Maybe Some Other Time

Happy New Year! After 3 weeks off for the holidays, Carl sits down and gets to know the hilarious and intelligent, Jack Reeves! Carl is a fan. Jack is a clever joke writer and the kind of comedian that makes other comedians jealous. Jack writes short jokes where every word matters.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jack Reeves
Instagram : @jackreeeeves

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This is the last episode of the year because of the holidays. Carl sits down with Ann Arbor comedian, Andrew Yang! Andrew has been doing stand up for over 5 years. He's very funny, likeable, and has a good energy. He's really become a strong comic over the past year. Andrew runs a couple rooms in Ann Arbor and one of them is called the Blind Pig and it's quickly becoming one of the best rooms in the state. 

Instagram : @carljohsonisfunny

Andrew Yang
Instagram : @ndrw.yang

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with the wonderful and hilarious, Nick Tenaglia! Nick is a comedian from the Detroit area and has solid jokes packed with an original delivery. Nick is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club in Hamtramck.  The two talk about how to compliment comedians after their sets, Carl tells Nick about a recent embarrassing experience at an open mic and much more! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Nicholas Tenaglia
Instagram : @nicholas_tenaglia_

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

In this episode, Carl chats with the hilarious and Tik-Tok famous comedian, Diana Graham! Diana is a delight! He started comedy about three years ago and is quickly becoming a staple in the Michigan scene. Diana's approach to stand up is a sight to see. His stage presence and conversational style blended with smartly written jokes will make you pay attention. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Diana Graham
Instagram : @diana.graham

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
@rachelrockstar

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