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Fat City's Dusty Ramsbottom got the chance to have a chat with Brian Jones of the world famous Jones Zone!
Listen to Dusty and Brian discuss everything from the fun live events going on in the Charlotte Metro area, the new brewery in Rock Hill, the Jones Zone podcast, Brian's brother Chris who just so happens to be a stand up comedian, and they even had time to for a little Game Of Thrones talk!
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 Ever wondered how a trivia host get their start in the wide world of hosting? It isn't actually a career many people even know is an option, right? The entertainment industry as a whole often feels like this mysterious world that other people move around in, but not like something normal everyday people can just do, right? Well, here to shed a little light on all of that mystery is one of our Fat City Entertainment hosts, Ryan Henderson. Get your peek into the entertainment industry with Ryan! Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Although I live in Charlotte now, I'm actually a native of Philadelphia, and I attended Rowan University in South Jersey where I obtained a BA in Communication (Radio, TV, Film). I interned at NBC 10 and ABC 6 in Philadelphia, did some freelance work, and I also taught TV Production at Glassboro High School in New Jersey. What initially drew you to the entertainment industry? I love to entertain a crowd. Seeing people laughing and smiling and just having a good time makes me feel great, and it’s contagious! What skills do you think are most important to being a good trivia host? The ability to know your audience is key to any public event, and that is a skill you cannot really teach. What is the craziest thing that has ever happened at a hosting gig? Once, a gentleman tried to pay me in whisky to give him the answers to the trivia questions. What advice do you have for someone just starting out or even just considering hosting as an option? You need to have a thick skin, and you can't be afraid to interact with your audience. You have to make them (the audience) feel like you are one of them. Tell us one random fact about you. I once held the juggling record for Rowan University. The record was 30 minutes. Where can we see you in action? I am hosting the Tuesday night music bingo show at Duckworth's Taphouse on Tryon Uptown. Well, there you have it! If you are in Charlotte, make sure to go hang with Ryan and Duckworth's and win some sweet Music dobOFF prizes! Ever wondered how a trivia host gets started? I mean, when you think about it, you probably didn’t even know it was a career option back when you were deciding what you wanted to be when you grew up, did you? The entertainment industry often feels like this mysterious world that other people live in, but not like something normal everyday people can do. Right?
Here to shed a little light on all of that mystery is a Fat City Entertainment host, Dustin Ramsbottom. Journey into the world of a trivia hosting stand-up comedian with Dustin! Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but I have been doing stand-up since I first took the John Candy Stage in the basement of the Second City Training Center in Toronto, Ontario in 2011. My classmates and I shot a pilot for a web series back then called Back 2 Reality about a group of imaginative movie geeks who let the movies take over their lives. It... wasn't very good. But we learned a lot! What initially drew you to the entertainment industry? As soon as I was of age (almost) to visit the local bars, and live entertainment venues in Calgary, I was fascinated by all entertainers who held a microphone, and could sway the mood of the entire venue with a whip of words, and sometimes just shouting "Can I get a 'Hell Yeah'?!" The crowd always went wild.. What skills do you think are most important to being a good trivia host? Positivity, and sense of humour (notice the Canadian U?) Being able to read the room, and adjust your style accordingly has been the greatest skill I've ever learned in any aspect of my life. There are just so many times it has helped me out. Sometimes in ways you would never expect. What is the craziest thing that has ever happened at a hosting gig? I like when we find passive entertainers hidden within our crowd. We always try to turn the spotlight back on the audience, and you will never know how they will surprise you. Imagine a Catwalk in front of you. Now what's that in the distance? Is that Right Said Fred coming around the corner? *I'm Too Sexy pumps on the stereo. 5000 bonus points for the best runway model. Go! What advice do you have for someone just starting out or even just considering hosting as an option? Hang out at a Fat City show and let us know you are interested in joining our team. Or even just tell us you are a performer and have your own independent shows. That's great too. Support live entertainment wherever, whenever. Also, practice your goofy radio voice as much as possible. Tell us one random fact about you. I have one tattoo. It says "Relax" (not a Frankie Goes To Hollywood reference, just a word I never want to forget.) I'm planning another tattoo that says "Focus". I guess I am growing up. Do you have a good artist to recommend? Where can we see you in action? I will be competing in a stand-up competition at The Apostrophe Lounge in Charlotte on May 19th. Loud laughers welcome. That definitely sounds like something worth checking out! If you are interested in getting to know Dustin a little better, follow him on Twitter! |
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