Josh Blue returns this week, and as one of the top draws at the club, we must say get your tickets now! And as Josh is starting to headline theaters, and he tells Joel about the pros and cons of theaters vs comedy clubs, what he does for fun at his cabin in Colorado, and why, unfortunately, Josh cannot ever run for President of the United States. Also, it’s 4/20 this weekend, but please control yourself. Josh’s tickets are going fast – so don’t miss him! Listen on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information ..read more

TJ Miller is a frequent guest on this show and a favorite headliner at The Comedy Castle. This week, Joel finds out what makes “The Crowd Sorcerer Tour” more than just a crowd work show, how his peanut butter and hot sauce business is doing, and TJ tells of of his plan to put a comedy special – on the blockchain. TJ is one-of-a-kind and almost always sells-out, so get your tickets now! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information ..read more

Clinton Jackson appeared all the way back on show #3 of this podcast, and he’s back this weekend and talking to Joel here. Clinton confirms that he’s in a good mood on stage, tells of his mother’s influence on his act, and how he’s the most popular guy the cruise ship – usually. Plus, Joel asks for marriage advice, as he’s taking the plunge! Of course, Clinton’s got it, and it’s good. Clinton has five big shows this week at The Comedy Castle – don’t miss ’em! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more informati ..read more

The ubiquitous Sklar Brothers make their headlining debut at The Comedy Castle this weekend. They join Joel to tell of their days at the University of Michigan and their continued connection to the school, why there’s few two-person comedy acts anymore, and their unique way of writing jokes and keeping the good ones. Also, behind-the-scenes of their Super Bowl commercial with The Bernsteins and Joel’s odd connection to that spot. Tickets are going quickly for these shows, get them now! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for ..read more

It’s been decades since Nathan Macintosh has performed at The Comedy Castle, and with the success of last year’s comedy special and his streaming series, there’s a lot to cover. Nathan tells of his Canadian origins, his humiliation in NYC before becoming a Comedy Cellar regular, and why he’ll never bee the spokesperson for Subway. Joel mentions how Nextel phones ruined a comedy gig twenty years ago, and offers Nathan the hack “Big Beaver Joke”, which we are proud to say that he’s not telling. Nathan is a riot! Catch him for one of the five big shows this weekend. Listen on  Spotify, App ..read more

He appeared last year on show #137, but this time Jay Jurden is talking trash on Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, and The Illuminati on this hilarious episode. Jay also talks Robert Kennedy Jr’s Presidential chances, if he’s still writing for Jon Stewart, the permanent nature of his own marriage (insurance!) and much more. Jay is fun to listen to, on this show and on stage, go out of your way to catch him this weekend! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information ..read more

Laurie Kilmartin has been a known commodity in comedy for many years, but this week makes her Comedy Castle headlining debut. Joel and her speaks about their mutual attempts to duck Covid (one recently failed!), the joys of working with Conan O’Brien, experiencing inappropriate things with your kid – like The Diary of Anne Frank and Saltburn, and much more. Laurie’s a blast! Come check her out this weekend! Tix are here. Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information ..read more

Our headliner Matt McClowry is back for his sixth headlining appearance at The Comedy Castle this weekend! As they’ve known each other for twenty years, Joel and Matt have a lot to talk about like crazy open mike stories, Matt’s work on Dave Landau’s Normal World show, and why nobody sends either guy drinks while they are on stage. Also, find out what music makes a baby excited and you have to wonder if Matt is raising a music snob! Tickets are BOGO for Matt’s shows this weekend, so don’t miss it! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit comedycastle ..read more

Richard Mathis comes to us as a former winner of the Detroit to LA Comedy Challenge and as an all-around good guy and a hilarious comic. Richard talks starting comedy in Indianapolis, the reality of open mike at The Comedy Store, getting great advice from his grandfather, and he has Ms. Pat stories, but won’t dare share them! Also, find out why you don’t wear shorts on stage – look like a professional! Richard will be dressed nice and on-time as he features this weekend at The Comedy Castle with Deanne Smith (who you can listen to here on show #88). Tix can be found here or at the link below ..read more

Josh Adams has been one of Detroit’s best comics for years, but after his appearance on Hard Knocks with The Detroit Lions his stature has grown and he kicks of 2024 headlining The Comedy Castle. Josh tells Joel how the Hard Knocks appearance came about, how the reaction blew him away, and his approach do nailing that difficult gig. Plus, hear how Josh’s work ethic has helped him succeed in comedy, and why he didn’t like Joel the first time he met him! Josh has five shows this weekend, so you know what to do! Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts  Visit c ..read more