Posts tagged road stories
Joel Radio #216: The Smelt Are Running
Apr 11th
Joel Radio welcomes back comedian Derek Richards who was recently mentioned by Joel as one of the funniest comedians offstage. He lives up to that billing on this show, sharing hilarious road stories, tales of really bad gigs, descriptions of life in Florida and Las Vegas and much more. Corey Hall had some bad gigs too, including some small-town excuses for low turnout that you won’t believe. It’s been almost thirteen years since Derek joined us on the show, and it was long overdue! Also, the guys review The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling on HBO, a overly-long, but wonderful portrait of a comedic genius. Plus, HBO’s Barry is worth a look, Joel and Corey drop some quarters into Ready Player One, Corey goes to the Isle of Dogs and much more stupidity.
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This a composite photo, as Derek may not be that happy to see the smelt
Joel Radio #188: Stars Sleep In The Garage
Feb 1st
Joel Radio presents a contrast in comedy careers as Kevin Kramis, a veteran comedian, sports announcer and the former voice of the Michigan State Fair shares road stories and dispenses advice to Joel and Sophia Spagnuolo, a young comic with only a handful of shows and some improv experience under her belt. Kevin shares how he got started in the business, how he became the voice of the fair, and how comics are often stuck staying in the “comedy condo” or in the club owner’s garage! Sophia tells of her burning desire to do comedy and how she met Joel in the most Millennial way ever – on a podcast. It’s a fun conversation that should inspire up-and-coming comedians and inspire others to never, ever even attempt a career in comedy. Also, Joel explains why Trump hysteria flies in the face of our system of government, why it seems like there’s so much bad news today, and how American politics has turned into College Gameday. Plus, Joel gears up for the Oscars by watching the awful Martin Scorcese-directed Silence, the overrated Moonlight, the dull-as-dust Loving, and has half-dozen other depressing, no-fun movies to watch in the next month. This is a good, fun, long listen which should kill some time as you wait for your immigration papers to clear.
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Sophia, Joel and Kevin sitting exactly as they did while recording the show
Joel Radio #126: Meet The Old Guys
Apr 28th
Joel Radio proudly hosts some of Detroit’s best veteran comedians for a memorable “Old Guys” roundtable, featuring Tim Rowlands, Jef Brannan, and Billy Ray Bauer. The guys are promoting an upcoming benefit show for Tim’s son’s Eagle Scout project – and if you could earn a badge for sitting around telling comedy road stories Joel and the guys would earn one on this show. Among the topics, the good old days of making $1000 a week, the difference between young comedians and veterans, and why the business is going to more private and charity shows – and why that may be a good thing. Also, hilarious stories of Billy Ray vs a moose, Tim sleeping in the club owner’s garage, Jef losing his paycheck at the blackjack table (and getting it back, so he says), and young comedian Joel seduced and nearly bedded by a famous female comedian. Plus, don’t make fun of the drunken, inbred Indians (erm, Native Americans), don’t make fun of the comedy club’s PA system, and don’t bring your “B”-level jokes to the “A” room. This show is both an education and good time, as will be the show this weekend, so do your part and come see some of the funniest guys ever on one stage for one night.
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Here’s a flyer for the benefit. All these guys wouldn’t fit in the studio!
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