This week on the podcast, Carl chats with new comedian, Grace Gunn! Besides having the coolest name in Michigan comedy, Grace is a smart joke writer that writes dark. She is a regular at the Independent Comedy Club, co-host of the Cuntea Time podcast and a member of The Deep End Sketch Comedy. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Grace Gunn Instagram : @biscuitandgracy Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/5CQpPlPjtqlOZjvuhxe4gJ The Deep End Sketch Comedy : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzWlJi4...
Dec 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 77
This week on the podcast, Carl welcomes Detroit comedian, Jacob Russell! Jacob has been around the scene for about 8 years. He started with improv and eventually made his way to stand up. Jacob has a one man show titled "Birth of a Ho Ass Nation" that he has been performing on and off over the years. Carl and Jacob talk improv, Jacob's one man show and more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jacob Russell Instagram : @dagawduptempo86 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Ins...
Nov 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 76
This week, Carl welcomes Ann Arbor comedian, Erich Laux to the podcast! Erich is a storyteller comic and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He has an album out called “Technical Difficult”. The two discuss Carl's recent bad night, the Ann Arbor Scene and Erich makes a bold statement. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Erich Laux Instagram : @erichjlaux Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Nov 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 75
This week, Carl welcomes Jen Dama to the podcast! Jen was one of the faces of the Kalamazoo comedy scene about 10 years ago. She ran a comedy night at Louie's Trophy House and it was one of the best nights of comedy in the state at the time. Jen has since moved to Chicago, back to Michigan, and is leaving again for Chicago. Moving back to Michigan for a year was much needed for Jen as we talk about in this episode along with much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jen Dama Instagram : @bestfr...
Nov 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 74
Lansing comedian, Pat Sievert returns to the podcast! Pat is one of the most original voices in the Michigan comedy scene. He has opened up for Gary Gulman. Pat also runs a show at Beggar's Banquet in East Lansing and is one of the hosts/showrunners for Mac's Comedy Night in Lansing. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Pat Sievert Instagram : @patsievert Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Oct 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 73
This week on the podcast, Carl chats with Lansing comedian, Jordan H! Jordan loves comedy. Jordan is a comic that other comics enjoy being around. He's a little alternative mixed with some traditional stand up. The two talk a LOT of comedy, Jordan's start, and more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jordan H Instagram : @ducking_through_doors Manny https://www.gofundme.com/f/mending-manny-helping-medical-legal-recovery?utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=custo...
Oct 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 72
Lansing comedian Nick Leydorf returns to the podcast! Nick is one of the funniest comics to come out of the Lansing scene. Carl talks with Nick about comedy, tempers, recording his debut album and much more. Nick's album "Free Consultation", drops on October 14th! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nick Leydorf Instagram : @nickleydorf Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Oct 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 71
This week on the podcast, Carl sits down virtually with veteran comedian, Zach Stein! Zach started comedy here in Michigan over a decade ago and has since moved to Los Angeles. Zach is a smart and cutting joke writer. The two discuss comedy in LA, coming up in Michigan, and the one time Carl wrote something about Zach. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Zach Stein Instagram : @hack_stein Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
This week, Carl sits down with comedian, Matt Conn! Matt is a newer face to the Michigan scene but has done well for himself in the limited time. He is a strong writer with a hilarious delivery. Matt features regularly at One Night Stan's comedy club. Matt had an interesting start to comedy and has one of my favorite bombing stories to date. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Matt Conn Instagram : @prose_and_conn Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockst...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 69
This week, Carl sits down with a new face in the Michigan comedy scene, Vivian Burgett! Vivian is a quick learner when it comes to stand up comedy. She writes and develops material quicker than a lot of newer comics. She's a smart and solid writer. Carl and Vivian discuss dating, being the only children, and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Vivian Burgett Instagram : @vivianburgettcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 68
Alex Bozinovic returns to the podcast! This time he is in apartment. Alex is one of the most underrated comedians in the state. He is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club. Carl and Alex talk a ton of comedy. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alex Bozinovic Instagram : @poppershango Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Sep 01, 2022•57 min•Ep. 67
This week on the podcast, Carl welcomes comedian, Myles De Leeuw! Myles has been doing stand up for a half a dozen years and has become a staple of the scene. She is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny Myles De Leeuw Instagram : @mylesdeloser Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Aug 18, 2022•47 min•Ep. 66
In this special episode, Carl sits down virtually with former comedian, Dan Currie! Dan was a staple of the Lansing scene for about 13 years. He was a fantastic comedian and ran one of the most successful comedy shows at Mac's Bar. Everyone wanted to be on that show and it meant something if you got on. Comics from the East side of the state would make the drive. The two catch up and talk comedy, why Dan called it quits and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Music Jesse Passage Instagram...
Aug 04, 2022•57 min•Ep. 65
After a couple weeks off, Carl is joined by new comedian, Travis Conte! Travis is a solid writer and was one of the winners of Comedy Rumble. He also hosts his own backyard comedy show. The two talk low energy comics, customer service, and Carl obsesses over aging again. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Travis Conte Instagram : @thisistravisiguess Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jul 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Tim Finkel! Tim is a working comedian and also teaches a class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle for teen comedians. The two discuss comedy, loss, and Tim has two fantastic bombing stories! Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Carl sits down with comedian Kyle Forsyth. Kyle is also the booker of the new Detroit comedy club, the Detroit House of Comedy, among other rooms in the Michigan comedy scene. Carl and Kyle have somewhat of a complicated relationship that is made simple from this conversation. Kyle is also a regular at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Kyle Forsyth Instagram : iamkyleforsyth Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap A...
Jul 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Carl catches up with Detroit original, Nate Fridson! Nate was Carl's favorite comic when first starting out. Nate has been living in New York for over 10 years now and regularly opens up for the Sklar Brothers. He also has an album titled "Best Guy So Far" in which Carl does the introduction for. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nate Fridson Instagram : @fridskins Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-guy-so-far/1360194045 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Ra...
Jun 23, 2022•50 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Carl sits down with Livonia comedian, Andrew Dziobak! Andrew has been at it for a short time but is a strong joke writer with a hilarious monotone delivery. He writes smart, short, tight jokes. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Andrew Dziobak Instagram : @andrewdziobak Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Jun 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, for the first time ever, Carl sits down with two comedians. KJ has been doing stand up comedy for over a decade and is a solid comedian that mixes jokes with crowd work and a laid back delivery. KJ is living in LA now. Darnell Anderson has been doing stand up for about 15 years and after a break, is back with a whole new perspective on things. He's a great joke writer and super likeable on stage. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny KJ Instagram : @howtobekj Darnell Anderson Instagra...
Jun 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 59
Carl welcomes Ella H back to the podcast! Ella is a fantastic Ann Arbor comedian with a bright future. She's one of the quickest in the scene. Ella has performed at the popular "Skankfest" comedy festival. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
May 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 58
This week, Carl sits down with the hilarious and promising newcomer, Mary Spencer! Mary is one of those comedians that just gets it. She has great cadence and well written jokes. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Mary Spencer Instagram : @marycspencer Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
May 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 57
In this week's episode, Carl sits down with one of the best comedians to come out of Michigan, Matt McClowry! Matt was one of the big shots in the scene when Carl first started in 2010 and was admired by many comedians. He's a tight and crafty joke writer. Matt has been working all over the country for about a dozen years and has performed at many comedy festivals including The Laughing Skull three times. He's also been on Fox and SiriusXM. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Matt McClowry Instagram...
May 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 56
Carl welcomes Lansing comedian, Nick Earl, to the podcast today! Nick is a solid joke writer and runs a monthly show in Lansing at Ozone's Brewhouse. The two talk about heckle mics, avoiding confrontation, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nick Earl Instagram : @fakenickearl Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Apr 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 55
Carl sits down with Ypsilanti comedian, Bruce Pych! Bruce has been in the Michigan comedy scene since 2011. He was around until he wasn't. He has since reemerged since the pandemic has slowed and is back doing stand up! Bruce is a naturally funny dude that has been through a lot. We talk sobriety, vegans, and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Bruce Pych Instagram : @sprucerice Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Apr 21, 2022•54 min•Ep. 54
Alaina Bamfield returns to the podcast! Carl sits down with Alaina to talk about moving, roasts, breakups, and much more! Alaina has her own podcast titled "Leave Me Alone", available on streaming platforms. She runs a show with another comedian in Lansing at "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" on Thursday nights! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alaina Bamfield Instagram : @alainabamfieldcomedy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-me-alone/id1504481867 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @the...
Apr 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 53
Carl sits down with funny comedian and showrunner, Greg Sharp! Greg runs one of the best rooms in the state of Michigan. It's called "The Comedy Experiment" and it's at the Beer Grotto in Dexter on Tuesday nights! It's a free show! Greg started comedy just a few years ago and is a fantastic host. His comedy centers around hilarious and goofy observations about everyday life. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Greg Sharp Instagram : @gregsharp The Comedy Experiment Instagram : @thecomedyexperiment M...
Apr 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 52
After a week off, Carl sits down with the fast rising, Ryan Brown! Ryan is a stand out comedian that has been at it for only a few years but that would come as a surprise to most if you saw him on stage. His comedy is a mix of clever jokes and off the cuff thoughts. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Ryan Brown Instagram : @brownryancomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Mar 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 51
The podcast has hit a milestone! It's episode 50! Carl sits down with an old friend and a staple of the Michigan comedy scene...the very funny Tom McCarthy! Tom is the host of the Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle podcast and recently dropped his debut album, "Say It, Don't Spray It". Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Tom McCarthy Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comedy-castle-podcast/id1459286143 Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/say-it-dont-spray-it/1599446535?uo=2 Music Jess...
Mar 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, Carl stays out in Grand Rapids and talks with hilarious up and comer, Simon Carlson! Simon has been at it for about 6 years and is a super solid joke writer. Simon started stand up as apart of a college program. The two discuss their favorite comedians, video games, and Simon shares a fantastic bombing story! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Simon Carlson Instagram : @shmimon Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Carl sits down with...well...Carl. Carl Sobel is a Grand Rapids comedian and runs his own show at the River City Saloon on Wednesdays. Carl is a storyteller comedian and seems to be all over the place in western Michigan. Carl and Carl discuss the Grand Rapids scene, hosting shows, and Carl's (the Grand Rapids one) bizarre writing process. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Carl Sobel Instagram : @carl_sobel Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper @rachelrockst...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 48
