Keith Alberstadt returns to talk his beginnings in comedy, why he is always a great act for a fundraiser, why he’s not doing long road trips anymore and why requesting bits at a comedy show isn’t always a great idea. Keith is one of the best in the business! See him this weekend! Tix link… Continue reading Podcast #201: Keith Alberstadt Returns and Goodbye to Norm Stulz →
The 200th Comedy Castle Podcast has two big interviews – one with weekend headliner Tom Cotter, and Sunday’s special event performer Brad Upton. Even though he “lost”, Tom is probably the most impressive stand-up comedian in the history of America’s Got Talent. Hear how his fearless strategy paid off, why the winning dog-act wasn’t all… Continue reading Podcast #200: Tom Cotter & Brad Upton →
Cam Bertrand arrives as this week’s Comedy Castle headliner with millions of internet views and some stories about how he got there. Cam used to work in a comedy club, got millions of views in a Dry Bar special, and refuses to rent a nice, big car when on the road. The Dry Bar show… Continue reading Podcast #199: Cam Bertrand →
Trae Crowder has made a name for himself as “The Liberal Redneck” and he’s talking to us before his headlining weekend at the club. Trae tells of his rural upbringing, how a video store gave him Hollywood dreams, and why you can’t put up a stop light in a small town. Plus, hear of Joel’s… Continue reading Podcast #198: Trae Crowder →
Kevin Lepine returns for his 17th annual performance of Hypnosis Unleashed at The Comedy Castle this month and he returns, also, to this podcast. Kevin tell us of the state of live entertainment in Las Vegas, the problem with “old-time” stage hypnotists, and how to successfully use music as part of your act. Plus, Kevin… Continue reading Podcast #197: Kevin Lepine is Unleashed →
TJ Wharry has made a name for himself in towns all over the US, but finally he headlines The Comedy Castle and he’s here to talk. TJ tells Joel about growing up in Oakland County but not doing comedy until he left, how Dave Landau brought TJ and Joel (awkwardly) together, and his 500+ pair… Continue reading Podcast #196: TJ Wharry →
Donte Lillard is a rising talent in the Michigan Comedy Scene and he’ll be opening the shows this weekend with Dave Landau headlining. Donte and Joel talk about moving from the west side of the state to the Detroit area, Donte’s memorable – and illegal – performance at The Comedy Rumble, the folly of comics… Continue reading Podcast #195: Donte Lillard →
Alonzo Bodden has been at The Comedy Castle and on this show, but he and Joel haven’t reconnected in over 20 years since they last saw each other on the road. Alonzo talks Olympics, cars, the election, and why comedy clubs will never go away no matter how bad cancel culture gets. Alonzo is a… Continue reading Podcast #194: Alonzo Bodden Cannot Be Canceled →
A member of the Detroit comedy scene that is doing great things is this week’s guest and emcee at the club, Genevive Clinton. Now an Austin, TX resident and regular at The Comedy Mothership, Gen tells Joel of her journey to Austin, her many appearances on Kill Tony, and how her relationship with a fellow… Continue reading Podcast #193: Genivive Clinton →
It’s a double-feature this week! Wednesday headliner Josiah Jones sits in-studio to talk with his opening act, Joel, about his rise to headlining The Comedy Castle, doing Showtime at the Apollo, playing the Comedy Store in LA, and how his experience in the ministry has helped his comedy. Josiah was a student of Joel’s Advanced… Continue reading Podcast #192: Josiah Jones & Sam Tallent →
Will Green has been a staple of the Michigan Comedy Scene for years, but on this podcast Joel learns of Will’s beginnings in Maine, his worst show ever in a pole barn and much much more. Turns out Joel and Will met years before all of that, but Joel can’t remember! Ouch! Hear how Will… Continue reading Podcast #191: Will Green →
Blain Hill makes his headlining debut this weekend at The Comedy Castle and Joel talks to him on this show. Blain tells of his start in comedy, how he ran a showcase at one of Detroit’s most infamous bars, and why looking as young as he does is an advantage in comedy. Plus, Pistons, movie… Continue reading Podcast #190: Blain Hill →
Mary Santora is living her best life and talking to Joel about her upcoming weekend at The Comedy Castle. Mary tells of making the big comedy move to New York, how to get the good spots at NYC clubs, what she learned by being an opening act and so much more. Plus, are Midwest one-nighters… Continue reading Podcast #189: Mary Santora Returns →
J.D. Witherspoon makes his Comedy Castle debut this weekend and tells Joel about his upbringing as the son of comedy legend John Witherspoon, the worst places to do comedy, and how he got his start with the encouragement of a inebriated comedy club impresario. Plus, hear a hilarious story about a young J.D. and Katt… Continue reading Podcast #188: J.D. Witherpoon →
Steve Byrne is no stranger to The Comedy Castle, but this is first, true headlining weekend and it should be a total blast. Steve Tells Joel about his beginnings at The Comedy Cellar in NYC, the weird circumstances around his (an another) Amazing Jonathan documentary, and about his terrific film The Opening Act, the perils… Continue reading Podcast #187: Steve Byrne →
Jason Jamerson returns for his second Comedy Castle headlining weekend in under a year! Joel asks about his start in stand-up comedy, talks about ways to stretch your act to fit, and the guys who gave him good advice along the way. Plus, hear Jason’s hilarious skit about the drive-thru, and he tries to explain Kendrick vs Drake to… Continue reading Podcast:186: Jason Jamerson Explains Rap Beefs →...
Brent Terhune has gone viral as “Alpha Male”, but he is also one of our favorite headliners and a great guest on this show. Brent tells Joel of his high school start in comedy, what it’s like to write for the Bob & Tom Show, and how his viral fame has led to him making… Continue reading Podcast #185: Brent Terhune is THE Alpha Male →
Maz Jobrani has played all over the world, so it’s a real privilege to bring “Mr. International” to this show and to The Comedy Castle. Maz talks the challenges of beating the international censors, why audiences are the same the world over, and why all American immigrants start out as Italians. Hear a great story… Continue reading Podcast #184: Maz Jobrani Is Truly International →
Joe Machi is one of the most inventive and unique comics around. Joel makes this week’s show a double bill as he interviews Joe long after the show was already in the can! Joe talks hating live podcasts, weird rides to and from the club, doing comedy on Fox News and the advantages of taking… Continue reading Podcast #183: Joe Machi & Mike Cronin →
Its a sad week for Ian Bagg, as you’ll hear, but he’s at The Comedy Castle this weekend and he’s always great. Ian Tells Joel of how the NFL Draft screwed up his travel plans, why banning Tik Tok is not the answer to anything, and why Long Beach, California is his home and why… Continue reading Podcast #182: Ian Bagg Will Fix Your Website →
Josh Blue returns this week, and as one of the top draws at the club, we must say get your tickets now! And as Josh is starting to headline theaters, and he tells Joel about the pros and cons of theaters vs comedy clubs, what he does for fun at his cabin in Colorado, and… Continue reading Podcast #181: Josh Blue Cannot Be President →
It’s always fun to talk to Chris Porter! He’s back at The Comedy Castle, as his unique touring schedule allows, this week. He tells Joel about getting thisclose to Travis Kelce, his upcoming rock-and-roll-tour-bus trip, the fruits of the Kansas City comedy scene, and why Joel shouldn’t be afraid of Steely Dan. Chris is a… Continue reading Podcast #180: Rockin with Chris Porter →
TJ Miller is a frequent guest on this show and a favorite headliner at The Comedy Castle. This week, Joel finds out what makes “The Crowd Sorcerer Tour” more than just a crowd work show, how his peanut butter and hot sauce business is doing, and TJ tells of of his plan to put a… Continue reading Podcast #179: TJ Miller is Doing Alright →
Clinton Jackson appeared all the way back on show #3 of this podcast, and he’s back this weekend and talking to Joel here. Clinton confirms that he’s in a good mood on stage, tells of his mother’s influence on his act, and how he’s the most popular guy the cruise ship – usually. Plus, Joel… Continue reading Podcast #178: Clinton Jackson Returns →
The ubiquitous Sklar Brothers make their headlining debut at The Comedy Castle this weekend. They join Joel to tell of their days at the University of Michigan and their continued connection to the school, why there’s few two-person comedy acts anymore, and their unique way of writing jokes and keeping the good ones. Also, behind-the-scenes… Continue reading Podcast #177: The Sklar Brothers →
It’s been decades since Nathan Macintosh has performed at The Comedy Castle, and with the success of last year’s comedy special and his streaming series, there’s a lot to cover. Nathan tells of his Canadian origins, his humiliation in NYC before becoming a Comedy Cellar regular, and why he’ll never bee the spokesperson for Subway.… Continue reading Podcast #176: Nathan Macintosh →
He appeared last year on show #137, but this time Jay Jurden is talking trash on Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, and The Illuminati on this hilarious episode. Jay also talks Robert Kennedy Jr’s Presidential chances, if he’s still writing for Jon Stewart, the permanent nature of his own marriage… Continue reading Podcast #175: Jay Jurden Returns →
Laurie Kilmartin has been a known commodity in comedy for many years, but this week makes her Comedy Castle headlining debut. Joel and her speaks about their mutual attempts to duck Covid (one recently failed!), the joys of working with Conan O’Brien, experiencing inappropriate things with your kid – like The Diary of Anne Frank… Continue reading Podcast #174: Laurie Kilmartin →
Our headliner Matt McClowry is back for his sixth headlining appearance at The Comedy Castle this weekend! As they’ve known each other for twenty years, Joel and Matt have a lot to talk about like crazy open mike stories, Matt’s work on Dave Landau’s Normal World show, and why nobody sends either guy drinks while… Continue reading Podcast #173: Matt McClowry Returns →
Richard Mathis comes to us as a former winner of the Detroit to LA Comedy Challenge and as an all-around good guy and a hilarious comic. Richard talks starting comedy in Indianapolis, the reality of open mike at The Comedy Store, getting great advice from his grandfather, and he has Ms. Pat stories, but won’t… Continue reading Podcast #172: Richard Mathis →
