After a month off, Carl sits down with good friend and one of the funniest people he knows, Alaina Bamfield! Alaina started comedy in Lansing and has been in New York for a few years now. She has a knack for honesty combined with prolific joke writing. She's been doing comedy for almost 6 years but if you saw her, you would think that time is doubled. Alaina will be recording her first special the day after Thanksgiving, November 28th, at the Indy in Hamtramck. Two shows. Instagram : ...

This week, Carl chats with Ypsilanti comedian, Yogi! Yogi is fairly new and has one of Carl's favorite jokes. He can be seen regularly at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and the Ypsilanti comedy shows. Yogi's therapist told him to try comedy and here we are. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Yogi Instagram : @theyogmeister Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl chats it up with one of the best comedians in the mitten, Simon Carlson! Simon is a Grand Rapids comic. He can be seen at The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids every Monday! Recently, Simon was co-winner of the Comedy Rumble at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Simon Carlson Instagram : @shmimon Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Alana Gonzalez! Alana has been doing comedy for eight years. She works the local clubs and headlines rooms as well. Alana and Carl recently worked together at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Alana Gonzales Instagram : @agisfunny Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

After some time off, Carl sits down with the hilarious, Nate Fridson! Nate started comedy here and now lives in New York. He was a staple in the comedy scene when Carl first started and Carl's favorite comedian. Nate was headlining the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase at the time of this recording. Nate also has an album available called "Best Guy So Far". Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Nate Fridson Instagram : @fridskins Album : https://open.spotify.com/album/5eizd2lDtPaY2xK0TdnwHn Music Jesse Pa...

This week, Wes Ward returns to the podcast! Wes is a staple of the comedy scene here and has been at it for about 15 years. Wes will be recording a special at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle on Thursday, July 3rd. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Wes Ward Instagram : @weswardcomedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl Sobel returns again! Carl is a Grand Rapids comedian. Carl runs his own room at the River City Saloon and it's one of the best mics in the state! He regularly opens for T.J Miller when he's in town. Carl is a fantastic storyteller comedian! Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Carl Sobel Instagram : @carl_sobel_comedy Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

We're back and this week Carl sits down with the very funny, Andrew Yang! Andrew makes his third appearance after a while. He's the creator of the Blind Pig Comedy Night in Ann Arbor and regularly works across the Midwest. Andrew has opened up for some of the best comics working including Jackie Kashian and Mary Mack. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Andrew Yang Instagram : @andrewyang_fan_account Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

We're back after a bit of a hiatus! This week, Grand Rapids comedian, Stu McCallister, is on the podcast! Stu was a pillar in the GR comedy community for years and was the house emcee at Dr. Grins comedy club before taking 5 years off from comedy. Now he's back! Stu also hosts his own podcast called the LMNOPodcast! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Stu McCallister Instagram : @stumccallister Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lmnopodcast/id1018950249 Music Jesse Passag...

This week, Carl sits down with new face, Steve Widzinski! Steve has been hitting the stages hard over the last 13 months. He's a sharp writer with a unique stage presence. Steve is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and recently did his first hosting weekend there. He'll also be working at Ridley's Comedy Castle this month as well. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Steve Widzinski Instagram : @stevewidz Patty’s sketch https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHY00ZOu7Dh/?igsh=MW9maTAwMXQ1O...

After some time off, the podcast is back! Carl sits down with his good pal, Alex Bozinovic. Alex makes his third appearance on the pod. He's one of the best comedians in the scene. He's performed at a ton of festivals and co-hosts his own podcast called "Good Morning We're Dying". Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Alex Bozinovic Instagram : @alexbozinovic Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-morning-were-dying/id1787488130 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap ...

Carl returns with the funny, Emma Stevenson! Emma makes her third appearance on the podcast! She's a strong joke writer and one of the more underrated comedians in the scene. Emma is a regular and the Independent Comedy Club and Ridley's Comedy Castle. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Emma Stevenson Instagram : @emstev14 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl talks to newcomer, Emily Clark! Emily is very funny for only being 6 months into comedy. She's ahead of the game. She has a background in acting and improv which contributes to that. Emily is in the process of taking her second class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle as well. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Emily Clark Instagram : @eminee1834 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl welcomes Ohio comedian, Rachel Leigh! Rachel is super funny and a regular at Grumpy Dave's in Bowling Green. She is a sharp writer with strong stage presence. The two discuss her eventually crossing state lines, a horrifying heckler at Grumpy Dave's and of course, her worst bomb. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Rachel Leigh Instagram : @sheseesamillionstars Video : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-BfdgGywuq0 Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harp...

This week, Carl welcomes first timer, Preston Hart! Preston is one of the more consistent comedians in the scene. Preston is to put it simply...underrated. You want nose down, well written jokes, then book him! The two discuss Preston's upcoming big move and he also tells one of Carl's favorite bombing stories to date. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Preston Hart Instagram : @itsmeprestonhart Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Mary Spencer, returns to the podcast again! Mary is a fantastic joke writer that has made some waves in the comedy scene the last few years. Mary is all over the place performing. She has performed at the Tree Town Comedy Festival and recently closed out her first show at Bombs Away! Comedy at the Comet in Cincinnati. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Mary Spencer Instagram : @marycspencer Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Hannah Osborne returns! Hannah is a comedian from Monroe and is one of the funniest up and coming people in the scene. She is a regular at the Toledo Funny Bone and Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle and has opened up for some big names. Hannah is also going to be performing at this year's Tree Town Comedy Festival in Ann Arbor in March! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny Hannah Osborne Instagram : @itsmrsoz Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @...

This week, one of the funniest, Blain Hill, returns to the podcast! Blain had a big year in 2024. He headlined the Detroit House of Comedy and the infamous Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Blain is one of the hardest working comedians and one of the best joke writers. Blain also produces/appears on Brad Wenzel’s podcast called “Moment of Wenz”. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Blain Hill Instagram : @blainhill Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

One of Carl's favorites, the very funny Patty Rooney returns again! Patty has been doing comedy for about 3 years now and has done well for herself in that time. She is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and has also worked at the Toledo Funny Bone opening the shows. She has a background in acting and sketch comedy as well. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Patty Rooney Instagram : @pattyrooney Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Amber Maeda returns to the podcast after quite some time! Amber started comedy in Ohio and made her way to the mitten. She is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club and can be seen there regularly. Carl and Amber skip the small talk and get right to it. Instagram : @carlsaysstuff Amber Maeda Instagram : @ambermaedajoke Music Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignap Art Rachel Harper Instagram : @rachelrockstar