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The D Brief Podcast: Interviews About Detroit Comedy
The D Brief is Detroit's premiere arts and entertainment podcast. Each week, we publish three episodes: Two that discuss what's happening in the metro Detroit area, and one that is an in-depth interview with a notable Detroiter.
Below is a list of our in-depth interviews about comedy. You can also see interviews about other topics:
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Guests: Tim Finkel
How a Detroit Festival is Breaking Barriers for Women in Comedy
Kate Holmes, Producer of the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, talks about the challenges facing women in stand-up comedy.
Guests: Kate Holmes
Organizations: Detroit Women of Comedy Festival
How to Fail at Stand-Up Comedy
Detroit stand-up comedian Steve Sabo spent the pandemic writing a book about what not to do as a professional comedian.
Guests: Steve Sabo
Balancing a Career and Family with Comedian Zach Martina
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina talks about how he balances a family with kids and a career that requires nights on the road.
Guests: Zach Martina
The Physicality of Comedy with Zach Martina
Stand-up comic Zach Martina talks about the physicality of comedy, as well as his impersonation of Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia.
Guests: Zach Martina
Comedian Josh Adams on Taking His Art to The Next Level
Comedian Josh Adams returns to chat with Seth and Becky about the improvisational nature of his stand-up comedy, and the work involved in taking his art to the next level.
Guests: Josh Adams
Michael Smith of The Detroit Improv Fest
Michael Smith, one of the organizers of the Detroit Improv Festival, talks about what’s in store at the 2019 event.
Guests: Michael Smith
Organizations: Detroit Improv Festival
Detroit Comedian Bill Bushart
Comedian Bill Bushart was not only named just named “Best in Detroit,” he also teaches the next generation of comics at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Guests: Bill Bushart
Organizations: Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle
Comedian Brad Wenzel
Michigan stand-up comedian Brad Wenzel talks about what it’s like to perform on Conan O’Brien, how he got started in Detroit, and the community of Motor City comics in Los Angeles.
Guests: Brad Wenzel
Interview with Detroit Comedian Bret Hayden
Meet Bret Hayden, the Detroit comedian who’s emceeing for Chris Porter at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Guests: Bret Hayden
Joel Fragomeni, Instructor at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Joel Fragomeni, who teaches the Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Class at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, joins Seth and Becky on the podcast.
Guests: Joel Fragomeni
Organizations: Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle
Live at Go Comedy! Improv Theater
Tommy LeRoy, the Technical Director and one of the four co-founders of the Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale joins Seth and Becky for a live show.
Guests: Tommy LeRoy
Organizations: Go Comedy! Improv Theater
Motor City Comedy Festival
The Motor City Comedy Festival returns to Detroit for a second year. Comedians and festival board members Lauren Uchalik and Esther Nevarez drop by the podcast to tell us all about it.
Guests: Esther Nevarez, Lauren Uchalik
Organizations: Motor City Comedy Festival
Detroit Comedian Jeff Horste
Detroit stand-up comedian Jeff Horste talks about the premiere of his episode of Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level on Comedy Central.
Guests: Jeff Horste, Seth Resler
Detroit Women of Comedy Festival at Planet Ant
Audra Jantz and Kate Holmes, the Co-Producers of the first Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, talk about how the four-day event came together.