In this episode, Carl gets a visit from Toledo's own, Mike Szar! Mike is considered a Michigan comic by many because he spent most of his stage time here coming up. Mike lives in New York now. Mike just recorded his debut album here and absolutely crushed it! The two talk a lot of comedy, the NY scene and much more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Mike Szar
Instagram : @mikeszar_
Twitter : @mikeszar_

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down in person with his friend and very funny comedian, Wesley Ward! Wes is a staple in the Michigan comedy scene and has been around for over a decade. He has a fantastic album available titled "White Forest Whitaker" that you can find everywhere. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Wes Ward 
Instagram : @weswardcomedy
Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/white-forest-whitaker/1465029992
https://open.spotify.com/album/51XPSIdjODubYYRGu70yiD

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl talks with one of Lansing's finest, Louis D. Michael! Louis is a fantastic comedian and beloved by his peers. Louis's solid joke writing coupled with his likeability makes him a favorite on stage. Carl and Louis talk a ton about comedy, black rooms, and much more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Louis D. Michael
Instagram : @louthesurgeon

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl talks to the hilarious, Jacqui Marpa! After taking close to a 3 years off because of school, Jacqui is back doing comedy! Jacqui started in 2013 and was quickly becoming a Lansing favorite at the time and is now in Grand Rapids.  The two talk about her returning to comedy and much much more.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jacqui Marpa
Instagram : @_jacquijac

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl gets to hang out with Lansing comedian, Trevor Tress! Trevor is a fantastic up and coming comic with a ton of promise. He's a great writer with tight jokes. The two dive into mental health, video games vs movies, and Trevor tells one hell of a bombing story. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Trevor Tress
Instagram : @trevor_tress
Twitter : @trevortress

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl catches up with Lansing comedian and resident movie buff Johnny Mocny! Johnny has only been at it for a few years but is becoming a solid comedian with an interesting stage presence. Johnny has his own podcast called "We Are Movies" and you can check it out wherever podcasts are available. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Johnny Mocny
Instagram : @johnnymocny

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl chats with his friend and hilarious Lansing comedian, Jake Ford! Jake is a fantastic joke writer and talented musician. He is apart of the Salsa Parlor which is a group of comedians in Lansing that create content together.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jake Ford
Instagram : @comicjakeford

Jake's music :
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1c2Zfj9ilcVmHq8U7OmnTN?si=86dbATYUTRKi4PQyR8SbAQ&dl_branch=1

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1b17pNackw7aDoGd6NIZzK?si=_rN98fi5SRuSsGMlIgTMoQ&dl_branch=1

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with Detroit's own, Melanie Hearn! Melanie is a very funny comedian that got good fast. She's now a veteran in the scene and travels back forth from Detroit to LA on a regular basis. The two talk a lot about comedy, scary dates, The Wonder Years and much much more! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Melanie Hearn
Instagram : @melaniej_comedy

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl catches up with Hastings comedian, Matt Harper! Matt has been doing comedy for quite some time now and has his own podcast titled "Another Episode" that he does with another comedian. The two discuss Norm Macdonald, live action role play, and much more!

Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny

Matt Harper
Instagram : @funnymatty

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with his good friend and funny comedian, Ashley Kehn! Ashley is newer to the scene but she's a solid writer with smart observations that pack a punch. Carl and Ashley discuss Carl's missed opportunities, marriage, the worst ways to hold a microphone and much much more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Ashley Kehn
Instagram : @kehn_on_you

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar