Month: March 2026

Steven Rogers has been on tour with some of the biggest names in comedy and he talks to Joel here before his return headlining engagement at The Comedy Castle. Steven tells Joel of his start in comedy at age twenty, why older folks have so much more life experience to relate to, and how Brian Regan and Nate Bargatze have helped him get to where he is today. Plus, travel hell delays the interview, the trials of life on the road, and the honor – or indignity – of your headshot by the restroom door. Steven is hilarious and has five big shows this weekend. Tix at the link below.

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Laurie Kilmartin returns to The Comedy Castle this week and she talked to Joel just hours after her writing gig at The Oscars ended. Hear what it’s like to write for Conan O’Brien and the pressure that the creatives feel getting ready for the show. Also, Joel picks his favorite bit from the show, asks why there were no Secret Agent jokes, and shares his memories from a Conan taping thirty years ago. Plus, insights into the comedy writers mind – turns out it’s really hard, but you end up getting health insurance. Laurie is an amazing comic, and she’s got four shows this weekend. Tix at the link below.

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Michael McDaniel is a Detroit original and a Comedy Castle favorite. Here he tells Joel of his audacious start of his comedy career, how winning a comedy festival in 2010 helped him, and how he was booed at a church show for an unknown reason. Plus, hear how Michael’s excellent impression came about. From crying babies to Denzel to Will Smith Michael’s a master of voices and they’ll all be heard on stage on March 19th at the Comedy Castle. Tix at the link below.

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Geoffrey Asmus has really gained a following at The Comedy Castle over the last few years. Going from an opening act to a summer headliner, Geoff has used social media and his infectious enthusiasm on stage to create unforgettable performances that quickly sell-out. Geoffrey tells Joel how tough road gigs shaped his style leading to his current, interactive wild shows. Geoff also tells of seeing Dead & Company and how that inspires him to do a “twenety minute guitar solo, but jokes”. Plus, he explains the viral clip of the Green Day/ghostwriter audience member from his last time at the club – was he legit or making it all up? Joel has his thoughts, too! There are four shows this weekend and they all may sell out, so get your tickets now at the link below.

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