Maybe Some Other Time

After a couple weeks off, Carl is joined by new comedian, Travis Conte! Travis is a solid writer and was one of the winners of Comedy Rumble. He also hosts his own backyard comedy show. The two talk low energy comics, customer service, and Carl obsesses over aging again. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Travis Conte Instagram : @thisistravisiguess Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rach...

In this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Tim Finkel! Tim is a working comedian and also teaches a class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle for teen comedians. The two discuss comedy, loss, and Tim has two fantastic bombing stories! Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl sits down with comedian Kyle Forsyth. Kyle is also the booker of the new Detroit comedy club, the Detroit House of Comedy, among other rooms in the Michigan comedy scene. Carl and Kyle have somewhat of a complicated relationship that is made simple from this conversation. Kyle is also a regular at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.  Instagram...

In this episode, Carl catches up with Detroit original, Nate Fridson! Nate was Carl's favorite comic when first starting out. Nate has been living in New York for over 10 years now and regularly opens up for the Sklar Brothers. He also has an album titled "Best Guy So Far" in which Carl does the introduction for. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nate Fridson  Instagram : @fridskins A...

In this episode, Carl sits down with Livonia comedian, Andrew Dziobak! Andrew has been at it for a short time but is a strong joke writer with a hilarious monotone delivery. He writes smart, short, tight jokes.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Andrew Dziobak Instagram : @andrewdziobak Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, for the first time ever, Carl sits down with two comedians. KJ has been doing stand up comedy for over a decade and is a solid comedian that mixes jokes with crowd work and a laid back delivery. KJ is living in LA now. Darnell Anderson has been doing stand up for about 15 years and after a break, is back with a whole new perspective on things. He's a great joke writer and sup...

Carl welcomes Ella H back to the podcast! Ella is a fantastic Ann Arbor comedian with a bright future. She's one of the quickest in the scene. Ella has performed at the popular "Skankfest" comedy festival. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Music  Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art  Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl sits down with the hilarious and promising newcomer, Mary Spencer! Mary is one of those comedians that just gets it. She has great cadence and well written jokes.   Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Mary Spencer Instagram : @marycspencer Music  Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this week's episode, Carl sits down with one of the best comedians to come out of Michigan, Matt McClowry! Matt was one of the big shots in the scene when Carl first started in 2010 and was admired by many comedians. He's a tight and crafty joke writer. Matt has been working all over the country for about a dozen years and has performed at many comedy festivals including The Laughing...

Carl welcomes Lansing comedian, Nick Earl, to the podcast today! Nick is a solid joke writer and runs a monthly show in Lansing at Ozone's Brewhouse. The two talk about heckle mics, avoiding confrontation, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Nick Earl Instagram : @fakenickearl Music  Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with Ypsilanti comedian, Bruce Pych! Bruce has been in the Michigan comedy scene since 2011. He was around until he wasn't. He has since reemerged since the pandemic has slowed and is back doing stand up! Bruce is a naturally funny dude that has been through a lot. We talk sobriety, vegans, and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Bruce Pych  Instagram : @sprucerice...

Alaina Bamfield returns to the podcast! Carl sits down with Alaina to talk about moving, roasts, breakups, and much more! Alaina has her own podcast titled "Leave Me Alone", available on streaming platforms. She runs a show with another comedian in Lansing at  "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" on Thursday nights! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Alaina Bamfield  Instagram : @alai...

Carl sits down with funny comedian and showrunner, Greg Sharp! Greg runs one of the best rooms in the state of Michigan. It's called "The Comedy Experiment" and it's at the Beer Grotto in Dexter on Tuesday nights! It's a free show! Greg started comedy just a few years ago and is a fantastic host. His comedy centers around hilarious and goofy observations about everyday lif...

After a week off, Carl sits down with the fast rising, Ryan Brown! Ryan is a stand out comedian that has been at it for only a few years but that would come as a surprise to most if you saw him on stage. His comedy is a mix of clever jokes and off the cuff thoughts. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Ryan Brown Instagram : @brownryancomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper...

The podcast has hit a milestone! It's episode 50! Carl sits down with an old friend and a staple of the Michigan comedy scene...the very funny Tom McCarthy! Tom is the host of the Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle podcast and recently dropped his debut album, "Say It, Don't Spray It". Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Tom McCarthy Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...

In this episode, Carl stays out in Grand Rapids and talks with hilarious up and comer, Simon Carlson! Simon has been at it for about 6 years and is a super solid joke writer. Simon started stand up as apart of a college program. The two discuss their favorite comedians, video games, and Simon shares a fantastic bombing story! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Simon Carlson Instagram : @shmimon Music...

In this episode, Carl sits down with...well...Carl. Carl Sobel is a Grand Rapids comedian and runs his own show at the River City Saloon on Wednesdays. Carl is a storyteller comedian and seems to be all over the place in western Michigan. Carl and Carl discuss the Grand Rapids scene, hosting shows, and Carl's (the Grand Rapids one) bizarre writing process.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Car...

It's officially the one year anniversary of this podcast! Carl sits down with the very funny and irreverent, Nick Kelley! Nick tries his hardest to end this podcast for good. Nick is a very well liked comedian that isn't afraid to talk about what he deems to be hilarious. He isn't edgy for the sake of being edgy though, his writing is sharp and honest. He won the Detroit to LA conte...

On this week's episode, Carl is joined by newcomer, Danielle B! Danielle has been doing stand up for a little over a year but has the writing of a veteran comedian. She has a relaxed demeanor on stage and let's her jokes do the talking. Carl and Danielle talk comedy, day jobs, and Carl gets some closure on the "butt crack incident".  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Danielle B....

In this episode, Carl chats with comedian, Tyler Nissen! Tyler took a break from stand up years ago after an incident on stage and has returned. He's a clever and tight joke writer. Tyler has worked at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and shows a lot of promise of becoming one of the sharpest joke writers in the state.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Tyler Nissen Instagram : @nylertissen Mus...

Finally, Carl sits down with his best friend and beloved comedian, Sam Rager! Sam is one of the most original voices in the Michigan comedy scene and is considered by many as a comedian's comedian. She's a top notch writer and has an album that is currently playing on Sirius radio called "Trigger Warning*".  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Sam Rager Instagram : @ragersamantha A...

This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with Lansing heavy hitter, Robert Jenkins! Robert is a veteran comedian other comedians were talking about when he was just six months in. Robert has a calming presence on stage with smart observations and hard hitting punch lines and he isn't afraid to touch on some uncomfortable subjects. He has a recent album titled "Attempted Salvation" t...

In this episode, Carl gets to sit down with the multi-talented, Camila Ballario. Camila is a very funny comedian and talented singer/song writer. Camila recently did a Ted Talk here in Detroit and has an album available called "Another Good Mistake" and a single titled "Ghost Town" that you can listen to on streaming services.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Camila Ballario In...

Bret Hayden makes his return to the podcast! Today is also his birthday!!! Bret is the creator of the unique competition show, "Comedy Rumble", and is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Bret is a staple of the Michigan comedy scene and one of the best! Carl and Bret talk like the friends that they are.  Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Bret Ha...

Happy New Year! After 3 weeks off for the holidays, Carl sits down and gets to know the hilarious and intelligent, Jack Reeves! Carl is a fan. Jack is a clever joke writer and the kind of comedian that makes other comedians jealous. Jack writes short jokes where every word matters. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Jack Reeves Instagram : @jackreeeeves Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art...