Comedy @ The Carlson Cast

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

Vinnie checks in with world famous comedian and friend of the show Brad Williams, they discuss what it's like having a newborn baby during a pandemic, his epic anti-bullying GoFundMe fundraiser, and finally why you should always meet your heroes! Brad is performing online April 24th & 25th at www.nowherecomedyclub.com You can also get a personalized message from Brad at https://www.cameo.com/bradwilliamscomic

We got to catch up with our good friend, Rochester native and very funny comedian, Chris Alan today from his current home in rural Virginia. We talked about his rather unique sport viewing habits during the quarantine, getting past his initial anxiety about the virus and what we think the world will look like when this is all behind us. For more of our content, visit http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe so that you don’t miss a thing!

The Stand Up News is back today with our stalwart and slightly moist host, Ross Johnson! We discussed the early history of British sketch comedy, some exciting new Netflix specials to get us through our isolation and drive-in stand up comedy. If you want to hear more, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe

Today we checked in with of friend and hilarious woman, Vicki Barbolak from her palatial trailer in California! She’s been very busy making and selling masks to keep you safe, working on her upcoming book and strolling around the “old people zoo” that her neighborhood has become. If you want to see or hear more from us, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe

Today’s guests are the co-founders Comedy @ The Carlson, Mark Ippolito and Suresh Goel! They gave us an update on what’s going on here at The Carlson given the current situation and the inside scoop on a lot of awesome plans they have for the venue once things return to relative normalcy.

Vinnie, Ross, Billy and Bryan are back today with another episode of Comedy History! Billy taught us about comedy legend, Bob Newhart, some of television’s more successful spin-offs and we all demonstrated our ability to remember when July is. Ross also made us slightly uncomfortable with his new background. If you want to hear or see more, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe

Today’s guest from afar was our good friend, actor, comedian, writer and all around hilarious guy, Jimmy Shubert! We checked in on him from his home in California to see how he’s holding up. Jimmy is a very opinionated guy and we knew he wouldn’t disappoint. We talked about his new daily routine, taking some time to look inward and help others during our isolation and what the world of comedy may look like when we reach the other side of this thing. If you want to hear more of us, please check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe.

Today’s guest is... US! Vinnie, Billy and Bryan were all here, but our focus was on our cheerful newsman Ross with the latest installment of Stand-Up News! We talked about some of the fantastic fund-raising efforts being done on behalf of out-of-work comedians, the possible return of the Original Kings of Comedy and the very definite return of a very controversial comedian.

Today we got a slice of what it’s like north of the border with our very good friend Mike Dambra. We discussed what the comedy world looks like in Canada right now, what the government up there is doing to help and exactly how his daughter is the most likely person to save us all. Look forward to more interviews this week as we check in with more of our past guests and some upcoming comics at Comedy @ The Carlson. Check us out at http://www.carlsoncast/subscribe

In today’s episode we look into the annals of comedy history and remember the memories of the late great Jonathan Winters, Sam Kinison & Don Rickles with Billy D’Ettorre. We also catch up on the Comedy News with Ross Johnson. We learn all about Sirius/XM's new Women's comedy channel, a possible Office spinoff and finally one comic's mission to prove Ellen is not really that nice.

Today Jim Florentine checks in with us from his home in New Jersey to talk podcasts, new rock and why it would suck to be a c level celebrity during a pandemic. Check out his podcast "Everybody is Awful Except You" on the Barstool Sports Network.

The show must go on!!! Vinnie, Bryan and Ross are BACK with another new episode for you! We have our usual witty banter and some announcements about some very cool new things that Comedy @ The Carlson is working on for you all to enjoy during the quasi-lockdown. Check out the Carlson’s Facebook page, including a livestream of Saunt Yubear on April 1st at 7 PM! We close the show with Ross’s Stand-Up News and discussion about public nudity during these trying times.

One of our favorite guests was back in the studio today and he did not disappoint. We talked about his mysterious place of birth, if late night TV has just become more news or not and Elvis’ secret love child.

On this episode we had a fantastic time with our friend and hometown hero, Jamie Lissow!!! We talked about the major changes he’s had in his life over the past year, writing for CBS' “Man With a Plan” and him big-timing the entire city of Rochester.

Today we had three guests for the price of one! Jay Whittaker, Steve Soelberg and Alex Velluto of Dry Bar Comedy! We talked to Jay about his recent move to Boston, we talked to Steve about how science and comedy intersect and conducted a little experiment of our own on Alex.

Today’s episode is a musical comedy extravaganza. We had Rochester native and all around hilarious performer, Matt Griffo. We talked about his writing process, his work as musical director at Second City in Chicago and misplaced body parts. Comedy sister duo, Saunt Yübear told us about their meteoric rise, how they started on a lark and irresponsible uses of astronomy. Billy D’Ettorre is back with a very interesting story of comedy history involving David Letterman’s special friend and Ross Johnson brings us the Stand Up News!!!

Today’s guest was the hilarious and very interesting Tacarra Williams. We talked about her prior career experience as a teacher in the California Penal System, her surprising and shockingly fast ride in the world of Comedy and if it’s possible to be too pretty to be funny. (This must be what’s holding Bryan back.)

We had the incomparable Jimmy Shubert back in the studio today! We talked about him getting tapped to be one of the original Outlaws of Comedy, growing up as a teenage magician with five brothers and how to dress appropriately for his shows.

Today’s guest was the lovely and talented, Tammy Pescatelli. We talked about her fast start of her career, her move away from LA and found out what a “stripper colony” is.