Maybe Some Other Time

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 Instagram : @nardichoke Album : https://mu...

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 Instagram : @robkemeny Music Jesse Passage Instagram :...

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 : @carljohnsonisfunny Abbie Lemke Instagram :...

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_probs Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebigna...

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_ Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebi...

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 Stevenson  Instagram : @emstev14 Music Jesse Pas...

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/special out called "Sorry To Bothe...

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 Adams Podcast".  Instagram : @carl...

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, stand up. The two dive into the stupidity...

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 then Bret smiling a lot. Fun times! Get ticket...

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 have beef.  Instagram : @carljohnson...

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 Michigan comedy scene wishes her all the best! Instag...

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 Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper...

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?v=icyrLdzT0R0 Music Jesse Passage...

This week on the podcast, Carl welcomes one of the best comedians to come out of Michigan, Jeff Horste! Jeff was one of the comedians selected to perform on Kevin Hart's Hart Of The City for the Detroit episode when they came here. Out of that, Jeff got a half hour from Kevin Hart called The Next Level which also aired on Comedy Central.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jeff Horste Instagram...

Happy New Year! MSOT returns with one of Carl's favorites, the hilarious, Jacob Barr! Jacob makes his return to the podcast! Jacob is an Ann Arbor comic and has an album out titled "Disabilibuddies" that can be streamed wherever. He recently did a Ted Talk as well. The two get into it! Thanks for listening! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jacob Barr Instagram : @kidwiththehands Albu...

On this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Kate Brindle! Kate has been doing stand up for twenty years and has traveled to almost every state for comedy. She is working constantly and is somewhat of a throwback. Kate was "the female comic" in Michigan for quite some time. Carl and Kate talk about Kate's start, veganism, and much more!  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Kat...

Carl makes his way back out to the Grand Rapids comedy scene to talk to the very funny, Michael Bussler. Michael is one of the best comics out west and is a staple of the GR scene. He recently recorded his first special in his house. The two talk shooting a special in your own house, VR and more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Michael Bussler Instagram : @michael.bussler www.michaelbussler.com Mu...

On this episode of the podcast, Diego Attanasio makes his return! Diego is a veteran comedian and has one of the best comedy minds in the mitten. He is a fantastic writer and has opened up for the likes of Rosebud Baker and a ton more well known comedians. Carl and Diego talk comedy specials, bookers, and Carl gets on his soapbox again about bad crowd work. Please rate and review on Spotify and Ap...

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.c...

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 : @carljohnson...

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 : @...

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...

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 : @the...

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-...