Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Kyle Kinane! They were on a roll and this one became a longer XL-sized episode. In this podcast, Kyle explains his general distaste for podcasts, and social media in general! Dustin and Kyle discuss the craft of stand-up comedy, personal validation and expression, comic identity including appearance vs. personal identity, the perils of dating later in life, and the tension around suggesting ideas to other comics.

You can find Kyle Kinane touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://kylekinane.com/

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined again by comedian Derrick Stroup! Celebrating a sold out weekend at the club, they talk about Derrick's rise from overlooked comic in Denver to selling out clubs and filming a Netflix special. Derrick shares how moving to New York and performing at the Comedy Cellar sharpened his skills, why he chose to build his career on his own terms, and how becoming a new father is shaping his next chapter. They also dive into the changing comedy industry, the power of social media clips, Derrick's upcoming theater tour, and his appearance in Nate Bargatze's upcoming movie The Breadwinner.

You can find Derrick Stroup touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.derrickstroup.com/

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Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Rachel Scanlon! They discuss losing weight, evolving on stage, how to structure the perfect balance of jokes and improvisation. They also talk about their surprisingly matching tattoos, and whether or not they want to eventually retire as a comedian.

You can find Rachel Scanlon touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.rachelscanloncomedy.com/

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