Podcast #219: Matt Lauria

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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Podcast #218: 2025 Preview and Sklar Bros Redux

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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