A.S.A Detroit

ASA Detroit gets the exclusive on the recently produced play "Women Who Drink." We have a majority of the crew! Ken Witzgal, Miles De Leeuw, Patty Rooney, Parker Hammon, Emma Stevenson, and Grace Gunn share their reflections on the entire experience. Seven people share four mics, and I make two girls cry. Music by Keenan Cunnin and Orator https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=n...

Heather VanGheluwe brings Jeff Dolan and Andrew McFarland to Episode 37 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. They talk parenting, balancing their normal lives, getting out to mics, knocking stuff of their comedy bucket lists, and where they want to be. Mark talks way to much and will keep quiet on future episodes. Music by Keenan Cunnin and Orator https://soundcloud.com/keenan-cunnin https://open.spoti...

Moni Valentini and Meghan Nyeste bring their jokes and their mom skills to Episode 36 of ASA Detroit. We talk about our teenage angst, how Moni was a sarcastic theatre kid and how Megan was the star of all the shows. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=u-KzK2D5S96obztYsVv81A

Skippy Rose Skipton brings Scott Sviland and Pam Krugman onto Episode 35 of ASA Detroit. We talk about new comic energy, first year goals, and then Mark hates on everyone's goals like the real curmudgeon he is.

Jacob Russell brings Madison Thomas and Ryan Brown to Episode 34 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. They talk about word choice, difficulties of running open mics, and the core of writing jokes. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=8ewEEyN3S3ScjyiOZ7eBnQ

John Campbell represents solo dolo for Episode 33 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. John talks how he views comedy as an art form, his experiences running a room, and what makes the perfect venue. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=WBnS-IGWSOmQsSDmqDEeFg

Dave Mishevitz brings Ryan Brown and Charles Hill to Episode 32 of Attention Seekers anonymous. We talk Dave's experiences at the Comedy Store in LA and going overseas to entertain the troops. Ryan explains what his next couple moves might be and Charles talks about the challenges of staying creative while also raising the commitment on the producer side of things. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://o...

Bret Hayden brings Louis D. Michael to Episode 31 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. They discuss what its like to do comedy full time, their experience running successful comedy shows, and some sound advice that any comedian at any stage would benefit from. We also discuss the upcoming Ann Arbor Comedy Festival happening this weekend March 1st- March 4th. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify....

Shilpa Rege brings Chris Barrett to Episode 30 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. Shilpa and Chris explain their unique cultural perspectives. Shilpa has lived in numerous countries and Chris spent a majority of his adult life in Germany. We talk how comedy has made them feel connected and able to express who they are. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=f...

Preston Hart brings Kevin Rodriguez and Matt Yaari on to Epsidoe 29 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. We all got started around the same time so we reflect on the process so far. Each one of us has a unique take on the last three and a half years based on our ages, professions, and family situations. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=v7rHdOuqRGSdUl9aGRh...

Tam White, host and creator of "Hip Prov," brings Moni Valentini and Jacob Russell to episode 28 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. We talk improv, putting up shows, how ideas become productions, and visions for where they want their performances to go. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=ooEYyGX2SSGrmu9oaLDzYA

Rye Grae brings Joe Aasim and Julia LeBrell to Episoode 27 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. We talk about our experiences growing up, figuring out who you are, and how comedy helps give power to sometimes powerless situations. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=7KXsfMyATZyM6VZM-smRiw

Jay Right brings Derrick "Bird" Murray to episode 26 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. We talk inspiration, are rooms really that different, and how they approach comedy in general. Music by Keenan Cunninhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=ESmwwyePS56TiOFRIf6mvw

Taylor Usery brings her friend Jacob Hibbard to Episode 25 of ASA Detroit. Taylor has been doing comedy for three years and is based out of the Lansing area. Jacob is a future comic who has been writing and looking to go up on the stage for the first time. Taylor and Jacob met each other at their day jobs and have bonded since day one. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0cz...

Ronnie Rohrbeck brings Daniel Grinnell and Steve Kaz to Episode 24 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. All these guys are in it full time and got places they want to get to. We talk about genuine after set comments, what makes each one of them unique, and also Steve and Mark commiserate on their serving experiences. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=PFiVA...

Vivian Burgett brings Heather Sejnow to Episode 23 of ASA Detroit. Vivian is a comedian based out of Ann Arbor. She shares her experiences living in different countries, her love of writing, and her goals of being in LA. Heather is a multi-talented artist based out of Metro Detroit. She has performed in an array of arenas and has big plans for the future. Intro and Outro by Keenan Cunnin https://o...

Michael Cesaro marks ASA Detroit's first solo dolo show. Due to some poor talent management by the shows producer's, there was a date mix up with Michael's comedy friends. However, it was great getting into a bunch of different topics regarding Michael's own comedy journey. I did not hold a grudge that he used better teacher material and beat me in our battle at "Detroit to LA." Music by Keenan Cu...

Matt Wolf bring Louis Carr to Episode 21 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. Matt tells us where he came from and where he wants to go while Louis makes his second appearance and shows he has leveled up. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=xP0YBMXtQa-9N6NAdxX7Bw

Camila Ballario and Tim Finkel make Episode 20 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. They talk about their comedy friendship, how they ventured in, where they want to be, and how comedy isn't a choice. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=TuJakiqST5inRd-jvmykzw

Myles Deleeuw brings Parker Hammon to this edition of Attention Seekers Anonymous. Myles and Parker are hustlin! We talk about going "whole hog" on writing and performing, what it really takes to make an attempt at making it, and how they are ALL IN! If you enjoy it hit that FOLLOW button Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=fOL9rtm7QS2PXHcDCsAjjA

First year comic Adeline Harvey brings veteran Peggy Beattie to ASA Detroit. Adeline talks how she "open mics" strangers at the grocery store, Peggy talks about her return to comedy after a short hiatus, and of course we talk about where they see themselves in a year. Check out Peggy Beattie's podcast "Peggy Beattie Here!" https://open.spotify.com/show/4mkxL4gtdpzz6oneQ1rzDT?si=dea88afbbc8b4242 Mu...

The comedy couple Robyn and Jason Gilleran bring their Bowlero partner in crime Paula Messner to Episode 17 of Attention Seekers Anonymous. We talked navigating comedy as a couple, Paula's history in show business, and how they navigate the balance as both performer and producer. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=xWec4J6sRIWck1Bn1oa0bg

Steffie Solomon brings her comedy crew of Ree Ledbetter and Paul Pipitone to A.S.A Detroit. Steffie talks about why comedy makes her feel herself, Ree tells us about a surprise hobby, and Paul tells us about his unique competition beginning. Music by Keenan Cunnin Find him on Spotify

Amber Maeda brings Nicholas Tenalia on to Episode 15 of A.S.A Detroit. Amber talks about her experiences through various cities and their comedy scene, Nick explains how he got his start, and they both rep the The Deep End Sketch Group. You can find them all over Detroit and also on you tube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzWlJi4oiZaxORmoszN35A Intro and Outro music by Keenan Cunnin https://...

Johanna Medranda brings Melanie Hearn to A.S.A Detroit. These two women are comedians, producers, and leaders in the Detroit comedy scene. We talked about being a woman in comedy, the grind of year in and year out hard work, and where they want to be sooner than later. Legit ladies, legit podcast. Music by Keenan Cunnin https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLX0czx2LLHT3Vrea8nBX?si=Ek1Ml5bIT9mKIYvNZ6Fp...