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Listen in as I sit down with my friend and competitive body builder Josh Weaver. I've always been inspired by this guy's drive and dedication, ever since I've known him he's been pushing and striving to reach the same goal.

Listen in as I chat with Brandon Young, the creator of the Paul Bunyan Comedy festival.

Brandon Young is a family-friendly comedian based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan who's been able to use a wide variety of topics ranging from growing up in a small town with his weird family to drinking fountains at restaurants and why he despises people who dip french fries into milkshakes, to reach a vast array of people. His intelligently crafted material is a hit with all types of audiences.

In May 2009, Brandon founded the Rock Comedy Ministry, arguably the first comedy ministry of its kind in the world, at the Rock Church in San Diego. Using a mixture of stand-up, sketch comedy, and improv, the Rock Comedy Ministry has been able to bring laughter to people who wouldn't otherwise receive it such as the homeless, elderly in convalescent homes, and cancer patients. Brandon specifically has performed for churches and other organizations and has been a part of fundraisers that have raised thousands of dollars for global missionaries, victims of domestic violence, and victims of human trafficking among others.

Originally from a small town in Michigan called Oscoda, Brandon is middle-aged, middle-classed, married to a woman way out of his league, has no kids, and owns a dog. Basically, his life is that of every leading man in every sitcom from the 1960's. He brings his Midwest charm and likability to a world that truly needs it.

Listen in as we sit down and talk comedy, Hollywood and screen writing with Mike Bobbitt.

Michigan native, Mike Bobbitt is back from Los Angeles and working on his fourth hour of stand up comedy. This time, Mike offers his perspectives on celebrity, sexuality, people pleasing and the gritty side of Hollywood.

Over the past fifteen years, Mike has performed in four countries, 26 states and Alabama. His three comedy albums are available at the online retailer of your choice. He’s appeared on ABC Family’s “Freak Out”, “Laughs” on Fox and the hugely popular WTF Podcast with Marc Maron. He’s also written for Funny or Die, co-created the Ideal Remake podcast and hosted the Candy Show at the World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood.

In this episode I sit down with Dave Landau. A Michigan native comic who's an inspiration to every local comedian. Working the road nonstop since his 21st birthday, Dave Landau has grown into a true comedic juggernaut. Cutting his comedic teeth as a teenager in Detroit in the Second City's Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most in-demand headliners working today. He's appeared on Comedy Central's "Live At Gotham" as well as being featured prominently on two consecutive seasons of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He's become a regular on the nationally-syndicated "Bob & Tom" radio show, and was honored as one of the top 21 club comics of today at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival.

You can pick of Dave's movie The King as well as his albums at http://davelandau.com/store/

While there check out his touring schedule and make sure you see him if he's in your area.

In this Episode I chat with Gwen Hope about her upbringing, background in stand up comedy and probe her for information on her recent move to Chicago. We go where the conversation takes and I learn about a rare bizarre and crazy interesting sleeping disorder. Listen along to one of the most fun and intriguing podcast I've ever been a part of.

In this episode I sit down with Esther Nevarez a crazy talented local comedian whom I've had the pleasure of working with countless times. I recorded this episode with the intention of uploading it the day of the Star Wars Movie Premiere Showcase. As it is now January 10th I think it's safe to safe I missed my mark, by like 27 days. It is how ever no shocker that Esther had an amazing set the day of the show and that we received lots of requests to have her back on future events. Listen in as I talk to her about her start, past and present in stand up comedy and everything in between.

In this episode I sit down with Mark Ridley, well we sit down but 1,3908 miles apart. Mark was in Florida during the this interview but I was still lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak with him over the phone. Mark is the owner of Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak MI. He has also played a major roll in the world of comedy. Not just from running one of the best comedy clubs in america but he's also changed the structure and format of traditional comedy shows. If you go to any comedy club you'll see Marks idea and vision in action. Listen in to find out what I'm referring to.

In this episode I sit down with Jim Elliot & Justin O'Leary to discuss comedy. Listen in as we talk about starting out in stand up. This is a fun episode as Jim and I have been doing comedy for a while now and Justin is just starting.

Jim is a veteran comedian and entertainer. He has performed all over Michigan at premiere venues such as LaughFest, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, The Comedy Shrine, Big Tommy’s Comedy Club, and the Holly Hotel. Jim verbally paints pictures of the obscure everyday life of the American male going through a quarter-life crisis with animated characters, and plenty of wit.

Listen in as I sit down with Brett Mercer while driving to and from a show, talking about our favorite local comedian's bits and the Detroit comedy scene.

From the city of Detroit, MI, Brett Mercer delivers a unique brand of off-beat comedy that toes the line between observational and irreverent. His quick wit, improvisational tone, and meticulously crafted word puzzles create absurd vignettes that catch audiences off guard by playing on expectations, and re-imagining conventions. Brett has shared the stage with Johnny Pembrton, Josh Fadem, Paul F. Tompkins, Luis J Gomez and Andy Kindler.

Co-Producer of Detroit Comedy Underground, Chuckie Finster, Prankis, and Comedy Night at GhostLight

co-host of the Big Time Garbage podcast

In this episode I sit Down with Gerrit Elzinga and Kirk Jorgernson before our performance at Rocky's Monday Comedy show in Grand Rapids. Drop in with us as we talk about oldest memories of comedy. Both Gerrit and Kirk are going to be on our Movie Premiere Showcase for Star Wars. You're not going to want to miss this one! Get tickets form the eventbrite page at starwarsmps.eventbrite.com.