Episodes
05:24
S1 E1
This is the first episode shot Jan 2014 mostly in Lake Oconee, GA. This episode was originally attached to one of the "Behind The Scenes @ Kinetic HiFi" episodes as a special segment.
11:57
S1 E2 Behind The Scenes @ Kinetic HiFi
Bad weather abounds but we get the show in. On air guests for The BTS Radio Show are Comedian Kristi Snyder & from the Hollywood Rockin Wrap-Up, Jason Hadley. There's some cool special appearances you have to see, a fantastic new BTS Radio Show banner from American Hearts Radio.
09:24
S1 E3 Ohio & Indianapolis
On the road in Ohio and Indianapolis. Just a small look into the world of stand-up comedians, travel and the stage! It's cold, our first time @ Latitude 39 and as you'll see, not everything always goes as planned.
11:05
S1 E4 Pittsburgh, PA
From Massillon, OH to Pittsburgh, PA. on this trip. Lain Healey and myself tackle 2 sold out shows in the Bonkerz Comedy Club @ Latitude 40.Lots of laughs, special guests and snow!! This episode takes you to the club and more!!
14:46
S1 E5 Naples, FL
We go to Naples, FLA. in the downtown district to play at The Old Naples Comedy Club. I also show some shots of the marina and the fantastic homes all along the water. You've got to take a look to see where the club owner put me up and I also have some very special guests.
14:32
S1 E6 Jackson, TN
This episode takes us to Jackson, TN and the South Street Comedy Club with a short stop in Atlanta, Ga. A very important interview with the Club Owner Harvey in this one.
08:51
S1 E7 Hilton Head
We're going to the Comedy/Magic club in Hilton Head, SC. Nice, quick ride to a great location. Really fun crowds, the lights go out briefly for one show, but as you'll see, we get through it.
10:01
S1 E8 Home
This time I stay home to do 2 shows for two different clubs in the same night. Things do not go completely as planned for either gig and you'll have to watch the video to find out what happened. I drop down for my first feature (middle) spot this year for funny lady Tracy Smith.
17:52
S1 E9 Myrtle Beach
This time BTS On The Road goes to Myrtle Beach and The Comedy cabana!! Check out the club, the comics, the owner's, staff and more!!! Some surprises and great music as well.
19:56
S1 E10 Japan
Here's the trip to Japan to entertain the Marines at Camp Fuji & several bases on Okinawa. I opened 6 shows at 6 different Camps with Jackie Fabulous, had a great time. It was one hell of a trip and I take you there!!!
21:31
S1 E11 GA, LA, AL & FL
This episode is dedicated to the memory of my friend and co-owner/producer of Kinetic HiFi Brad Cooper where The BTS Radio Show originates. We go to GA., AL., LA., and FLA!! A Lot of miles put on the BTS mobile and you get to see and learn some interesting things on this journey!!
10:36
S1 E12 Hilton Head & The Magic Comedy Club
Back to Hilton Head and The Comedy Magic Club. This Episode sponsored by Brittany's Ghost Girls and The Savannah Comedy Revue. John Biddle and Brian Corrion join me for the show. Fantastic crowd and I show some of the interesting sites around the area near the club.
14:46
S1 E13 Savannah Comedy Revue
This time we go to Savannah, Ga. and The Savannah Comedy Revue!! I've talked a lot about this club on The BTS Radio Show and I help promote as well as book the room. Great venue and this time you get to see the club owner promoting his club, hosting and taking care of customers. Very cool episode, great music and Lain Healey is my feature act in this one. Don't miss it!!!
37:32
S1 E14 The Comedy Cabana
This is a SPECIAL EDITION of BTS On The Road! WARNING!!! ADULT LANGUAGE!! This time I'm in Myrtle Beach at The Comedy Cabana all week. We go behind the scenes of the Comedy Cabana, hang out with Richie Minervini, stop a gentleman with a "Peace" sign for a quick interview, go to WAVE 104.1 for a radio interview with Myrtle Beach's #1 DJ Scott Mann, show several sets of stand-up and MORE!!!
14:02
S1 E15 Port Royal, SC
This time I take you to Port Royal, SC, with Tom Mullins & Tony Tone, for an episode you'll never forget!! Join us at AMVETS Post 70!! Great comedy, great scenery, cool music and life on the road!! This episode is sponsored by American Hearts Radio!!
18:07
S1 E16 Summerville, SC
This time we go to Summerville, SC to Pugs tavern. Drew Howard, who is the producer and Co-Host of The BTS Radio Show opens the show, along with Tony Kemp. Tony has booked comedy in Charleston, SC for over 25 years.
16:28
S1 E17 The Savannah Comedy Revue Comedy Competition
This time we go to Savannah, Ga. for The Savannah Comedy Revue Comedy Competition. This is a sneak peek into the contest, the full contest will air as a TV special on American Hearts Radio 24/7 WEB TV network. Take a look inside a comedy competition.
