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
174 episodes
Ep 173 - Home Bodies w/ Gerrit Elzinga
This week, Carl welcomes back a staple of the Grand Rapids scene, Gerrit Elzinga! Gerrit is the house emcee at Dr. Grins Comedy Club in downtown Grand Rapids. He's been doing comedy for close to 20 years and started at the age of 15. Gerrit is ...
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Episode 173
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55:53
Ep 172 - Exactly Zero Dogs w/ Dan Turco
This week on MSOT, comedian and producer, Dan Turco, sits down with Carl. Dan is a veteran comedian and one of the producers of the Motor City Comedy festival which is held in September every year. He also runs a couple successful rooms. In pos...
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Episode 172
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59:28
Ep 171 - Hitting For Power w/ Ryan Brown
This week, one of the best, Ryan Brown, returns to the podcast! This is Ryan's third time on MSOT. Besides being one of the most talented comedians, Ryan is also a producer at the Indy in Hamtramck! He has a new show called "Scumbaggery" that h...
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Episode 171
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48:46
Ep 170 - I'm A Professional Comedian w/ Johnny Mocny
This week, the very funny Johnny Mocny returns! Johnny was recently on Kill Tony and has quickly become one of the best comedians in the scene. Johnny has two podcasts titled "We Are Movies" and another he co-hosts called "Chinese Rocket Force"...
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Episode 170
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Ep 169 - I Don't Know Why I'm Doing This w/ Ree Ledbetter
Happy Halloween! We're back with first time guest, Ree Ledbetter! Ree has been doing comedy for about four years now and has been putting in the work. Ree is pretty much on stage every weekend. She has an engaging energetic style with well writ...
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Episode 169
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Ep 168 - Electric Funny w/ Alaina Bamfield
After a month off, Carl sits down with good friend and one of the funniest people he knows, Alaina Bamfield! Alaina started comedy in Lansing and has been in New York for a few years now. She has a knack for honesty combined with prolific joke ...
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Episode 168
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48:27
Ep 167 - Spoon Brain w/ Yogi
This week, Carl chats with Ypsilanti comedian, Yogi! Yogi is fairly new and has one of Carl's favorite jokes. He can be seen regularly at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and the Ypsilanti comedy shows. Yogi's therapist told him to try comedy and ...
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Episode 167
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Ep 166 - Simon and The Johnson w/ Simon Carlson
This week, Carl chats it up with one of the best comedians in the mitten, Simon Carlson! Simon is a Grand Rapids comic. He can be seen at The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids every Monday! Recently, Simon was co-winner of the Comedy Rumble at Mar...
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Episode 166
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56:54
Ep 165 - A Mishmash Of Woa w/ Alana Gonzalez
This week on the podcast, Carl sits down with veteran comedian, Alana Gonzalez! Alana has been doing comedy for eight years. She works the local clubs and headlines rooms as well. Alana and Carl recently worked together at Mark Ridley's Comedy ...
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Episode 165
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52:45
Ep 164 - Standard White w/ Nate Fridson
After some time off, Carl sits down with the hilarious, Nate Fridson! Nate started comedy here and now lives in New York. He was a staple in the comedy scene when Carl first started and Carl's favorite comedian. Nate was headlining the Ann Arbo...
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Episode 164
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Ep 163 - Vibes Based w/ Wes Ward
This week, Wes Ward returns to the podcast! Wes is a staple of the comedy scene here and has been at it for about 15 years. Wes will be recording a special at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle on Thursday, July 3rd.Instagram : @carl...
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Episode 163
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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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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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56:14
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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54:58
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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56:37
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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52:55
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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47:46