Bo Vance on Mixing Appalachian Roots and Unfiltered Humor
Bo Vance on Mixing Appalachian Roots and Unfiltered Humor  
Podcast: Tri State Time Machine
Published On: Fri Jun 12 2026
Description: Bo Vance on Comedy and CommunityThis week, we’re joined by Bo Vance, a veteran stand-up comedian with over 25 years of experience and a reputation for unfiltered, observational humor with an Appalachian twist. From his accidental start in comedy at a North Carolina drag queen night, to finding his stride in black comedy clubs, and eventually headlining Pride shows and performing across the region, Bo shares candid tales from his journey on stage. We talk about the evolution of his comedic style, memorable moments with audiences, the highs and lows of the local comedy scene, and why advertising and community support matter so much to comedians in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Bo’s brand of honesty-meets-humor storytelling, get ready for an hour packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes insights, and a celebration of Tri State culture.Moments00:00 Introducing comedian Bo Vance09:34 Meeting Jerry Seinfeld at Keith Albee15:32 Discussing pronoun usage challenges18:02 Parenting experiences in comedy25:43 Making up funny stories31:40 Concert night elevator encounter33:12 Discovering Becky Robinson on TikTok39:20 Comedian interacts with a passed-out audience member46:13 Comedy show plans in West Virginia50:58 Managing a big production team57:19 Bombed joke recovery strategy01:01:22 Comedian spotting himself on a billboard01:06:38 Growing up with family music influences01:14:20 Discussing language and inclusivityConnect with BoWant more? Follow Bo Vance Comedy on all social media (except Pinterest!) and check out upcoming shows and other West Virginia comedy happenings at wvcomedy.com.If you have a memory you would want me to talk more about, just send me an email at TSTM@mail.com. Or post a comment on the Tri-State Machine FB Group page.Welcome to the Tri-State Time Machine.I'm your host Vanessa Hankins. This is a podcast where my guests and I share our memories and present day stories of the Tri-State Area. That's West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Nothing too serious, no political views, and no ulterior motives. We're just here to share our fun stories about this great area.Whether you're a past resident or a current Tri-State resident, I think you're going to have fun with us.So join in, press play on your podcast player, and welcome to the Tri-State Time Machine! https://ts-time-machine.captivate.fm/episode/bo-vance-on-mixing-appalachian-roots-and-unfiltered-humorCopyright 2026 Vanessa Hankinshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/