Comedy @ The Carlson Cast

This week Mark Normand returns to the studio and we talk about why doing interviews sucks, writing jokes about hot button topics and the lack of traditional comedy in 2021.Find more about Mark at:Marknormandcomedy.com Twitter - @marknorm Instagram - @marknormand 

Today we are joined by Actor, Musician, Author, Writer and Comedian Harland Williams. Follow him at @harlandwilliams or harlandwilliams.com

Not everyone can say their first open mic was hosted by Andrew Dice Clay, our guest this week Vic Dibitetto can. Not only has Vic has been performing stand-up since 1981. He your headliner for three shows this weekend here at the Carlson, Get your tickets here:Click here to check out more Vic

For this weeks episode we are joined by Orlando Jones. Orlando has been entertaining audiences on stage and screen for three decades. We discuss the formula for joke writing on late night tv, rooming with Artie Lange, and much much moreFor more fun with Orlando visit OrlandoJones.com or follow him @theorlandojones.Tickets are still available for this weekend’s shows carlsoncomedy.com

Today’s guest on a special Tuesday episode of Comedy at the Carlsoncast are the members of the Uncle Louie Variety Show! The name of their show is no exaggeration. The Uncle Louie Variety Show will feature everything from stand-up comedy to sketches to original songs. If you have questions for them, text us at  585-484-0265.  The Uncle Louie Variety Show as five shows coming up here at the Carlson. September 9th at 7:30PM and the 10th and 11th 7 and 9 PM. For tickets call 585-4-COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com

We had as much fun with our guest Shane Gillis anyone can have at 8am! We talked about his upcoming comedy special, his hit YouTube sketch series Gilly and Keeves and what Lorne Michaels is really like

We’re very happy to have one of our favorite guests back in studio today. The one and only Preacher Lawson with a special appearance by his Mom! He came to national notoriety through America’s Got Talent, but he has grown to become one of the best-selling and most inspirational comics working today. Preacher has five shows left here at Comedy at the Carlson. 7 and 9 PM on July 23rd and 24th and 4 PM on July 24th. Visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.con or call 585-4-COMEDY for tickets. If you have any questions for Preacher, text us at 585-484-0265.

Not only is she a much sought after public speaker, not only is she an actress, not only she is a lawyer… She’s also our hilarious headlining comedian this weekend! The one and only Jackie Fabulous is our guest today! Jackie gained the nation’s attention as a semi-finalist in the 2019 season of America’s Got Talent and has been a constant presence on the country’s stages and television screens ever since. If you have any questions for Jackie, text us at 585-484-0265. You can see her here at Comedy at the Carlson for four more shows on June 11th and 12th at 7 and 9 PM. For tickets call 585-4-COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com

Our guests today were the new host of the Funniest Person in Rochester Contest, Radio 95.1’s Bill Moran, and the always hilarious and delightful Mike Dambra. We talked with Mike about his amazing and unintentional early success, failed corporate gigs and being locked in a cage by Michael Bolton.

Today’s guest is the leader of Nuts N Bolts, Rochester’s most storied Improv troupe. The one and only Frank Storace! This much-loved Improv group has been making audiences laugh for over two decades. If you come to a Nuts N Bolts show, you will not only get a good laugh, you may even get to participate to a degree. If you have questions for Frank text us at 585-484-0265. You can see the group here at Comedy at the Carlson for one night only at 7:30 PM on May 20th. For tickets call 585-4-COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com

Today’s guest comes to us hot off of her appearances on “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “Lights Out With David Spade”… it’s Lara Beitz! Lara is one of the most talked about and praised comedians in the country right now. She’s vaulted from Chicago clubs, to being a regular at The Comedy Store to a near household name. If you have questions for Lara text us at 585-484-0265. You can see her here at Comedy at the Carlson for four more shows on May 7th and 8th at 7 and 9 PM. For tickets call 585-4-COMEDY or visit http://www.carlsoncomedy.com

We have a special episode today with another installment of AMA (Ask Mark Anything) with Comedy at the Carlson’s co-owner and co-founder, Mark Ippolito! As the name would indicate, we’ll be asking Mark and his decades of experience in the industry anything we choose!

Today’s guest is the very funny Ryan Niemiller. The self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat” of Comedy vaulted into the world of comedy and the Country’s consciousness after finishing third in “America’s Got Talent”. He has been touring the country for years and making crowds laugh everywhere he goes ever since.

It was great to be back with one of our favorites guests, Chris Alan! We talked about his upcoming album, his multiple podcasts and how religion shaped his childhood and his relationship with his family. Follow Chris on Instagram at @chrisalancomedy

Earl David Reed is back for a record-tying appearance on our show! He is a comedian who is known for his crowd work and is sure to be excited to be performing in front of a crowd again! Earl is not only a much sought-after talent who has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO and Showtime, he also spent a few years here in our beloved Rochester.

Today’s guest is Comedian, Impressionist & Actor Pablo Francisco! Pablo is a comedy veteran with 2 stand-up albums and 3 one hour specials to his credit. Today we talk about his improv roots, The Three Amigos Tour and much more.

Today our guest is comedian Greg Hahn! Greg is known as one of the most up-tempo comics in the business and today we discussed the start of his career, his crowd preferences and why Marines are the funniest people on the planet.

Today’s episode was a little venture in the world of pro wrestling with one of its most esteemed experts, Conrad Thompson. We talked about how he transitioned from making radio ads for his mortgage firm into a podcast empire, the greatest story teller of all time and about how Ric Flair handles an Uber ride. For more content like this, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe

Thank you very much to our friend Earl David Reed for spending some time with us today. We talked about his recent health scare, how much divorce lawyers are going to make when this is all over. Earl also brightened our day talking about how great our show and The Carlson in general are. Be more like Earl. If you want to hear more content from us, visit http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe

We were able to catch up with one of our favorite guests today, Chris Franjola! Chris is always a blast to talk to and today was no different. We talked about what happened to “Lights Out With David Spade”, his hilarious Instagram videos and the desperation of celebrities to be seen during the pandemic. Check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisfranjola. If you want to see more of our show, visit http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe