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Three Detroit-area stand-up comics, Billy Reno,Shane Dials, and Steve Hansen, who perform live as the "Lighten Up Comedy Show" offer hilarious tips on how to conquer key life events and challenges. The Lighten Up crew offers advice on everything from how to conduct a job interview and what to do when you get arrested in a laughter-packed one hour show. So grab a pen and paper... You'll definitely want to take notes!

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United States

Description:

Three Detroit-area stand-up comics, Billy Reno,Shane Dials, and Steve Hansen, who perform live as the "Lighten Up Comedy Show" offer hilarious tips on how to conquer key life events and challenges. The Lighten Up crew offers advice on everything from how to conduct a job interview and what to do when you get arrested in a laughter-packed one hour show. So grab a pen and paper... You'll definitely want to take notes!

Language:

English

Contact:

586-335-9940


Episodes

13: What to do when you find out you're adopted

7/6/2020
Picture it, everything's going pretty good for you, life seems to be moving in the right direction- then like a 2x4 to the face you stumble onto some hidden old forms and photos of you as a baby, but with a different name, or that joke your older sister keeps saying about you being adopted- not so much of a joke anymore- Because you actually are adopted and you just found out. So what do you do now? Will life ever be the same? In this weeks episode the Lighten Up crew discuss just that-...

Duration:00:50:39

12: Dealing with ADD

6/27/2020
Are you easily distracted? Do you have conversations with people and share a ton of information just to have them say " so what were you saying?" Maybe they're ignoring you, maybe they listened to too much Iron Maiden in the 80's on full blast, or maybe it's ADD. In this episode the Lighten Up crew give their always hilarious take on dealing with those who are afflicted, as well as take an inward journey as they decide whether or not they too have a touch of it.

Duration:00:55:11

11: Breaking into Comedy

5/11/2020
Maybe it was a buddy's dare at an open mic night, maybe it was someone telling you you're funny and should try it, maybe you've got something to say, an axe to grind, or you just need to be the center of attention. Whatever the case, every stand-up comedian that has ever been remembers the details of when they first broke into the business. In this episode the Lighten Up crew discusses how they got their start in comedy and what they've learned since then. Sit back and enjoy the nostalgic...

Duration:00:56:19

10: Pizza

5/4/2020
Pizza, Its been served since the late 18th century in its current form, yet we still can't decide who has the best. Pizza making has allowed people to make vast fortunes, but it's also vastly different wherever you are. Its ok when you're sober but amazing when your drunk. It's said to have healing capability, well maybe not, but most can agree it's going to stand the test of time in the world of culinary delights. You'll be hungry after this episode. Godere!

Duration:00:55:37

9: Flirting

4/16/2020
In the future flirting as we know it now will most likely be like an old war story. Find out which one of the guys is pretty smooth, which one of the guys is pretty choppy and which one is social inept. Bouncing back and forth from the topic and royal burgers, drones and binge worthy shows.

Duration:00:54:51

8: How to Handle a Virus Outbreak

3/23/2020
These are unprecedented times, and the COVID -19 virus is topping all news stories, shutting down entire cities, and pressuring the governments to act. Problem is how do you survive all this? Well even in the face of danger you can count on the Lighten Up crew to laugh or.. cough in it. So gather around ( at least 6 ft apart) and sit back and see if we can make some sense of all this.

Duration:01:02:34

7: Going to the Optometrist

3/16/2020
"Ok start with the middle row and tell me what you see" We've all heard these words before and for many of us, the optometrist is the person who keeps us from parking in the lobby of Burger King or petting a raccoon thinking it's your cat. The Lighten Up crew discuss their past experiences going to keep their peepers working. The men and women who help us see, in this episode of Lighten Up!

Duration:00:56:57

6: Going to Therapy

3/2/2020
The Lighten Up crew take an inward journey and share their experiences with seeking therapy. From the awkward first meeting with a therapist, to the unstructured rambling conversations about experiences from childhood, lay down on the couch and enjoy this episode! This may shed some light on why these guys are comics today.

Duration:01:04:34

5: Genealogy

2/18/2020
Join Detroit area comedians Steve Hansen, Billy Reno and Shane Dials as they dive into the world of discovering family lines. How do these DNA testing services work. If you have a criminal history should you participate? Can these tests reveal potential health risks? Are you ready for your whole life to be potentially turned upside down? Find out which one of the guys figure out they have Jewsih ties. Was Paul Revere's ride actually a man-splaining situation?

