Canadian comedy superhero and Letterkenny star, K Trevor Wilson returns to the Comedy Castle this week! On this show he talks seasonal comedy bits, a Cap’n Crunch victory, living with rabbits and the future of possible spin-offs of his hit show. Plus, wrestling talk and why you don’t deny Jake “The Snake” Roberts his scrambled eggs. There are four big shows this weekend with Trev – tix at the link below.
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Josh Adams returns to the Comedy Castle and this show to talk honey packs, his new fans, leaving after your set and much more. Hear who Josh thinks is right int the recent Detroit comedy controversy with a downtown club and how he came up in the comedy scene was different (and better) than the rise of the social media comics of this decade. Josh’s weekends are always a blast, so get your OFFICIAL tickets at the link below.
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JR De Guzman is the comedy/music hybrid entertainer you didn’t know you need to know -until now. JR makes his Comedy Castle debut this weekend and tells Joel how he got started telling jokes, his biggest musical inspiration, and why he buried his guitar in the desert. Plus, should Joel get Jollibee? Hear why JR things everyone should try the Pilipino fast-food favorite. THere are five shows with JR this weekend – get tix at the link below.
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Raanan Hershberg has made a steady climb up the comedy ladder and he credits The Comedy Castle as an important step in that journey. Hear about his move to NYC, how a joke (maybe?) led to his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience and much more. Plus, movie talk, as Raanan has a great movie podcast and Joel shares his love for early, funny Woody Allen films. Raanan headlines this weekend, running his new hour of material – a great time to see a future comedy star! Tix link below.
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Ian Bagg is an all-time favorite, and this week he brings his comedic genius to the Comedy Castle for four shows only. Ian is driving cross-country as he talks to Joel, so hear the about the greatness of Buc-ees, the trouble with driving your dogs, and the size of the crucifixes in Oklahoma. Also, Ian’s history with Garry Shandling(!), Joel’s history with the Juggalos, and why Canadians must come this weekend! Fun talk – better than an audiobook! Ian’s the best. Don’t miss him!
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Robyn Gilleran has become a real favorite on the Michigan comedy scene in the last few years. On this show, Robyn tells Joel about her journey from being a model and actress to a working comic who produces shows with her husband, Jason. Robyn tells of her various lawyer and casino commercials, the tricks to auditioning and how acting chops can help in stand-up. Plus, Joel tells you how to stretch your comedy sets when you don’t have the time or when the headliner is stuck at the airport! Robyn joins Blain Hill and Erica Rhodes for a loaded line-up this weekend at the club. Tix can be found at the link below.
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Mike Young is a funny, industry-known comic from Michigan who makes a rare headlining appearance at the Comedy Castle on April 16th. His weekend guest spots at the club have made audiences want more – so here’s your chance! Mike has opened for a who’s who in comedy including Joe Rogan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Russell Peters, and most famously Bob Saget (who Mike eulogized on this show). Mike is also a filmmaker and his most recent film, Stealing Jokes, takes place in the world of stand-up and was shot in Michigan! Mike tells some behind-the-scenes stories of the production and reveals how comics’ real-life road stories inspired the film. Plus, Mike teases his TV pilot and Joel punches the idea up – a brilliant creative meeting happens on this show! Don’t miss Mike on Wednesday, April 16th! Troy Bond and Jeff Allen have shows this weekend, and tix are available at the link below.
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Matt Lauria, the fast-talking West Michigan comic and pickleball enthusiast, joins Joel on this show. Matt describes his start on the Kalamazoo comedy scene, how comedy has helped his day job in sales, and why a “douchebag” persona is so relatable. Plus, hear rap talk as Matt has helped the less hip understand Kendrick vs Drake, and Joel tells you his history as a hip-hop adjacent clown who grew up in the early days of the art form. It’s a big weekend with John Caparulo and Matt! Get tix at the link below.
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2025 has a tons of great shows at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle – including this week with The Sklar Brothers – and Joel has your complete guide to what’s coming this week and beyond. Drew Lynch! Ian Bagg! Pete Holmes and more! It should be a great year from here on out and it starts with Jen Fulwiler and The Sklar Brothers, who can be heard here in their interview with Joel from 2024. Tickets for all the shows mentioned on this podcast can be found at the link below.
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J. Chris Newberg is a producer, writer and stand-up comic with the chops to work with some of the best in Hollywood. He’s also an old friend of Joel’s and a multi-time headliner at The Comedy Castle – this makes for a great show! Chris talks writing for The Hollywood Squares, how the celebrities “know” the answers, which celebs were super-great to work with and much more. Plus, hear a first-hand account of the LA fires, Chris’ plans for this weekend’s shows and why his “joke of the day” is a (hilarious) social media minefield. Chris has five big shows this weekend! Get tix at the link below.
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