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This week’s headliner, Nathan Timmel is an accomplished comic and published author.  His first work of nonfiction, “We Are 100” was released this past spring to rave reviews.  He joins Tom this week to discuss comedy, literature, giving simple intros, and the unique combination of low self esteem and supreme confidence that so many comics have.  Local comic and show producer Greg Sharp also joins us this week to offer tips and insight into how to build your own successful self-produced comedy show. Tickets for Nathan’s shows can be found at the link below.

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Actor, Rapper, Comic, and most importantly, bad-ass human being Ricarlo Flanagan went to Olympus last month.  His passing has left a hole in the heart and consciousness of everyone who ever knew him.  A force of nature on stage, on the mic, and on the screen.  How is it possible he’s gone?  Hoping this replay of our interview with him from 2019 does for your day what it did for ours. Dave Attell headlines The Comedy Castle this week. Tom’s interview with Dave from 2019 is archived here. You can get the few remaining tickets for Dave’s shows at the link below.

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This weekend’s headliner, John Heffron, is the ultimate example of local boy done good.  From growing up in South Lyon and crafting his comedy on a PA at the local grocery store to winning the second season of Last Comic Standing, he’s seen it all and done it all.  Based back in Michigan after battling a health scare, it was a pleasure having him on the Comedy Castle Podcast to discuss his up coming shows and what it’s like coming home after climbing the mountain. Tickets are going fast for John’s shows! Get tickets at the link below.

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Rocky LaPorte is one of our favorite regulars at the Comedy Castle. His career has spanned four decades and he has seen and done it all. Tim Allen proclaimed him “the next big thing” after seeing Rocky on his first Tonight Show appearance.   A great comic and a great interview! Ritch Shydner caught the last big wave of the late 70’s early 80’s stand up comedy explosion.  Multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson shot him into the upper echelon of comedy and show biz circles.  He is taking his incredible “History of Stand Up Comedy” multi-media presentation on the road and we are fortunate that he stopped by the Castle Podcast for one of our favorite interviews! Rocky appears this weekend on November 5th and 6th, with Rich Shydner’s “History of Stand Up Comedy” on Monday, November 8th. Tix can be found at the link below.

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Nate Craig is this week’s Comedy Castle headliner and his “Preferred Customer” is one of our favorite recent stand-up specials.  Wonderful, cynical, and provocative comedy for the times we live in as you’ll hear on this interview. Nate had a featured role on the excellent Netflix series “Maniac” and is also Bill Burr’s handpicked opener for his upcoming theater tour.  We also have two local comics, Kara Coraci and Paul Pepitone, who curate the legendary open mic at The New Way Bar on to talk about the importance of open mic’s to the comedy scene and community. Ticket for this week’s shows are at the link below.

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Dave Dyer is a Comedy Castle favorite and this week’s headliner at the club. He joins Tom to discuss his new Dry Bar Comedy special “Further Along Than Anyone Expected“, how an audience shapes his comedy show, and shares memories of the late Ricarlo Flanagan. He’s joined by this week’s emcee and feature, too, so stay tuned to hear how to pronounce Camila Ballario’s name and find out about Will Green’s podcast “We Lost a Good One”. Dave, Camila and Will and very talented and funny performers – get tickets for these shows at the link below.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher

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This week’s headliner, Michael Malone is an extremely gifted joke writer and performer who has somehow found a way to turn personal grief into humor.  He is the star of the wildly popular stand up special “Laugh After Death” and author of the accompanying book, “Dead Serious.”  Proof that there is a lot of laughter and light in life’s darkest times. Michael has five big shows this week at the club – get tickets at the link below.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher

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Legendary professional wrestler Mick Foley joins Tom to talk about his upcoming sold-out show at The Comedy Castle! Mick details how he made the transition from wrestler to comedian, why bombing as a comedian hurts more, his love for Tori Amos and answers questions about Tom’s favorite childhood wrestler, Brutus Beefcake! Mick is a talented story teller and a fantastic guest on this show. It’s a must-listen for wrestling fans and an insightful look into the world of comedy as told by one of the most entertaining people around. While tickets are sold-out for Mick’s show, the hilarious Joe List will be appearing September 30th to October 2nd. Tickets for Joe’s shows can be found at the link below.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher

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It’s a two-interview podcast this week! First up is this week’s headliner, Greg Hahn – an impossibly high energy comic and great drummer too!  You’ve seen him on Conan and he has been a long time guest on the syndicated “Bob and Tom Show.”  He’s a former college basketball player, an ex-Marine, and one incredibly entertaining guy!  We also have up-and-coming Detroit comic Ryan Brown on this week’s show. Interviewed back stage last month during his first Castle weekend, this is a must listen for any aspiring local comics. Tickets for this week’s show can be found at the link below.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher

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Mary Mack is the voice of Jesse on the excellent Hulu animated series “Solar Opposites”, a veteran of multiple Conan appearances, and has a great Dry Bar Comedy special out.  And she’s this week’s headliner at The Comedy Castle! Mary and Tom cover everything from Polka bands to why so many ex-teachers and musicians find their way into comedy. She is the epitome of “Midwest Nice”, and has five big shows this weekend – tix at the link below!

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher

Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information