Episode 13: Loudmouth talks shop with LA’s funniest Mickey

Episode 14: Good Vibing with Loudmouth

This weekend (April 18-20, 2025) marks the second annual Good Vibes Comedy Festival here in Memphis, TN, and host Allison McArthur sits down with its founders/producers John Andrew Miller and Nathan Jaxon, along with their friend and fellow comic/podcaster Charlie Reifenberger, to discuss the origin of the festival and plans for this year’s 3-day event. Unfortunately, the conversation is cut short by a full SD card on the recorder. Still, there's plenty to enjoy in this week's Loudmouth of the South! For more information on the Good Vibes comedy festival, visit goodvibescomedyfestival.com [https://www.goodvibescomedyfestival.com/].

Episode 13: Loudmouth talks shop with LA’s funniest Mickey

Loudmouth is back from hiatus! Host Allison McArthur sits down with Big Mickey, a Memphis comic who came up in the Los Angeles comedy scene . Big Mickey shares about her early experiences as a teen actor, and how she found her true calling in stand-up. She also discusses the difficulty of establishing trust in the industry and the importance of having comedy comrades along the way. As always, we’re talkin’ about talkin’! For previous episodes and other fine podcasts, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://backtothelight.net/].

Episode 12: Loudmouth reminisces about Gen X weirdness with Kate Lucas

Loudmouth is back, y’all! After a series of ongoing setbacks, host Allison McArthur sits down with longtime Memphis comic and performer, Kate Lucas. They discuss Kate’s recent benefit show for OUTMemphis, an amazing organization that supports the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis.They also wax nostalgic on growing up Gen X in the south and how the recent election and political climate have affected stand up comedy. As always, we’re talkin’ ‘bout talkin’! Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram! For previous episodes and other fine podcasts, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://backtothelight.net/].

Episode 11: Loudmouth on the big screen with filmmaker Jen Nobles

Host Allison McArthur is joined by none other than the director of the namesake documentary, Loudmouth, Jen Nobles. The movie features Allison and recently premiered at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Jen discusses her journey into film making during a life transition, and both host and guest share tidbits about its making - and their future endeavors. As always, we are talkin' about talkin'! Check out Allison live at  Loudmouth: A Comedy Show, every third Friday of the month at The Hi Tone Cafe in Memphis -  featuring some of Memphis and the region’s best up and coming talent!  Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram! For previous episodes and other fine podcasts, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://backtothelight.net/].

Episode 10: Loudmouth and Mo Alexander and a possum

Host Allison McArthur sits down with Memphis comedy legend and road warrior Mo Alexander on location at the Hi Tone. They discuss going to college, the old days of partying, and how the pandemic changed comedy everywhere. Mo's possum also made the trip - and man, he was cute. Check out Allison live at  Loudmouth: A Comedy Show, every third Friday of the month at The Hi Tone Cafe in Memphis -  featuring some of Memphis and the region’s best up and coming talent!  Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram! For previous episodes and other fine podcasts, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://backtothelight.net/].