Maybe Some Other Time
Hi! My name is Carl Johnson. I'm a working comedian from Michigan and have been doing stand up comedy since 2010. I'd like to think of this as the unofficial Michigan comedy podcast. The comedy scene here has grown since I started and there’s a lot of talented people and more clubs. I love talking to funny, complicated humans. They're my people. I sit down with a Michigan comedian or a comedian that started here each week and it's an honest and fun conversation. Join me in getting to know one of the most underrated comedy scenes in the country and the hilarious people behind it.
Episodes
163 episodes
Ep 162 - The Good Carls w/ Carl Sobel
This week, Carl Sobel returns again! Carl is a Grand Rapids comedian. Carl runs his own room at the River City Saloon and it's one of the best mics in the state! He regularly opens for T.J Miller when he's in town. Carl is a fantastic storytell...
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Episode 162
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53:38
Ep 161 - Everyone's Done With This w/ Andrew Yang
We're back and this week Carl sits down with the very funny, Andrew Yang! Andrew makes his third appearance after a while. He's the creator of the Blind Pig Comedy Night in Ann Arbor and regularly works across the Midwest. Andrew has opened up ...
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Episode 161
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53:57
Ep 160 - Scratching the Itch w/ Stu McCallister
We're back after a bit of a hiatus! This week, Grand Rapids comedian, Stu McCallister, is on the podcast! Stu was a pillar in the GR comedy community for years and was the house emcee at Dr. Grins comedy club before taking 5 years off from come...
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Episode 160
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Ep 159 - Open Mats w/ Steve Widzinski
This week, Carl sits down with new face, Steve Widzinski! Steve has been hitting the stages hard over the last 13 months. He's a sharp writer with a unique stage presence. Steve is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and recently did his...
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Episode 159
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44:29
Ep 158 - The Clip Era w/ Alex Bozinovic
After some time off, the podcast is back! Carl sits down with his good pal, Alex Bozinovic. Alex makes his third appearance on the pod. He's one of the best comedians in the scene. He's performed at a ton of festivals and co-hosts his own podca...
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Ep 157 - Come For My Nuggets w/ Emma Stevenson
Carl returns with the funny, Emma Stevenson! Emma makes her third appearance on the podcast! She's a strong joke writer and one of the more underrated comedians in the scene. Emma is a regular and the Independent Comedy Club and Ridley's Comedy...
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Episode 157
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55:53
Ep 156 - Melancholic Slay Queen w/ Emily Clark
This week, Carl talks to newcomer, Emily Clark! Emily is very funny for only being 6 months into comedy. She's ahead of the game. She has a background in acting and improv which contributes to that. Emily is in the process of taking her second ...
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Episode 156
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Ep 155 - Wind Chime Bomb w/ Rachel Leigh
This week, Carl welcomes Ohio comedian, Rachel Leigh! Rachel is super funny and a regular at Grumpy Dave's in Bowling Green. She is a sharp writer with strong stage presence. The two discuss her eventually crossing state lines, a horrifying hec...
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Episode 155
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Ep 154 - Whiskey Pond w/ Preston Hart
This week, Carl welcomes first timer, Preston Hart! Preston is one of the more consistent comedians in the scene. Preston is to put it simply...underrated. You want nose down, well written jokes, then book him! The two discuss Preston's upcomin...
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Episode 154
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57:10
Ep 153 - Drama Queen w/ Mary Spencer
This week, Mary Spencer, returns to the podcast again! Mary is a fantastic joke writer that has made some waves in the comedy scene the last few years. Mary is all over the place performing. She has performed at the Tree Town Comedy Festival an...
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Episode 153
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Ep 152 - Gimmie Some Sauce w/ Hannah Osborne
This week, Hannah Osborne returns! Hannah is a comedian from Monroe and is one of the funniest up and coming people in the scene. She is a regular at the Toledo Funny Bone and Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle and has opened up for some big names. Ha...
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Episode 152
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Ep 151 - Big Year w/ Blain Hill
This week, one of the funniest, Blain Hill, returns to the podcast! Blain had a big year in 2024. He headlined the Detroit House of Comedy and the infamous Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Blain is one of the hardest working comedians and one of th...
