Month: April 2026

Jamie Lissow is on a roll with weekly television appearances and sold-out comedy shows. Jamie talks to Joel before his Comedy Castle weekend about finding success through Gutfeld, why he does early shows, touring with his doctor wife, and why he lives in Alaska, of all places. Plus, talk of TJ Miller, Rob Schneider and Joel’s connection to Jamie vis the late, great Robert Schimmel. There are five shows this weekend with Jamie and tix are going fast – get them at the link below.

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Two interviews this week, starting off with Preacher Lawson. Preacher talks being funny with his family, the pressures (or not) of appearing on America’s Got Talent, and what he learns touring the world as a famous comic. Plus, local hero Josh Adams reflects on his formative years in stand-up, tells harrowing stories from the road, and says the Detroit Pistons need just one lung to win the championship. Preacher has five shows this weekend, with Josh performing on April 23rd. Tix for all of these shows can be found at the link below.

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Christian Finnegan has been on people’s TVs for over twenty years and he makes his Comedy Castle debut this weekend. Christian tells Joel of his start on VH1’s Best Week Ever, the weird way he got on that show, his later fame from Chappelle’s Show, and the odd gaggle of celebs he met on Are We There Yet? on TBS. Christian is also a huge music “nerd” and writes a great newsletter for folks just trying to keep up with what’s hip. Has he heard of Angine de Poitrine? Of course he has. There’s five shows with Christian this weekend – tix are at the link below.

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Jeff Allen has been a staple of comedy clubs and theaters for years and he took some time to talk before his two shows on Sunday April 12th. Jeff tells Joel about his start in comedy in the 1970s, how left clubs for churches and corporate work, and how had a career renaissance going viral around the pandemic. Also, hear about the TV pilot he just shot and how his wife reacts to being part of the show (don’t mention the crown molding!). Jeff is a riot always a big hit at the Comedy Castle. Tix are going fast – get them at the link below.

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