Comedy @ The Carlson Cast

On this week's Comedy @ The Carlsoncast, we're thrilled to welcome the always funny and incredibly relatable Billy Gardell! You know Billy best from his beloved role on Mike & Molly and the hit CBS comedy Bob Hearts Abishola. Billy joins us to share laughs, stories, and insights from his remarkable career in stand-up and television. Catch Billy Gardell performing live at Comedy @ The C...

You’ve seen Orlando bring his unique talent to projects like MADtv, Drumline, The Replacements, and the hit series American Gods. Whether it’s comedy or drama, his performances always stand out. Orlando is also performing 4 more shows this weekend at Comedy @ the Carlson. 🎟️ Get your tickets now at carlsoncomedy.com

This week, we're thrilled to welcome back our good friend, Mike Dambra! A Rochester native with a hilarious detour through Canada, Mike is a true comedy icon. In this episode, we celebrate his incredible 40 years of stand-up! We delve into his favorite career moments, explore the ever-evolving world of comedic boundaries (especially north of the border!), and get a taste of his legendary wit. Catc...

Today's guest is the one and only David Koechner, a genuine star of stage, screen, and everything in between! David is an actor, writer, and producer, well-known for his iconic roles as Todd Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." This weekend, he'll be performing four hilarious shows at Comedy at the Car...

Michael Yo is a comedian, talk show host and former college football player! He has traded the gridiron for the stage, his latest special “I Never Thought,” is available online now and he is performing four shows tonight and tomorrow as part of his “Do I lie” tour Grab your tickets at carlsoncomedy.com

Natalie Cuomo joins Vinnie in studio to celebrate 200 episodes! Natalie has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers over social media including Instagram, Tik Tok, twitter and Twitch. she is currently touring the country performing stand-up. Her comedy album “Shut up you loved it” debuted #1 on iTunes and she will be here at Comedy @ the Carlson for four more shows this weekend. Follow her @nat...

This week Vinnie is joined by Pat McGann while he swings through Rochester for a special mid-week two show engagement at Comedy @ the Carlson. Tickets are available now at carlsoncomedy.com . For links to Pat's Special and social media visit PatMcGanncomedy.com

This week Vinnie is joined by the newest member of the Kill Tony Hall of Fame David Lucas. They discuss gaining the trust of the audience, the new age of comedy and social media and his podcast "Fishing with David Lucas"

My guest today Kyle Kinane is a comedian, actor, and the former voice of Comedy Central. You might recognize him from his appearances on Netflix's "The Stand-ups," Drunk History, and The Tonight Show. His new special, "Dirt Nap," will be released as part of 800lb Gorilla Media's Comedy Month this April. He's also performing 4 more shows this weekend at Comedy @ the...

Today’s guest is comedian, podcaster, TV personality and confirmed metal-head, Jim Florentine. Today we talked about cheating in marathons, his new show "That Rocks" on you tube and Jim explains why Vinnie is a bad friend! For tickets call 585-4COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com For all things Jim Florentine visit JimFlorentine.com

Chris Alan, a Rochester, NY native and US Air Force Veteran, is no ordinary comedian. He's a hilarious up-and-coming star in the world of stand-up, and he's home for the holidays for four more shows this weekend at Comedy @ the Carlson! Catch Chris before he takes off again, and don't forget to follow him on Instagram, TikTok & X @chrisalancomedy. You can also check out his podcast...

In this episode Vinnie is joined in studio by one of Comedy @ the Carlson's favorite comedians Mike Dambra. Mike is home in Rochester for the holidays and will be performing four more shows this weekend. Grab your tickets at Carlsoncomedy.com

Our guest this week is Dan St. Germain he is a writer, comedian, and actor whose myriad of Tv appearances include This is Not Happening, Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This weekend he will be performing 4 more show with Dan Soder at Comedy @ the Carlson. Grab your tickets at Carlsoncomedy.com, and check out all things Dan at danstgermain.net

Today’s returning guest is one of our (and Rochester’s) favorites, Rich Vos! He is a nationally renowned stand-up, podcaster and a first-class roaster. Rich has four more shows left here at Comedy @ The Carlson 7:00 and 9:00 PM August 11th & 12th. For tickets call 585-4COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com For links to Rich's new album and social media visit RichVos.com

Benji Brown is a stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality. He is best known for his appearances on BET's Comic View & College Hill, MTV's Wild 'n Out, and his work on the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Most importantly he is your headliner here at comedy @ the Carlson this weekend! Tickets are currently available at ⁠ Carlsoncomedy.com ⁠ . Benji can be fou...

Chris "Kid" Reid is an Actor, Rapper and Comedian who is best known as one half of the iconic duo Kid’N’Play. Chris has been performing stand-up for over 24 years, and today we talked about learning to transition from music to stand-up, learning the rhythm of the stage and what happens when crowd work goes wrong. Follow Chris on Twitter & Instagram @KidfromKidnPlay Get your tickets t...

Today’s guest is an Emmy award winning TV Personality and Comedian, Ben Bailey. He’s most well known as the host of Discovery Channel’s Cash Cab, but got his start as a stand-up comedian and has been a much sought after act for many years. He has four shows left this weekend at Comedy @ The Carlson. 7:00 and 10:00 PM July 21st & 22nd. For tickets call 585-4COMEDY or visit  http://www.carlsonco...

In this episode Vinnie is joined by Mark Ippolito & Bill Moran to give you a behind the scenes look at this year’s Funniest Person in Rochester Contest. Not only is this episode a fun listen, but it is also filled with helpful and practical pro-tips for all those who entered and anyone who want to pursue a career in stand-up comedy.   Please remember to hit subscribe and never miss an episode!

Sarah Colonna is an accomplished actor, a two-time best-selling author, and an outstanding stand-up comedian. You may know her from her Comedy Central special "I Can't Feel My Legs" or her outstanding performances on hit shows like Insatiable , Shameless , and of course Chelsea Lately . In this episode, we discuss growing up in Arkansas, what a small-town LA really is, and how stand-...

Our guest Matthew Broussard is a self-professed "Disgraced financial analyst" who happens to be very good at telling jokes. You may know him from his appearances on Conan, @midnight and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He has also been featured on Comedy Central Presents and his album “Pedantic” is available where ever you listen to comedy albums, most importantly he will be our headl...

In today’s episode we talk with the “Angry Retail Guy” Scott Seiss about his rise to fame on TikTok, his experience working in retail, and his current stand-up comedy tour. Scott will be performing 5 shows this weekend June 6th-10th here in Rochester Ny at Comedy @ the Carlson. Tickets are available at Carlsoncomedy.com

You may know our returning guest April Macie from her appearances on The Howard Stern Show, her very own Ted Talk and Tiffany Hadish presents “They Ready” on Netflix. She will be here for 4 more show at Comedy @ the Carlson Rochester Ny and tickets are on sale now. 

Today we welcome back to the studio Gina Brillon. You may know her from her appearances on America’s Got Talent, The Conner’s on ABC or her 1-hour Amazon Prime special titled “The Floor is Lava”. Today we discuss the importance of setting the right vibe for an audience, trusting that failing is as much part of process as success and much more.

This week Vinnie is joined by the hysterical Hans Kim. They discus getting fired, living in a van and learning how to write jokes one minute at a time. For more information on Hans visit: https://hanskimcomedian.com

This week we help a dear friend of the show Mike Dambra celebrate his 60th birthday! Mike will be celebrating with 4 more shows this weekend here at the Carlson. Tickets are on sale now carlsoncomedy.com