Maybe Some Other Time

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 Guay Instagram : @andrewguay Music Jesse Pas...

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 : @rachelrockstar

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 : @itsmrsoz Music Jesse Passage Instagram :...

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 : @carljohnsonisfunny Dave Mishevitz Instagr...

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 Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper I...

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/id1205369316 Music Jesse Passage Insta...

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 @puremichigancomic Music Jesse Passage Instagram :...

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 : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @r...

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 : https://music.apple.com/...

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 discuss her start, Carl runs some ideas f...

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 Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Ha...

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 : @carljohnsonisfunny Finn St. John Instagram : @finn.stjohn...

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 Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harp...

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 dumb submarine.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisf...

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 be turned into a comedy club soon. Instagram :...

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 Johnny Mocny Instagram : @johnnymoc...

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 https://kamikazecomedytc.com/ Music Jesse Passage I...

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 : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelroc...

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...