Best Vivian Carles Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 131 - The Magnificent One w/ Gerrit Elzinga & Jacqui Marpa 50:55

13h ago50:55

50:55

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 …

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Ep 130 - Too Much Running w/ Alisa Iannelli 54:57

5d ago54:57

54:57

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 : …

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Ep 129 - Personality Pills w/ Jen Richardson 51:01

26d ago51:01

51:01

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 su…

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Ep 128 - Don't Eat Where You Play w/ Johanna Medranda 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

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 o…

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Ep 127 - Comfort Jokes w/ Tim Locke 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

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 Instagr…

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Ep 126 - Laughter Is In Their Pelvis w/ T. Barb 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

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 : @carljohnsonisf…

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Ep 125 - Couch Surfing w/ Vivian Burgett 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

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 …

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Ep 124 - Lavender Lavalier w/ Greg Sharp 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

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 : @gregsh…

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Ep 123 - Comedy Is Like A Secret w/ Luke Nesbitt 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

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 : @luk…

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Ep 122 - Two Carls One Pod w/ Carl Sobel 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

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…

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Ep 121 - The Two-Parter w/ Patty Rooney & Emma Stevenson (PT 2) 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

See episode info for part 1.By Carl Johnson

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Ep 121 - The Two-Parter w/ Patty Rooney & Emma Stevenson (PT 1) 48:57

4M ago48:57

48:57

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 pe…

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Ep 120 - Hotness Trumps Religion w/ Alaina Bamfield 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

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 : @alaina…

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Ep 119 - You Did Good Up There w/ Drew Campbell 58:55

4M ago58:55

58:55

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 I…

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Ep 118 - I Just Go Where People Make Me Feel Good w/ Skippy Rose 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

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 Ha…

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Ep 117 - Gabby Table w/ Zach Martina 51:20

5M ago51:20

51:20

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 Instagra…

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Ep 116 - Karaoke Queen w/ Alexa Stanton 1:07:41

5M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

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 : @…

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Ep 115 - Spit Take w/ Julianna Loera-Wiggins 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

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 : …

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Ep 114 - Wedding Crusher w/ Andrew Guay 53:48

6M ago53:48

53:48

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 …

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Ep 113 - Trippin and Healing w/ Tyler Nissen 50:24

6M ago50:24

50:24

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 : @rachelroc…

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Ep 112 - Fluffy Bee w/ Hannah Osborne 57:47

6M ago57:47

57:47

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 : @i…

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Ep 111 - Practice How You Play w/ Dave Mishevitz 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

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 : @carljohnsonis…

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Ep 110 - It's All The Rage w/ Meghan Nyeste 51:09

7M ago51:09

51:09

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 Passa…

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Ep 109 - We're On The Cusp w/ Mark M. 47:41

7M ago47:41

47:41

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/id12…

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Ep 108 - Adaption Act w/ Bill Bushart 49:41

7M ago49:41

49:41

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 @purem…

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Ep 107 - I Gotta Be More Fun w/ Mary Spencer 48:54

7M ago48:54

48:54

This week, Mary Spencer is back on the podcast! Mary is a great writer and one of the better up and coming comedians in the scene. Carl and Mary talk about how you know if someone's crazy, Mary makes a commitment to the comedy scene and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Mary Spencer Instagram : @marycspencer Music Jesse Passage Instagram :…

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Ep 106 - Invite Only w/ Adam Degi 1:02:02

8M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week, one of the best comedians returns to the podcast! Adam Degi is a Grand Rapids staple. He has two albums available. In 2017, he released "His Name Is My Name Too" and his latest is titled "Limp Nodes". He's a fantastic joke writer and his crowd work is just as good. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Adam Degi Instagram : @adamdegi Albums : …

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Ep 105 - That's Embarrassing, Dude w/ Leila Maleki 46:59

8M ago46:59

46:59

This week, Carl sits down virtually with a new and promising face to the scene, Leila Maleki! Leila started in Lansing and recently moved to the east side of the state in Canton. Leila is the first comic that's been on the podcast that Carl hasn't met yet. Leila comes highly recommended from some established comedians in the scene. Carl and Leila d…

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Ep 104 - Sixty Nine Sixty Nine Times w/ Alex Plotkowski 55:03

9M ago55:03

55:03

This week on the pod, Carl talks to Grand Rapids comedian, Alex Plotkowski! Alex is a solid comic that runs a mainstay comedy show at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids on Tuesday nights. Carl and Alex discuss day jobs, comedy crews, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alex Plotkowski Instagram : @alextherockplotkowski Music Jess…

