Let’s Have a Beer Podcast

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 35 - Bob Fredericks

May 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

We're back at it! ON A MONDAY?!?!?!?! Welcome back! It’s been a long hiatus, but were back at podcasting with amazing comedians and content creators! This weeks guest is Bob Fredericks. Bob is a Kalamazoo comic I met early on and he was willing to take a chance on me and gave me some great opportunities over the years. Over the pandemic, Bob has started to garner quite a following on Twitch. This is a long podcast, but it’s an amazing conversation about Twitch, and other online forums to ...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 34 - Adam Degi

March 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

This week we are back at it live and in studio with my friend Adam Degi. Sit back, lock in, and get ready for a hell of a ride. Adam is a Grand Rapids comedian and the Commissioner of the Degi Draft, a silly little diddy that we all do to keep idle hands out of trouble during the NFL draft season. We have an amazing conversation the Grand Rapids comedy scene, fly kicks provided by my son, and my dog pisses on him. Go check out Adam on all social media platforms and follow along with the D...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 33- Carlos Valencia

March 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

This week we are back at it with on Zoom with Carlos Valencia! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. Carlos is a North Carolina based comedian who I met coming through Dr. Grin’s a couple years ago. We have an amazing conversation about politics, comedy, podcasting and we put down quite a few beers. Carlos has his own podcast called The Indecorous Podcast http://www.indecorousentercation.com and check him out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carlosv...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 32- Carl Sobel

February 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

This week we are back at it with on Zoom with Carl Sobel! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. Carl is a Grand Rapids based comedian, we have a great conversation this week about stupid alcohol tricks that make people think we’re drunks, Dave Chapelle’s return to Netflix and he lays out his plans to make out with me at the very end, so make sure you stick around. Carl is the show runner of Comedy Night at River North Public House! His show returns THIS ...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 31 - Dave Williamson

February 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week we are back at it with on Zoom with Dave Williamson! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. Dave is a Los Angeles based comedian, who toured the country doing drive in movie theaters this summer, keeping comedy alive. We have a great conversation about parenting, craft beer, Bar-B-Q and all things dad relatated. You can check out Dave’s Podcasts, Meat Dave https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meat-dave/id1439997269 The Tony Azevedo Podcast https...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 30 - Ben Bradshaw

February 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

This week we are back at it with on Zoom with Ben Bradshaw! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. Ben is a Grand Rapids/Traverse City comedian and artist. We have a great time talking about my stressful week as a parent, comedy, art and how much we miss comedy clubs. Check Ben and all his artwork out at https://www.instagram.com/thebradbenshaw/ Let’s Have a Beer Podcast is available on all extraordinary podcast apps including Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spoti...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 29 - Stu McCallister

January 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

This week we are back at it with on Zoom with comedian Stu McCallister! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. Stu is a Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster, his comedy is great, but we can’t do that now so check out the LMNOPodcast https://www.facebook.com/LMNOPodcast until then and participate in “Win it Wednesday” every week. We talk football playoffs, how awesome the Buffalo Bills are, comedy, politics and the most amazing Netflix series ever…Cobra Kai....

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 28 - LHAB Christmas Spectacular

December 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

This week we are back at it with multiple zoom guests! Lockdown extension continues, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. This week I talk with a bunch of past guests and comedians, it’s a virtual Christmas open house full of debochery and dumbfuckery. We were joined by David Steves, Carl Sobel, Adam Degi, Darius Stowers, Gerrit Elizinga, Osa Basal, Matt Harper, Jon Batch and Jared Hibbs. We laugh, we make fun of each other, we talk about our Christmas presents, and Darius tries to t...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 27 - Chad Schultz

December 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

This week we are back at it with another great zoom guest! Lockdown extension here we go, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. This week I talk with Chad “Showtime” Schultz. Chad is a Grand Rapids based comedian who is not only an advocate but an activist for disabled rights. We talk healthcare, mental health, and comedy. We come up with ideas and solutions to fix healthcare, if only people would listen. Chad is one of the show runners of Monday Comedy Mania at the Fulton Street Pub...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 26 - Darius Stowers

December 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

This week we are back at it with another great zoom guest! Lockdown extension here we go, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. This week I talk with Darius Stowers. Darius is a Grand Rapids based comedian who is new to the scene and already making big waves. We talk comedy, lockdown, Mississippi, music and how Busta is still killing it, and surprisingly we never talk about a mutual passion…shoes. Once things open back up, make sure to check out a show with Darius on it, until then f...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 25 - David Steves

November 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

This week we are back at it with zoom guests! Lockdown number 2 here we go, and Let’s Have A Beer will be here for you. This week I talk with David Steves. David is a Kalamazoo area comic and a good friend, he is the show runner at JB Whiskey’s which was going strong until this latest order. It will come back just as strong so watch his Facebook page for upcoming shows. You can follow him at https://www.facebook.com/david.steves.3. and listen to his podcast Good vs. Evil https://www.faceboo...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 24 - End of the World Election Podcast with Adam Degi, Josh Ortega and Carl Sobel

November 04, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This week, here we go….election night antics. Have fun with Adam, Josh, Carl and Myself. We get drunk, have fun, talk shit and watch the results roll in. Carl wins the popular vote. Let’s Have a Beer Podcast is available on all extraordinary podcast apps including Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pocketcast, Google Podcasts. Go out and listen, rate, subscribe, and if you’re feeling generous, give us a review, it may even get read on a future episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter https://tw...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 23 - The Bitch and the Idiot Round 3

October 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

This week, we break in the new studio with my wife Cindy. We have a great discussion about super natural activity, and lots of laughs when she plays a terrible song. In all honesty, Cindy is my best friend and you get the best of me when I am with her…so ENJOY IT! Let’s Have a Beer Podcast is available on all extraordinary podcast apps including Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pocketcast, Google Podcasts. Go out and listen, rate, subscribe, and if you’re feeling generous, give us a review,...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 22 - Osa Basal

October 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

This week, I zoom with Lansing based comedian Osa Basal. We have a great discussion about moving to America, American society and work, and Comedic influences and dreams. Osa is an amazing person and comedian and it was great catching up with him. You can find Osa all over Michigan doing comedy shows. Go check him out when you have a chance and follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OsamasComedyCave/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osamascomedycave/ Let’s Have a Beer Podca...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 21 - Alex Plotkowski

September 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

This week, I zoom with Grand Rapids based comedian, Alex Plotkowski. We talk NBA Playoffs, how 90’s NBA was the best NBA, Baseball, Comedy, Covid and how awesome Shaquille O’Neal is. You can find Alex around Grand Rapids and all of Michigan doing comedy shows. Go check him out when you have a chance and follow him on twitter https://twitter.com/ProbsMcGobs Let’s Have a Beer Podcast is available on all extraordinary podcast apps including Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pocketcast, Google P...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 20- Louis Michael

September 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

This week, I zoom with Lansing based comedian Louis Michael. Louis and I have a great discussion about comedy, what we’re learning over Covid, social media addiction, our comedic influence and what makes us do what we do. Louis is a standup and member of the Salsa Boy’s over in Lansing. They put on great shows! Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/salsaparlor/ Follow Louis at https://www.instagram.com/louthesurgeon/ and https://twitter.com/LouTheSurgeon Let’s Have a Beer Podcast is ava...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 19 - Adam Degi

September 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Welcome back folks! I Took a couple weeks off to spend some time with friends and family. This week, I sit down in the basement with comedian Adam Degi. Adam is a good friend and we talk about a ton of stuff this week while watching the NBA playoffs. We talk new jobs, weight loss, weight gain, fat poker, and how we're gonna sneak into high school football games to get our live sports fix. Adam is a touring comedian who you can see around Michigan and the Mid-West and has done multiple...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 18- Carl Sobel

August 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

This week, I sit down in person with comedian and show runner Carl Sobel. Carl is hands down one of my favorite people on this planet, and he is my first return guest outside of my wife. We talk about various topics including comedy, problem performers, drinking, and he almost kills me with laughter when we discuss adult pants shitting. Audio is a little sketchy on this one…sorry folks, I need to work on the levels if I am going to do more of these. Carl is a standup and show runner of Com...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 17- Brandon Alberta

