Country-ish with Jon Reep

Hosted ByJon Reep

From Hickory to Hollywood and back to Hickory again, Jon Reep brings his unique, Country-ish point-of-view to his weekly podcast.

From Hickory to Hollywood and back to Hickory again, Jon Reep brings his unique, Country-ish point-of-view to his weekly podcast. Jon chats with local friends and celebrity guests, and has ongoing segments such as “Small Town News”, “Good Will Hunting”, “Meme Me”, and “Jon’s Journal”.

 

Your Host: 

Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and as the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. He can currently be seen in Netflix’s Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo and his new standup album Ginger Pain was released in March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central.
Jon is also host of the popular podcast Fried on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy digital platform. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series One Mississisppi, CW’s Jane The Virgin, ABC’s Black-ish, HBO’s Eastbound and Down, and as the “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. On the big screen he appeared in the feature film Into the Storm and as the beloved “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” in Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.


All Episodes

Etta May, Amazon Spiders and Trolling Alan Jackson & Justin Moore

In this special episode, Jon is joined by both Marcus Stamos and Sebastian to talk about a trip to the Hickory Motor Speedway for School Bus Racing and review security camera footage from a recent criminal incident at Jon’s home.

Then it’s “Troll Patrol”! This week’s victims include country singers Alan Jackson and Justin Moore. Listen as Jon “trolls” these celebrity’ Facebook pages with some of his own comments and takes a look at other readers’ reactions.

Next up, it’s “Best Trends” as the crew discusses #BeforeWeHadGPS and “National Vanilla Ice Cream Day”.

Then it’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as comedian and entertainer ETTA MAY joins the show to talk about how she got started in comedy.

Next in “Small Town News” an Amazon delivery guy has to rescue one of his customers from a very large spider!

And finally, Stamos and Jon swap gifts from a local Goodwill in “Goodwill Hunting”! This week’s gifts include a creepy severed head!

This episode is like finding gold at the end of your country rainbow!

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49 Winchester, Goose Poop Lawsuits, and Trolling Richard Branson

In this episode Jon & Stamos get together and talk about a police chase that came through Jon’s yard, a girl teaching Stamos how to button his Hawaiian shirt and introducing the show’s new intern Wes Pitman. Then it’s time for the “Troll Patrol”! This week’s victims include Richard Branson, Morgan Freeman, Toby Keith, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Listen as Jon “trolls” these celebrity’ Facebook pages with some of his own comments and takes a look at other readers’ reactions. Next up, it’s “Best Trends”. The boys discuss “National Portfolio Day” and “National Corn Fritters Day”. After that, they open the phone lines and play “How Much is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” with callers trying to guess a check from one episode of Eastbound and Down on HBO. Then it’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as the band 49 WINCHESTER joins the show to talk about their new tour. And finally in “Small Town News” a Massachusetts woman, who slipped on goose poop, is suing a Six Flags amusement park. This episode is very Slippery and Sue Happy!

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Kristen Tuff Scott, Fried Chicken, Free Money & Homeless Pigeons

In this episode, Jon & Sebastian get together and talk about their 4th of July weekends. Other topics include Monster Trucks, Rodeo Clowns, taking dad to the dentist, and a Professional Rodeo Bull named “Grin Reeper”!

Then it’s time for “Best Trends”, where a video is circulating online of a party on Georgia’s infamous #LakeLanier that was disrupted after the dock started sinking.

Also, it’s #NationalFriedChicken Day! The whole gang enjoys some Bojangles food and learns the history of Fried Chicken.

After that, it’s time to play, “How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” viewers call in to guess the amount of a check for one episode of “Eastbound and Down” on HBO.

Next up, it’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as social media star Kristen Tuff Scott joins the show to talk about her music and who’s not allowed to attend her funeral.

And finally, it’s “Small Town News” wherein Florida homing pigeons blocked I-95 because they could not find their home.

This is a fantastic feathery fowl episode!

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Cherokee Hilarity, Paula Deen, Mike Speenberg, & McBomb Threats!

In this episode, Jon & Stamos get together and talk about their weekend in Cherokee, NC and how they met Marvelous Marvin the Dance Machine played some blackjack, and bought some souvenirs.

Jon announces the Country-ish NASCAR racing team, including 14-year-old Katie Hettinger, the youngest person ever to start a NASCAR race!

Then it’s time for the “Troll Patrol” as Jon reacts to comments on a sweaty Paula Deen’s Facebook page.

Next up on “Best Trends”: it’s National Camera Day and the movie “Clifford the Big Red Dog” is trending on Twitter.

