The Comedy Castle Podcast

Podcast #258: Paul Mecurio: Great Comic, Annoying to Dogs

Paul Mecurio brings his high-energy, hilarious act back to The Comedy Castle for Valentine’s Day weekend. Paul tells Joel some hilarious stories from his one man show, why he creeps people out in the park for no reason, and why he’s this close to not being able to shop on Amazon. Plus, Joel tells of his visit to NYC to see Paul at Late Night with Stephen Colbert and the VIP treatment he received but never expected. Tickets for Paul’s shows this weekend will go quickly – get them at the link below. Listen on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information Facebook Instagram

Podcast #257: Marina Franklin

Marina Franklin has credits as long as anyone’s and she brings her talents to The Comedy Castle this weekend. Here she tells Joel of her memorable scene from the movie Trainwreck, how she inspired and then played a character on HBO’s Crashing, and how her Chicago roots make the Midwest her favorite spot to perform. Also, hear how dating younger usually doesnt work and why comics always end up dating each other. Marina is a world-class talent, don’t miss her shows this weekend! Tix at the link below. Listen on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information Facebook Instagram

Podcast #256: Stewart Huff

As a true “comic’s comic”, Stewart Huff has made a name for himself in the stand-up world and he makes his Comedy Castle debut this weekend. Stewart tells Joel of living in his car on the road, why he had a hard time going to his first open mike, and why his brilliant comedy is now based more on positive things than negatives. Also, hear about a bizarre rest stop incident and life hack that’ll save you at fast-food joints – save those cups! Stewart is a one-of-a-kind talent who you are going to love. Tix for his shows are at the link below. Listen on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information Facebook Instagram

Podcast #254: Lachlan Patterson

It’s 2026, and the Comedy Castle line-up starts with Lachlan Patterson. Lachlan tells Joel of the character piece that died at the club a decade ago, his unique writing style and structure, and how Last Comic Standing was a big break, but not a pleasant experience overall. Lachlan’s a riot! Catch him this weekend! Plus, a preview of 2026 with club booker Bill Bushart who runs down the 2026 calendar at The Comedy Castle that features Mark Normand, Pete Holmes, Maria Bamford and a huge name that is getting announced for the first time. Tix for all of these shows can be found at the link below. Listen on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information Facebook Instagram

Podcast #253: Nate Armbruster For NYE

Nate Armbruster has his first chance to headline a New Year’s Eve show at The Comedy Castle – and he’s the first headliner of 2026! Nate tells Joel why he’s happy to be at the club, and he’d be happy to do nothing if he wasn’t there. Plus, Nate and Joel compare wedding stories, and that Jardiance jingle is so annoying, but the folks that take it are a-ok. End 2025 with Nate and The Comedy Castle, or start 2026 the same way. Either way, tix are at the link below. Listen on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts Visit comedycastle.com for tickets and more information Facebook Instagram