There has not been much to laugh about since the pandemic struck. So after a year that included major social and political events, what is it like to get back on the comedy stage? We talk with two Detroit-based comedians who also happen to both be part of the LGBTQ community. GUEST: Joe Aasim,comedian, host of monthly comedy night in Hamtramck called Neapolitan Ice Cream Diana Graham,  comedian, 5-year veteran of the Michigan comedy scene Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.