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Podcast #134: Jon Rudnitsky

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2023/03/07

Jon Rudnitsky brings his experience as a Saturday Night Live cast member and Resse Witherspoon’s co-star to his first headlining weekend at The Comedy Castle. Jon isn’t sure how to address the Detroit-ish crowd, but Joel tries to set him straight. Hear about Jon’s SNL audition, and which bit got him the job – he’s… Continue reading Podcast #134: Jon Rudnitsky →

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Podcast #133: Brett Mercer

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2023/02/28

It’s rare to have the weekend’s emcee as the guest, but Brett Mercer and his journey to The Comedy Castle stage makes for a very entertaining podcast. Brett tells of the legendary Detroit alt-comedy venues he’s been a part of, duels with Joel in voice effects, tells why it’s taken him ten years to find… Continue reading Podcast #133: Brett Mercer →

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Podcast #132: TJ Miller & The Depths of Wikipedia

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2023/02/21

Two big interviews on this week’s show, as TJ Miller returns to the club. He’s been busy releasing new comedy specials, including some stuff from his last visit, expanding his hot sauce and peanut butter empire to Amazon, and trying to eat a hot chicken tender. Hear about the origin story of Jonah from his… Continue reading Podcast #132: TJ Miller & The Depths of Wikipedia →

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Podcast #131: Josh Blue is Back

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2023/02/15

Josh Blue returns for the third time to this podcast! Josh has become one of The Comedy Castle’s biggest and most popular acts over the years and his laid back, nothing serious demeanor shows here in this interview. Joel asks Josh about the pressure of doing TV competition shows, his love of creating art, how… Continue reading Podcast #131: Josh Blue is Back →

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Podcast #130: Sal Demilio/Ralph Harris

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2023/02/07

It’s a double interview show, with headliner Ralph Harris and feature act Sal Demilio. Sal’s up first, telling us about living with his father at an older age, sharing Louie Anderson stories and giving you his 100% sure-fire Super Bowl predictions. Then Ralph tells you all about why he’s working cruise ships and loving it,… Continue reading Podcast #130: Sal Demilio/Ralph Harris →

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Podcast #129: Gus Constantellis

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2023/02/02

Gus Constantellis got his start in comedy by (almost) winning a contest – not the easiest or most straightforward route to success, but successful he is. Gus tells Joel about how TikTok and an impression of his mother opened up his fanbase and how his children’s TV writing career has taken a new and exciting… Continue reading Podcast #129: Gus Constantellis →

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Podcast #128: Matt Braunger

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2023/01/30

Matt Braunger is known as one of the country’s best comics and one of the funniest podcast guests. So the pressure is on Joel to make it a good one, and thankfully – almost completely due to Matt – it is. Matt compares Detroit with his hotbed of Portland, tells you how the Chicago comedy… Continue reading Podcast #128: Matt Braunger →

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Podcast #127: Emma Willmann

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2023/01/24

Comedian and actor Emma Willmann joins Joel in advance of her Comedy Castle debut this Sunday January 29th. As you’ll hear, Emma had previously played a bowling somewhere in the Great Lake State, but rest assured, you couldn’t hear the pins! Emma talks about being addicted to comedy documentaries, why cancel culture is unfair to… Continue reading Podcast #127: Emma Willmann →

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Podcast #126: Isabel Hagen Returns

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2023/01/09

Isabel Hagen was a gigantic hit in her last visit to the club two years ago. she returns to this show to talk with Joel about using her viola on The Tonight Show, the Mormons saving comedy, the secret life of Broadway orchestra musicians, and Joe List’s punchable face (Joel said it, actually). Isabel has… Continue reading Podcast #126: Isabel Hagen Returns →

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Podcast #125: Tom’s Big Announcement

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2022/12/31

As we say goodbye to 2022, Tom McCarthy has a goodbye of his own for fans of this podcast. Listen as Tom and producer – and new host! – Joel Fragomeni, share a retrospective of Tom’s best interviews, laugh about how nutty TJ Miller is, and reflect fondly on interviewing some of the biggest names… Continue reading Podcast #125: Tom’s Big Announcement →

