The Comedy Castle Podcast

Keith Alberstadt returns to talk his beginnings in comedy, why he is always a great act for a fundraiser, why he’s not doing long road trips anymore and why requesting bits at a comedy show isn’t always a great idea. Keith is one of the best in the business! See him this weekend! Tix link… Continue reading Podcast #201: Keith Alberstadt Returns and Goodbye to Norm Stulz →

The 200th Comedy Castle Podcast has two big interviews – one with weekend headliner Tom Cotter, and Sunday’s special event performer Brad Upton. Even though he “lost”, Tom is probably the most impressive stand-up comedian in the history of America’s Got Talent. Hear how his fearless strategy paid off, why the winning dog-act wasn’t all… Continue reading Podcast #200:

Cam Bertrand arrives as this week’s Comedy Castle headliner with millions of internet views and some stories about how he got there. Cam used to work in a comedy club, got millions of views in a Dry Bar special, and refuses to rent a nice, big car when on the road. The Dry Bar show… Continue reading Podcast #199: Cam Bertrand →

Trae Crowder has made a name for himself as “The Liberal Redneck” and he’s talking to us before his headlining weekend at the club. Trae tells of his rural upbringing, how a video store gave him Hollywood dreams, and why you can’t put up a stop light in a small town. Plus, hear of Joel’s… Continue reading Podcast #198: Trae Crowder →

Kevin Lepine returns for his 17th annual performance of Hypnosis Unleashed at The Comedy Castle this month and he returns, also, to this podcast. Kevin tell us of the state of live entertainment in Las Vegas, the problem with “old-time” stage hypnotists, and how to successfully use music as part of your act. Plus, Kevin… Continue reading Podcast #197: Kevin Lepine is Unleashe

TJ Wharry has made a name for himself in towns all over the US, but finally he headlines The Comedy Castle and he’s here to talk. TJ tells Joel about growing up in Oakland County but not doing comedy until he left, how Dave Landau brought TJ and Joel (awkwardly) together, and his 500+ pair… Continue reading Podcast #196: TJ Wharry →

Donte Lillard is a rising talent in the Michigan Comedy Scene and he’ll be opening the shows this weekend with Dave Landau headlining. Donte and Joel talk about moving from the west side of the state to the Detroit area, Donte’s memorable – and illegal – performance at The Comedy Rumble, the folly of comics… Continue reading Podcast #195: Donte Lillard →

Alonzo Bodden has been at The Comedy Castle and on this show, but he and Joel haven’t reconnected in over 20 years since they last saw each other on the road. Alonzo talks Olympics, cars, the election, and why comedy clubs will never go away no matter how bad cancel culture gets. Alonzo is a… Continue reading Podcast #194: Alonzo Bodden Cannot Be Canceled →

A member of the Detroit comedy scene that is doing great things is this week’s guest and emcee at the club, Genevive Clinton. Now an Austin, TX resident and regular at The Comedy Mothership, Gen tells Joel of her journey to Austin, her many appearances on Kill Tony, and how her relationship with a fellow… Continue reading Podcast #193: Genivive Clinton →

It’s a double-feature this week! Wednesday headliner Josiah Jones sits in-studio to talk with his opening act, Joel, about his rise to headlining The Comedy Castle, doing Showtime at the Apollo, playing the Comedy Store in LA, and how his experience in the ministry has helped his comedy. Josiah was a student of Joel’s Advanced… Continue reading Podcast #192: Josiah Jones & Sa