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Behind the Scenes of the Comedy and Conversations Podcast: An Interview with Ross Watkins

Ariyia Minter
Kiara Davis
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hampton U chapter.

Being a class clown isn’t all that it takes to be a comedian. It takes more than being funny. Today we will interview Mr. Ross Watkins, a 2nd year journalism major at Hampton University from Los Angeles, California about his popular podcast Comedy and Conversations. Here we will get the scoop on how he is using this podcast as a platform to increase his audience as a comedian.

 

HC: What is Comedy and Conversations exactly?

Ross: It’s a podcast where I am able to interview professional and upcoming comics. It’s also a platform where I can share my experience and stories as an upcoming stand up comedian.

 

HC: When was it created?

Ross: April 13th, 2020

 

HC: Why was Comedy and Conversations created?

Ross: Since I am a journalism major, I’ve always been interested in interviewing people. And since I’m a comedian, I was put in the perfect position to interview my fellow comedians that I see whenever I go to do stand up. I also desired to have another source of entertainment and content besides my comedy, so a podcast was my best option.

 

HC: Which episode was the most memorable or the most fun to record? 

Ross:I enjoyed filming episode 3 with Kennen Wayans Jr. and Croix Kyles because they are two of my closest friends and basically family. I also enjoyed filming episode 8 because that was my first solo episode.

 

HC: How will Comedy and Conversations assist in your aspiring career?

Ross: With CNC, I will be able to reach a bigger audience due to the growing interest in podcasts. As my comedy career grows, the podcast will grow as well, and vice versa. I also have started doing solo episodes because if I’m able to talk for long periods of time on the podcast, it will help grow my sets on stage where I can perform for more time.

 

If you have more questions to ask Ross, tap that follow button on his instagram @rossthecomic. Also check out Comedy and Conversations on…

Youtube: Comedy and Conversations

Instagram: @cncpodcast

Podcast Streaming Services: Comedy and Conversations Podcast

 

Ariyia Minter

Hampton U '22

Hey, y’all my name is Ariyia Minter and I am currently a rising junior psychology major from San Diego,CA. My hobbies include writing, reading and watching real life documentaries about criminals. Fun fact:I have been to 40 states in the U.S and plan on traveling at least 3 countries before I’m 30!
Kiara Davis

Hampton U '21

Hello! My name is Kiara Davis, I am a junior strategic communications (PR) major, marketing minor from the land of 10,000 lakes, Saint Paul, Minnesota. I really love writing and have since I was young. I also really enjoy the performing arts which include dancing, singing, and musical theatre. Ever since I was young I have been apart of dance and musical programs. As for my goals in life, I would like to see myself working for an advertising agency, and eventually achieving my biggest career goal of becoming a business owner. My passion includes contributing to the change of the stereotypical view of African-American women in society. Black women are amazing in every aspect and I would like to help the entire world recognize that.