Carl catches up with Traverse City comedian and show runner, Ben Macks! Ben is a hilarious comic with a unique style. Ben also portrays a character named Thad Ranger which is also hilarious! The two talk public swimming, comedy, and one of Carl's favorite bombing stories! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Ben Macks Instagram : @benmacks Thad Ranger Instagram : @thadrangerusa Tik Tok : @thad_ranger Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper @rachelrockstar...
Jun 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 17
Carl sits down in person with friend and Lansing comedian, Alaina Bamfield! Alaina is a solid joke writer that writes from personal experience and she's going to be a name to remember down the road. Alaina also has her own podcast titled "Leave Me Alone" that you can find anywhere you listen to podcasts. The two discuss the idea of all female lineups, Carl taking a fall recently and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alaina Bamfield Instagram : @alainabamfield Music Jesse Passage In...
Jun 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 16
Carl settles in with Lansing comedian, Nick Leydorf! Nick is a lawyer by day and a super funny comic by night. Nick has a podcast called "Free Consultation". Carl and Nick talk about being middle aged, the time Nick represented a murderer and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nick Leydorf Instagram : @nickleydorf Twitter : @nickleydorf Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
The podcast is moving to Thursdays now! Carl hangs out with one of Detroit's finest up and coming comedians, EJ Watson! EJ is a fantastic comedian with a laid back delivery, great crowd work and hilarious jokes to boot. EJ also has his own podcast titled "The Ride Aalong Podcast" (with 2 A's) that he does with his future wife and another Detroit comedian. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny EJ Watson Instagram : @ejwatson111 Twitter : @ejwatson111 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rache...
May 27, 2021•53 min•Ep. 14
We're a day late, but not a dollar short. Carl is visited by now Michigan comedian, Amber Maeda! Amber is from the mitten originally, but started stand up in Cleveland and is now back for good. The two make fun of each other a lot and Amber tells the wildest scary story to date. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Amber Maeda Instagram : @ambermaedajoke Twitter : @ambermaedajoke Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 13
Carl catches up with Traverse City comedian, Matt Zerilli! Matt is the reason there is a comedy scene in northern Michigan. They talk about roasts and Matt tells one of the most ridiculous bombing stories. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Matt Zerilli Instagram : @reallyzerilli Twitter : @reallyzerilli Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
May 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 12
Carl sits down in person to chat with Detroit comedian, Diego Attanasio! Diego is a heavy hitter with great jokes and a dry delivery. Diego is a hard working comic and is on the road a ton. He has a new podcast called "Newly Dad". The two discuss Diego being a dad, veganism, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Diego Attanasio Instagram : @diegocomedy Twitter : @diegocomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
May 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 11
Carl sits down to chat with his friend and one of his favorite comedians in the state, Adam Degi! Adam is a Grand Rapids comedian and has been at it for 15 years. He has an album available to stream titled "His Name is My Name Too". Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny Adam Degi Instagram : @adamdegi Twitter : @adamdegi Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Apr 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 10
Carl catches up with Detroit comedian, Connor Meade. Connor has only been doing stand up for a few years and is quickly becoming a powerhouse comedian. She has a podcast titled "Each Other's Mothers" that she does with two other Detroit comedians. She is a regular and a producer at the Independent Comedy Club. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Connor Meade Instagram :@ connormeadian Twitter : @connormeadian Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Apr 21, 2021•53 min•Ep. 9
Carl sits down with Plymouth comedian, Ellie Snyder! Ellie is a talented stand up and writer. Carl and Ellie talk jobs, possums, bridal showers, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Ellie Snyder Instagram : @ellie_isnt_that_funny Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Apr 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 8
Carl chats with Detroit comedian, Alex Bozinovic! Alex is one of the most underrated comedians in the state. He is super smart and writes great jokes. Alex is apart of the LGBTQ+ community. He has two podcasts, one with another comedian titled TRUTHCAST and another podcast titled "The Burt Selleck Podcast". Carl and Alex talk bomb stories, the time his mother got shot, and more. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alex Bozinovic Instagram : @poppershango Twitter : @poppershango Music Jesse Passage I...
Apr 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 7
Carl takes a seat with one of his closest friends, Bret Hayden! Bret is a fantastic comedian from Ann Arbor, MI. Bret is the creator of Comedy Rumble, which will be explained in this episode, and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Carl and Bret discuss diversity in comedy, woke comedy, and Bret opens up about a recent discovery. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Bret Hayden Twitter : @BretHayden_ Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Mar 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 6
Carl sits down with Lansing comedian, Pat Sievert. Pat is one of the funniest people in the state of Michigan. He has an album available to stream titled "I Do What I Want Now". Carl and Pat discuss whether there's a place for them in comedy when things return to normal, Pat's start in comedy, and a scary trip to California. Instagram : @Carljohnsonisfunny Pat Sievert Instagram : @patsievert Twitter : @patsievert Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram :@ rachelroc...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 5
Carl sits down with Detroit comedian, Brett Mercer. Brett is a smart and funny comedian with a style all his own. Brett has his own podcast with a couple other comedians called Big Time Garbage. They also stream almost every night around 10:30 Eastern time on Twitch. Carl and Brett discuss reputation in comedy, 90 Day Fiance, and disrespectful open micers. Instagram : @Carljohnsonisfunny Twitter : Carldoesstuff Brett Mercer Instagram : brett_mercer_ Music : Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap A...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 4
Carl sits down and chats with his friend and hilarious comedian, Ella H. Ella is a comedian from Ann Arbor, MI. Ella is a sharp joke writer that packs a dirty punch. She will be apart of the upcoming and popular comedy festival, Skankfest! They talk physicals, flight scares, and what makes a man creepy. Instagram : @Carljohnsonisfunny Twitter : @Carldoesstuff Music : Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art : Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 3
Carl sits down with his favorite comedian, Chad Daniels! Chad has over 750 million streams with his 5 albums, several late night sets, and a documentary titled "I Need You To Kill" with Pete Lee & Tom Segura. His newest album/special, "Dad Chaniels", can be seen on YouTube for free. Chad also has his own podcast called "Middle of Somewhere". Carl & Chad talk a lot of comedy. Instagram : @Carljohnsonisfunny Twitter : @Carldoesstuff Chad Daniels Instagram : @thatchaddaniels Twitter : @that...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 2
Carl is solo for the first episode. He talks about the Morgan Wallen incident, the vet, and rants about bookers. Instagram : @Carljohnsonisfunny Twitter : @Carldoesstuff Music : Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art : Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Feb 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 1
