Average Until You Ask

Shout Out Energy runs high in this episode of Average Until You Ask.

What started as a normal night at a comedy show turned into an unexpected moment when Bo Cowan — a stand-up comic, storyteller, and professional shout-out machine — got pulled from the crowd and invited on stage by headliner Adam Ray.

From bombing open mics and late-night sets to masking, grinding, and finding your voice, Bo walks us through the realities of chasing comedy before you’re “ready.” Along the way, we talk crowd work, comedy culture, autism, confidence, missed signals, and the strange magic of b...

Tonight the guys share a pour of “Sapsquatch” with Benjie, a certified bourbon steward who once called small-town basketball games on local radio. They dive into old-school radio chaos, preacher showdowns on Sunday mornings, and wrap with a simple question: what would shock your younger self about who you became?

Last time Shaun left us in a Nigerian bar — this time, he’s dodging bullets and somehow proving his innocence with a receipt. Yeah, you read that right. From cold (ish) beer to tribal warfare, this episode’s got more chaos than a bad group chat.

This week, we’re talking to a guy who thought he was signing up for a simple job. One call, one crazy opportunity, and somehow we end up talking about boats, borders, and a Russian guy in a Speedo. It’s that kind of story. Welcome to another episode where “average” doesn’t even come close.

Some people just can't read the room... Heather tells a wild story that you don't want to miss.

Meet the crew and hear a few of our stories.