Steve Byrne is no stranger to The Comedy Castle, but this is first, true headlining weekend and it should be a total blast. Steve Tells Joel about his beginnings at The Comedy Cellar in NYC, the weird circumstances around his (an another) Amazing Jonathan documentary, and about his terrific film The Opening Act, the perils of a young comedian on the road. Steve also describes how Jo Koy got hosed on that Golden Globes gig and how he’d be terrible at a roast. Steve is a dynamic and hilarious performer, so start your summer right this weekend with a great show.
Month: May 2024
Podcast:186: Jason Jamerson Explains Rap Beefs
Jason Jamerson returns for his second Comedy Castle headlining weekend in under a year! Joel asks about his start in stand-up comedy, talks about ways to stretch your act to fit, and the guys who gave him good advice along the way. Plus, hear Jason’s hilarious skit about the drive-thru, and he tries to explain Kendrick vs Drake to the clueless host of this podcast who genuinely doesn’t know who those guys are! Jason is an exciting, funny, young talent, so catch him over this holiday weekend, if you can.
Podcast #185: Brent Terhune is THE Alpha Male
Brent Terhune has gone viral as “Alpha Male”, but he is also one of our favorite headliners and a great guest on this show. Brent tells Joel of his high school start in comedy, what it’s like to write for the Bob & Tom Show, and how his viral fame has led to him making weird Cameos. Plus, bad behavior at comedy clubs is no joke! Get Brent’s horror movie podcast here, and hear his suggestions for a good, scary time. Brent is here all weekend – get those tickets now!
Podcast #184: Maz Jobrani Is Truly International
Maz Jobrani has played all over the world, so it’s a real privilege to bring “Mr. International” to this show and to The Comedy Castle. Maz talks the challenges of beating the international censors, why audiences are the same the world over, and why all American immigrants start out as Italians. Hear a great story about Maz’s start at The Comedy Store and he’ll tell us what it was like to perform at The White House! Maz is one of the world’s best comics, so get your tickets for this weekend’s shows.