
The Comedy Club Podcast
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Pete Lee On Crowd Work Drama, Whiskey, & Moderation vs Addiction | Ep 67

S1 Ep 66Kyle Kinane On Contradicting Fanbase Expectations, Learning From Open Mics, & Lasik | Ep 66
EDustin 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/

S1 Ep 65Derrick Stroup On Growing from Clubs to Theaters, & His Southern Identity In Big City Life | Ep 65
EDustin 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/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 64Rachel Scanlon Gave Up Picklebacks, Is Never Retiring, & Dying Onstage | Ep 64
EDustin 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/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 63Ryan Sickler On Storytelling Standup, the Need To Listen In Interviews, & More | Ep 63
EWe 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.You can find Ryan Sickler touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.ryansickler.com/ FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 62Erica Rhodes On The Audience Growth, Viral Videos, & Dirty Laundry | Ep 62
EDustin 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/

S1 Ep 61Chris Cope On the Comedy Landscape, Social Media, & Thanking the Fans | Ep 61
EDustin 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 @chriscopecomedyFOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 60Gareth Reynolds On Respect For Standup, Karaoke Nightmares, & Bad Haircuts | Ep 60
EDustin 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.You can find Gareth Reynolds touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.garethreynolds.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 59Zoltan Kaszas On Acting Gigs, Social Media Momentum, Selling Out Shows, & More! | Ep 59
EDustin 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 FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 58Alex Moffat On Airport Travel Tips, SNL Moments, Napping ASMR, & More! | Ep 58
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian and SNL alum Alex Moffat. A tense and combative interview eventually gives way to friendly banter as they discuss fatherhood, naps, many celebrity interactions, and the pros & cons of Christmas music. Alex promotes his upcoming project, “Bigfoot: The Musical,” running Off-Broadway in early 2026, and we get a Henson cameo!You can find Alex Moffat touring in a city near you by checking his socials @moffatpics FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 57Emma Willmann On Expired Food, Credit Scores, & Comedy Club Chaos | Ep 57
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Emma Willmann in our first podcast recorded in the green room of the brand new Comedy Club of Lawrence! What starts with jokes about expired Chipotle and DoorDash spirals into a thoughtful conversation about credit scores, hiring struggles, city bureaucracy, using ChatGPT for business planning, and the emotional toll of building something from scratch.You can find Emma Willmann touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.iamemmawillmann.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 56AJ Wilkerson On His Home Club, Fatherhood, & His Skyrocketing Career | Ep 56
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by AJ Wilkerson. They discuss his journey from living in a beat-up van and grinding through open mics and small shows to performing in arenas with Bert Kreischer and selling out comedy clubs nationwide. AJ reflects on how Comedy Club KC became his first true home club, shares how Zanies in Nashville helped rocket his career forward, and opens up about becoming a new dad while balancing life on the road.You can find AJ Wilkerson touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://ajwilkerson.komi.io/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 55Kevin McDonald on His Comedy Legacy, His Early Career, & The Kids in the Hall | Ep 55
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by cult comedy legend Kevin McDonald from The Kids in the Hall! Kevin shares stories of fans, his early career and history of the comedy troupe, and auditioning as an entire group for SNL. He talks about Mike Meyers, Norm Macdonald, the Toronto comedy scene, and his quirky filmography of fun voiceover work.FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 54Amber Autry on Her Comedy Career, Growing An Audience, & Uncontrollable Laughter! | Ep 54
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Amber Autry. Amber shares the mindset and strategies that helped her blow up online and on tour, and announces her upcoming special and June headlining dates at the Comedy Club Kansas City. Dustin and Amber go on some very strange tangents involving a lot of strange faces and uncontrollable laughter.You can find Amber Autry touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.amberautrycomedy.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 53Michael Longfellow on Pet Disasters, Collapsing Lungs, & Terrible Cars | Ep 53
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Michael Longfellow, who talks about visiting Kansas City with fellow comic Dayton Bissett. They discuss the road comic life, pet disasters, and their terrible first cars. Longfellow describes his path from Phoenix open mics to L.A. and finally to SNL in New York.You can find Michael Longfellow touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.michaellongfellow.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 52Ace On Returning To Comedy After His Long Cancer Battle | Ep 52
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Ace! After nearly two years away from comedy, battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Ace opens up about his diagnosis, recovery, and the powerful support system that kept him going. He shares stories from his time in the hospital, the loss of his best friend Tai Fu Panda, and what it means to find purpose, laughter, and a second chance at life.FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 51Corey O’Brien On Community, Cult-Like Fandom, Reaching The Mainstream, & More! | Ep 51
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Corey O'Brien! Fresh off a sold out show, Corey talks about building his fiercely loyal fanbase, breaking stereotypes as a gay male comedian, and how he’s pushing comedy beyond labels into the mainstream. He opens up about using stand-up as a form of therapy, and his journey from professional dancer to viral performer to headlining comic, all in under two years. The two discuss social media’s impact on comedy, the loneliness of touring, supportive parents, and owning your truth on stage.You can find Corey O'Brien touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.coreyobrienonline.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 50Dustin Nickerson On Strange Family Member Names, How Kids Are Like Bad Roommates, & More!| Ep 50
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Nickerson! Another Dustin! They talk about family members with the funniest names, parenting and family life, and kids growing up and moving out. They also talk about guilty pleasure movies and how any Batman is a good Batman.You can find Dustin Nickerson touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 49Mike E. Winfield On His Signature Glasses, Jaded Comedians, & Upcoming Dry Bar Special!| Ep 49
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Mike E. Winfield! They talk about how people assume comedians are always joking, how humor becomes emotional armor, "angry comedy" and angry comedians, and Winfield's upcoming Dry Bar Comedy special.You can find Mike E. Winfield touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://mikewinfield.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 48Dustin Ybarra On Beach Metal Detecting, Getting Sober, & Recurring Acting Roles | Ep 48
EWe sit between two Dustins as Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Ybarra! They chat about the Kansas City club, social media and "Diggy Smalls" metal-detecting videos, getting sober with help from Jay Mohr, airplane comfort tricks, and weight-loss stories.You can find Dustin Ybarra touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows on his socials: @dustin_ybarra FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 47Learnmore Jonasi: From Zimbabwe Village To US Comedy Tours, Career Breakthroughs, & AGT | Ep 47
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Learnmore Jonasi! They chat about his cool clothes, starting his standup career in a village in Zimbabwe, coming to America through the surprising help of Steve Harvey, and appearing on America's Got Talent.You can find Learnmore Jonasi touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.learnmorejonasi.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 46Sam Tripoli On How Social Media Changed Comedy, Challenges For Club Owners, & More! | Ep 46
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Sam Tripoli. They chat about gigs during the shutdowns, co-owning the Dojo of Comedy, and how social media and its algorithms changed comedy. They discuss challenges for club owners, how attitude and professionalism is super important, and Sam talks about his kids comic book Chaos Twins!You can find Sam Tripoli touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://samtripoli.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 45Carlos Mencia On Playing Kansas City, Vegas, Karaoke Parties, & Serious Gambling | Ep 45
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Carlos Mencia. They chat about his recent Kansas City shows, and his ongoing residency in Las Vegas. He compares Vegas crowds with tour crowds, talks about karaoke parties, chats seriously about the pros and cons of serious gambling, and Dustin explains how he can't bring his mom to gamble.You can find Carlos Mencia touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://carlosmencia.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 44Heather Shaw On Her Rising Comedy Career, Her Dog, & More! | Ep 44
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Heather Shaw. They chat about chiropractors, shoes, choosing what to wear, the right age to start in comedy, living in Kentucky, and her world famous Jim Carrey impression. Dustin and Heather share stories about their dogs - and Heather brought hers to the interview! She thinks about the Real Housewives the whole time.You can find Heather Shaw touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://heathershawcomedy.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 43Stephen Taylor On His Stand Up Career, Being An Ex-Teacher, & Building A Following | Ep 43
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by fellow Kansas City comedian Stephen Taylor. He talks about being from Louisiana, open mics, interesting shows like comics vs. poets at clubs like Arts Bar, the pros and cons of comedy classes and workshops, his small indie club Barrel of the Bottoms, and being a former teacher no the Unteachables Comedy Tour.You can find Stephen Taylor touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://formerlyfatstephen.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 42Michael Palascak On City Sports Teams, Comedy During Covid, & Having Kids | Ep 42
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Michael Palascak. They discuss Dustin's weird skin allergy, comedy during the pandemic, living in different cities supporting the local sports teams, Dustin's school history, and stories about their kids and exes.You can find Michael Palascak touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: http://www.michaelpalascak.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 41Erica Rhodes On Traveling, Kansas City, Her Screenplay, & Open Mics | Ep 41
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Erica Rhodes, who talks about visiting Kansas City, Dustin's first trip to the shooting range, bad food decisions, grocery shopping, comedy clubs and the need for good openers. They also discuss details about writing her new screenplay.You can find Erica Rhodes touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.ericarhodescomedy.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 40David Koechner & Friends Talk Comedy Writing, AI, Sketches & Stand Up | Ep 40
EDustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by David Koechner and friends Rob Maher and Joe O’Brien. They discuss the benefits of writing partners and comedy teams, transitioning from sketches to standup, the club’s great kitchen, fatherhood and the importance of naps, AI in Hollywood, and everyone talks about how they got their start. Also, Dustin is now known as “Deuce.”You can find David Koechner touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.david-koechner.com/FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 39Kansas City Comedy History! Dustin Slentz & Bryce Stanley Talk Stanford’s Comedy Club | Ep 39
ELocal history episode! The Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedians Dustin Slentz & Bryce Stanley, and talk about the notorious Kansas City comedy club Stanford & Sons. They talk about being the last performers to grace its now-defunct stage.FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 38Nathan Macintosh on Comedy & Pop Culture Nostalgia: Horror Movies, Cartoons, & More | Ep 38
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Nathan Macintosh. After lying about a huge giant festival, they talk about pop culture nostalgia including pro wrestling, horror movies, Ninja Turtles and more. And Dustin shares an odd Corey Feldman story.You can find Nathan Macintosh touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: http://nathanmacintosh.com/ and follow him on all social platforms @nathanmacintosh FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 37Mike Baldwin On Being An Introvert, Early Social Media & Vine, Failing At The Carnivore Diet | Ep 37
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews his longtime friend, comedian Mike Baldwin. They talk about how to handle appropriate jokes with family in the audience, Vine and early social media, touring comedians bringing their own openers, being an introvert, old school cold-calling venues, the best local burger spot, and trying and failing at the carnivore diet.You can find Mike Baldwin touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://mikeisfunny.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @BaldwinMike FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 36Matthew Broussard On Finding Your Voice, Social Media Shorts, & Comedic Inspirations | Ep 36
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Matthew Broussard. Their conversation covers haircut mishaps, growing a mustache with thick hair, early Adam Sandler and other SNL cast members, inspiration when they started their standup careers, finding your comedy voice, metabolism and Ozempic, short comedy in the age of social media, and Matthew's latest comedy special "Hyperbolic."You can find Matthew Broussard touring in a city near you by following him on social media, @mondaypunday FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 35JC Currais Returns & Discusses Acting, Comedy Openers, Andrew Dice Clay! | Ep 35
EOnce again the Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian JC Curais, who's back! They talk about filling in last minute, auditioning for commercials, celebrity autographs, eBay autograph guys who are not fans, Dustin's personal connection to the legacy of Andrew Dice Clay. After they get "dark but fun" about the fear of death, they discuss getting emotional at dad stuff in movies and TV.You can find JC Currais touring in a city near you by checking his socials @jccomedianFOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 34Joe Nunnink On His New Comedy Special, Performing At An Adult Slumber Party, & More! | Ep 34
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Joe Nunnink, who discusses starting his standup career in Kansas City, open mics in New York, performing at an adult slumber party, and details of his upcoming comedy special. Dustin explains how he accidentally shared his private criticisms of comic hosts, and a lot of details about the history of the Comedy Club KC and its opening.You can find Joe Nunnink touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.joenunnink.com/ and follow him on Instagram, X, and Facebook @nunnigramFOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 33JC Currais Talks Sports Betting, Sandwich Shops, & Debates Mac & Cheese vs. Ramen | Ep 33
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian JC Curais, who taks about staying in a seedy hotel on the road, mac & cheese vs. ramen, sports betting, meeting Dustin in Vegas, horror movies, and the notoriously addictive properties of binging your favorite TV shows.You can find JC Currais on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube @jccomedian FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 32Jeremiah Watkins Being Weird On Stage, Performing Comedy In a Power Outage, and More! | Ep 32
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Jeremiah Watkins, who talks about how abstract and weird comedy doesn't work with certain audiences, starting out in LA in Second City, and his comedy goals. He discusses his secret to dealing with boisterous audience members, and a crazy story about performing when the power went out.You can find Jeremiah Watkins touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.jeremiahwatkins.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube @jeremiahstandupFOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 31J Chris Newberg Discusses Unruly Crowds, Writing Jokes, and Social Media | Ep 31
EComedian J Chris Newberg helps the Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman vent about unruly, unreasonable crowds. In a rare event, Dustin lets loose! They discuss how to deal with bad gigs, the perils of social media, writing jokes, and J Chris Newberg also dives into his upbringing in a pretty unusual family.You can find J Chris Newberg touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.thechrisarmy.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @thechrisarmy FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 30Jeff Wright Talks About His Delayed Flight, Traveling, Comedy, and More! | Ep 30
EThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Jeff Wright about his delayed flight to the show, local comedians stepping up, and avoiding stink while traveling. They discuss what sports team gear is appropriate to wear while traveling, dealing with the TSA, and not needing a car in New York City.You can find Jeff Wright touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows on socials @jeffrightnow on Instagram, X, FacebookFOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

