This week, Carl talks to newcomer, Emily Clark! Emily is very funny for only being 6 months into comedy. She's ahead of the game. She has a background in acting and improv which contributes to that. Emily is in the process of taking her second class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle as well. 

Instagram : @carlsaysstuff

Emily Clark

Instagram : @eminee1834

Music

Jesse Passage

Instagram : @thebignap

Art

Rachel Harper

Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl welcomes Ohio comedian, Rachel Leigh! Rachel is super funny and a regular at Grumpy Dave's in Bowling Green. She is a sharp writer with strong stage presence. The two discuss her eventually crossing state lines, a horrifying heckler at Grumpy Dave's and of course, her worst bomb. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Rachel Leigh

Instagram : @sheseesamillionstars

Video : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-BfdgGywuq0

Music

Jesse Passage

Instagram : @thebignap

Art

Rachel Harper

Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl welcomes first timer, Preston Hart! Preston is one of the more consistent comedians in the scene. Preston is to put it simply...underrated. You want nose down, well written jokes, then book him! The two discuss Preston's upcoming big move and he also tells one of Carl's favorite bombing stories to date. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Preston Hart
Instagram : @itsmeprestonhart

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Mary Spencer, returns to the podcast again! Mary is a fantastic joke writer that has made some waves in the comedy scene the last few years. Mary is all over the place performing. She has performed at the Tree Town Comedy Festival and recently closed out her first show at Bombs Away! Comedy at the Comet in Cincinnati.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Mary Spencer
Instagram : @marycspencer

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Hannah Osborne returns! Hannah is a comedian from Monroe and is one of the funniest up and coming people in the scene. She is a regular at the Toledo Funny Bone and Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle and has opened up for some big names. Hannah is also going to be performing at this year's Tree Town Comedy Festival in Ann Arbor in March! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Hannah Osborne
Instagram : @itsmrsoz

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, one of the funniest, Blain Hill, returns to the podcast! Blain had a big year in 2024. He headlined the Detroit House of Comedy and the infamous Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Blain is one of the hardest working comedians and one of the best joke writers. Blain also produces/appears on Brad Wenzel’s podcast called “Moment of Wenz”.

Instagram : @carlsaysstuff

Blain Hill
Instagram : @blainhill

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

One of Carl's favorites, the very funny Patty Rooney returns again! Patty has been doing comedy for about 3 years now and has done well for herself in that time. She is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and has also worked at the Toledo Funny Bone opening the shows. She has a background in acting and sketch comedy as well. 

Instagram : @carlsaysstuff

Patty Rooney
Instagram : @pattyrooney

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Amber Maeda returns to the podcast after quite some time! Amber started comedy in Ohio and made her way to the mitten. She is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club and can be seen there regularly. Carl and Amber skip the small talk and get right to it. 

Instagram : @carlsaysstuff

Amber Maeda
Instagram : @ambermaedajoke

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Carl talks with Toledo comedian and producer, Dave Crumbley! Dave has been doing stand up comedy for 8 years but has recently made a name for himself in the Toledo comedy scene for producing some of the best shows. The two dive into that, recent news and more!

Instagram : @carlsaysstuff

Dave Crumbley
Instagram : @davecrumbley
Produced Shows : https://crumbleycomedy.com/

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, comedian Brett Mercer returns again! Brett has a hot new special out on YouTube! Brett is one of the best and most original comedy voices in the scene. He is also a producer at the Independent Comedy Club. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Brett Mercer
Instagram : @brett_mercer_
Special : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IunpoiBuoC0

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar