The Comedy Club Podcast

Andy Woodhull On the Comedy Industry, Climbing the Comedy Club Ladder, & More! | Ep 68

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

Pete Lee On Crowd Work Drama, Whiskey, & Moderation vs Addiction | Ep 67

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

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

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

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

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

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