Month: February 2025

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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Jackie Kashian returns! Jackie is a first rate comedian and podcaster who returns to this show to talk about making a new comedy special in a social media world, media recs for dorks, and the insanity of keeping up friendships on the road. She also tells Joel about why The Comedy Castle is the best and why you should go this weekend! Tix for Jackie’s shows can be found at the link below.

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Nick Grffin adds his dry, mischievous wit to this Valentine’s week at The Comedy Castle and on this podcast. Nick tells Joel about performing on The Tonight Show, the routine he gets in to develop new material, why he never fit in as a college comic, and why NYC’s The Comedy Cellar is such a legendary place. Plus, Nick remembers the old days sharing a comedy condo with Drew Carey! Nick is hilarious, and a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or if you just want to see one of the best comedians working today. Tix can be found at the link below.

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Drew Thomas is a favorite everywhere he goes and he headlines The Comedy Castle for the first time this week. Drew tells Joel about coming up on the Atlanta comedy scene, the pros and cons of being a regular comedian on cruise ships, why you should stay over with white people and so much more. Plus, the secret history of Detroit-style pizza and why you must have KFC in Jamaica! Drew has six shows this week, including a big fundraiser on Wednesday, tix can be found at the link below.

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