Mike Goodwin | Comedy Den Podcast #1

After decades mastering his craft on stages across the country, Danny Johnson is finally having his moment. In this episode of The Comedy Den Podcast, host Jared Monroe Mittelo (CEO of Honest Fox Media) sits down with Danny — a veteran stand-up and one of the funniest voices in clean comedy you've never heard of. From the legendary Boston comedy scene to working alongside Howie Mandel, Norm Macdonald, and Bob Saget, Danny built a career the right way — through grit, patience, and professionalism long before social media ever noticed. Now, with his breakout Honest Fox Comedy special release, Danny proves it's never too late to shine when you've spent a lifetime getting ready for the spotlight.

From stand-up stages to shutter clicks, in this episode of The Comedy Den Podcast, host Jared Monroe Mittelo (CEO of Honest Fox Media) sits down with Troy Conrad — the iconic comedy photographer behind the lens of Joe Rogan, Tom Segura, Gabriel Iglesias, and just about every major comic working today. Together they trace Troy's unlikely path from stand-up comic to creator of the hit show Set List, to capturing the golden age of modern comedy through his legendary hallway photos at The Comedy Store and Rogan's Mothership. They also dig into the art of valuing your work, the faith it takes to build a creative career from scratch, and how a single photo — or a Bob Saget late-fee story — can change everything.

From Second City to the Joe Rogan Experience, in this episode of The Comedy Den Podcast, host Jared Monroe Mittelo (CEO of Honest Fox Media) sits down with Dave Landau — the razor-sharp comic known for his dark wit, fearless commentary, and unapologetic honesty. Together they dig into Dave's rise from Detroit stages to performing in arenas with Shane Gillis, the rebirth of Austin's comedy scene at Rogan's Comedy Mothership, and the fine line between free speech and cancellation in modern comedy. They also unpack how pain, addiction, and authenticity shaped Dave's voice — and why honest laughter will always outlast outrage.

From crockpots to the Comedy Cellar, in this episode of The Comedy Den Podcast, host Jared Monroe Mittelo (CEO of Honest Fox Media) sits down with Derrick Stroup — the Alabama-born comic known for his booming delivery, sharp storytelling, and clean-but-fiery style. Together they dig into Derrick's unlikely start running bars in small-town Alabama, how Denver's progressive comedy scene sharpened his writing, the viral crockpot bit that turned into a fan favorite, and what it's like stepping into fatherhood while preparing to film his first comedy special back home in Birmingham.

From boot camp to bowties, in this debut episode of 'The Comedy Den Podcast', host Jared Monroe Mittelo (CEO Honest Fox Media) sits down with Mike Goodwin — the "Bowtie Comedian" — to talk about how the Army shaped his comedy, raising kids who thrive, lessons from marriage, and some hilarious stories from the world of corporate gigs.