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 at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

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Jon Ruggiero
Instagram : @ruggierojon

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 Tell Ann Arbor shows.

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Ella Horwedel
Instagram : @el_widdle

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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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Bret Hayden
Instagram : @comedyrumble

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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' because why not. Johnny and Louis are two of the best up and coming comedians in the Midwest!

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Johnny Mocny
Instagram : @Johnnymocnycomedy
Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-movies/id1461183851

Louis D. Michael
Instagram : @louisdmichael
Podcast : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk96E5YcdbWEN3zueqys31z7CJZTNgmXK&si=aCITm9A8os0rmInc

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 recently made his headlining debut at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase as well.

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Pat Sievert
Instagram : @patsievert

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

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 Rapids comedy.

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Darius Walker
Instagram : @the_dariuswalker

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Fresh off a killer appearance on Kill Tony, Jacob Barr returns again to the podcast! Jacob is a killer comedian from Ann Arbor and currently staying in Austin for the Summer. The duo talks Kill Tony and a couple other things going on in the world. You can catch Jacob headlining the Detroit House of Comedy this Friday on August 2nd.

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Jacob Barr
Instagram : @guywiththehands

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

This week, Ryan Brown returns to the podcast! Ryan is a hilarious comedian that has made some waves in the comedy scene in a short amount of time. Ryan is a solid writer with a knack for speaking his mind on stage. You can catch Ryan headlining the Ann Arbor Comedy showcase on July 26th and 27th.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Ryan Brown
Instagram : @brownryancomedy

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar