Today’s returning guest was Rochester’s own Mike Dambra. We talked about everything from the stare of Canadian healthcare to babysitting both wrestlers and children. We also finally let Bryan in on a year long running joke. He’ll never be the same.

Today’s guest was actress, comedian, host and all around great human being, Nicole Byer! We talked about her improv roots, the cultural phenomenon that is “Nailed It” and the shocking fragility of hotel room toilets.

Today’s guest was the man himself, Mark Ippolito. We talked to the Co-Founder of Comedy @ The Carlson about the ins and outs of the Funniest Person in Rochester contest, what he looks for when judging and how to properly dispose of a Gallagher.

Today’s returning guest was friend of the show, Jim Florentine! We talked about the impending return of Crank Yankers, his young son’s burgeoning stand up career and the immense joy that can be had messing with people on the street. We also talked to Daphne Pariser of Humans for Education. To learn more about their excellent charity, please visit http://www.humansforeducation.org

This week our guest is actor, radio personality and renowned stand up comedian Dan Soder. Today we talked about nerd stuff, his start in radio and most importantly getting out of your own head.

Today’s guest was the soon-to-be legendary Mark Normand. We had a very wide-ranging conversation about his very unique childhood growing up in New Orleans, starting his stand up career out of desperation and how the current culture in America is effecting comedy. Also... Ross was very mean to Bryan.

Today’s guests were Marc “Skippy” Price of “Family Ties” fame and Joe Kashnow from the documentary “Comedy Warriors.” We talked about Joe’s journey from disabled war veteran to professional comedian. Marc told us about stand-up being his first love before acting and growing up with a famous comedian as a father.

Today’s guest was Brooklyn’s own social media sensation, Fred Rubino. We had an in-depth talk about serving time in Facebook jail, getting started in comedy late and how one can possibly get fired from a fruit stand.

You may know our guest today from shows like Crashing, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Chappelle’s Show. But if you’re a comedian, you probably know Dov Davidoff more from his hilarious stand-up act or his book, Road Dog: Life and Reflections from the Road as a Stand-up Comic, which is basically a bible for any comic.

On this special episode of the Carlson-cast Vinnie is joined by the founders of Comedy @ the Carlson Mark Ippolito and Dr. Suresh Goel. We talked about the mission and evolution of the Carlson, What the club looks for in new talent and the mistakes new comics make.