Snackin' and Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy

Chattin' Charleston & Crab Dip w/Devin & DJ Dukes of Shrimp City Report | Ep 52 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

Devin Dukes and DJ Dukes of the Shrimp City Report stopped by Snackin' & Yakkin' for a long one, and this one goes everywhere in the best way. Charleston podcasting, Best of Charleston 2026, Wikipedia rabbit holes, old encyclopedias, brisket, wrestling, ghosts, the Battery, the RiverDogs, and yes, a whole lot of snackin' and yakkin'.The Shrimp City Report is a Charleston podcast built around local people, local stories, and the kind of conversations that actually sound like Charleston. Devin and DJ break down how they got started, why the name fits, and how they've turned their show into a catalog of the city's food, music, art, sports, business, and all the weird little corners that make this place what it is.We also get into what it takes to keep a local show moving, how they find guests, why long-form conversations still matter, and what they want Shrimp City Report to become next. There's talk about MLW, Danny McBride, Bobby Hartin, the Charleston Battery supporters group The Regiment, and why Lewis Barbecue keeps ending up at the top of the list. If you know, you know.And of course, there are dips. Crab dip, shrimp dip, PBR, Old Bay, and enough side talk to keep the whole thing moving. It's one of those episodes that starts with food and ends up being about Charleston, community, and trying to build something people actually care about.

Lovin' Some Chewies w/Chasity & Nate Brown of Daddy's Girls Bakery | Ep 51 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

Sweet treats, big laughs, and a Charleston bakery that knows how to show up. This week on Snackin' & Yakkin' with BIG Ben Kennedy, Chasity and Nate Brown of Daddy's Girls Bakery drop in with the goods, the stories, and a whole lot of family pride. We talk about how Daddy's Girls Bakery started at home in 2016, how the shop opened during the pandemic, and why a bakery named after their daughters makes perfect sense once Nate explains it. We also get into the hustle, the neighborhood, the airport kiosk days, the barber shop and beauty salon route, and what it means to build a black-owned bakery in Charleston with real roots in the community. And yes, the snacks are the star of the show. Ben tries Charleston Chewies, cheesecake, cake, and more, and let's just say the Chewies are doing serious work. Soft, rich, buttery, brown-sugar goodness with a little Southern attitude. There's also talk of their custom cakes, bento box designs, cake decorating classes, ice cream, and the future plans they've got cooking, including an ice cream bike and an ice cream truck. If you love baked goods, local business stories, and a conversation that moves from food to family to pure Charleston energy, this one is for you. Support local. Support black-owned. And if you're near Reynolds Avenue, you already know where to go next. Follow Daddy's Girls Bakery: Instagram: @daddys_girls_bakery Facebook: @daddygirlsdesserts TikTok: @daddysgirlsbakery Visit them at: 2021 Reynolds Avenue, Suite B102, Charleston, SC

Drinkin' Up The Laughs w/Sam Pagano | Ep 50 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

Sam Pagano from Low Tide Brewing joins BIG Ben Kennedy for a wild, funny, beer-filled hang on episode 50(!) of Snackin' & Yakkin'. This one has everything, a brewing deep-dive, Charleston heat, food truck talk, ocean paranoia, and a very serious debate about Bruce the shark from Jaws.Sam shares how he got to Low Tide Brewing, what it took to grow into a bigger operation, and why the new Johns Island expansion is such a big deal. He also breaks down the brewery setup, the draft-first focus, and the food truck lineup that keeps the taproom fed and happy.Of course, no episode of Snackin' & Yakkin' stays on the rails for long. The snack stack gets weird in the best way, with Bigs dill pickle sunflower seeds, summer sausage, boiled peanut chaos, and way too many bathroom-adjacent thoughts for one studio. The beer lineup brings the good stuff too, including Aloha Beaches, Divot Maker, and the fan-favorite Blue Quencher.If you like craft beer, Charleston stories, ridiculous side quests, and two guys who can turn a sunflower seed bag into a full conversation, this one is for you.Check out Sam, Low Tide Brewing and keep up with the new buildout! Follow @gabagool65 & @lowtidebrewing

Sharin' Slices & Music Talk w/John Kenney of Johnny's Garage | Ep 49 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

Pizza, dirty sodas, local music stories, and one seriously good hang. This episode of Snackin' & Yakkin' brings in John Kenney of Johnny's Garage for a conversation that covers way more than lunch. BIG Ben Kennedy sits down with John to talk about the rise of Johnny's Garage in Hanahan, the long run of The Royal American in Charleston, and the kind of neighborhood spots people actually want to come back to. Along the way, they get into thin-crust Northeast-style pizza, hot honey, pepperoni cups, General Tso's wings, crispy Brussels sprouts, and those wild dirty sodas that sound suspiciously like dessert in a cup. There is also a great backstory here. John shares how The Royal American got started, how chef and business partner Ben Ellsworth helped shape the food, and how authentic hospitality has carried their places through the ups and downs of Charleston's restaurant scene. It's food talk with actual substance, plus a lot of laughs. Then the episode takes a sharp and very welcome turn into band life. John talks about playing guitar in the DC rock band Rotoglow, opening for major acts, booking shows, and building spaces where music and community still matter. If you love local music, old venues, and stories from the road, this one has plenty to chew on. Also, yes, they talk about the Halloween connection. Johnny's Garage sits at the old gas station location seen in Halloween (2018), and that bit of movie trivia is too good to ignore.If you like restaurant stories, Charleston food culture, local music, pizza reviews, and hosts who can turn lunch into a full-blown adventure, this episode is for you. Follow the featured spots on social media: @theroyalamerican @thebountybar @johnnysgaragechs

Doin' Some Chip Chompin' w/Alicia Red | Ep 48 | Snackin' & Yakkin'

Construction noise in the background, snacks on the table, and absolute chaos in the best way. In this episode of Snackin' & Yakkin', BIG Ben Kennedy hangs with Red for a long, funny, very real conversation about karaoke nights, Charleston comedy, local fame, bad relationships, good storytelling, and the strange honor of being called someone's "ginger." It starts with chips and spirals into TikTok, stand-up, Bangkok Lounge, Wits End, Taylor Swift, blind comedians, sleeping audience members, and the kind of life story that makes the jokes hit even harder. Red talks about being nominated for Best Local Female Vocalist, building a name around Charleston, working at Epic Game Show Experience, hosting karaoke, and finding her way back to comedy. Ben, naturally, adds snack diplomacy, weird side quests, and at least one sentence that probably got this episode demonetized. If you like candid interviews, local Charleston talent, comedy stories, karaoke culture, and guests who can be hilarious and honest in the same breath, this one's for you. Find Red on Instagram and TikTok: @hey_itsred