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Podcast #124: David Dyer’s 3rd Time

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2022/12/17

David Dyer is one of the top comics on the Midwest Circuit. Many appearances on the Bob and Tom show, an excellent Dry Bar special titled “Further Along Than Anyone Expected”, and now the giver of an excellent Ted Talk. When he’s not entertaining crowds he’s serving his community as a firefighter. An interesting comic… Continue reading Podcast #124: David Dyer’s 3rd Time →

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Podcast #123: Dave Landau

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2022/12/01

A local boy done really, really good. From early success with his appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” to his current success on the popular “Louder With Crowder” show, it’s been a pleasure to watch his career grow. His most recent album “Nimble Fingers” is a must listen and we are honored and excited to… Continue reading Podcast #123: Dave Landau →

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Podcast #122: Bill Bushart/Sara Young

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2022/11/22

The “Godfather” of the Detroit comedy scene (he hates that!), Bill Bushart sits with Tom to talk the Night Before Thanksgiving show, his musings on teaching comedy, and much more. Bill is hilarious on stage, and as a producer, puts together some of the best line-ups of up-and-coming comics, you’ll see. Don’t miss this show!… Continue reading Podcast #122: Bill Bushart/Sara Young →

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Podcast #121: Ben Bailey

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2022/11/08

Long before he became famous for the hit tv show “Cash Cab”, Ben Bailey was cutting his chops on the New York Comedy Scene. He was an accomplished comic with some serious credits long before breaking through on television. We are so excited that he’s out touring again and performing stand-up. Check out his new show on YouTube… Continue reading Podcast #121: Ben Bailey →

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Podcast #120: Tyler Nissen & John Heffron Redux

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2022/11/02

It’s John Heffron week here at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. One of our favorites and one of the most successful comics to come out of the Southeast Michigan comedy scene. From winning the second season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing to his many late night appearances, it’s been fun to see the success of one of… Continue reading Podcast #120: Tyler Nissen & John Heffron Redux →

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Podcast #119: Nate Craig Returns

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2022/10/27

Nate Craig returns to the Castle this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited. “Preferred Customer” remains one of our favorite stand up albums of the last decade and Nate gives us the scoop on his upcoming release. Solid, cynical observational comedy at it’s best. It’s no wonder Bill Burr selected him as his opener for theaters… Continue reading Podcast #119: Nate Craig Returns →

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Podcast #118: Eric Neumann

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2022/10/14

A lot of buzz and heat in the comedy world for this week’s guest Eric Neumann. A breakout spot on ” The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and three stand out records to his name, he’s a likable comic with killer jokes and smooth delivery. Looking forward to his Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle debut on October… Continue reading Podcast #118: Eric Neumann →

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Podcast #117: Dustin Nickerson and Rob Boyle

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2022/10/06

Dustin Nickerson has a great new album called “Overwhelmed” and is the host of a terrific podcast, “Don’t Make Me Come Back There“. This is his second appearance on the Castle podcast and he proves that nice guys and clean comics do have a point of view worth hearing. We also have a great conversation… Continue reading Podcast #117: Dustin Nickerson and Rob Boyle →

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Podcast #116: Mike Brody Returns

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2022/09/27

You gotta love a dog lover! We know Mike Brody and his dogs Daisey, Frosty, and Moe from his excellent Dry Bar special, “Not of Afraid of Butterflies.” He also has an excellent album out, “Sell Me a Bridge.” A veteran of the fertile Twin Cities comedy scene and now a staple on Cruise Ships, Mike Brody… Continue reading Podcast #116: Mike Brody Returns →

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Podcast #115: Jared Freid

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2022/09/21

Jared Freid is a raconteur of the highest order. His provocative in your face style is down right sensible when you give it some thought. Incredibly funny and useful relationship advice, heartwarming stories of body and food insecurities, and some spot on observational takes on the pandemic and its effect on our collective psyche are just some… Continue reading Podcast #115: Jared Freid →

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