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Episode 151
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Ep 150 - Can You Hear My Face w/ Patty Rooney
One of Carl's favorites, the very funny Patty Rooney returns again! Patty has been doing comedy for about 3 years now and has done well for herself in that time. She is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and has also worked at the Toled...
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Episode 150
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Ep 149 - Getting To The Meat w/ Amber Maeda
This week, Amber Maeda returns to the podcast after quite some time! Amber started comedy in Ohio and made her way to the mitten. She is a producer at the Independent Comedy Club and can be seen there regularly. Carl and Amber skip the small ta...
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Episode 149
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Ep 148 - Sad Edit w/ Dave Crumbley
This week, Carl talks with Toledo comedian and producer, Dave Crumbley! Dave has been doing stand up comedy for 8 years but has recently made a name for himself in the Toledo comedy scene for producing some of the best shows. The two dive into ...
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Episode 148
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Ep 147 - Not Special w/ Brett Mercer
This week, comedian Brett Mercer returns again! Brett has a hot new special out on YouTube! Brett is one of the best and most original comedy voices in the scene. He is also a producer at the Independent Comedy Club. Instagram : @c...
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Episode 147
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Ep 146 - Time Keeps Moving w/ Tim Finkel
This week, Carl catches up with comedian, Tim Finkel! Tim's life is completely different from when he was on the first time. Carl and Tim talk about that and how comedy plays an important role in getting through everyday. Tim can be seen headli...
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Episode 146
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56:51
Ep 145 - Corporate Bomb w/ Drew Harmon
This week, Carl sits down with comedian, Drew Harmon! Drew is a veteran comic that started comedy in Grand Rapids before moving to San Francisco and performing there for years. He is now back in Michigan and still slinging them jokes. The two t...
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Episode 145
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Ep 144 - Nice Guy Face w/ Brady Keene
After a few weeks off, Carl is back with new face and Ann Arbor comedian, Brady Keene! Brady has a background in acting. His first set ever was in front of 200 people doing a headlining set at a coffee shop. Brady is a regular at the Ann Arbor ...
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Episode 144
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Ep 143 - Beer Baby Shower w/ Jon Ruggiero
This week on MSOT, Carl chats with veteran Toledo comedian, Jon Ruggiero! Jon is a staple of the Toledo scene and hosts the one of the longest running mics in Ohio at Grumpy Dave's Pub. Jon frequents the Michigan comedy scene and is a regular a...
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Episode 143
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Ep 142 - Quarter Pound Town w/ Ella Horwedel
This week, Ella Horwedel, returns to the podcast! Ella is one of the mainstays in the Ann Arbor scene. Ella has performed at a ton of festivals including Skankfest and the Laughing Skull comedy festival. She is also the producer for the Don't T...
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Episode 142
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54:31
Ep 141 - Black Points w/ Bret Hayden
This week on MSOT, good friend and Ann Arbor comedian, Bret Hayden returns again! Bret is the creator of the popular stand up comedy show, Comedy Rumble. Bret is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and Comedy Castle as well.
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Episode 141
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46:33
Ep 140 - Maybe Some Other Chinese Rocket w/ Johnny Mocny & Louis D. Michael
After a long break, Carl chats with dynamic duo, Johnny Mocny and Louis D. Michael! Both are comedians out of Lansing. Johnny hosts his own podcast titled 'We Are Movies' and Louis co-hosts a podcast with Johnny called 'Chinese Rocket Force' be...
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Episode 140
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Ep 139 - Tim Walz Energy w/ Pat Sievert
This week, one of the funniest comedians walking planet Earth, Pat Sievert returns again to the show! Pat is a Lansing comedian and a booker of the infamous Mac's Comedy Night. Pat opens up for Gary Gulman when Gary is in Michigan. Pat somewhat...
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Episode 139
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56:45
Ep 138 - Not For Me w/ Darius Walker
This week, Carl chats with Grand Rapids comedian, Darius Walker! Darius has made an impact on the scene in the 4 years he's been doing comedy and is beloved by his peers. He recently made his debut working at Grins which is a pillar of Grand Ra...
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Episode 138
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