🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️
This week, Mike catches up with Michigan comedian Andy Beningo, a seasoned stand-up with over 3,500 performances under his belt—including cruise ships, theaters, and appearances on Gotham Comedy Live and Dry Bar Comedy.
They chat about Andy’s journey from open mics at Central Michigan University to performing around the world, raising a family while touring, and starring in the award-winning short film Quite the Hike. Expect laughs, road stories, and a heartfelt look at the grind (and joy) of the comedy life.
🎭 Highlights from this episode:
- Andy’s early days doing comedy on campus and how he found his voice
- Life performing on cruise ships (and awkward buffet run-ins with audience members)
- The creative spark behind indie films like Quite the Hike
- Parenting, aging, and trying to stay awake past 9 p.m.
- Why Michigan still feels like the best place to call home
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