The Comedy Club Podcast

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.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 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

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/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 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

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 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 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

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/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 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

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/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 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

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/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 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

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/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

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.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 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