Mel got the chance to interview one of the hottest and hardest working comics on the scene! Chicago's own Just Nesh blesses the pod with her presence... her & Mel chat about her start in comedy at a landmark Chicago club, the all female comedy group she tours with, her writing for a hit BET show, and of course her independently produced comedy spec…

After a two year hiatus, Mel is back with an all new episode of the CCPodcast! This go-round, he got the chance to interview one of his favorites, Atlanta native Rob Haze! On location at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, where Haze was headlining, they chatted about TI as a rapper turned comic, Haze's early days doing "poetry comedy" in college, and h…

Mel returns with a memory lane episode, recounting some of the BEST memories of him contacting, finding, & getting comics to do the podcast,,, He also gives a NEW "old man rant", shares a clip from the stage, & drops names of upcoming guests on the pod!

On location in my home town Chicago, I got the chance to start off the new season right, with comedy vet & Chi-town native Damon Williams. We chatted about the Scottie Pippen book crusade, the start of Damon's comedy journey, his experiences with the legendary Comic View & Def Comedy Jam, and the many comics that have put Chicago comedy on the map!…

Mel closes out season 3 with one of Detroit's finest, D'Town's queen of comedy CoCo! She brings the funny, as well as amazing insight about her comedy journey. Her Def Comedy Jam experience was epic!!! Mel also gives his shout outs, a BITDS to remember, & chats about Chappelle's Netflix success, and the 85 South Show crew doin big things...…

Got the chance to interview a fellow podcaster & talented comic in his own right, ATL's own Joel Byars! We chat about the process of producing a podcast, memorable interviews, and what continues to inspire Joel to do his podcast... I also give my shout-outs, a new hilarious BITDS(Back In The Day Sponsor), and drop a live stand up bit!…

Detroit stand up! Mel caught up with one of his Michigan comedy peers for an awesome interview. Joshua Adams spills about his comedy journey, his moves to LA & NY, and his merch moniker "So Slept On"... Mel also gives his take on bonnets in public, to vaccinate or not to vaccinate, and talks future guests on the pod!!!…

After a brief delay, Mel finally got to sit and chat with rising stand up comic, TV & film star Barry Brewer. They discuss Barry crushing his role on Tyler Perry's TV show Bruh, his rise to notoriety from his social media presence, and his amazingly done comedy special on Amazon Prime... Mel also gives a "Chicago style" BITDS, talks about the ladie…

Mel finally tracked down one of his favorite comics and got a boss interview! Philly's own TuRae speaks of his origins in comedy, how his grind made him good, and tells heartfelt, detailed stories about his friend the late Patrice O'Neal... Of course Mel delivers his shoutouts, gives a new trivia question, and a hilarious BITDS!…

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Host Meldon Williams catches up with stand up comic and social media favorite D'Lai! They chat about D'Lai's early comedy journey as a black jack dealer extraordinaire, all the way up to touring with Bill Bellamy, TV appearances, and gaining 258,000 Instagram followers. Mel also spills about his outlook during his personal grind, says thanks to the…

On location in LA, Mel got the chance to sit down with Ricarlo Flanagan, a comedy counterpart from back in his early days of comedy. They reminisced about both starting out at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Ricarlo's rise in popularity in Michigan, and of course his migration to LA, and becoming a player in Hollywood with his numerous TV show appea…

Mel gets another "bucket list" interview, getting the chance to chat with Kings Of Comedy, and best selling author DL Hughley! DL provides tons of notable quotes, as they discuss his growing up in South Central, his relationship with Robin Harris, and his groundbreaking comedy tours and television show... Mel also gives his Back In the Day Sponsor,…

Detroit stand up!!! Comedy heavyweight Tony Roberts joins Mel this go round on the pod! He gives a one of a kind interview, sharing important moments about his comedy journey... Mel also gives a memorable BITDS, does his shout outs, and chats about his take on selling (merch)andise at comedy clubs!Meldon Williams

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Mel is back! After a covid-19 hiatus, Mel returns with another episode of the CCP, and with a comic he'd been trying to interview for the longest. Dominique (Comic View, Chappelle's Show) graces the pod, doing her 1st shows since the shutdown... Mel also chats about his 2020 so far, gives his take on good vs evil, shares his stand up comedy clip, a…

Mel is back! After a covid-19 hiatus, Mel returns with another episode of the CCP, and with a comic he'd been trying to interview for the longest. Dominique (Comic View, Chappelle's Show) graces the pod, doing her 1st shows since the shutdown... Mel also chats about his 2020 so far, gives his take on good vs evil, shares his stand up comedy clip, a…

Mel begins season 3 with a special episode, reliving classic stories told by comics he interviewed the past 2 seasons. Mel also gives a classic "Back In The Day" sponsor, and shares a full comedy guest set of the last time he was on stage before all the clubs closed...

After a long hiatus, Mel returns with the final episode of season 2(stay tuned for seas 3)! He gives us his top 10 comedy specials in ranking order, and gives insight into each one. Mel also touches on the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

On location at Uptown Comedy Club in Atlanta, Mel gets the opportunity to interview one of his favorite comics, (the late) Tyler Craig. Tyler spits game about the industry, tells about his days starting out at Club 559(in the A), and speaks on destroying hecklers in the audience... also, Mel chats about "over the hill" action stars, gives an origin…

After a lot of requests, Mel finally lands an interview with TV/Film star Brian Hooks! On location in LA, Brian fell through & gave a super cool interview, discussing his comedy journey, his most notable roles, and even broke news about exciting new projects he has in store... Mel gives his shoutouts, does a hilarious BITDS, and chats about the imp…

This go round, on location in the ATL, stand up comedy stage killer Steve Brown! With over 20 years in the game, Steve chats about his career beginning in college, his memorable bits on Comic View, and his infamous incident during a performance in South Carolina... Mel brings back the hilarious BITDS, as well as special shout outs.…

A real good look to interview a comic with such history & experience as the amazing Hope Flood! We chatted after her set at Uptown Comedy Corner(in the ATL), & she talked about her days at Def Comedy Jam, Comic View, the comics she came up with, her comedy convention, & her extra curricular ventures. Mel also gives his shout-outs! The "Back In The …

Mel gets to interview comedy vet Sean Larkins, a Detroit native who began his comedy journey in the ATL. They chat about Sean's ties to the "D", him hosting a tough room starting out, and how touring with Ced The Entertainer helped land him a spot as a writer for the hit sitcom The Neighborhood.

On location in Los Angeles, Mel finally catches up with comedy vet Royale Watkins. They discuss Royale being a major mover and shaker in the entertainment industry, as well as his early days touring with Def Comedy Jam. Royale also speaks on his TV/film ventures, and drops news of a new project he recently completed with a comedy heavy hitter! Mel'…

Mel gets the chance to get a different point of view this go-round, with comedy promoter extraordinaire Maurice Sims, the hottest comedy promoter in Atlanta! They chat about his climb, his work ethic, and the comics that have blessed his rooms for years that are now doing big things... The "BITDS" returns, and Mel reminds us of a superpower that we…

Mel returns with an all new episode of the podcast! Comedian Dave Landau of the Anthony Cumia Show w/Dave Landau headlined the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and granted Mel an interview. Mel also chatted about Ellen's new Netflix special, when to debut new material, and payed tribute to a Detroit legend in the comedy game who recently succumbed to canc…

Mel finally catches up with one of his favorite comics, JJ Williamson! They chat about JJ's first time on stage, how he hooked up with Cedric The Entertainer, and how he wrote a joke that went viral. Mel also gives his spill on the infamous Katt Williams/Wanda Smith interview, and remembers to do his shout outs & the BITDS(BackInTheDaySponsor)...…

Mel gets a beast of an interview from one of the best comics in the business, Ali Siddiq! Ali talks about his favorite venues, past life lessons, and gives his take on the Atlanta comedy scene. Mel also chats with him about his comedy special Bigger Than These Bars, that aired on Comedy Central earlier this year.…

Mel pays tribute to comedy greats Patrice O'neal, Robin Harris, Redd Foxx, and Richard Pryor. One by one, he chats about these comic icons, and the impression they left on him, as well as the comedy game. He also shares hilarious vintage clips (courtesy of YouTube) of each comic.

Mel finally catches up with comedian/actor Rodney Perry, on location at the Punch Line Comedy Lounge in Southfield MI. Rodney's energy is on 10 the entire sit, as they discuss the infamous "comedy grind", his break into comedy in the Bay Area, his amazing step out on faith into the comedy game, and being in Tyler Perry's super sick house! Mel also …

Mel is back with another comedy vet that fell through the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and killed the room the entire weekend! The one and only Dwayne Kennedy chats about his TV & movie credits, his Chicago influences comedy wise, and gives his take on the social media comedians of today. Of course Mel shouts out important podcast contributors, and gi…

On location in Bloomington MN, Mel catches up with the very funny Sam Jay during her headliner stint at the House Of Comedy. They chat about her amazing year, writing for Saturday Night Live, and her comparisons to the late great Patrice O'Neal. Mel also chats about the year in review, gives his shout outs, and has a brand new Back In the Day spons…

Host Meldon Williams kicks it with Ron Josol, who completely destroyed the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase over the weekend. Mel talks with him about his start in Canada, his Asian decent influencing his comedy, and how his friend, comic giant Russell Peters took him on the road at the beginning of his journey. Of course Mel does his shout outs, gives hi…

Host Meldon Williams welcomes the podcast's very 1st female comic, one of ATL's finest, Mia Jackson! Mel addresses the Louis CK scandal, then chats with Mia about their 1st encounter, the Atlanta comedy scene, and how she pretty much had a front row seat in watching Amy Schumer blow up. Mia also tells us crazy stories about crazy men in the comedy …

Host Meldon Williams interviews Michigan native Mike Green, who gives an in depth interview after one of his shows at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase... they chat about corporate gigs, Mike doing Vegas, the comedy festival circuit, and he tells killer stories about working with Seinfeld and Ellen!

Host Meldon Williams gets the interview of a lifetime with none other than Roy Wood Jr... Among other things, they chat about Wood's humble beginnings as a "down south" comic, his early radio and TV days, his current day exploits on the Daily Show, and of course his acclaimed comedy special.

Host Meldon Williams gives his spill on the importance of networking as a comedian, discusses what it means to be a "hack" comic, and gets in a super dope interview with Cleveland's own Al Jackson. Al keeps the energy high, as they discuss Mike/Kobe/LBJ, Cosby, and his writing process.

Host Meldon Williams gives his spill on comedy specials, and kicks it with one of Michigan's brightest comedians Andy Beningo! Mel chats with the comic about his recent travels, family life, and his comedy style. They also share some past stories of their days as educators.

Host Meldon Williams welcomes you to his brand new podcast, and discusses his very first time on stage, internet comics, and shares some good times with none other than Dean Edwards in the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase greenroom!