Nick Thune On Stage Presence, Performance Philosophy, & Staying Under the Radar | Ep 69

Nick Thune On Stage Presence, Performance Philosophy, & Staying Under the Radar | Ep 69

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 Nick reflects on embracing the unique musical performance style that originally made him stand out, rather than trying to conform to traditional standup expectations, and shares insights about confidence, timing, and learning to command a room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 | Ep 1

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

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/