HeyJaredBig Natural Podcast with Kait Calabrese
Kait sits down each week with a seasoned comedian and asks one simple question: Do you remember your first set? From there, the conversation goes wherever the guest takes it—funny, honest, and completely unfiltered.
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Queen of the Creek | Episode 56 | Rebecca Trent (opens the original)
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Comedy club owner, producer, and Austin comedy staple Rebecca Trent joins Kait for a fascinating look behind the curtain of the comedy world. Rebecca shares her philosophy on comedy, what it takes to own and operate a comedy club in today’s entertainment landscape, and the challenges of keeping an independent venue thriving.She also tells the story of meeting Luis J. Gomez for the first time, why she couldn’t stand him at first, and how that relationship eventually turned into a close friendship
Do the Horse Noise | Episode 55 | Sarah Sloan (opens the original)
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This week, Kait is joined by comedian Sarah Sloan! Sarah talks about the now-infamous horse noise that put her on the map, how her appearance on Kill Tony changed her life, and what it’s like working as Tony Hinchcliffe’s personal assistant. They also discuss the Austin comedy scene, life behind the scenes of one of comedy’s biggest shows, and plenty more.Follow Kait: @kaitcomedyFollow Sarah: @Sarah.e.Sloan
Ex-Vegans | Episode 53 | Kirstie Hayden (opens the original)
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This week on the Big Natural Podcast, Kait is joined by comedian Kirstie Hayden! Kirstie talks about getting her start in stand-up after taking a comedy class, working behind the scenes at a comedy club, and becoming a cast member of TodayPM, the live sketch comedy show at Creek and the Cave. They also dive into comedy, the Austin scene, and plenty more along the way.Follow Kirstie:📸 @kirstiecomedy Follow Kait:📸 @kaitcomedySubscribe for new episodes every week! 🎙️
Beer Bead in your Beard | Episode 54 | Phil Smith (opens the original)
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This week, Kait is joined by the Big Natty Pod’s own producer, Phil Smith! Phil talks about appearing on The Fold comedy poker podcast, clears the air on his recent criticism of the Comedy Mothership, and shares what it was like performing on a showcase with Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis—and getting the chance to meet them both. Plus, the two get into the Austin comedy scene, behind-the-scenes podcast stories, and plenty of other nonsense along the way.Follow Phil:📸 Instagram: @philsmithcomedyF
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