Maybe Some Other Time

On this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Kate Brindle! Kate has been doing stand up for twenty years and has traveled to almost every state for comedy. She is working constantly and is somewhat of a throwback. Kate was "the female comic" in Michigan for quite some time. Carl and Kate talk about Kate's start, veganism, and much more! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Kate Brindle
Instagram : @katebrindle

Music
Jesse  Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl makes his way back out to the Grand Rapids comedy scene to talk to the very funny, Michael Bussler. Michael is one of the best comics out west and is a staple of the GR scene. He recently recorded his first special in his house. The two talk shooting a special in your own house, VR and more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Michael Bussler
Instagram : @michael.bussler
www.michaelbussler.com

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

On this episode of the podcast, Diego Attanasio makes his return! Diego is a veteran comedian and has one of the best comedy minds in the mitten. He is a fantastic writer and has opened up for the likes of Rosebud Baker and a ton more well known comedians. Carl and Diego talk comedy specials, bookers, and Carl gets on his soapbox again about bad crowd work. Please rate and review on Spotify and Apple podcasts!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Diego
Instagram : @diegocomedy

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week on the podcast, Carl chats with new comedian, Grace Gunn! Besides having the coolest name in Michigan comedy, Grace is a smart joke writer that writes dark. She is a regular at the Independent Comedy Club, co-host of the Cuntea Time podcast and a member of The Deep End Sketch Comedy. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Grace Gunn
Instagram : @biscuitandgracy

Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/5CQpPlPjtqlOZjvuhxe4gJ
The Deep End Sketch Comedy : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzWlJi4oiZaxORmoszN35A

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week on the podcast, Carl welcomes Detroit comedian, Jacob Russell! Jacob has been around the scene for about 8 years. He started with improv and eventually made his way to stand up. Jacob has a one man show titled "Birth of a Ho Ass Nation" that he has been performing on and off over the years. Carl and Jacob talk improv, Jacob's one man show and more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jacob Russell
Instagram : @dagawduptempo86

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl welcomes Ann Arbor comedian, Erich Laux to the podcast! Erich is a storyteller comic and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He has an album out called  “Technical Difficult”. The two discuss Carl's recent bad night, the Ann Arbor Scene and Erich makes a bold statement.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Erich Laux
Instagram : @erichjlaux

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl welcomes Jen Dama to the podcast! Jen was one of the faces of the Kalamazoo comedy scene about 10 years ago. She ran a comedy night at Louie's Trophy House and it was one of the best nights of comedy in the state at the time. Jen has since moved to Chicago, back to Michigan, and is leaving again for Chicago. Moving back to Michigan for a year was much needed for Jen as we talk about in this episode along with much more! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jen Dama 
Instagram : @bestfriend_jen

Music
Jesse Passage 
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Lansing comedian, Pat Sievert returns to the podcast! Pat is one of the most original voices in the Michigan comedy scene. He has opened up for Gary Gulman. Pat also runs a show at Beggar's Banquet in East Lansing and is one of the hosts/showrunners for Mac's Comedy Night in Lansing. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Pat Sievert
Instagram : @patsievert

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week on the podcast, Carl chats with Lansing comedian, Jordan H! Jordan loves comedy. Jordan is a comic that other comics enjoy being around. He's a little alternative mixed with some traditional stand up. The two talk a LOT of comedy, Jordan's start, and more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jordan H
Instagram : @ducking_through_doors

Manny
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mending-manny-helping-medical-legal-recovery?utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1Ma1VascxUHdQVVeImqVTNIwJzvRHluzx1PdzHXYvrV8Mat3F0gCviaUc

Nick Album
https://msha.ke/comedianatlaw/?fbclid=IwAR3HvWKkIoknS8wO0vqFa1TtOtm3rrG1u3mj8xg7iiJZI3mUj1MSUBy7CLY

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Lansing comedian Nick Leydorf returns to the podcast! Nick is one of the funniest comics to come out of the Lansing scene. Carl talks with Nick about comedy, tempers, recording his debut album and much more.  Nick's album "Free Consultation", drops on October 14th! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Nick Leydorf
Instagram : @nickleydorf

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar