On this episode of Sanctioned by Stefanie….I welcome comedian, Detroit Derby Girl (aka Whamtramck), and one of the creators and producers of The Motor City Comedy Festival Lauren Uchalik. We talk about Lauren’s life and experience in comedy, making great comedy friends, and Lauren gives us the rundown of what it’s like to organize a non profit comedy festival. She answers the Unsanctioned 7, and we have a very honest talk about longevity and working successfully in comedy. Check it out and make sure you get your tickets for The Motor City Comedy Festival September 14th- 17th here : https://motorcitycomedyfest.com

On this episode, I welcome to the show, the Creator of the Future of Comedy show, that tours all over, comedian Mike Ball.

Mike talks about his life growing up in Saginaw, how he got into comedy, and working all over the country and beyond. We also touch in creating his own stage, and promoting other talents with The Future of Comedy show. He answers the UnSanctioned 7 and so much more. You can follow Mike on Instagram @iammikeball and The Future of Comedy Show @_thefocs_ and check out his website www.mikeballdotcom.com for upcoming shows in your area!

On this episode of Sanctioned By Stefanie, I welcome comedian, showrunner, and Motor City Comedy Festival Board member Dan Turco. We talk about his journey to the stage, balancing family and comedy, his influences and he & Ellie Snyder’s room at Supernatural Brewery in Livonia that’s been going strong for four years. Dan attempts “dansplaining” thru the Unsanctioned 7 and it’s a really honest conversation about comedy in the Detroit scene. Make sure to follow Dan Turco @iamdansplaining on Instagram, and “Dan Turco thinks he’s funny” on Facebook. Also go to www.motorcitycomedyfest.com for more details. The festival runs September 14th-17th at Detroit House of Comedy and Planet Ant Hall

On this episode, I welcome comedian, showrunner & talented artist Sara Young. We talk about her journey out of corporate America and focusing your talents on what you love, and finding comedy. She answers the Unsanctioned 7 and we talk about her life in comedy and make sure to check out her amazing show at Whole Hearted Winery and check out her art at SYS Custom Etching and engraving. And check out her delicious nuts at Gracie’s Good Eats.

On this episode, I welcome to the show, actress, comedian, multi media personality, and Diva Cup 4 winner, the hilarious......Toi Too Tall. We discuss her beginnings in comedy, her influences, hosting, she answers the Unsanctioned 7 and so much more! Make sure to check out Toi in rotation as host of Craft Cannabis’s Moonrock Monday’s comedy open mic. And on the Evry Woman talk show Wednesday’s @ noon on YouTube

On this episode we talk to comedian, showrunner, podcaster, and mother…Alana Gonzalez. We talk Alana’s life, her journey to broadcasting and stand up comedy. She tells us about her upcoming interactive Retro Game Show at One Night Stands, her tour with T Barb, and answers the Unsanctioned 7… we had such a good time! Check it out!

On This Episode of Sanctioned by Stefanie, Welcome to the show the very funny Grand Rapids native and fellow Lucky Charms Clusters connoisseur Donte' Lillard with a special apperance by Nicole Melynk. We talk all about Donte’s childhood, and journey into comedy. One of the funniest conversations with mid Michigan’s favorite odd couple of best friends. They answer the Unsanctioned 7 and we talk Dog Comic Productions, and their roast battles… check out Donte and Nicole on Instagram @dontelillard & @mcfancyvonpants on Instagram

This episode I welcome two of my favorites, Comedy power couple Robyn and Jason Gilleran! Two of my favorites I met early in my comedy career, and have always supported my comedy. We get into Robyn and Jason’s origin stories and how they awkwardly found each other and became a force to be reckoned with in the Detroit comedy scene. They answer the unsanctioned 7 and we had a really amazing time. Make sure to follow @hardgcomedy and @robyngilleran on Instagram and Tik tok to see all their dates and check them out every Tuesday at New Dodge Lounge in hamtramck!

The Season 4 Premiere…. Welcome to the show, the fabulously talented drag queen, famous bottom, and fellow Downriver Diva…Whitney Naomi aka Mattie. We get down to the nitty gritty of what it’s like growing up downriver being a baby queen, her drag beginnings, her show preparation & tuck game, being a business entrepreneur, and we get to know the real Mattie & Whitney. The answer the UnSanctioned Seven and we have a ball, and drank a whole bottle of a boy name Josh. Follow Whitney @whitneynaomiv on Instagram & Tik Tok keep an eye out for her upcoming shows at Pronto in Royal Oak 5/20 Lust City. And June 4th Drag Tea at New Dodge Lounge… she throws a fabulous party so make sure to check it out!

The Season 3 Finale, Welcome back to the show, Comedian and Tik Tok Famous, the very funny Jason Vest and fellow comedian Ronnie Rohrbeck. Ronnie talks about his trip to The U.S. Virgin Islands to perform comedy and shares the nightmare flight home to Detroit. Jason Talks about the Prettiest Butthole Competition at Deja Vu Showgirls in Lansing MI. He educates us on the criteria for the butthole competition, and so much more. This Final roundtable of the season comes with a warning you will laugh your butt off. Check out Jason Vest on social media, Tik Tok is @poopyturdsmcgee1.5 and his Instagram is @ poopyturdsmcgee. Ronnie Rohrbeck's social media is Tik Tok @ronnierohrbeckcomedy and Instagram is @ronnie_rohrbeck