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.

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We fixed our mics! Dustin Kaufman is back at the Comedy Club KC and joined by comedian and podcaster Ryan Sickler in between sold out shows. They unpack the craft of storytelling, the evolution of podcasting, and the changing landscape of stand-up comedy. Ryan explains his minimalist interview prep style, his obsession with emotional truth, and how he structures long-form stand-up stories that evolve over time. They discuss the oversaturation of comedy specials, the pressure of short-form content, and the exhausting “gamification” of art by social media platforms.

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Dustin Kaufman is back at the Comedy Club KC and is once again joined by comedian Erica Rhodes! Backstage and in between shows at the new club in Lawrence, she discusses her hour of standup material, redundant questioning, matching outfits, nocturnal schedules, grammar pet peeves, and jury duty responsibilities.

You can find Erica Rhodes touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.ericarhodescomedy.com/

Dustin Kaufman from the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Chris Cope. They discuss the comedy scene after the pandemic, viral success, and why treating audiences with respect actually matters. They talk about club economics, ticket value, social media comics vs. seasoned performers, his weight loss journey, and the importance of gratitude.

You can find Chris Cope touring in a city near you by checking his socials @chriscopecomedy

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Dustin Kaufman from the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian and podcaster Gareth Reynolds. They discuss comedy culture, toxic comics, beard dyes, the unspoken rules of running a comedy club, and dating boundaries.

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Zoltan Kaszas who's celebrating a sold-out weekend at the show. They talk about viral videos, warehouse gigs and early hustle, the dangers of go-karts, fake sponsorships, the genius of Danny McBride, Dustin's upcoming jazz club, and Zoltan's latest comedy special on the "indie Netflix" of YouTube.

You can find Zoltan Kaszas touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.zoltancomedy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqB8Rw2UrmBHX81664mtkuyLru2e4iMSNqOEQuavOmMO-PEu-7k

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