Maybe Some Other Time

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 super likeable on stage. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

KJ
Instagram : @howtobekj

Darnell Anderson
Instagram : @darnell_irl

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 Skull three times. He's also been on Fox and SiriusXM.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Matt McClowry
Instagram : @mattmcclowry

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 : @alainabamfieldcomedy

Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-me-alone/id1504481867

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 life.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Greg Sharp
Instagram : @gregsharp

The Comedy Experiment
Instagram : @thecomedyexperiment

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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
Instagram : @rachelrockstar