Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guests for this episode are Jared Berger and Von Daniel, Co-Owners of The Comedy Arena. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Why two ex-marketers traded corporate life for comedy full-time The Craigslist audition that sparked a 17-year partnership Growing from hallway rehearsals to a full-scale comedy club Creating live entertainment that’s clean, interactive, and affordable Expanding with a bar, kitchen, and third-floor training center How improv builds confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills The club’s unexpected role in boosting nearby businesses Bringing laughter to corporate events, schools, and beyond Why every night at The Comedy Arena is a little different Building community through comedy, creativity, and connection Resources Mentioned: http://thecomedyarena.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.