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Detroit stand-up comedian Steve Hansen talks about his comedic influences, using social media as part of his comedy career, and his writing process.
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Detroit’s Nicole Majdali talks about her stand-up comedy career, her creative process, and her new short film, Pretty Funny Nicole.
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Tim Allen, one of the biggest names to ever emerge from the Detroit stand-up comedy scene, has starred in Home Improvement, Toy Story, and Galaxy Quest.
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Adam Sokol is a ten year comedy veteran from the metro Detroit area. He shares his thoughts on moving to New York City, politics in comedy, and Star Trek.
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Michigan stand-up comedian Mike Geeter talks about producing shows, recording his new album, and performing for Kevin Hart’s TV show.
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Grand Rapids stand-up comedian Adam Degi discusses the differences between performing at colleges and clubs, handling hecklers, and his new album.
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Stand-up comedian Matt Holt recently made the move to Michigan. He talks about his the art of crowdwork and how Brad Garrett helped him start his career.
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Detroit stand-up comedian Heather Jay talks about the city’s influence on her comedy, her coaching workshops, and her new detective novel.
MoreQ&A with Michigan Comedian Harry Moroz
Michigan stand-up comedian Harry Moroz talks about editing movie trailers, running a show in Los Angeles, and unicycling.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Jeff Horste
Detroit comedian Jeff Horste talks about performing improv, recording an album, his first headlining show at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
MoreQ&A with St. Clair Shores, Michigan Comedian Dave Coulier
Actor, comedian, and Michigan native Dave Coulier, who plays Joey Gladstone on Fuller House, talks about his stand-up comedy roots. He discusses his start in St. Clair Shores, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and his move to L.A.
MoreQ&A with Birmingham, Michigan Comedian J Chris Newberg
Birmingham, Michigan comedian J Chris Newberg talks about his experiences writing and performing on TV shows like The Tonight Show, American Idol, and more.
MoreQ&A with Lansing, Michigan Comedian Robert Jenkins
Lansing comedian Robert Jenkins talks about how he got started in comedy, the best advice he’s ever received, and the secret a successful open mic.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Lauren Uchalik
Hamtramck, Michigan comedian Lauren Uchalik talks about roller derby, the challenges of hosting an open mic, and the upcoming Motor City Comedy Festival.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Brenton Biddlecombe
Detroit strand-up comedian Brenton Biddlecombe talks about touring with Pauly Shore, working at The Comedy Store, and making the move to Los Angeles.
MoreQ&A with Dearborn, Michigan Comedian Matt McClowry
Dearborn, Michigan comedian Matt McClowry talks about making the move from Detroit to L.A., recording an album, and life with Asperger’s Syndrome.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Cam Rowe
Stand-up comedian Cam Rowe made a name for himself as The Green Mile on the reality TV show Storage Hunters. Now he brings the laughs onstage.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Connie Ettinger
Detroit comedian Connie Ettinger discusses the secrets to dealing with booking agents, performing for different crowds, and leaving your day job behind.
MoreQ&A with Toledo Comedian Keith Bergman
Ohio stand-up comedian Keith Bergman talks about his influences, the recording of his first comedy special, and the Toledo comedy scene.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Jeff Dwoskin
Detroit comedian Jeff Dwoskin talks about balancing life as a comedian and an entrepreneur, and his HashtagRound up and AbsrdComedy ventures.
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Detroit stand-up comedian Josh Adams talks about recording his first album, how his daughter has impacted his career, and what he’d say to his future self.
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Stand-up comedian Julie Lyons discusses her comedic influences, her writing process, and the and the advice she would give to comics starting later in life.
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Stand-up comedian Dave Dyer discusses his web series Pillars, his radio and voiceover work, and how he got into writing monologue jokes for television.
MoreQ&A with Michigan Comedian Zach Martina
Michigan comedian Zach Martina talks about his stand-up comedy writing process, the importance of a website, and the question he asks after every show.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Martez Jackson
Detroit comedian Martez Jackson has entertained audiences for over a decade. He discusses fatherhood and how he caught Robert Townsend’s attention.
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Stand-up comedian Brad Wenzel hails from Monroe, Michigan. He discusses his TV appearance on Conan O’Brien, his recent move to L.A., and finding a manager.
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Michigan comedian Esther Nevarez talks about how the Detroit comedy scene has changed and the secrets to hosting a successful open mic.
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Detroit comic Melvin Bender talks about his stand-up comedy career. He discusses his influences, his writing process, and his physical presence on stage.
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Detroit comedian Joel Fragomeni runs the open mic and teaches the advanced comedy class at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. He offers tips for new comics.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Norm Stulz
Detroit comedian Norm Stulz is known for his storytelling. He discusses his start as a musician, his writing process, and how the Detroit scene has changed.
MoreQ&A with Lansing Comedian Dwayne Gill
Lansing comic Dwayne Gill talks about his stand-up comedy career. He discusses life as a cop and comedian, his influences, and how to book corporate gigs.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Dave Landau
Detroit’s Dave Landau talks about being on Last Comic Standing, how the Michigan comedy scene has changed, and his writing process.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Bill Bushart
Detroit stand-up comedian Bill Bushart talks about his comedic influences, the comedy classes he teaches, and how the Michigan comedy scene has changed.
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Detroit comedian Heather Kozlakowski discusses her career in stand-up, theater, and radio, and shares the story of The Laugh Riot Dolls.
MoreQ&A with Flint, Michigan Comedian Bryan McCree
Michigan stand-up comedian Bryan McCree talks about acting, fatherhood, and reacting to the Flint water crisis as a comic.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Mike Green
Detroit stand-up comedian Mike Green talks about working clean, bad comedy advice, and how the Michigan comedy scene has changed.
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Grand Rapids stand-up comedian Stu McCallister talks about podcasting, performing at festivals, and the biggest mistake new comics make.
MoreQ&A with Michigan Comedian Kate Brindle
Michigan stand-up comedian Kate Brindle talks about balancing comedy with a legal career, her activism, and why more women don’t do comedy.
MoreQ&A with Toledo Comedian Steve Sabo
Stand-up comedian Steve Sabo talks about recording your first comedy album, and performing for the troops, and how comedy changes as you age.
MoreQ&A with Detroit Comedian Sal Demilio
Detroit stand-up comedian Sal Demilio talks about performing in corporate settings, voiceover work, and how the Michigan comedy scene has changed.
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