This week, Ryan Brown returns to the podcast! Ryan is a hilarious comedian that has made some waves in the comedy scene in a short amount of time. Ryan is a solid writer with a knack for speaking his mind on stage. You can catch Ryan headlining the Ann Arbor Comedy showcase on July 26th and 27th. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Ryan Brown Instagram : @brownryancomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jul 12, 2024•55 min•Ep. 136
This week, Carl chats with comedian and Salsa Parlor alum, James Couture! James was in Lansing doing comedy for years before moving to Chicago. He's a fun loving, hilarious energetic work horse. James is the guy you want at the party. The two dive into Chicago comedy and a bunch more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny James Couture Instagram : @juicy_routine Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 135
After a few weeks off, Carl sits down with returning guest and comedian, Diana Graham! Diana is a wicked smart joke writer with a hefty following on Tik Tok. The duo discuss Diana's time in Nebraska, the ups and downs of the Michigan comedy scene and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Diana Graham Instagram : @diana.graham Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/discover/diana-graham Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jun 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 134
This week, Carl gets to know comedian, Chris Barrett. Chris is a newcomer to the scene and has been performing a ton lately. Chris has a podcast with another comedian and former MSOT guest, Drew Campbell, titled 'Sex Monkey Dungeon'. Carl and Chris talk about Chris's time in the military, comedy and much more! Fun chat! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Chris Barrett Instagram : @comicchrisbarrett Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
May 17, 2024•43 min•Ep. 133
On this episode, the super talented and hilarious, Camila Ballario returns! Camila has a special titled 'Real Love' that drops tonight on YouTube! Go check it out! She is a super solid comedian that mixes traditional stand up comedy with musical comedy. Camila also is a co-producer of Detroit's Don't Tell Comedy shows. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Camila Ballario Instagram : @camilaballario Special : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn8rOc744HE Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Ra...
May 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 132
On this episode, Carl sits down with his Grand Rapids comedian pals, Gerrit Elzinga and Jacqui Marpa! Gerrit is a veteran comedian and house emcee at Dr. Grins Comedy Club in Grand Rapids. Jacqui Marpa is a dark and clever joke writer and recently performed at Sketchfest in SF. The trio get into it! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Gerrit Instagram :@gerrit_elzinga Jacqui Instagram : @jacquimarpa Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Apr 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 131
This week, Carl sits down with the showroom manager of the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and friend, Alisa Iannelli! Alisa is the first guest on the pod that isn't a comedian but has plenty of experience dealing with them. Alisa opens up about an awkward date, advice on how to get into the Showcase and much more! Also, NEVER run the light! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alisa Instagram : @_aiannelli Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Apr 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 130
This week, Carl sits down with Windsor comedian and producer, Jen Richardson! This is the first time Carl has met Jen. Jen is one of the producers/creators of 'Gang's All Here' comedy. Jen and Tim Reaburn are partially responsible for revitalizing the Windsor comedy scene and creating more stage time for Windsor and Michigan comedians by running successful shows. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jen Richardson Instagram : @jenjokestoomuch Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harp...
Apr 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 129
Johanna Medranda finally returns to the podcast! Johanna is a comedian and a producer of Don't Tell Comedy Detroit, Honorary Mentions Comedy and is one of the producers of the Independent Comedy Club. She also co-hosts her own podcast titled 'Each Other's Mothers'. Johanna also recently released her first special called 'Elsa' and you can find it on YouTube! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Johanna Medranda Instagram : @johanna.medranda Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/each-others-...
Mar 29, 2024•56 min•Ep. 128
This week, Carl sits down with Muskegon comedian and booker, Tim Locke! Tim has been gaining some momentum lately with featuring and headlining a ton. Tim is the founder of "Fresh Ghost Comedy" which books several rooms on the west side of the state. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Tim Locke Instagram : @freshghostcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Mar 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 127
This week, Carl chats with Detroit comedy legend, T. Barb! T. Barb is an assassin on stage and brings an energy and likeability that most comics would love to possess. She has an album out titled "T. Barb Live At the Independent". She has a cookbook called "The Hoodrat Kitchen Cookbook". T. Barb has also done a Ted Talk. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny T. Barb Instagram : @iamtbarb, @thehoodratkitchen Album : https://music.apple.com/de/album/t-barb-live-at-the-independent/1652628728 Music Jesse ...
Feb 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 126
This week, Vivian Burgett, returns to the podcast! Vivian runs a weekly open mic in Ann Arbor at the Heidelberg and a monthly show called Fem Feedback at Blom (Bloom) in Ann Arbor. She is a super solid writer and performer and is quickly becoming a staple of the scene. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Vivian Burgett Instagram : @vivianburgettcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Feb 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 125
This week on MSOT, Greg Sharp returns! Greg is a comedian from Dexter and was the creator/producer behind The Comedy Experiment. Greg recently started his own podcast titled "I'm Glad You're Here"! Greg is one of the most down to earth people and writes from a goofy perspective on life. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Greg Sharp Instagram : @gregsharp Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-glad-youre-here/id1730682767 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Insta...
Feb 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 124
This week, Carl chats with the very funny, Luke Nesbitt! Luke is back doing comedy after a break. Luke was one of the comedians in the Lansing scene from Salsa Parlor's early days. He is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Luke is a very good writer and super consistent on stage. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Luke Nesbitt Instagram : @lukeenesbitt Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Feb 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 123
This week, Carl Sobel returns! Carl is a hilarious story teller comedian from Grand Rapids. He runs a weekly show at River City Saloon on Wednesdays. Carl is one of the funniest up and coming comics from western Michigan. The Carls talk about their weekends in Traverse City and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Carl Sobel Instagram : @carl_sobel_comedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 122
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Jan 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 121
This week, it's time for the annual three person podcast and first ever two part episode! This wasn't meant to be a two-parter but the trio couldn't stop talking. Patty Rooney and Emma Stevenson join Carl to talk all the nonsense! Patty is a terrific writer and performer with a background in sketch and film. Emma is a strong writer that recently performed in her first ever play alongside Patty titled "Women Who Drink". Both Patty and Emma are up and coming and are just starting to flirt with the...
Jan 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 121
This week, Alaina Bamfield returns again to the podcast! Alaina started in Lansing and has since been in NY for almost a year. She is a brilliant writer with an honest voice. She has opened up for some of New York's best comics and has performed at the Savage Henry comedy festival. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alaina Bamfield Instagram : @alainabamfieldcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Jan 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 120
This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with the dark and hilarious, Drew Campbell! Drew started comedy in Saginaw before recently moving closer to the Detroit area. He works at the Detroit House Of Comedy and is a regular there and recently opened up for Nate Timmel at One Night Stan's in Waterford. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Drew Campbell Instagram : @drewcampbellcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Dec 29, 2023•59 min•Ep. 119
This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with Skippy Rose! Skippy is a good writer with a background in improv. She gets on stage a lot and writes a ton. She is also a regular at the Windsor Comedy Club (Brewing For Comedy). Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Skippy Instagram : @skippyrosecomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Dec 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 118
This week, Carl talks with one of the more successful comics in the scene, Zach Martina! Zach is one of the hardest working comedians in the scene and is fun to see live! He opens up for Rory Scovel and Chad Daniels regularly. He travels a ton and headlines some of the best clubs in the country. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Zach Martina Instagram : @zach.martina Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Dec 07, 2023•51 min•Ep. 117
This week, Carl sits down with Grand Rapids comedian, Alexa Stanton! Alexa started comedy in Seattle and has a fun origin story. She's a story teller with a great energy and jokes that pack some heavy punches. Alexa is one of the funniest up and coming comics on the west side of the state. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alexa Stanton Instagram : @alexastantoncomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 116
On this episode of MSOT, Carl chats with newcomer, Julianna Loera-Wiggins! Julianna is from Ypsilanti. She recently performed at the Latina Comedy Festival in Chicago! She also produces a monthly show at Oscar's in Saline. Julianna is fun and funny! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Julianna Instagram : @_mucusgracias Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Nov 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 115
This week, Carl sits down with the funny and delightful, Andrew Guay! Andrew is fairly new to stand up comedy but at one point lived in Los Angeles somewhat pursuing comedy. Andrew is very easy going and brings that same energy to the stage. He's a solid writer and might be the nicest guy in the comedy scene. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Andrew Guay Instagram : @andrewguay Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Nov 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 114
This week on MSOT, Tyler Nissen returns! Tyler is a working comic that can be described as a jokesmith. He's a great writer. The two dive into it! They talk healing, Friends, comedy and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Tyler Nissen Instagram : @nylertissen Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Nov 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 113
This week, Carl sits down with a promising new face, Hannah Osborne! Hannah was a finalist at the One Night Stan's Comedy Rumble. She is a sharp writer with a conversational delivery. Hannah will be hosting upcoming weekends at the Detroit House of Comedy and Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Hannah Osborne Instagram : @itsmrsoz Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Nov 03, 2023•58 min•Ep. 112
This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Dave Mishevitz! Dave has been doing comedy for a long time. Despite some comics thinking he's new, he's not. He's a Michigan boy with his name on the Comedy Store wall. Dave's physicality on stage is unmatched. Carl and Dave talk a ton of comedy! Carl Johnson Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Dave Mishevitz Instagram : @davecomedydave Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 111
This week on MSOT, Carl sits down with the wonderful and funny, Meghan Nyeste! Meghan is a mother of two and that's where her comedy comes from. She is a regular at the Blind Pig Comedy Night. Meghan and Carl talk comedy, nails, rage rooms and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Meghan Nyeste Instagram : @meghanmelaugh Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar
Oct 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 110
This week on the podcast, Carl welcomes, Mark M! Mark is hilarious and won the most recent Comedy Rumble at One Night Stan's. He also hosts his own podcast called "A.S.A Detroit". Mark is also a teacher and coach by day. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Mark M. Instagram : @mark_moez Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/a-s-a-detroit/id1205369316 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Oct 06, 2023•48 min•Ep. 109
This week, Carl sits down with one of the faces of the Michigan comedy scene, Bill Bushart! Bill is a great comic, a master of crowd work and a mentor to a ton of comedians that came up here in the scene. Bill is also the booker of the infamous Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Bill Bushart Instagram : @roadhack2.0 @puremichigancomic Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar...
Sep 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 108
