The Comedy Club Podcast

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

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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/

Derrick Stroup On Growing from Clubs to Theaters, & His Southern Identity In Big City Life | Ep 65

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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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Rachel Scanlon Gave Up Picklebacks, Is Never Retiring, & Dying Onstage | Ep 64

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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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Ryan Sickler On Storytelling Standup, the Need To Listen In Interviews, & More | Ep 63

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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/

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

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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/

Chris Cope On the Comedy Landscape, Social Media, & Thanking the Fans | Ep 61

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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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Gareth Reynolds On Respect For Standup, Karaoke Nightmares, & Bad Haircuts | Ep 60

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.

You can find Gareth Reynolds touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.garethreynolds.com/

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Zoltan Kaszas On Acting Gigs, Social Media Momentum, Selling Out Shows, & More! | Ep 59

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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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Alex Moffat On Airport Travel Tips, SNL Moments, Napping ASMR, & More! | Ep 58

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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

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Emma Willmann On Expired Food, Credit Scores, & Comedy Club Chaos | Ep 57

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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AJ Wilkerson On His Home Club, Fatherhood, & His Skyrocketing Career | Ep 56

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Kevin McDonald on His Comedy Legacy, His Early Career, & The Kids in the Hall | Ep 55

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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.

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Amber Autry on Her Comedy Career, Growing An Audience, & Uncontrollable Laughter! | Ep 54

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Michael Longfellow on Pet Disasters, Collapsing Lungs, & Terrible Cars | Ep 53

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Ace On Returning To Comedy After His Long Cancer Battle | Ep 52

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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.

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Corey O’Brien On Community, Cult-Like Fandom, Reaching The Mainstream, & More! | Ep 51

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Dustin Nickerson On Strange Family Member Names, How Kids Are Like Bad Roommates, & More!| Ep 50

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Mike E. Winfield On His Signature Glasses, Jaded Comedians, & Upcoming Dry Bar Special!| Ep 49

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Dustin Ybarra On Beach Metal Detecting, Getting Sober, & Recurring Acting Roles | Ep 48

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

We 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

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Learnmore Jonasi: From Zimbabwe Village To US Comedy Tours, Career Breakthroughs, & AGT | Ep 47

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Sam Tripoli On How Social Media Changed Comedy, Challenges For Club Owners, & More! | Ep 46

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Carlos Mencia On Playing Kansas City, Vegas, Karaoke Parties, & Serious Gambling | Ep 45

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Heather Shaw On Her Rising Comedy Career, Her Dog, & More! | Ep 44

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Stephen Taylor On His Stand Up Career, Being An Ex-Teacher, & Building A Following | Ep 43

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Michael Palascak On City Sports Teams, Comedy During Covid, & Having Kids | Ep 42

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Erica Rhodes On Traveling, Kansas City, Her Screenplay, & Open Mics | Ep 41

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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David Koechner & Friends Talk Comedy Writing, AI, Sketches & Stand Up | Ep 40

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0500

Dustin 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/

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Kansas City Comedy History! Dustin Slentz & Bryce Stanley Talk Stanford’s Comedy Club | Ep 39

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Local 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.

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Nathan Macintosh on Comedy & Pop Culture Nostalgia: Horror Movies, Cartoons, & More | Ep 38

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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

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Mike Baldwin On Being An Introvert, Early Social Media & Vine, Failing At The Carnivore Diet | Ep 37

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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

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Matthew Broussard On Finding Your Voice, Social Media Shorts, & Comedic Inspirations | Ep 36

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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."

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JC Currais Returns & Discusses Acting, Comedy Openers, Andrew Dice Clay! | Ep 35

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Once 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 @jccomedian

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Joe Nunnink On His New Comedy Special, Performing At An Adult Slumber Party, & More! | Ep 34

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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 @nunnigram

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JC Currais Talks Sports Betting, Sandwich Shops, & Debates Mac & Cheese vs. Ramen | Ep 33

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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

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Jeremiah Watkins Being Weird On Stage, Performing Comedy In a Power Outage, and More! | Ep 32

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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 @jeremiahstandup

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J Chris Newberg Discusses Unruly Crowds, Writing Jokes, and Social Media | Ep 31

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Comedian 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

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Jeff Wright Talks About His Delayed Flight, Traveling, Comedy, and More! | Ep 30

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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, Facebook

FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en

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Brian Moses on Roast Battle’s Origins, Different Roast Styles, & More | Ep 29

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Brian Moses

The 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/

Francis Ellis on Club Catering, Traveling For Comedy, & Grammar Pet Peeves | Ep 28

Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Francis Ellis

They 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Myq Kaplan | Ep 27

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Janell Banks | Ep 26

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Janell Banks

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Erik Griffin | Ep 25

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Erik Griffin

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Ismo | Ep 24

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Ismo

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Sam Tallent | Ep 23

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Sam Tallent

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Gabriel Rutledge | Ep 22

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Gabriel Rutledge

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Felipe Esparza | Ep 21

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The 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 Rizo

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Jessimae Peluso | Ep 20

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Jessimae Peluso

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Ahren Belisle | Ep 19

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Ahren Belisle

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Sam Miller | Ep 18

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Sam Miller

You 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

The Comedy Club Podcast | Hannibal Buress | Ep 17

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Hannibal Buress

You can find Hannibal Buress touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://hannibalburess.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @hannibalburess

The Comedy Club Podcast | Ryan Goodcase | Ep 16

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Ryan Goodcase

You can find Ryan Goodcase touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.ryangoodcase.com/ and find him on Instagram, X, and YouTube @ryangoodcase

The Comedy Club Podcast | Justin Leon | Ep 15

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Justin Leon

You can find Justin Leon on Instagram and Facebook @mr.justinleon

The Comedy Club Podcast | Dave Hill | Ep 14

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Dave Hill

You can find Dave Hill touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.davehillonline.com and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @mrdavehill

The Comedy Club Podcast | Robert Kelly | Ep 13

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Robert Kelly

You can find Robert Kelly touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://robertkellylive.com and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @robertkellylive

The Comedy Club Podcast | Joe List | Ep 12

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman, featuring Joe List

They discuss Joe's suitcase mix-up, the secrets to successful podcasts including Joe's Tuesdays with Stories, and more!

You can find Joe List touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @joelistcomedy

The Comedy Club Podcast | Finesse Mitchell | Ep 11

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Finesse Mitchell

You can find Finesse Mitchell touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.finessemitchell.tv/home and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @finessemitchell

The Comedy Club Podcast | Myq Kaplan | Ep 10

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Comedy Club Podcast is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Myq Kaplan

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

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Shane Torres | Ep 9

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Shane Torres

You can find Shane Torres touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.shaneisacomedian.com and find him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X @shanetorres

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Derrick Stroup | Ep 8

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Derrick Stroup

You can find Derrick Stroup touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.derrickstroupcomedy.com and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @derrick_yells

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Sam Jay | Ep 7

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Sam Jay w/Keith Johnson and Cassie Duncan

You can find Sam Jay touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://punchup.live/samjay and find her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X @samjaycomic

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Matt Braunger | Ep 6

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Matt Braunger w/Cole Fletcher and Jeremy Smith

FAN QUESTION EDITION- today's episode features Matt answering questions from fans!

You can find Matt Braunger touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.mattbraunger.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X @braunger

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Ron Funches | Ep 5

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Ron Funches | Ep 5

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Ron Funches w/Gabe Dinger and Dayton Bissett

You can find Ron Funches touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://ronfunches.com/ and on socials via @ronfunch

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Corey B | Ep 4

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Corey B w/Marcus Monroe

You can find Corey B in a city near you by visiting his website https://www.coreyb.com/ and find him on Instagram and Facebook @iamcoreyb

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Host Battle Winners | BONUS Episode

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at The Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Today's BONUS episode features Host Battle winners Pat McCarthy, Steve Dalton, and Kyle Cumberland.

They discuss topics such as Kansas City eats, comedy inspiration, and more.

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Irene Tu | Ep 3

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Irene Tu w/Reena Calm and Jeremy Smith

They discuss topics such as KC food, nostalgic movies, concerts, and more.

You can find Irene Tu touring in a city near you by checking her upcoming shows: https://www.irenetu.com/ and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X @irene_tu

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Greg Warren | Ep 2

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at the Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Greg Warren w/Sean O'Brien and Spencer Gordman

They discuss topics such as growing on social media and sales, secrets to writing fresh material, and more.

You can find Greg Warren touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.gregwarrencomedy.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and X @grockwarren

Right Now at The Comedy Club | Craig Conant | Ep 1

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Right Now at The Comedy Club is the weekly podcast of The Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Hosted by: Dustin Kaufman

Featuring Craig Conant w/ Eric Friedman and Luke Willoby

They discuss first concerts, being star truck, favorite movie snacks, dysfunctional families and more.

You can find Craig Conant touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.craigconant.com/ and find him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X @Craigpconant