August 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

This week, I sit down with comedian Brandon Alberta. We talk about various topics including Tigers baseball, comedy in the pandemic, camping and how much the Thumb of Michigan kicks ass. Brandon is a comedian based out of the Kalamazoo area you can catch him on various shows around the area. “Let’s Have a Beer” Podcast is available on all extraordinary podcast apps including Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pocketcast, Google Podcasts. Go out and listen, rate, subscribe, and if you’re feeli...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 16 - The Bitch and the Idiot Part 2

August 05, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

This week, I sit down with my best friend and wife Cindy Cook. We talk about various topics including how much more Maggie (our dog) loves me, trash tv and the start of reality television, we have some laughs, and do a deep dive on the now defunct tv company Viacom. This ones a little short, sorry folks. We have some audio issues toward the end and a whole section about some of the awesome reality TV shows got dumped, I think the mic got bumped and turned off, but enjoy our banter. “Let’s...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 15 - Dan Currie

July 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

This week, I zoom with Lansing Comedian Dan Currie. We talk video games, quarantine time passers, comedy comeback, out door shows, and of coarse the best band ever…The Dave Matthews Band. Back off haters. Dan is one of the show runners at Mac’s Monday Night Comedy, which is coming back in August with an outside show (on Thursdays), check out all the details at https://www.facebook.com/MacsComedy/, also check out their streaming shows as they pop up. He also has a podcast called Game Goose t...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 14 - Jacob Kubon

July 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

This week, I zoom with Los Angeles Comedian Jacob Kubon. We talk growing up in bars, clothing design, self marketing, our inadequacies we feel in ourselves, and Naked Barbie and a Dildo show up so make sure you listen all the way to the end, its worth it. I met Jacob at Laughfest this year and we really hit it off, he is a designer of an amazing clouting line, check it out at moistjunk.com . He also has a podcast called House Sadness that you can check out over at Apple Podcasts or at www.h...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 13 - Mike Bussler

July 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

This week, I zoom with Grand Rapids Comedian Iron Mike Bussler. We talk wrestling, comedy specials, outdoor comedy, government conspiracy and 5G. Because of this, the government overlords shut down my internet and we need to reconvene to finish out the podcast. I forgot to hit record on one of the call backs so shit gets a little choppy at the end…sorry. Mike is one of my favorite local comedians and an amazing joke writer. He is the show runner of Front Bar Comedy at the Pyramid Scheme, a...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 12 - Mike Malkiewicz

July 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Today I zoom with New Jersey's own, Comedian Mike Makliewicz, we talk about trash TV, Jersey, poor tippers, slum lords and basement laundry room toilets. I met Mike when I was coming up in the Grand Rapids scene, then he left us all with a broken heart for bigger and better things. Today you can find him hanging out with Bruce Springsteen in Asbury Park, maybe at the Stone Pony. Mike is a great comedian who provided invaluable advice to me when I was starting out and I hold him as a dear f...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 11 - The Bitch and the Idiot (My Wife and Myself)

July 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Today I sit down with my wonderful wife Cindy Cook. We talk about ball farts, call a friend, discuss community issues, I teach her that burping on the mic is cool, and we just have fun in an all around shit show of a podcast. Make a drinking game out if it and have a shot every time one of us sighs in exasperation of each other. This was honestly one of the most fun podcasts I have done, and we may continue to do them together occasionally as bonus material. “Let’s Have a Beer” Podcast is ...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 10 - Matt Harper

June 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Today I zoom with comedian and podcaster Matt Harper. We chat about video games, dogs, Father’s Day, comedy post Covid and celebrating 100 episodes of his podcast “Another Episode Podcast”. Matt is an amazing comedian, and his podcast with Mandy Elaine is out every Wednesday wherever great podcasts are found. Follow them at https://www.facebook.com/AnotherEpisodePodcast/ to fall back in love with your favorite movies and cult classics. Matt is also the show runner and host at Wally’s Brewpu...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 9 - Josh Ortega

June 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Today I zoom with Grand Rapids comedian Jost Ortega. We chat about golf, the return of sporting events and comedy, RTJ4, summer plans or lack thereof and missing live music. Josh is a great comedian who has been killing it for years. He has featured for Chad Daniels, and hosted shows for many great comedians at Dr. Grin’s here in Grand Rapids. Josh is also one of the comedians behind the Rockin’ Homegrown Jam for Laughfest which is one of my favorite shows every year. Keep an eye out for t...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 8 - Mike Logan

June 10, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Today I zoom with Grand Rapids comedian Mike Logan. We talk about the return of comedy, The Last Dance, 90’s Basketball, Bourbon and the current Social Climate. Mike is a Grand Rapids based comedian, actor, voice actor, show runner and podcaster. Follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Icecoldcomedian/, Twitter https://twitter.com/Icecoldcomedian, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/icecoldcomedian/, for all his upcoming dates, projects, videos and shows. Check out his podcast wit...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 7 - Jon Batch

June 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Today I zoom with Grand Rapids comedian Jon Batch. We talk about Podcasting, our comedy family, comedy specials, writing during a pandemic, reading a room and some peoples lack of ability to do that. Jon is a Grand Rapids based comedian, writer and podcaster. Follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thejonbatch. Check out his podcast with fellow comedian David Steves, Good vs. Evil on all great podcasting apps and like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/goodvsevil/ “Let’s ...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 6 - Stu McCallister

May 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Today I zoom with the “Greatest of All Time” Stu McCallister. We talk about puzzles, positivity during a pandemic, bathrobes, community facebook pages, being old and getting 2 day hangovers. Stu is a Grand Rapids based comedian, actor, podcaster, and positive energy guru who has helped me tolerate this pandemic with content, coping mechanism posts, and positive charity. Follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StuMcCallister1/, Twitter https://twitter.com/StuMcCallister Check out hi...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 5 - David Steves

May 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Today I zoom with Kalamazoo area comedian David Steves We talk about raising children, YouTube hacks, Zoom comedy shows and how much we miss Major League Baseball (and how much the Mets suck). David is the host at The M89 Pub Comedy show in Otsego and Comedy at JB Whiskey in Battle Creek. He also has a weekly podcast called “Good vs. Evil” where he and fellow comedian Jon Batch give you their take on current events. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts and at https://www.facebook.co...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 4 - Carl Sobel

May 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Today I zoom with Grand Rapids comedian Carl Sobel. We talk Mother’s Day, 90 Day Fiancé, Cat-fishing, and starting out in comedy and how much we miss it. Carl is the host at The River North Public House Comedy Night, it happens every Wednesday at 8:30, and will come back in full force once we are allowed to comedy again. Follow Carl on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheElCarl, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theelcarl/, and Twitter https://twitter.com/theElCarl. His new weekly videos...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 3 - Bob Fredricks

May 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Today I zoom with comedian and show runner Bob Fredricks. We talk fatherhood, Tiger Woods golf, my kids tonsil stones, and show planning post lockdown. Bob has a podcast with a fellow comedian where they set goals for each other and you as a listener get to follow along with those goal achievements. Check out “You’re Welcome, Future Self” on facebook https://www.facebook.com/YWFSPOD/ and listen wherever great podcasts are found. “Let’s Have a Beer” Podcast is available on all extraordinary...

Let's Have a Beer - Episode 2 - Gerrit Elzinga

April 29, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

Today I zoom with comedian Gerrit Elzinga. We talk about standup post quarantine, audio editing, stupid people, and Trump shows up to tell us about light and disinfectants. Gerrit is the house emcee at Dr. Grins Comedy Club in Grand Rapids, and tours the US doing comedy, follow him on facebook https://www.facebook.com/GElzinga1/ and check out is youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/GerritElzinga22 His latest album Bullet Biter - The Emcee Sessions is available for purchase on band camp ...

Lets Have a Beer - Episode 1 - Adam Degi

April 22, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Today I zoom with comedian Adam Degi. We talk about standup, Covid, Don Nelson, quarantine content, and what the cool kids wear. Adam is the commissioner of the Degi Draft and you can follow along at https://www.facebook.com/DEGIDRAFT/ Follow me on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattcookrph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcookrph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcookcomedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCipDhpKprmTtSq0VHO_MpDA?view_as=subscriber

Let's Have a Beer Podcast - Trailer

April 15, 2020 20:32 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MB

Let's Have a Beer Podcast is a weekly podcast with interviews of local comedians - Comedy Gold From Beer City.