The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany welcome back a familiar face, Zach McCraw, along with comedians Nevin Sharma and Seth Kerman, who are gearing up for something big on the ninth floor: a full week of New Experimental Comedy at Culture WS.

Nevin breaks down the idea behind the festival. Seasoned comics step onstage with material they have never done before. No safety net, no polished sets, just pure creative danger. Seth talks about building characters from Goodwill props, the thrill of trying something untested, and the strange comfort of failing in front of a crowd that knows the show is an experiment by design.

The group dives into the format: monologue, DJ banter, performances, and post‑set interviews. They talk about the intimacy of a tiny room where the audience is close enough to feel every win and every glorious flop. They also get into the strength of the local comedy scene, the documentary being filmed during the festival, and the surprisingly loyal fan base that keeps showing up for the chaos.

There is also a detour into Goodwill rankings, retro record players, bruises mistaken for hickeys, minting money, and the hazards of peppermint oil. In other words, a normal Less Desirables conversation.

New Experimental Comedy Week runs April 26 through May 2 with seven nights of shows at Culture WS. Seating is limited, tickets are invite‑based, and the comedians want new faces, so reaching out on social media is the way in.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, and X1 Communications.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Jessica Perry and Joelle Irons from The Little Theatre of Winston‑Salem join Tim and Bethany for an episode that feels like equal parts theater gossip, community celebration, and pure TLD nonsense. The conversation kicks off with April Fool’s Day jokes that don’t quite land, which somehow makes them even funnier, and quickly moves into everything happening at LTWS. From wrapping up one season to gearing up for the next, to buying a building that is currently a construction zone, Jessica and Joelle bring the kind of dry humor and honesty that fit right in with the show.

The group spends a lot of time talking about the upcoming Bash, the annual fundraiser that has become a full‑blown event for theater people and non‑theater people alike. They cover the entertainment, the silent auction, the new online bidding option, the seating situation, and the unofficial dress code that ranges from cocktail attire to full red‑carpet energy. Tim gets officially announced as this year’s emcee, which leads to a round of jokes about wrangling performers, drinking logistics, and the unique chaos of putting introverts and extroverts in the same room.

Things take a heartfelt turn when Tim talks about The Book of Will and how deeply that production hit him. Jessica and Joelle share behind‑the‑scenes stories, the magic of a cast that truly clicked, and why moments like that remind them why community theater matters. They also preview the upcoming 92nd season, including Dracula: Comedy of Terrors, Frozen, the final run (for now) of A Christmas Carol before it goes into the vault, and the Spotlight Series returning in their new building. It’s a lively, funny, warm episode that shows exactly why The Less Desirables and The Little Theatre make such a good match.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, and X1 Communications.
“One More Time” by StopGap Solution is the song of the week.

The Less Desirables Recorded in The Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

Tim and Bethany welcome a very familiar face to the studio this week: Stephanie, The BCPF herself, who joins them for a fun, candid, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about her work with Ronald McDonald House.

The episode opens with classic TLD banter — teasing, laughter, and a few blush‑inducing moments — before shifting into the real reason Stephanie is in the studio: the upcoming Wine Women and Shoes fundraiser. She walks Tim and Bethany through what the event actually looks like, from the shopping marketplace and winery tastings to the wall of wine, the wall of sparkle, the dinner, and the live auction.

But the heart of the episode is the deeper look at what Ronald McDonald House provides every single day. Stephanie explains how the House supports families with seriously ill or injured children, offering meals, bedrooms, family rooms in hospitals, and mobile carts that bring comfort directly to a child’s bedside. She shares stories, challenges, and the realities of running a home that never closes and never stops caring.

Tim and Bethany ask the questions listeners are thinking, adding humor where it fits and compassion where it matters. By the end, you’ll understand why this event is important, why the work is essential, and why Stephanie is so passionate about it.

A warm, funny, meaningful episode that blends classic TLD energy with a mission worth supporting.

Special thanks, as always, to Top Leaf Cigar Lounge, Soft Golf, Coffee Park Airstream, Dream Kreams, and X1 Communications.