability to balance levity and gravity, why having fun is so important, their comedy & life philosophies, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com, @builtbytoken)

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Actress, Singer, & Stuntwoman Analisa Wall joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her journey as a multi-talented performer of stage & screen, her work on major film & TV productions like "Guardians of the Galaxy" & "The Righteous Gemstones", how she became a stuntwoman, & what it's like to be a working actress. Corey & Analisa also chat about the wisdom & insight she's gained from all the time she's spent on set, how she looks to pass that along to others, their storied & hilarious friendship, what drives her creative passion, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co).

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Urbanist, Real Estate Developer at Camp North End, & Retired Pro Soccer Player Tesho Akindele joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his passion for urbanism & building better neighborhoods, how he advocates for more walkable, sustainable, & affordable communities, his work developing the popular Camp North End in Charlotte, his MLS playing career spanning 9 seasons, & his journey to becoming an urbanist. Corey & Tesho also chat about the importance of pro athletes developing a legacy off the field, the power of having a positive mentality through the twists & turns of life, how better neighborhood planning helps people thrive, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co).

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Actor, Public Speaking Coach, Voiceover Artist, & Storyteller Brian Lafontaine joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his 30+ year acting career spanning TV, film, commercials, & voiceover work, the art of storytelling across different mediums, how he brings what's on the page to life, the importance of being adaptable, positive, & professional in the entertainment industry, & why it's ok to simply have fun & enjoy the creative process. Corey & Brian also chat about his experiences on hit shows like Ozark, his work as a Public Speaking Coach, Stand-Up Comedy, making ideas palatable & accessible, the role of empathy, the goal of connection, why he loves empowering & teaching others, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co).

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Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Author, & Creator of the award-winning web series "Abnormal Fixation" John Kenneth Muir joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the behind-the-scenes of how he brought Abnormal Fixation to life, his vision for the project, assembling a talented cast & crew, playing lead character Elvis Bragg, Elvis's quest for the paranormal, & Corey's acting debut as the mysterious "Professor". Corey & John also chat about John's past work as the creator of "The House Between" & "Enter The House Between", writing 34 Film & TV books, their shared love of the Horror & Sci-Fi genres, the absolute hilarity & absurdity baked into AF, & so much more.

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Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com).

Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom).

Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co).

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