After that, it’s time to play “How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” where Jon takes phone calls and listeners guess the amount of one residual check from the TV show “Jane the Virgin”.

After that, it’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as comedian Mike Speenberg joins the show to talk about school pizza and a Danny Glover look-alike that got in trouble at a recent show.

Then finally in “Small Town News” an Iowa Man threatened to blow up a Mcdonald’s because he didn’t get any sauce for his nuggets.

This is a Very Bombastic Explosive Episode!

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Special Guest Gary Owen!

Join actor/comedian Jon Reep as he hosts his weekly show COUNTRY-ISH live from Hickory, NC with special guest comedian GARY OWEN!
Join Jon and his crew as they talk about the week’s “Best Trends” and share some Small Town News! It’s a little bit country… but a whole lot of fun.

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Theo Von, John Heffron, Justin Clyde Williams, & Being Stuck In a Fan!

In this episode Jon and Sebastian get together and talk about National Megalodon Day, National Smile Power Day, how Jon started trolling Theo Von, and they pay tribute to intern Isaiah. Then musician Justin Clyde Williams performs LIVE from The Silver Bullet. Next up, it’s “Who’s Zoomin Who?” as comedian John Heffron joins the show to talk about his experience in Hickory. After that it’s time to play, “How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” as Jon takes listener phone calls guessing the amount of one check from Eastbound & Down. And finally, in “Small Town News”, a man had to be rescued after being stuck inside a giant fan at a vineyard for two days. This is a Happy-Honky, Heffry-Tonky Methlodon Sized Show!

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Billy Wayne Davis, Throwdown Jones, and National Donut Day!

Join actor/comedian Jon Reep as he hosts his weekly show COUNTRY-ISH live from Hickory, NC with special guest comedian BILLY WAYNE DAVIS and musical performance by THROWDOWN JONES! Join Jon and his crew as they talk about the week’s “Best Trends”, like #NationalDonutDay and #InvisibleSculpture, there’s Small Town News about a golden bass, and the guys trade gifts from a Goodwill! It’s a little bit country… but a whole lot of fun

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Red Squirrel, Mukbang-ing, Residual Checks and Bear Attacks

In this week’s episode, Jon and Marcus Stamos talk about the latest BEST TRENDS, including #HelptheBear where a young woman fights off a bear that’s about to take one of her dogs.  There’s a round of “How Much is that Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” where a listener gets to win Jon’s money!  Jon shares a MUKBANG video he did with his Mom’osa where they eat at a Japanese restaurant.  Comedian RED SQUIRREL joins Jon on Zoom to talk about her comedy beginnings and being a former teacher.  And finally Jon and Marcus exchange gifts from a local Goodwill in GOODWILL HUNTING.  This episode is so good it will make you want to push a bear!

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Cowboy Kent Rollins, the Tour of Destruction, and Chicken Brains!

In this week’s episode, Jon & Sebastian want to know what’s the nastiest thing you’ve ever eaten? In “Best Trends” they celebrate #NationalWineDay with some sweet muscadine red wine from Mount Airy North Carolina. Also, it’s #TowelDay? What’s that? After that, they show a video of their night at the Hickory Motor Speedway watching the Tour of Destruction. Then it’s time for listeners to WIN Jon’s money as they play another round of “How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” Next up, it’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as Cowboy Kent Rollins joins the show to talk about his amazing open-fire recipes, his favorite thing to cook and his least favorite ingredient. And finally in “Small Town News” Australia’s oldest living man says the secret to his long life is eating chicken brains! This show is devastatingly delicious.

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Zach Selwyn, Austin Translation, Dirty Grass Soul & Flying Cats!

In this episode, Jon & Stamos get together and talk about Jon’s new “pull patch” hat and Intern Isaiah’s graduation party. Then it’s time for “Best Trends”, brought to you by Hendrick Honda Cars of Hickory, as actor Charles Grodin, star of ‘Beethoven’ and ‘Heartbreak Kid,’ died at age 86. Next up it’s time for listeners to win money in another edition of “How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?” After that, Jon heads over to Wayneo’s (The Silver Bullet!) to introduce the band DIRTY GRASS SOUL performing their song “As the Story Goes”. Then it’s time for “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” as comedian/actor/author ZACH SELWYN joins the show to talk about his new book “Austin Translation”. Then in “Small Town News” a black cat leaps from the 5th floor of a burning building… and struts off like a boss. And finally, in “Goodwill Hunting” Jon and Marc unbox gifts they bought each other for $5 or less at a Goodwill. This episode will give your grass soul another 9 lives!

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