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Dustin Kaufman is joined by comedian and actor Carlos Santos at the Comedy Club Lawrence! They discuss his unconventional journey from Puerto Rico to California and eventually into comedy, acting, and television hosting. Carlos recalls initially studying computer engineering before realizing that performing was what he had always wanted to do, eventually switching to theater arts at Fresno State and beginning stand-up in college. He discusses the particular challenges of developing a comedic voice in a second language, his training in theater and improv, and his early experience working as a host and MTV personality. You can find Carlos Santos touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: @ofcourseitscarlos 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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Shayne Smith! They discuss his unconventional path through comedy, the impact of his face tattoos, and the old-school comedy-club system that helped shape him as a performer. Shayne talks openly about his conversion to Christianity and how faith, nature, music, storytelling, and his belief in the supernatural have increasingly influenced both his worldview and his comedy. They also talk about the changing comedy-club business, the difference between clubs that genuinely care about comedy and those that treat it as a side business, and how Shayne's increasingly personal material has connected with audiences. You can find Shayne Smith touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.shaynesmithcomedy.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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is back with a snazzy new podcast set and is joined by comedian Andrew Dismukes! They discuss his path from performing stand-up at age 18 to becoming a writer and eventually a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Andrew reflects on breaking into SNL straight out of college, learning the realities of working in a legendary comedy institution, and finding his footing as both a writer and performer. They also discuss the lack of a comedians' union, the importance of stage presence over simply writing good jokes, and the changing landscape of the comedy industry. You can find Andrew Dismukes touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://linktr.ee/andrew_vinny 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

The Comedy Club House Podcast, where we sit around and joke about what’s going on behind the scenes at the clubs! Hosted by Comedy Club owner Dustin Kaufman, with Sean Brennan (Lawrence General Manager), and Jeremy Smith (Comedy Club Marketing Manager) 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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Breck Gordon! Breck discusses relocating from New York City back to her hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, just as the local comedy scene expands with Dustin's new club. They discuss the strength of the Kansas City comedy community, producing Pure Chaos shows, the joys of mentoring new comics, and building audiences with a "Kewl Shrek" meme account. The conversation also wanders into alternative comedy, the confusing definition of "anti-comedy," memorable live show concepts, parenting, and childhood summers in rural Kansas. You can find Breck Gordon touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.purechaoscomedy.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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Nick Thune! Nick discusses the evolution of his stand-up career, from grinding through open mics to landing a breakout set at the Hollywood Improv that instantly attracted managers, agents, and festivals. Nick reflects on embracing the unique musical performance style that originally made him stand out, rather than trying to conform to traditional standup expectations, and shares insights about confidence, timing, and learning to command a room as a performer. You can find Nick Thune touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://nickthune.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

The Comedy Club House Podcast, where we sit around and joke about what’s going on behind the scenes at the clubs! Hosted by Comedy Club owner Dustin Kaufman, with Sean Brennan (Lawrence General Manager), and Jeremy Smith (Comedy Club Marketing Manager) 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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Andy Woodhull! They discuss their history starting in comedy, using video tapes and then DVDs for promo and traveling many hours for a simple guest spot. They talk about the evolution of the comedy club and which clubs in the country are still prioritizing humor over anything else. They talk about Andy's writing credits, working as a writer during the pandemic, marriage and kids. The interview blends sincere reflections on comedy culture with playful tangents including Mario Kart strategies, airport encounters with Kevin Smith, and the realities of surviving as a working comic. You can find Andy Woodhull touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://andywoodhull.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

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Pete Lee! They touch the third rail of Louis C.K. before discussing the emotional toll of public shame, psychedelics and substance use, addiction versus moderation, therapy, trauma, and healing after a brutal year. Pete Lee mixes serious reflection with absurd humor, stories from Wisconsin culture, and improvised riffs about drugs, diet soda, and comedy audiences in another XL length interview! You can find Pete Lee touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://petelee.net/ 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

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/ 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

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/ 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

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. 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

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 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