Maybe Some Other Time

The podcast has hit a milestone! It's episode 50! Carl sits down with an old friend and a staple of the Michigan comedy scene...the very funny Tom McCarthy! Tom is the host of the Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle podcast and recently dropped his debut album, "Say It, Don't Spray It".

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Tom McCarthy
Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comedy-castle-podcast/id1459286143
Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/say-it-dont-spray-it/1599446535?uo=2

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art 
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl stays out in Grand Rapids and talks with hilarious up and comer, Simon Carlson! Simon has been at it for about 6 years and is a super solid joke writer. Simon started stand up as apart of a college program. The two discuss their favorite comedians, video games, and Simon shares a fantastic bombing story!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Simon Carlson
Instagram : @shmimon

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl sits down with...well...Carl. Carl Sobel is a Grand Rapids comedian and runs his own show at the River City Saloon on Wednesdays. Carl is a storyteller comedian and seems to be all over the place in western Michigan. Carl and Carl discuss the Grand Rapids scene, hosting shows, and Carl's (the Grand Rapids one) bizarre writing process. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Carl Sobel 
Instagram : @carl_sobel

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
@rachelrockstar

It's officially the one year anniversary of this podcast! Carl sits down with the very funny and irreverent, Nick Kelley! Nick tries his hardest to end this podcast for good. Nick is a very well liked comedian that isn't afraid to talk about what he deems to be hilarious. He isn't edgy for the sake of being edgy though, his writing is sharp and honest. He won the Detroit to LA contest at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Nick Kelley
Instagram : @nickkelleyyy

Music : Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

On this week's episode, Carl is joined by newcomer, Danielle B! Danielle has been doing stand up for a little over a year but has the writing of a veteran comedian. She has a relaxed demeanor on stage and let's her jokes do the talking. Carl and Danielle talk comedy, day jobs, and Carl gets some closure on the "butt crack incident". 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Danielle B.
Instagram : @danielle.b.comedy

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl chats with comedian, Tyler Nissen! Tyler took a break from stand up years ago after an incident on stage and has returned. He's a clever and tight joke writer. Tyler has worked at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and shows a lot of promise of becoming one of the sharpest joke writers in the state. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Tyler Nissen
Instagram : @nylertissen

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Finally, Carl sits down with his best friend and beloved comedian, Sam Rager! Sam is one of the most original voices in the Michigan comedy scene and is considered by many as a comedian's comedian. She's a top notch writer and has an album that is currently playing on Sirius radio called "Trigger Warning*". 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Sam Rager
Instagram : @ragersamantha
Album : https://open.spotify.com/artist/0H7qGRvf6Utx7aJWyJwiJZ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/trigger-warning/1449665414

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with Lansing heavy hitter, Robert Jenkins! Robert is a veteran comedian other comedians were talking about when he was just six months in. Robert has a calming presence on stage with smart observations and hard hitting punch lines and he isn't afraid to touch on some uncomfortable subjects. He has a recent album titled "Attempted Salvation" that is available.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Robert Jenkins
Instagram : @robjcomedy
Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/attempted-salvation/1449039645

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl gets to sit down with the multi-talented, Camila Ballario. Camila is a very funny comedian and talented singer/song writer. Camila recently did a Ted Talk here in Detroit and has an album available called "Another Good Mistake" and a single titled "Ghost Town" that you can listen to on streaming services. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Camila Ballario
Instagram : @camilaballario
Ted Talk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_0_kStplJY&t=375s
Music : https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HkCymoiYDxEYwDCWgmnFc
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/camila-ballario/990367729

Music : Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art : Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Bret Hayden makes his return to the podcast! Today is also his birthday!!! Bret is the creator of the unique competition show, "Comedy Rumble", and is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Bret is a staple of the Michigan comedy scene and one of the best! Carl and Bret talk like the friends that they are. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Bret Hayden 
Instagram : @comedyrumble

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar