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Maybe Some Other TimeEp 154 - Whiskey Pond w/ Preston HartThis 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyPreston HartInstagram : @itsmeprestonhartMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2025-01-3157 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 146 - Time Keeps Moving w/ Tim FinkelThis week, Carl catches up with comedian, Tim Finkel! Tim's life is completely different from when he was on the first time. Carl and Tim talk about that and how comedy plays an important role in getting through everyday. Tim can be seen headlining at the Perch Point Conservation Club in Casco on January 11th and also headlining the infamous Ridley's Comedy Castle on January 16th. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyTim FinkelInstagram : @tim.paul.finkelMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2024-11-2956 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 133 - Pizza Mortar w/ Chris BarrettThis week, Carl gets to know comedian, Chris Barrett. Chris is a newcomer to the scene and has been performing a ton lately. Chris has a podcast with another comedian and former MSOT guest, Drew Campbell, titled 'Sex Monkey Dungeon'. Carl and Chris talk about Chris's time in the military, comedy and much more! Fun chat!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyChris BarrettInstagram : @comicchrisbarrettMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2024-05-1742 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 129 - Personality Pills w/ Jen RichardsonThis week, Carl sits down with Windsor comedian and producer, Jen Richardson! This is the first time Carl has met Jen. Jen is one of the producers/creators of 'Gang's All Here' comedy. Jen and Tim Reaburn are partially responsible for revitalizing the Windsor comedy scene and creating more stage time for Windsor and Michigan comedians by running successful shows.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJen Richardson Instagram : @jenjokestoomuchMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2024-04-0551 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 122 - Two Carls One Pod w/ Carl SobelThis week, Carl Sobel returns! Carl is a hilarious story teller comedian from Grand Rapids. He runs a weekly show at River City Saloon on Wednesdays. Carl is one of the funniest up and coming comics from western Michigan. The Carls talk about their weekends in Traverse City and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyCarl SobelInstagram : @carl_sobel_comedyMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2024-01-2559 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 111 - Practice How You Play w/ Dave MishevitzThis week on the podcast, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Dave Mishevitz! Dave has been doing comedy for a long time. Despite some comics thinking he's new, he's not. He's a Michigan boy with his name on the Comedy Store wall. Dave's physicality on stage is unmatched. Carl and Dave talk a ton of comedy!Carl Johnson Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyDave MishevitzInstagram : @davecomedydaveMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-10-2600 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 110 - It's All The Rage w/ Meghan NyesteThis week on MSOT, Carl sits down with the wonderful and funny, Meghan Nyeste! Meghan is a mother of two and that's where her comedy comes from. She is a regular at the Blind Pig Comedy Night. Meghan and Carl talk comedy, nails, rage rooms and much much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMeghan NyesteInstagram : @meghanmelaughMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-10-1351 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 105 - That's Embarrassing, Dude w/ Leila MalekiThis week, Carl sits down virtually with a new and promising face to the scene, Leila Maleki! Leila started in Lansing and recently moved to the east side of the state in Canton. Leila is the first comic that's been on the podcast that Carl hasn't met yet. Leila comes highly recommended from some established comedians in the scene. Carl and Leila discuss her start, Carl runs some ideas for bits, and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyLeila MalekiInstagram : @leila_malekiMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt...2023-09-0146 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 104 - Sixty Nine Sixty Nine Times w/ Alex PlotkowskiThis week on the pod, Carl talks to Grand Rapids comedian, Alex Plotkowski! Alex is a solid comic that runs a mainstay comedy show at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids on Tuesday nights. Carl and Alex discuss day jobs, comedy crews, and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlex PlotkowskiInstagram : @alextherockplotkowskiMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-08-1855 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 101 - The Misdirect w/ Madison ThomasThis week on MSOT, Carl sits down with one of the funniest newcomers to the scene, Madison Thomas! Madison is a bit of a throwback comedian. She was a finalist recently at the Comedy Rumble and has opened up for Sam Jay. The two talk about the reason Madison doesn't like doing certain rooms, opening up for Sam Jay, and why Carl feels bad about that dumb submarine. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMadison ThomasInstagram : @madtomcomMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-07-0749 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 89 - So Slept On w/ Josh AdamsFinally, Carl sits down with, in his opinion, the best comedian in the state, Josh Adams! To be quite frank, Josh is better than almost anyone at comedy anywhere. Josh has had some recent success appearing on Hard Knocks on HBO for the Detroit Lions. He opened up for Mo'Nique and D.L. Hughley at the Fox Theatre and has his own podcast, called "Josh Adams Podcast". Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJosh AdamsInstagram : @joshadamszzzMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-03-0949 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 88 - Weird Is Good w/ Heather SejnowThis week, Carl sits down with the very talented, Heather Sejnow! Heather is an impressionist and comedian. She is considered as the "wild card" of a lineup. She is the only impressionist in the state and quite frankly, one of the best Carl has ever heard period! Heather has been performing for a long time doing improv, theater and more recently, stand up. The two dive into the stupidity of why impressions are considered "hack" in the stand up comedy world, fitting in, family and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyHeather SejnowInstagram : @heatherdoesvoices2023-03-021h 10Maybe Some Other TimeEp 87 - The Tree Town Comedy Fest w/ Andrew Yang & Bret HaydenThis week on MSOT, Andrew Yang and Bret Hayden sit down to talk about the first ever Tree Town Comedy Festival taking place in Ann Arbor on March 1-4! Soon after that, the episode immediately goes off the rails as the trio talks best looking male Michigan comedians and a bunch of other nonsense. There's a ton of laughs, mostly Carl and Andrew and then Bret smiling a lot. Fun times! Get tickets now for the first ever Tree Town Comedy Festival! Links below. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyTree Town Comedy Festivalwww.treetowncomedy.comI...2023-02-2347 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 86 - Rifle Raffle w/ Dan BrittainThis week, Carl sits down with the hilarious, Dan Brittain. Dan's delivery is one of the funniest in the mitten. He started stand up late after giving it up several times. He did improv at The Second City in Novi in the mid 2000's. Dan is just naturally funny and a good joke writer. The two discuss Dan's father, mic fails, and Carl and Chris Rock have beef. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyDan BrittainInstagram : @danbrittaincomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-02-1749 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 85 - Farewell w/ Alaina BamfieldIn this special episode, Carl sends off one of his closest friends, Alaina Bamfield. Alaina has done so much in so little time in the Michigan comedy scene. She recently opened up for legendary comedian, Dave Attell. Alaina is a prolific writer and one of the most authentic people on stage. She recently left for New York to chase the dream. The Michigan comedy scene wishes her all the best!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlaina BamfieldInstagram : @alainabamfieldcomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-02-0949 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 84 - Get Well Soon w/ Patty RooneyOn this episode, Carl sits down with a new face to the Michigan comedy scene, Patty Rooney! Patty is one of the most likable people Carl has ever met. Patty is a good writer with a calming presence on stage. Patty also does sketch and improv at Go Comedy in Ferndale. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyPatty RooneyInstagram : @pattyrooneyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-02-0256 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 83 - I Can't Wait To Leave Right Now w/ Esteban ToumaOn this episode, Carl welcomes hilarious Ann Arbor comedian, Esteban Touma! Esteban started comedy in Madison, WI and made his way to Ann Arbor recently! He's been on Comedy Central as a part of the Clusterfest "Up Next" showcase. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyEsteban ToumaInstagram : @estebantoumaComedy Central : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icyrLdzT0R0MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-01-2655 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 82 - Dog Treat Breath w/ Jeff HorsteThis week on the podcast, Carl welcomes one of the best comedians to come out of Michigan, Jeff Horste! Jeff was one of the comedians selected to perform on Kevin Hart's Hart Of The City for the Detroit episode when they came here. Out of that, Jeff got a half hour from Kevin Hart called The Next Level which also aired on Comedy Central. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJeff HorsteInstagram : @jeffhorsteMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2023-01-191h 02Maybe Some Other TimeEp 81 - The Aging Guard w/ Jacob BarrHappy New Year! MSOT returns with one of Carl's favorites, the hilarious, Jacob Barr! Jacob makes his return to the podcast! Jacob is an Ann Arbor comic and has an album out titled "Disabilibuddies" that can be streamed wherever. He recently did a Ted Talk as well. The two get into it! Thanks for listening! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJacob BarrInstagram : @kidwiththehandsAlbum : https://music.apple.com/us/album/disabilibuddies/1590768921Ted Talk : https://youtu.be/Pbg_Fqq0l4MMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel...2023-01-1251 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 80 - Kids These Days w/ Kate BrindleOn this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Kate Brindle! Kate has been doing stand up for twenty years and has traveled to almost every state for comedy. She is working constantly and is somewhat of a throwback. Kate was "the female comic" in Michigan for quite some time. Carl and Kate talk about Kate's start, veganism, and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyKate BrindleInstagram : @katebrindleMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-12-2253 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 79 - Meta Mike w/ Michael BusslerCarl makes his way back out to the Grand Rapids comedy scene to talk to the very funny, Michael Bussler. Michael is one of the best comics out west and is a staple of the GR scene. He recently recorded his first special in his house. The two talk shooting a special in your own house, VR and more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMichael BusslerInstagram : @michael.busslerwww.michaelbussler.comMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-12-1547 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 78 - Truth Or Joke w/ Diego AttanasioOn this episode of the podcast, Diego Attanasio makes his return! Diego is a veteran comedian and has one of the best comedy minds in the mitten. He is a fantastic writer and has opened up for the likes of Rosebud Baker and a ton more well known comedians. Carl and Diego talk comedy specials, bookers, and Carl gets on his soapbox again about bad crowd work. Please rate and review on Spotify and Apple podcasts!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyDiegoInstagram : @diegocomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt...2022-12-0849 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 77 - I Like My Voice w/ Grace GunnThis week on the podcast, Carl chats with new comedian, Grace Gunn! Besides having the coolest name in Michigan comedy, Grace is a smart joke writer that writes dark. She is a regular at the Independent Comedy Club, co-host of the Cuntea Time podcast and a member of The Deep End Sketch Comedy. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyGrace GunnInstagram : @biscuitandgracyPodcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/5CQpPlPjtqlOZjvuhxe4gJThe Deep End Sketch Comedy : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzWlJi4oiZaxORmoszN35AMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapA...2022-12-0147 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 76 - Improv Is Very White w/ Jacob RussellThis week on the podcast, Carl welcomes Detroit comedian, Jacob Russell! Jacob has been around the scene for about 8 years. He started with improv and eventually made his way to stand up. Jacob has a one man show titled "Birth of a Ho Ass Nation" that he has been performing on and off over the years. Carl and Jacob talk improv, Jacob's one man show and more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJacob RussellInstagram : @dagawduptempo86MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-11-1749 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 75 - They Were All So Colorful w/ Erich LauxThis week, Carl welcomes Ann Arbor comedian, Erich Laux to the podcast! Erich is a storyteller comic and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He has an album out called “Technical Difficult”. The two discuss Carl's recent bad night, the Ann Arbor Scene and Erich makes a bold statement.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyErich LauxInstagram : @erichjlauxMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-11-1040 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 74 - Unless Sad Is Your Aesthetic w/ Jen DamaThis week, Carl welcomes Jen Dama to the podcast! Jen was one of the faces of the Kalamazoo comedy scene about 10 years ago. She ran a comedy night at Louie's Trophy House and it was one of the best nights of comedy in the state at the time. Jen has since moved to Chicago, back to Michigan, and is leaving again for Chicago. Moving back to Michigan for a year was much needed for Jen as we talk about in this episode along with much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJen Dama Instagram : @bestfriend_jen2022-11-0357 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 72 - Two Tens And Two Fives w/ Jordan HThis week on the podcast, Carl chats with Lansing comedian, Jordan H! Jordan loves comedy. Jordan is a comic that other comics enjoy being around. He's a little alternative mixed with some traditional stand up. The two talk a LOT of comedy, Jordan's start, and more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJordan HInstagram : @ducking_through_doorsMannyhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/mending-manny-helping-medical-legal-recovery?utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1Ma1VascxUHdQVVeImqVTNIwJzvRHluzx1PdzHXYvrV8Mat3F0gCviaUcNick Albumhttps://msha.ke/comedianatlaw/?fbclid...2022-10-1351 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 71 - Everyday Man w/ Nick LeydorfLansing comedian Nick Leydorf returns to the podcast! Nick is one of the funniest comics to come out of the Lansing scene. Carl talks with Nick about comedy, tempers, recording his debut album and much more. Nick's album "Free Consultation", drops on October 14th! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyNick LeydorfInstagram : @nickleydorfMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-10-0658 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 70 - I Live For Attaboys w/ Zach SteinThis week on the podcast, Carl sits down virtually with veteran comedian, Zach Stein! Zach started comedy here in Michigan over a decade ago and has since moved to Los Angeles. Zach is a smart and cutting joke writer. The two discuss comedy in LA, coming up in Michigan, and the one time Carl wrote something about Zach. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyZach SteinInstagram : @hack_steinMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-09-291h 02Maybe Some Other TimeEp 69 - Right To Video w/ Matt ConnThis week, Carl sits down with comedian, Matt Conn! Matt is a newer face to the Michigan scene but has done well for himself in the limited time. He is a strong writer with a hilarious delivery. Matt features regularly at One Night Stan's comedy club. Matt had an interesting start to comedy and has one of my favorite bombing stories to date. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMatt ConnInstagram : @prose_and_connMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-09-231h 00Maybe Some Other TimeEp 68 - Only Children w/ Vivian BurgettThis week, Carl sits down with a new face in the Michigan comedy scene, Vivian Burgett! Vivian is a quick learner when it comes to stand up comedy. She writes and develops material quicker than a lot of newer comics. She's a smart and solid writer. Carl and Vivian discuss dating, being the only children, and much much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyVivian BurgettInstagram : @vivianburgettcomedyMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-09-1546 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 67 - The Algorithm Of Our Hearts w/ Alex BozinovicAlex Bozinovic returns to the podcast! This time he is in apartment. Alex is one of the most underrated comedians in the state. He is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club. Carl and Alex talk a ton of comedy. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlex BozinovicInstagram : @poppershangoMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-09-0156 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 66 - There It Is w/ Myles De LeeuwThis week on the podcast, Carl welcomes comedian, Myles De Leeuw! Myles has been doing stand up for a half a dozen years and has become a staple of the scene. She is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Instagram : carljohnsonisfunnyMyles De LeeuwInstagram : @mylesdeloserMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-08-1847 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 65 - Life After Comedy w/ Dan CurrieIn this special episode, Carl sits down virtually with former comedian, Dan Currie! Dan was a staple of the Lansing scene for about 13 years. He was a fantastic comedian and ran one of the most successful comedy shows at Mac's Bar. Everyone wanted to be on that show and it meant something if you got on. Comics from the East side of the state would make the drive. The two catch up and talk comedy, why Dan called it quits and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMusicJesse Passage Instagram : @thebignapArt2022-08-0456 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 64 - Good At Learning New Things w/ Travis ConteAfter a couple weeks off, Carl is joined by new comedian, Travis Conte! Travis is a solid writer and was one of the winners of Comedy Rumble. He also hosts his own backyard comedy show. The two talk low energy comics, customer service, and Carl obsesses over aging again.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyTravis ConteInstagram : @thisistravisiguessMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-07-2849 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 63 - Bikini Bomb w/ Tim FinkelIn this episode, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Tim Finkel! Tim is a working comedian and also teaches a class at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle for teen comedians. The two discuss comedy, loss, and Tim has two fantastic bombing stories!Instagram : carljohnsonisfunnyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-07-081h 01Maybe Some Other TimeEp 62 - Clearing the Air w/ Kyle ForsythIn this episode, Carl sits down with comedian Kyle Forsyth. Kyle is also the booker of the new Detroit comedy club, the Detroit House of Comedy, among other rooms in the Michigan comedy scene. Carl and Kyle have somewhat of a complicated relationship that is made simple from this conversation. Kyle is also a regular at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyKyle ForsythInstagram : iamkyleforsythMusic Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-07-0158 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 61 - Lock In Learn w/ Nate FridsonIn this episode, Carl catches up with Detroit original, Nate Fridson! Nate was Carl's favorite comic when first starting out. Nate has been living in New York for over 10 years now and regularly opens up for the Sklar Brothers. He also has an album titled "Best Guy So Far" in which Carl does the introduction for.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyNate Fridson Instagram : @fridskinsAlbum : https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-guy-so-far/1360194045MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-06-2350 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 60 - Garbage Delivery w/ Andrew DziobakIn this episode, Carl sits down with Livonia comedian, Andrew Dziobak! Andrew has been at it for a short time but is a strong joke writer with a hilarious monotone delivery. He writes smart, short, tight jokes. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAndrew DziobakInstagram : @andrewdziobakMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-06-1645 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 59 - He Was Big In The UK w/ KJ & Darnell AndersonIn this episode, for the first time ever, Carl sits down with two comedians. KJ has been doing stand up comedy for over a decade and is a solid comedian that mixes jokes with crowd work and a laid back delivery. KJ is living in LA now. Darnell Anderson has been doing stand up for about 15 years and after a break, is back with a whole new perspective on things. He's a great joke writer and super likeable on stage. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyKJInstagram : @howtobekjDarnell AndersonInstagram : @darnell_irl2022-06-0243 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 58 - The New Crickets w/ Ella HCarl welcomes Ella H back to the podcast! Ella is a fantastic Ann Arbor comedian with a bright future. She's one of the quickest in the scene. Ella has performed at the popular "Skankfest" comedy festival.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt Rachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-05-2649 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 57 - Gossip Sounds Bad w/ Mary SpencerThis week, Carl sits down with the hilarious and promising newcomer, Mary Spencer! Mary is one of those comedians that just gets it. She has great cadence and well written jokes. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMary SpencerInstagram : @marycspencerMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-05-1247 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 56 - This Is A Job w/ Matt McClowryIn this week's episode, Carl sits down with one of the best comedians to come out of Michigan, Matt McClowry! Matt was one of the big shots in the scene when Carl first started in 2010 and was admired by many comedians. He's a tight and crafty joke writer. Matt has been working all over the country for about a dozen years and has performed at many comedy festivals including The Laughing Skull three times. He's also been on Fox and SiriusXM.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMatt McClowryInstagram : @mattmcclowryMusic Jesse PassageI...2022-05-0551 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 55 - Too Nice w/ Nick EarlCarl welcomes Lansing comedian, Nick Earl, to the podcast today! Nick is a solid joke writer and runs a monthly show in Lansing at Ozone's Brewhouse. The two talk about heckle mics, avoiding confrontation, and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyNick EarlInstagram : @fakenickearlMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-04-2848 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 54 - Vegan Suicide Note w/ Bruce PychCarl sits down with Ypsilanti comedian, Bruce Pych! Bruce has been in the Michigan comedy scene since 2011. He was around until he wasn't. He has since reemerged since the pandemic has slowed and is back doing stand up! Bruce is a naturally funny dude that has been through a lot. We talk sobriety, vegans, and much much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyBruce Pych Instagram : @sprucericeMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-04-2154 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 53 - Sorry For Bringing Up Your Mortality w/ Alaina BamfieldAlaina Bamfield returns to the podcast! Carl sits down with Alaina to talk about moving, roasts, breakups, and much more! Alaina has her own podcast titled "Leave Me Alone", available on streaming platforms. She runs a show with another comedian in Lansing at "Beggars Can't Be Choosers" on Thursday nights!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlaina Bamfield Instagram : @alainabamfieldcomedyPodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-me-alone/id1504481867Music Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-04-1453 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 52 - I'm Glad You're Here w/ Greg SharpCarl sits down with funny comedian and showrunner, Greg Sharp! Greg runs one of the best rooms in the state of Michigan. It's called "The Comedy Experiment" and it's at the Beer Grotto in Dexter on Tuesday nights! It's a free show! Greg started comedy just a few years ago and is a fantastic host. His comedy centers around hilarious and goofy observations about everyday life.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyGreg SharpInstagram : @gregsharpThe Comedy ExperimentInstagram : @thecomedyexperimentMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel...2022-04-0746 min
1 More with Berman&JicJacRyan Hyatt makes his official debut as the anchor of the Berman and JicJac...1MORE podcast.Ryan Hyatt makes his official debut as the anchor for the 1MORE podcast. In this episode, Bill Berman, Steve Brunies and Carl JICJAC Johnson talk final 4, The WILD offseason of the NFL and then Food, Drink and TV. 2022-04-0148 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 51 - Herpes Of The Soul w/ Ryan BrownAfter a week off, Carl sits down with the fast rising, Ryan Brown! Ryan is a stand out comedian that has been at it for only a few years but that would come as a surprise to most if you saw him on stage. His comedy is a mix of clever jokes and off the cuff thoughts.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyRyan BrownInstagram : @brownryancomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-03-3154 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 50 - Getting Reengaged w/ Tom McCarthyThe 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyTom McCarthyPodcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comedy-castle-podcast/id1459286143Album : https://music.apple.com/us/album/say-it-dont-spray-it/1599446535?uo=2Music Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt Rachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-03-1748 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 49 - Slam Jokery w/ Simon CarlsonIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnySimon CarlsonInstagram : @shmimonMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-03-101h 08Maybe Some Other TimeEp 48 - Carls vs. Everybody w/ Carl SobelIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyCarl Sobel Instagram : @carl_sobelMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper@rachelrockstar2022-03-031h 021 More with Berman&JicJacMarch Madness futures ( no music this episode)Bill Berman and Carl "JICJAC" Johnson (sportsbook Director Beau Rivage) talk some March Madness futures. and some other stuff :)2022-02-2551 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 47 - We Had A Good Run w/ Nick KelleyIt'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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyNick KelleyInstagram : @nickkelleyyyMusic : Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt2022-02-2454 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 46 - The Closure w/ Danielle B.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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyDanielle B.Instagram : @danielle.b.comedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-02-1752 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 45 - Mnemonic Devices w/ Tyler NissenIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyTyler NissenInstagram : @nylertissenMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-02-1048 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 44 - Dark Isn't Blue w/ Sam RagerFinally, 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnySam RagerInstagram : @ragersamanthaAlbum : https://open.spotify.com/artist/0H7qGRvf6Utx7aJWyJwiJZhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/trigger-warning/1449665414MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper2022-02-0352 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 43 - The Deepest Dive w/ Robert JenkinsThis 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyRobert JenkinsInstagram : @robjcomedyAlbum : https://music.apple.com/us/album/attempted-salvation/1449039645Music Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapRachel H...2022-01-271h 02Maybe Some Other TimeEp 42 - Inside Baseball w/ Camila BallarioIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyCamila BallarioInstagram : @camilaballarioTed Talk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_0_kStplJY&t=375sMusic : https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HkCymoiYDxEYwDCWgmnFchttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/camila-ballario/990367729Music : Jesse P...2022-01-2049 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 41 - White People Problems w/ Bret HaydenBret 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyBret Hayden Instagram : @comedyrumbleMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-01-1347 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 40 - Playing It By Ear w/ Jack ReevesHappy 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyJack ReevesInstagram : @jackreeeevesMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2022-01-0654 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 39 - This Used to Kill w/ Andrew YangThis 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 : @carljohsonisfunnyAndrew YangInstagram : @ndrw.yangMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignap2021-12-171h 02Maybe Some Other TimeEp 38 - Good Set w/ Nick TenagliaCarl 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyNicholas TenagliaInstagram : @nicholas_tenaglia_MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-12-1058 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 37 - I Can't Do Lasers w/ Diana GrahamIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyDiana GrahamInstagram : @diana.grahamMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper@rachelrockstar2021-12-0347 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 36 - Thank You For Your Time w/ Mike SzarIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyMike SzarInstagram : @mikeszar_Twitter : @mikeszar_Music Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-11-261h 01Maybe Some Other TimeEp 35 - I Got A Couch w/ Wes WardCarl 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyWes Ward Instagram : @weswardcomedyAlbum : https://music.apple.com/us/album/white-forest-whitaker/1465029992https://open.spotify.com/album/51XPSIdjODubYYRGu70yiDMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-11-181h 01Maybe Some Other TimeEp 34 - Skittles & Bits w/ Louis D. MichaelIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyLouis D. MichaelInstagram : @louthesurgeonMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-11-1159 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 33 - B Minus w/ Jacqui MarpaIn 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyJacqui MarpaInstagram : @_jacquijacMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-10-2959 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 32 - Squirtle Dumper w/ Trevor TressCarl 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyTrevor TressInstagram : @trevor_tressTwitter : @trevortressMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-10-221h 02Maybe Some Other TimeEp 31 - The Smartest Generation w/ Johnny MocnyCarl 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 : @carljohnsonisfunnyJohnny MocnyInstagram : @johnnymocnyMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-10-151h 01Maybe Some Other TimeEp 30 - Beef Curtain Call w/ Jake FordIn this episode, Carl chats with his friend and hilarious Lansing comedian, Jake Ford! Jake is a fantastic joke writer and talented musician. He is apart of the Salsa Parlor which is a group of comedians in Lansing that create content together. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJake FordInstagram : @comicjakefordJake's music : https://open.spotify.com/artist/1c2Zfj9ilcVmHq8U7OmnTN?si=86dbATYUTRKi4PQyR8SbAQ&dl_branch=1https://open.spotify.com/artist/1b17pNackw7aDoGd6NIZzK?si=_rN98fi5SRuSsGMlIgTMoQ&dl_branch=1MusicJesse PassageInstagram...2021-10-0748 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 29 - One Hit Wonder Years w/ Melanie HearnCarl sits down with Detroit's own, Melanie Hearn! Melanie is a very funny comedian that got good fast. She's now a veteran in the scene and travels back forth from Detroit to LA on a regular basis. The two talk a lot about comedy, scary dates, The Wonder Years and much much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMelanie HearnInstagram : @melaniej_comedyMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-10-0156 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 28 - Pokeyman Go w/ Matt HarperCarl catches up with Hastings comedian, Matt Harper! Matt has been doing comedy for quite some time now and has his own podcast titled "Another Episode" that he does with another comedian. The two discuss Norm Macdonald, live action role play, and much more!Instagram : carljohnsonisfunnyMatt HarperInstagram : @funnymattyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-09-2350 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 27 - Shoot Your Shot w/ Ashley KehnCarl sits down with his good friend and funny comedian, Ashley Kehn! Ashley is newer to the scene but she's a solid writer with smart observations that pack a punch. Carl and Ashley discuss Carl's missed opportunities, marriage, the worst ways to hold a microphone and much much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAshley KehnInstagram : @kehn_on_youMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-09-0953 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 26 - Twitchy Dirty w/ Bob FredericksCarl catches up with Kalamazoo comedian, Bob Fredericks! Bob is a veteran comedian and the boss of the Kzoo comedy scene (he would hate me saying that). The two discuss Twitch, masturbation and much more! You can follow Bob's ventures on twitch @ GamePassDad.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyBob FredericksInstagram :@bob_fred_rickTwitter : @bob_fred_rickMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-09-0349 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 25 - Going Soft w/ Will GreenCarl hangs out virtually with veteran Lansing comedian, Will Green! Will started comedy in Maine about 11 years ago and is now a Lansing staple. Will also has a really unique podcast called "We Lost A Good One". Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyWill GreenInstagram : @willgreenmakesjokesMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-08-2648 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 24 - The All-Rounder w/ Jacob BarrCarl sits down with Ann Arbor comedian, Jacob Barr! Jacob just recorded his debut album. He's a regular at the Toledo Funnybone and Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He's a fantastic comedian with a unique perspective. We get into it!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJacob BarrInstagram : @kidwiththehandsTwitter : @kidwiththehandsMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-08-2047 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 23 - Happy Medium w/ Andy BeningoAfter an 8 day break, the podcast returns with one of the truest pros in comedy, Andy Beningo! Andy has been seen on CMT, NBC, Gotham Comedy Live, and has his own Dry Bar Comedy special on YouTube! Andy took Carl on the road early on and has been somewhat of a mentor. The two dive into it!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAndy BeningoInstagram : @bingocomedyTwitter : @bingocomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-08-1352 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 22 - People Have To Like You w/ Blain HillCarl gets a visit from one of Detroit's finest comedians, Blain Hill! Blain is a veteran comic in the scene and is a fantastic joke writer. He's a regular at the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Blain has a podcast with two other Detroit comedians titled "Big Time Garbage" and it's a fun listen! The two talk a lot about Covid comedians and the time Blain bombed as Patrice O'neal. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyBlain HillInstagram : @blainhillTwitter : @BlainHillMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt Rachel Harper2021-07-2948 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 21 - Saturday Night Grilled Cheese w/ Ben LangworthyCarl sits down to catch up with Flint comedian, Ben Langworthy! Ben was on a break from comedy pre pandemic because he was raising his kids. Ben plans on returning to comedy in the Fall. Ben is a very funny stand up and needs to be on stage. He's too good. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-07-2248 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 20 - I Don't Need Comedy w/ Reese LeonardCarl catches up with his friend and very funny comedian from Toledo, Reese Leonard! Reese is a veteran comic and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase here in Michigan. Reese has opened up for some big names and works the road as a feature. Reese opens up about his recently discovered feelings towards comedy.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyReese LeonardInstagram : @reese_comedyTwitter : @reeseleonardMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-07-1548 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 19 - Mr. Sassy Pants w/ Gerrit ElzingaCarl sits down with his pal and veteran comedian from Grand Rapids, Gerrit Elzinga! Gerrit is a fantastic comic and has been at it for 15 years. Gerrit started comedy at age fifteen. He has 3 albums out titled "Perspective", "Bullet-Biter : The Emcee Sessions" and "Slight Return". They are available everywhere. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyGerrit ElzingaInstagram : @gerrit__elzingaTwitter : @GerritElzingaMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-07-0849 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 18 - All The Right Stuff w/ Johanna MedrandaAfter a week off, we're back! In this episode, Carl gets a visit from Detroit comedian and producer, Johanna Medranda! Johanna is literally everywhere. She has well written jokes and a ridiculous amount of drive. Johanna also produces several shows in the Detroit area. Johanna has a podcast titled "Each Other's Mothers", that she does with two other Detroit comedians. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyJohanna MedrandaInstagram : @johanna.medrandaTwitter : @avrgjohMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper@rachelrockstar2021-07-0158 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 17 - Taking It To The Macks w/ Ben MacksCarl catches up with Traverse City comedian and show runner, Ben Macks! Ben is a hilarious comic with a unique style. Ben also portrays a character named Thad Ranger which is also hilarious! The two talk public swimming, comedy, and one of Carl's favorite bombing stories!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyBen MacksInstagram : @benmacksThad RangerInstagram : @thadrangerusaTik Tok : @thad_rangerMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper@rachelrockstar2021-06-1753 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 16 - OK Empathy w/ Alaina BamfieldCarl sits down in person with friend and Lansing comedian, Alaina Bamfield! Alaina is a solid joke writer that writes from personal experience and she's going to be a name to remember down the road. Alaina also has her own podcast titled "Leave Me Alone" that you can find anywhere you listen to podcasts. The two discuss the idea of all female lineups, Carl taking a fall recently and much much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlaina BamfieldInstagram : @alainabamfieldMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel Harper...2021-06-1054 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 15 - Aging In w/ Nick LeydorfCarl settles in with Lansing comedian, Nick Leydorf! Nick is a lawyer by day and a super funny comic by night. Nick has a podcast called "Free Consultation". Carl and Nick talk about being middle aged, the time Nick represented a murderer and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyNick LeydorfInstagram : @nickleydorfTwitter : @nickleydorfMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-06-031h 03Maybe Some Other TimeEp 14 - Suits & Seeds w/ EJ WatsonThe podcast is moving to Thursdays now! Carl hangs out with one of Detroit's finest up and coming comedians, EJ Watson! EJ is a fantastic comedian with a laid back delivery, great crowd work and hilarious jokes to boot. EJ also has his own podcast titled "The Ride Aalong Podcast" (with 2 A's) that he does with his future wife and another Detroit comedian. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyEJ WatsonInstagram : @ejwatson111Twitter : @ejwatson111MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-05-2752 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 13 - Honk If You Love Executions w/ Amber MaedaWe're a day late, but not a dollar short. Carl is visited by now Michigan comedian, Amber Maeda! Amber is from the mitten originally, but started stand up in Cleveland and is now back for good. The two make fun of each other a lot and Amber tells the wildest scary story to date. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAmber Maeda Instagram : @ambermaedajokeTwitter : @ambermaedajokeMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-05-201h 15Maybe Some Other TimeEp 12 - Mean and Failing w/ Matthew ZerilliCarl catches up with Traverse City comedian, Matt Zerilli! Matt is the reason there is a comedy scene in northern Michigan. They talk about roasts and Matt tells one of the most ridiculous bombing stories. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyMatt ZerilliInstagram : @reallyzerilliTwitter : @reallyzerilliMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-05-1256 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 11 - Hot Out The Gate w/ Diego AttanasioCarl sits down in person to chat with Detroit comedian, Diego Attanasio! Diego is a heavy hitter with great jokes and a dry delivery. Diego is a hard working comic and is on the road a ton. He has a new podcast called "Newly Dad". The two discuss Diego being a dad, veganism, and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyDiego AttanasioInstagram : @diegocomedyTwitter : @diegocomedyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-05-0549 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 10 - Paranormal Sexual Activity w/ Adam DegiCarl sits down to chat with his friend and one of his favorite comedians in the state, Adam Degi! Adam is a Grand Rapids comedian and has been at it for 15 years. He has an album available to stream titled "His Name is My Name Too". Instagram : carljohnsonisfunnyAdam Degi Instagram : @adamdegiTwitter : @adamdegiMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-04-2848 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 9 - Rollin' In The Dirt w/ Connor MeadeCarl catches up with Detroit comedian, Connor Meade. Connor has only been doing stand up for a few years and is quickly becoming a powerhouse comedian. She has a podcast titled "Each Other's Mothers" that she does with two other Detroit comedians. She is a regular and a producer at the Independent Comedy Club.Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyConnor MeadeInstagram :@ connormeadianTwitter : @connormeadianMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-04-2153 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 8 - Customers & Electric Cars w/ Ellie SnyderCarl sits down with Plymouth comedian, Ellie Snyder! Ellie is a talented stand up and writer. Carl and Ellie talk jobs, possums, bridal showers, and much more!Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyEllie SnyderInstagram : @ellie_isnt_that_funnyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-04-1450 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 7 - How's The Hunan Chicken w/ Alex BozinovicCarl chats with Detroit comedian, Alex Bozinovic! Alex is one of the most underrated comedians in the state. He is super smart and writes great jokes. Alex is apart of the LGBTQ+ community. He has two podcasts, one with another comedian titled TRUTHCAST and another podcast titled "The Burt Selleck Podcast". Carl and Alex talk bomb stories, the time his mother got shot, and more. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyAlex BozinovicInstagram : @poppershangoTwitter : @poppershangoMusic Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-04-0758 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 6 - Funny For A Human w/ Bret HaydenCarl takes a seat with one of his closest friends, Bret Hayden! Bret is a fantastic comedian from Ann Arbor, MI. Bret is the creator of Comedy Rumble, which will be explained in this episode, and a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Carl and Bret discuss diversity in comedy, woke comedy, and Bret opens up about a recent discovery. Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyBret HaydenTwitter : @BretHayden_MusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-03-3153 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 5 - Hella Fires w/ Pat SievertCarl sits down with Lansing comedian, Pat Sievert. Pat is one of the funniest people in the state of Michigan. He has an album available to stream titled "I Do What I Want Now". Carl and Pat discuss whether there's a place for them in comedy when things return to normal, Pat's start in comedy, and a scary trip to California.Instagram : @CarljohnsonisfunnyPat Sievert Instagram : @patsievertTwitter : @patsievertMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram :@ rachelrockstarTwitter : @rachelrockstar2021-03-241h 12Maybe Some Other TimeEp 4 - Comedy Reputation w/ Brett MercerCarl sits down with Detroit comedian, Brett Mercer. Brett is a smart and funny comedian with a style all his own. Brett has his own podcast with a couple other comedians called Big Time Garbage. They also stream almost every night around 10:30 Eastern time on Twitch. Carl and Brett discuss reputation in comedy, 90 Day Fiance, and disrespectful open micers. Instagram : @CarljohnsonisfunnyTwitter : CarldoesstuffBrett MercerInstagram : brett_mercer_Music : Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt : Rachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-03-171h 00Maybe Some Other TimeEp 3 - High Waters & Disposable Shorts w/ Ella HCarl sits down and chats with his friend and hilarious comedian, Ella H. Ella is a comedian from Ann Arbor, MI. Ella is a sharp joke writer that packs a dirty punch. She will be apart of the upcoming and popular comedy festival, Skankfest! They talk physicals, flight scares, and what makes a man creepy. Instagram : @CarljohnsonisfunnyTwitter : @CarldoesstuffMusic : Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt : Rachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-03-1050 minMaybe Some Other TimeEp 2 - King Of The Midwest w/ Chad DanielsCarl sits down with his favorite comedian, Chad Daniels! Chad has over 750 million streams with his 5 albums, several late night sets, and a documentary titled "I Need You To Kill" with Pete Lee & Tom Segura. His newest album/special, "Dad Chaniels", can be seen on YouTube for free. Chad also has his own podcast called "Middle of Somewhere". Carl & Chad talk a lot of comedy.Instagram : @CarljohnsonisfunnyTwitter : @CarldoesstuffChad DanielsInstagram : @thatchaddanielsTwitter : @thatchaddanielshttps://www.chaddaniels.com/Music : Jesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArt : Rachel Harper2021-03-031h 19Maybe Some Other TimeEp 1 - IntroCarl is solo for the first episode. He talks about the Morgan Wallen incident, the vet, and rants about bookers. Instagram : @CarljohnsonisfunnyTwitter : @Carldoesstuff Music : Jesse Passage Instagram : @thebignapArt : Rachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar2021-02-2416 min