The Comedy Castle Podcast

Hannah Osborne has put the work in, and this weekend she features for Comedy Central star Michael Kosta. Hannah tells Joel about sneakily watching Eddie Murphy specials as kid, the influence of Dane Cook, and how she searched out the club’s comedy classes to get her start. Hear how the pandemic and pregnancy could not stop her and how she chose Austin, Texas over Los Angeles to chase her dreams. Hannah is a rising star in comedy and a great guest! Check her our this weekend at the club! Tix at the link below.

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Kevin Lepine has been rocking Las Vegas for a decade and a half, and his annual hometown show is about to happen at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. Kevin tells Joel why Hypnosis Unleashed is a party, not a stale hypnosis show, he recaps some recent hilarious fan encounters and tells why Vegas is down now, but coming back. Also, find out what happens when Vegas entertainers don’t like one of their own – it’s not pretty! Kevin brings his show to The Comedy Castle for one night on October 12th. Tix for Kevin and this week’s headliner, Jeff Dye, can be found at the link below.

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Brian Scolaro is a favorite at the club and Joel was so pleased to reconnect with the actor/comedian on this show. Brian tells Joel why he’s driving to Detroit from NYC, why he’s ok being single in his 50s, and why he’s not traveling anywhere far – except Alaska. Plus, hear some hilarious on-set stories of working with Carmen Electra, Robert DeNiro and more. Joel apologizes for laughing so hard during this show, but he couldn’t help it! Laugh your ass off with Brian this weekend – B1G1 tix at the link below.

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Two great talks to head into Labor Day weekend on this show, as Charlie Wollborg brings his TEDx “X=Laughter” event to the club this week. Charlie tells of how he began promoting TEDx Detroit, how he got to the comedy stage, and what he’s learned along the way. This event has an all-star line-up, so don’t miss it! Later, Jacob Russell checks in with his story so far, including winning The Comedy Rumble, flaking out during Detroit to LA, the genesis of his one man show and what he learned from Joel in his Advanced Comedy Class. Two great up-and-comers to take you into Labor Day! All tickets and comedy class info can be found below.

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Tom McCarthy hosted this podcast for years, and he’s back as this Saturday’s headliner at the club. Tom and Joel reminisce about the origins of the podcast, their favorite (and least favorite) guests, and some behind-the-scenes stuff that fans of this show will enjoy. Tom also tells of the night he met Joel, the pros and cons of the Woodward Dream Cruise, and why some TV shows and movies straight-up replaced an actor. Tom is great comic who wants to see you out this Saturday night! Tix at the link below.

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Ryan Brown and Camila Ballario have both worked their way up the comedy food chain, and they are both headlining The Comedy Castle (separately!) next week. In this double episode, Joel chats with both about their start in Joel’s Advanced Comedy Class, the struggles of a work/life balance with comedy, and what’s next for them in their young careers. Ryan tells Joel how he edits his sets down to pure gold and Camila talks opening for Nikki Glaser in a huge room! These are two rising talents who get their chance to shine next weekend. Tix are at the link below – don’t miss it!

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When Will Burkart last joined us, Joel gave Will some advice. We’re not here to say he took it, but new headshots aside, Will is on a career roll as he heads into his weekend at The Comedy Castle. Will tells of the pains of traveling, his comedy pet peeves, and how Bobby Lee helped his career. Plus, can Will get Eminem to appear? Maybe not as crazy an idea as you think! With or without Marshall, catch Will this weekend – you won’t regret it! Tix link below.

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Sean Patton has made a name for himself as a headlining comedian and star of the FX series The English Teacher and he headlines The Comedy Castle this weekend. Sean tells Joel how he loves Midwest crowds, why he’s not a “crowd work” comic, and how he found an amazing venue for his latest comedy special. Plus, Sean tells Joel a hilarious story of meeting Joel at an open mike over twenty years ago! Sean is a killer comic and a great dude who wants to meet you after the show! Come out! Tix at the link below.

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Dan St. Germain may be “comic’s comics”, but he’s one of the best and headlines The Comedy Castle this weekend and talked with us here on this show. Hear about Dan’s history at the club and his attempts to break through as writer and close collaborator with some of comedy’s biggest names. He’s also UFO/UAP podcaster and wants to talk to you about it this weekend! Plus, the only business sleazier than pro wrestling (or comedy) is politics as Dan found out first-hand. Come check out Dan this weekend – he’s awesome!

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Craig Shoemaker has been performing at The Comedy Castle since 1991! And here he talks to Joel before this weekend’s shows. Craig tells of his early days in the Philadelphia comedy scene, does some long-since retired (hilarious) impressions, says why he supports the Detroit Lions once in a while, and how his comedy show can give you a baby! Craig is one of the great, all-time acts at the club and find out this weekend why he keeps coming back. Tix at the link below.

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