15:45
S1 E18 Atlanta, GA
Here's the start of my 2 week tour in Ga. First we go behind the scenes of the WEB TV Show "Keeping It Real". Then it's on to Flat Creek Country Club with Al Ernst. Then we go to Jerry Farber's Side Door to cap off the first week!!
14:56
S1 E19 Canton, GA
This time we go behind the scenes of "Comics On Parole" with Dan Glazer. Then off to downtown Canton, Ga. and a show at The Painted Pig.
11:30
S1 E20 Ohio & Michigan
This time I take you to Ohio & Michigan for a one night Christmas party. Not to mention some stand-up with a little Amish mixed in.
22:18
S1 E21 Jacksonville, FL & A Lynyrd Skynyrd Perspective
This time I take you to Jacksonville, FLA and Latitude 360 where we had 4 HUGE shows. We also visit with Mike Aloia & Bruce Shepard in the AHR home studio. Mike takes me on a tour of a special place in Rock N' Roll history!! Comedy clips, a look inside Latitude 360 and so much more in this special episode.
10:58
S1 E22 Ms Roses, West Ashley, SC
This episode we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of "BTS On The Road"!! I take you to Ms. Rose's for a sold out show with Moey Conway and Drew Howard. Also, the radio station where The BTS Radio Show originates has been nominated for Best Local Talk/News Station by Charleston City Paper Readers, as well as several shows/hosts from the station including Megan Metcalfe.
15:38
S1 E23 Highland Creek Country Club
We have a cavalcade of comedians in this episode. Burpie, Clint Nohr, Tony Boswell, Eric Hunter and myself perform for a sold out crowd @ Highland Country Club. Summit Comedy, Inc. owner Chuck Johnson also makes an appearance!! If you're a fan of stand-up, don't miss this one!!
14:11
S1 E24 The River Run Country Club
This is the last look at the Kinetic Hifi Studio where The BTS Radio Show airs. Also we have a great visit at The River Run Country Club where the PGA tour comes through.
36:05
S2 E1 The Top To Bottom Tour
This is a SPECIAL Episode of "BTS On The Road". I take you from the top of the USA to the bottom in 8 days, Saturday to Saturday. This is all REAL footage as you will see, from one night shows to car problems to an entertainment complex!! I will not give a lot away, but I will tell you that in over 20 years of being a touring comedian, some of the experiences I had on this tour are a first!
31:27
S2 E2 The Comedy Cabana Larry D Shirley and Tropical Storm Anna
Wow, some great stand-up, some good food, a cool interview with International Comedian Ron Josol and my Dad's Bike Path dedication ceremony make this a remarkable episode. Of course when you throw in Tropical Storm Anna, this BTS OTR is just plain unforgettable!!
20:13
S2 E3 The Comedy Cabana & Bike Fest
Back to the Comedy Cabana with Cooter Douglas & D.T. Owens during Bike Fest. Some great stand-up, some great music and life from the road. This episode brought to you by Author Saylor Storm (www.saylorstorm.com) & Artist Meg Scott (On Face Book Meg Scott Art).
29:05
S2 E4 The YRs and The Liquid Lounge
I do a speaking engagement for a local political group, The Young Republicans. Drew Howard & myself go to Brunswick, GA and learn some valuable lessons in an episode I did not want to make or publicize, but here it is. Drew operated the camera and there's great music from Tara Nichole, Kelsey Coan and Darryl Rhoades!!
30:30
S2 E5 The Shirley & Sheridan Show
This time I show you our brand new comedy duo "The Shirley & Sheridan Show". We go to Theatre 99 in Chas., SC and The Savannah Comedy Revue in Savannah, GA. I also take you to The AME Church, the scene of the tragic shootings here in Chas. This episode is dedicated to the victims of this terrible act of Evil and their families.
10:31
S2 E6 Manning, SC
This time we go to Manning, SC for a short day trip and B-Day gig. Also, a short visit to my Dad's house to see the spot of a recent infamous reptilian visitor!!
26:25
S2 E7 Canton & Tucker, GA
his time you see the "Magic, Comedy and Improv Extravaganza" with 2 shows.
10:48
S2 E8 Greenville, NC and Belly Dancers
Here's a quick episode that takes us to a one-nighter in Greenville, NC and some special bonus footage from a private gig.
12:02
S2 E9 Savannah Commons
This time I take you to a retirement community in Savannah, GA. Thomas Paris opens the show.
12:54
S2 E10 The 6th Annual SCR Comedy Competition
This is the 6th Annual Savannah Comedy Competition, behinds the scene and some quick looks at the contestants. The FULL Competition will be aired on American Hearts Radio WEB TV Network. All the music in this episode by Charlie Wiener, also a sneak look at my radio segment with Floyd Sneed from "Three Dog Night".
18:50
S2 E11 Ft. Walton, Pensacola and The Emergency Room
It's back to Ft. Walton Beach and The Block, plus The Seville Quarter in Pensacola, Fla. During the trip I injured myself right before the last show. I made it through my set onstage, drove for 4 hours the next day and then had to make a stop. This is REALITY TV, no need for made up crap here!!
15:32
S2 E13 The Spaghetti Club and Amelia Island, Fla
It's Christmas 2015!! First we go to The Spaghetti Club in Beaufort, SC for a show in a scenic part of the area. Then it's down to Florida for a quick look at a Christmas Party DJ Gig.
15:23
S2 E14 South Street Comedy Club Jackson, TN
We go back to Jackson, TN and The South Street Comedy Club for some great interviews and some killer comedy clips. This is the first one of 2016!! You'll see me deal with a heckler on one show and do some Improvisation Saturday night while setting up a bit. This was a very fun weekend!!
08:17
S2 E15 Peckers
This time I stay in town and perform at DD Peckers in West Ashley with the very well known nationally touring comic Shaun Jones!! Comedy Guru Tony Kemp opens the show with the help of Derick the club manager. The "Fine Southern Gentleman" also makes an appearance at the end of this short but very sweet episode!!
09:17
S2 E16 Snee Farm CC
This time we go to Snee Farm Country Club with Lance Morrison and a great crowd!!
19:23
S2 E17 Comedy Cabana
We're back at one of my favorite comedy clubs and one of the best of this series. A LOT of stand-up and Improv in this episode along with some wild happenings.
15:11
S2 E18 Tybee Island
This time I take you to Tybee Island, GA and The Tybee Post Theatre. Thomas Paris is the MC from Savannah Comedy Revue for Ted Holum and myself.
12:16
S2 E19 Savannah and Catabwa Country Club
This is a different episode, but aren't they all. I show you a DJ gig at a swanky Hotel, then it's off to yet another Country Club in NC.
18:20
S2 E20 Keeping It Real and The Redstone Arsenal
This time BTS OTR takes you behind the scenes of a WEB TV Show, "Keeping It Real" and to the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.
24:39
S2 E21 Godly Aces Table Read Chas Military Magnet and Lake Arrowhead Country Club
This time I show you a "Table Read" for a play called "Godly Acres", then some scenic shots of a Military Magnet gig and then the big show at Lake Arrowhead!! Don't miss the Improv at the end, a lot of fun!!
16:50
S2 E22 Uwharrie Vineyards
This time I take you to a Vineyard with a lot of stand-up with John Boni and myself. What a great staff and audience.
11:45
S2 E23 Casino Cruise and Groucho's
We're Florida bound in this episode as I take you to Cape Canaveral and Melbourne!! A Casino Boat and Groucho's Comedy Club in this BTS On The Road, as I prove it's not all fun and games in the Entertainment business!!
16:16
S2 E24 Cloud Gamez and Raliegh NC
This time I take you to Colorado Springs, CO. and we go behind the scenes of the Indie Movie "Cloud Games: The Road to Chronalathon" and then to NC for some very funny Stand-Up from Mike Eagan!! A "MUST SEE" episode all around!!
11:38
S3 E1 Greenville SC The NAIFA Convention
A trip to Greenville, SC to entertain for a convention. The NAIFA organization represents Insurance and Financial advisors. NAIFA also does a lot for their surrounding communities. This was the "Total" package as I played the DJ for their Dinner Service, did some stand-up, then back to DJ for some dance music.
13:08
S3 E2 The Fleet in Goosecreek, SC
A good amount of stand-up in this one as we go to The Fleet, which is a veterans organization in Goose Creek, SC.
13:46
S3 E4 The Veterans of The USS Wainwright and George Patton Waters
This time I show you The USS Wainwright's 50th Reunion celebration. This one's dedicated to the men and women who serve our country. Also thanks to George Patton Waters for all he does, he's the Grandson of George Patton. You can see General Patton's boots and more in this one!!
12:33
S3 E5 Lake Arrowhead and Devin Simpson from Hell's Kitchen!!
BTS OTR goes back to Lake Arrowhead for another sold out "Magic, Comedy & Extravaganza" Show with Dennis Aloia and Dan Glazier. Also, a VERY Special treat as you see a little bit of an event I hosted for Devin Simpson from "HELL'S KITCHEN" Season 16!! He's one of the Chef's competing in front of Gordon Ramsey for that coveted top spot!!
13:48
S3 E6 Comedy Zone Jacksonville NC and Hurricane Matthew
First we head to The Comedy Zone in Jacksonville, NC with Steve Sabo & Lewis Bishop. Then some clips from Hurricane Matthew and the trip back home from Barnwell, SC to Chas, SC.
13:14
S3 E7 The Green Frog and Corkscrew Saloon
This time we go to Winchester, VA and Medina, OH for some fun!!
10:15
S3 E8 The 7th Annual SCR Comedy Competition
This time we go to the 7th Annual SCR Comedy Competition with Thomas Paris. See who wins and who takes audience choice, only see here on BTS OTR!!
12:41
S3 E9 The Comedy Cabana And The MPCWS Film Gala
We take you to Myrtle Beach and The Comedy Cabana!! Then we go to a Film Gala in Winston-Salem, NC. This is my first film festival and you're there to see it with me!!
10:17
S3 E10 Johnny Van Zant, Audioprism and Greystone CC
You'll see some behind the scenes footage and the beginning of my interview on the Audioprism WEB TV show with Vanessa Hundley, the front man for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Van Zant and I chat via telephone and the very funny John Rathbone makes an appearance as we do the Greystone Country Club in Birmingham, AL. Remember what happened the last time I was in Birmingham? Also a very special announcement!!
11:39
S3 E11 Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
A comedy and Improv show I did for my Church, Holy Spirit Lutheran. A lot of fun and glad to help the Crafters raise some money for the Church.
20:32
S3 E12 Happy Hour Comedy Club Mark Cashin and The Lil Hussys
Released in conjunction with the new CD "Sugar Baby".WARNING!! ADULT CONTENT!! First off, congrats to Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys for their new CD "Sugar Baby". You'll get a sneak listen to "Rack It Up & Let It Roll", which almost seems to have been written for this episode. We're going to Anniston, AL and The Happy Hour Comedy Club for fun, FIGHTS and more. Put on your seatbelts kids!!
12:03
S3 E13 MS Roses, Pooler and Savannah GA
Time to go to Ms Roses in West Ashley, SC then on to Pooler and Savannah, GA! Very fun episode!
12:49
S3 E14 The Fleet and NSAEN FF
We go back to The Fleet in Goose Creek, SC to perform for the folks there. It's always an honor to perform for Veterans and their families. Thanks to them for having us back. Also included is a short teaser to the NSAEN Magazine International Online Film Festival.
16:06
S3 E15 Bentwinds and Rolling Hills Country Clubs
Hey folks, this time BTS OTR goes to 2 country clubs in one weekend with Magician Glenn Strange!! Thanks to Bentwinds and Rolling Hills for having us!!
23:07
S3 E16 Comedy Superfriends Mr Entertainer and Laugh in Comedy Café
The Florida tour is ON! First I take you to Joey Nickel's Comedy Super Friends for a teaser look at the club in Jax, more coming next time. Then, behind the scenes of Mike Aloia's new show "Mr. Entertainer" in the new First Coast Studio for AHR. Fort Myers is next & the Laugh in Comedy Café, where I stayed on a boat for 4 days, did 6 shows (including a Tennis Club Community in Bonita Springs, Fla) & toured the "Edison/Ford Winter Retreat". Whew, if you like comedy, check us out, especially my set which featured a lot of crowd interaction & Improvisation.
10:16
S3 E17 Uwharrie Vineyards
The latest episode of the WEB TV Series that shows you the life of a touring comedian. We're at a Vineyard, whoohoo!!
12:45
S3 E18 The Dive
This time we go to "The Dive", a club near the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, SC.
10:56
S3 E19 Mr. Wilson's B-Day Party
This time we go to a house party!! That's right, I perform in the Wilson house in Savannah, Ga for Mr. Wilson's B-Day. BTS OTR is continuing to show you the world the different faces of a touring comedian.
09:46
S3 E20 Rick Corso and The Comedy Cabana
Here's a very special episode of BTS OTR as we go back to The Comedy Cabana with some very cool Guest Stars including Rick Corso whose voice can be heard in the up coming "Hey Arnold" animated movie coming out on Nickelodeon on Thanksgiving Day and Scott Shaw who played bass with the rock group "Paul Revere and the Raiders in the late 1970's to mid 1980's.
21:55
S3 E21 The United Way Rincon GA
This time I show you a corporate gig for The United Way of the Coastal Empire in Rincon, GA. Not only do you see some stand-up mixed with inspiration, but an interview with United way personnel and a special message from one of the featured speakers. God Bless this organization.
11:05
S3 E22 SEPI Engineering and Construction
This time we go to Charlotte, NC for a corporate gig with SEPI Engineering and Construction
06:05
Back To The Road
Brian T Shirley and Drew Howard take to the road to do a show in the Smokey Mountains at Highlands Grill & Tavern. It has been a while since they have done a road trip together, more to come!!
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Touring comedians, where they go, where they stay, how they feel before and after the show, what the crowds are like, what the venues are like. Also, great music from Indie artists/bands, interviews with club owners, interesting people and a look at the community in which the comics perform.
Created By: Brian T. Shirley
Comedy · Reality