Duration:01:10:06

4: Joining a Gym

2/3/2020
People join them for all kinds of reasons, New Years resolutions, high school reunion is coming up, or there's that one or two who are doing it to actually get healthy. Now there's contracts, high pressure sales tactics, and that guy who obnoxiously grunts everytime he does a squat. If you can get through all that maybe joining a gym is for you. In this episode the Lighten Up crew discuss all things gym. enjoy!

Duration:01:04:50

3: Sitters- The unsung heroes of your ability to have a life.

1/27/2020
You're going to need one eventually. Your home needs to host a drunken teenager party while you're away, your dog needs to pee while your at work, and the state frowns on leaving small children home alone. But, Ever wonder why baby sitters think they're worth a fortune nowadays? Maybe your house sitter turned your place into a party hub the weekend you were at the lake, or why dog sitting looks fun and terrifying at the same time? Well you're in luck because the Lighten Up Comedy crew has...

Duration:00:55:44

2: Throwing a house party

1/13/2020
House parties can be a real hassle. There's a lot of planning, buying, carrying, and cleaning. Combine those things with forced awkward conversations and they can be real bad. But sometimes there's that crazy one people talk about for years, filled with fun and bad decisions. In this episode the Lighten Up crew discuss their favorite and not so favorite ones over the years. Enjoy!

Duration:00:53:08

1: Auld Lang Syne & Welcome to 2020!

1/6/2020
Some people party like theres no tomorrow, others go to bed and could care less. Celebrating the new year can be uneventful for some and for others it's the craziest drunken debauchery fest of the year that goes down in history. A night so crazy someone should write a folk song about it. Anyway, this episode is all about that crazy night. Happy New Year from the Lighten Up crew! Here's to a great 2020!

Duration:00:51:10

18: Aging Parents

12/24/2019
From walking into the room and forgetting what they came in there for to asking if Rusty (who's 15) is still in the Navy, aging parents are an inevitable part of this thing called life. They're set in there ways, they have different ideas and experiences that don't always coincide with the current times, which can be as shocking as it is hilarious. Especially in public or at that already awkward family gathering. In this episode the Lighten Up crew discuss the challenges of dealing with...

Duration:01:13:15

17: Restaurant Etiquette

12/2/2019
In this episode the Lighten Up crew discuss how to conduct yourself in a restaurant, from what to tip to how to send your food back. It's all about tact and common sense and having a couple former servers on the crew means they can give you the insider perspective.

Duration:00:55:00

16: Dieting

11/25/2019
It could be doctor's orders or you're trying to make yourself less offensive to the eyes of others, anyway you slice it diets can be tough. They're expensive, time consuming, and not much fun at all. In episode 16 the Lighten Up crew break down one of America's favorite pastimes, going on a diet. There's something for everyone in this episode!

Duration:01:09:27

15: Training a dog

11/11/2019
This episode of Lighten Up certainly doesn't play dead as Billy, Shane, and Steve discuss the positive and negatives of trying to train a dog in their usual hilarious way. Some have enough patience to try it themselves, others pay thousands of dollars to get the dog other people want to have around, but what happens when that dog just does things their way? Some people say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can have a lot of laughs trying.

Duration:01:02:48

14: College

10/28/2019
Maybe you're alumni of a prestigious university with top honors, maybe you barely got out of a night class in a strip mall, maybe you've only thought about higher education, but you have upward mobility at the carwash and don't believe you need it, either way the Lighten Up crew have the inside scoop on what it's like. The panel consists of a Harvard Law graduate, another who's been to almost every community college, and another who's skeptical on wether it serves any purpose. So combine all...

Duration:01:05:07

13: Buying A Car

10/23/2019
Buckle up and take a drive with the Lighten Up trio. Billy, Steve and Shane throw around some stories and advice on the joys of automobile purchases. Find out which one of the guys doesn't know a wiper from a blinker, listened to their car get ripped on by local drive time radio and grew up in no country for old cars. The guys rundown a Christopher Titus bit.

Duration:01:06:08

12: Funerals

10/7/2019
Mark Twain once wrote "I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." Savage words?, sure, but funerals can be savage events. Face it, people typically don't handle death well, but with every aspect of life, even the tough times, there's comedy gold to pan for and the Lighten Up crew has done it once again; with their hilarious experiences dealing with the dead. So sign the guest register and grab the Kleenex, you'll need it.

Duration:00:59:27