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Ep 103 - Putting Yourself Out There w/ Finn St. John 48:56

9M ago48:56

48:56

This week, Carl chats with hilarious newcomer to the scene, Finn St. John! Finn is an Ann Arbor comedian that has a natural wit to them. Finn scoped out the scene before diving into stand up and has fit in quite nicely. They know who they are and it shows in their comedy. Finn's writing is strong with exceptional timing. Instagram : @carljohnsonisf…

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Ep 102 - Ageless White Men w/ Blain Hill 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

On this episode of MSOT, one of the best, Blain Hill returns! Blain is a top notch joke writer and one of the most respected comedians in the scene. Blain has been at it for over a decade and is a regular at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Blain Hill Instagram : @blainhill Music Jesse P…

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Ep 101 - The Misdirect w/ Madison Thomas 49:44

10M ago49:44

49:44

This week on MSOT, Carl sits down with one of the funniest newcomers to the scene, Madison Thomas! Madison is a bit of a throwback comedian. She was a finalist recently at the Comedy Rumble and has opened up for Sam Jay. The two talk about the reason Madison doesn't like doing certain rooms, opening up for Sam Jay, and why Carl feels bad about that…

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The 100th Episode w/ Tim Reaburn 55:13

10M ago55:13

55:13

Would you look at that? It's episode one hundred! This week, Carl sits down with a Windsor favorite and one of the best from that scene, Tim Reaburn! Tim is an honorary Michigander since he ventures over into the scene often. Tim is an engineer by day and hilarious comic by night and can be seen regularly at Craft Heads Brewing Company which will b…

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Ep 99 - This Is Just A Premise w/ Johnny Mocny 1:04:02

10M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This week, Johnny Mocny returns to the podcast! Johnny is from Lansing. He's a teacher by day and a hilarious comedian by night. Johnny helps run a popular show in East Lansing on Mondays at Crunchy's. He also hosts a podcast called “We Are Movies”. The two talk podcasting, comedy, and early 2000's raunchy comedies. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny …

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Ep 98 - Applebee's Comedy w/ Matthew Zerilli 56:05

11M ago56:05

56:05

This week on MSOT, the mayor of Traverse City comedy, Matthew Zerilli, returns! Matt is a funny comic and a showrunner. He is one of the two guys responsible for there even being a comedy scene in TC. Check out Kamikaze Comedy and support live comedy in Northern Michigan! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Matthew Zerilli Instagram : @reallyzerilli ht…

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Ep 97 - Scott Silverman w/ Louis D. Michael 1:02:08

11M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

This week on MSOT, Louis D Michael makes his return to the podcast! Louis is from Lansing and has his own podcast called The Warm Up Podcast. He is easily one of the most likeable comics and has an absurd but dark approach to joke writing. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Louis D. Michael Instagram : @louisdmichael Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @t…

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Ep 96 - Twenty Minutes Of Pants w/ Nardos Osterhart 59:01

11M ago59:01

59:01

This week, Carl sits down virtually with one of Grand Rapids finest, Nardos Osterhart! Nardos is a veteran comic with over ten years of experience. She is a smart and solid joke writer. Nardos is a regular at Dr. Grins Comedy Club and has an album available to stream everywhere titled, "Nice Try". Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nardos Osterhart In…

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Ep 95 - Calm Down w/ Robert Kemeny 45:05

12M ago45:05

45:05

This week, Carl chats with the Mayor of Windsor comedy and honorary Michigander, Rob Kemeny! Rob has been doing stand up and producing shows for over a decade now. Rob use to run the now closed Comedy Quarry Comedy Club in Windsor. He currently runs a mic and pro show at Craft Heads Brewing Company. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Rob Kemeny Instag…

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Ep 94 - Box Of Jokes w/ Abbie Lemke 44:21

1y ago44:21

44:21

This week, Carl talks with Grand Rapids comedian, Abbie Lemke! Abbie is a solid joke writer that writes about the most random things. No one is stealing jokes from her. She has a quirk to her that makes her interesting to watch. She recently performed for Don't Tell Grand Rapids and is a regular everywhere on the west side of the state. Instagram :…

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Ep 93 - God Bless It w/ Scott Sviland 49:41

1y ago49:41

49:41

This week, Carl welcomes a new face to the comedy scene, Scott Sviland! Scott is a funny comic that has a good energy and some old fashioned likeability to boot. His face has been showing up everywhere in the scene as of late. Scott was also recently named a producer for 313 Comedy. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Scott Sviland Instagram : @allergy…

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Ep 92 - Forty Seconds From Fame w/ Brett Mercer 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

Brett Mercer makes his return to the podcast! Brett is a super smart and hilarious joke writer with a unique style that sets him apart from most other comedians. Brett is also a producer at the Independent Comedy Club, 313 Comedy, and co-host of the "Big Time Garbage" podcast. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Brett Mercer Instagram : @brett_mercer_ …

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Ep 91 - Fuzzy Tongue w/ Emma Stevenson 49:30

1y ago49:30

49:30

This week on MSOT, Carl sits down with the super funny, Emma Stevenson! Emma is fairly new to comedy but she's a crafty and smart writer with a bright future. Emma is a joke writer, the best kind of comedian. She is a regular at the Independent comedy club in Hamtramck and One Night Stan's in Waterford. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Emma Stevenso…

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Ep 90 - Cutting Your Teeth w/ Nate Armbruster 47:21

1y ago47:21

47:21

On this episode, Carl catches up with an old friend, the hilarious, Nate Armbruster! Nate started comedy here in Michigan about 14 years ago and has since resided in Chicago the last 6 or 7 years. Nate is a fantastic joke writer with a conversational delivery. He has his own podcast tilted "Weekend UpNate with Nate Armbruster". He also has an album…

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Ep 89 - So Slept On w/ Josh Adams 49:48

1y ago49:48

49:48

Finally, Carl sits down with, in his opinion, the best comedian in the state, Josh Adams! To be quite frank, Josh is better than almost anyone at comedy anywhere. Josh has had some recent success appearing on Hard Knocks on HBO for the Detroit Lions. He opened up for Mo'Nique and D.L. Hughley at the Fox Theatre and has his own podcast, called "Josh…

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Ep 88 - Weird Is Good w/ Heather Sejnow 1:10:07

1y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

This week, Carl sits down with the very talented, Heather Sejnow! Heather is an impressionist and comedian. She is considered as the "wild card" of a lineup. She is the only impressionist in the state and quite frankly, one of the best Carl has ever heard period! Heather has been performing for a long time doing improv, theater and more recently, s…

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Ep 87 - The Tree Town Comedy Fest w/ Andrew Yang & Bret Hayden 47:04

1y ago47:04

47:04

This week on MSOT, Andrew Yang and Bret Hayden sit down to talk about the first ever Tree Town Comedy Festival taking place in Ann Arbor on March 1-4! Soon after that, the episode immediately goes off the rails as the trio talks best looking male Michigan comedians and a bunch of other nonsense. There's a ton of laughs, mostly Carl and Andrew and t…

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Ep 86 - Rifle Raffle w/ Dan Brittain 49:41

1y ago49:41

49:41

This week, Carl sits down with the hilarious, Dan Brittain. Dan's delivery is one of the funniest in the mitten. He started stand up late after giving it up several times. He did improv at The Second City in Novi in the mid 2000's. Dan is just naturally funny and a good joke writer. The two discuss Dan's father, mic fails, and Carl and Chris Rock h…

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Ep 85 - Farewell w/ Alaina Bamfield 49:37

1y ago49:37

49:37

In this special episode, Carl sends off one of his closest friends, Alaina Bamfield. Alaina has done so much in so little time in the Michigan comedy scene. She recently opened up for legendary comedian, Dave Attell. Alaina is a prolific writer and one of the most authentic people on stage. She recently left for New York to chase the dream. The Mic…

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Ep 84 - Get Well Soon w/ Patty Rooney 56:59

1y ago56:59

56:59

On this episode, Carl sits down with a new face to the Michigan comedy scene, Patty Rooney! Patty is one of the most likable people Carl has ever met. Patty is a good writer with a calming presence on stage. Patty also does sketch and improv at Go Comedy in Ferndale. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Patty Rooney Instagram : @pattyrooney Music Jesse …

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Ep 83 - I Can't Wait To Leave Right Now w/ Esteban Touma 55:32

1+ y ago55:32

55:32

On this episode, Carl welcomes hilarious Ann Arbor comedian, Esteban Touma! Esteban started comedy in Madison, WI and made his way to Ann Arbor recently! He's been on Comedy Central as a part of the Clusterfest "Up Next" showcase. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Esteban Touma Instagram : @estebantouma Comedy Central : https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

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