DYELH Podcast: Episode 4 – Petey Smith McDowell: AVL, Comedy, and Reading the Room

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March 31, 2026

So excited that we had the Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more, join us for our first in person episode!

Together we talk comedy, politics, and Western North Carolina. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell.

Big shoutouts to Preston’s family business, Quality Janitorial Group Inc. for hosting!

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