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JeCorey Hawkins is a shining light on the Michigan Comedy scene. He emcees this weekend and joined us for a chat on this show. JeCorey tells how socializing in high school and college made his personality come out, his experience winning the 2024 Detroit to LA competition, his goals for blowing up and why some folks stink at social media. Plus, hear this weekend’s headliner, Joe Machi, from April of 2024. It’s a fun talk with Joe – one of the funniest comics ever with his unique, engaging style. We have an incredible line-up this week, so grab those tickets at the link below.

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Zach Martina headlines this holiday weekend, and he joins Joel here to talk Thanksgiving, Lions football, and the ins and outs of making a comedy special. Zach tells of the dishes he contributes to family thanksgiving, and a novel way to consume the leftovers – no turkey goes to waste! Also, why watching the Lions lose builds character and how he made a terrific special and the YouTube comments are actually civil! Zach is one of Michigan’s best comics and he’ll be a holiday treat this weekend for sure. Tix at the link below.

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Two fresh interviews this week, as weekend headliner Josh Wolf brings “The Campfire Tour” to The Comedy Castle. Josh tells of the innovations he’s brought to the show with music and collaborations, working with his son, Jacob, and doing one show a week on magic mushrooms! Josh is a crowd favorite and his tickets go fast – don’t wait! Also, TJ Wharry returns to talk the night before Thanksgiving special, using his wife for a following, his love of Hungry Howie’s, and being Clawson High’s biggest success story. Plus, who Joel’s family think is a really big deal in comedy right now (hint: it isn’t him). Tix for Josh and TJ’s shows can be found at the link below.

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A special Comedy Castle Podcast has Tim Finkel memorializing his son Ryder, who sadly lost his battle with childhood cancer recently. Tim tells us Ryder was brave and had a great sense of humor until the very end. Tim also tells of his eventual return to the comedy stage and has thoughts on Joel recent comedy class showcase which was quite a wild night! Plus, it’s John Heffron week at the club or is it “John Heffron Week”? Joel tries to get to the bottom of an official declaration in this 2023 interview with John. Fun chat about the mall, Halloween and the future of comedy specials. John’s tickets go fast every year. Get yours at the link below.

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Keith Alberstadt is a busy man as he’s traveling the country doing comedy, as well as being a father of three. Keith takes a break to talk to Joel about opening for Nate Bargatze, Halloween with little ones and the do’s and don’ts of a family road trip. Also, is Joel the most “punctual podcaster ever”? There’s five shows with Keith this week including a benefit on Thursday – tix can be found at the link below.

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While the club is closed Halloween night, we still have a huge week of comedy ahead, and Joel is here to tell you all about it. Maher Matta returns for two shows on Saturday (and hear his 2023 interview on this show), The Comedy Rumble has a Halloween-theme for this Thursday, and big student showcases next week, as Joel unveils the line-up for his Advanced Class showcase on November 4th. Can’t go wrong with any of the shows happening this week – tix at the link below.

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Sam Tallent has appeared everywhere in the last few years and returns this weekend to The Comedy Castle and this show! Sam reveals why he regularly performs comedy internationally, his pride in being a Detroiter for the last few years, and what happens when you have to kick a guy out from the comedy special taping. Sam is one of the very best around – catch him this weekend!

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Kevin Bozeman has been entertaining audiences for decades. Performing all over the US and at sea, Kevin has an infectious style that makes everyone in the room roar – even grandma! Kevin tells Joel about leaving the insurance business for comedy, why he works “clean” but not always, and how he took a big payout to perform at a wedding. Kevin also asks “how can you watch sports without betting?”, a question for all Detroit sports fans at this time of year. Kevin has five shows this week which a busy one at the club. Come out an see a show!

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Hannah Osborne has put the work in, and this weekend she features for Comedy Central star Michael Kosta. Hannah tells Joel about sneakily watching Eddie Murphy specials as kid, the influence of Dane Cook, and how she searched out the club’s comedy classes to get her start. Hear how the pandemic and pregnancy could not stop her and how she chose Austin, Texas over Los Angeles to chase her dreams. Hannah is a rising star in comedy and a great guest! Check her our this weekend at the club! Tix at the link below.

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Kevin Lepine has been rocking Las Vegas for a decade and a half, and his annual hometown show is about to happen at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. Kevin tells Joel why Hypnosis Unleashed is a party, not a stale hypnosis show, he recaps some recent hilarious fan encounters and tells why Vegas is down now, but coming back. Also, find out what happens when Vegas entertainers don’t like one of their own – it’s not pretty! Kevin brings his show to The Comedy Castle for one night on October 12th. Tix for Kevin and this week’s headliner, Jeff Dye, can be found at the link below.

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