S1 Ep 29Brian Moses on Roast Battle’s Origins, Different Roast Styles, & More | Ep 29
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Brian MosesThe Comedy Club KC’s Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Brian Moses, who explains how he helped create the Roast Battle at the legendary Comedy Store, and its organic beginning. He discusses how different cities have different roast styles, how he uses sports style marketing to promote the Roast Battle podcast, and Tony Hinchcliffe's origin story. He and Dustin talk about their favorite aspects of standup, including the importance of writing single-use jokes for a one time event.You can find Brian Moses and Roast Battle shows touring in a city near you: https://brianmosescomedy.com/

S1 Ep 28Francis Ellis on Club Catering, Traveling For Comedy, & Grammar Pet Peeves | Ep 28
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Francis EllisThey discuss the perfect veggie platter, Francis's break from touring, comedian-run comedy clubs, & more!You can find Francis Ellis on the new season of Tires on Netflix, premiering June 5th! Check his upcoming shows and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @francisccellis

S1 Ep 27The Comedy Club Podcast | Myq Kaplan | Ep 27
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin KaufmanFeaturing Myq Kaplan (again!)You can find Myq Kaplan touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://myqkaplan.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @myqkaplan

S1 Ep 26The Comedy Club Podcast | Janell Banks | Ep 26
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Janell BanksYou can find Janell Banks touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.missjuslaugh.com/ and find her on all social platforms @missjuslaugh

S1 Ep 25The Comedy Club Podcast | Erik Griffin | Ep 25
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Erik GriffinYou can find Erik Griffin touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.erikgriffin.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @erikgriffin

S1 Ep 24The Comedy Club Podcast | Ismo | Ep 24
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring IsmoYou can find Ismo touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.ismo.fun/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @ismocomedy

S1 Ep 23The Comedy Club Podcast | Sam Tallent | Ep 23
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Sam TallentYou can find Sam Tallent touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.samtallent.com/ and find him on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @samtallent

S1 Ep 22The Comedy Club Podcast | Gabriel Rutledge | Ep 22
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Gabriel RutledgeYou can find Gabriel Rutledge touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://gabrielrutledge.com/ and find him on all social channels @gaberutledge

S1 Ep 21The Comedy Club Podcast | Felipe Esparza | Ep 21
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Felipe Esparza with Butch Escobar and Martin RizoYou can find Felipe Esparza touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://felipesworld.com and find him on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok @felipeesparzacomedian

S1 Ep 20The Comedy Club Podcast | Jessimae Peluso | Ep 20
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Jessimae PelusoYou can find Jessimae Peluso touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.jessimae.com/ and find her on Instagram, Facebook, X, and more @jessimaepeluso

S1 Ep 19The Comedy Club Podcast | Ahren Belisle | Ep 19
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Ahren BelisleYou can find Ahren Belislel touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://ahrenbelislecomedy.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @ahren_belisle

S1 Ep 18The Comedy Club Podcast | Sam Miller | Ep 18
EThe Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Sam MillerYou can find Sam Miller touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.sammillercomedy.com/ and find him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @sammillercomedian