The Comedy Club Podcast

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 Nick reflects on embracing the unique musical performance style that originally made him stand out, rather than trying to conform to tra...

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.co...

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 write...

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 so...

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 dat...

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 becom...

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: htt...

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 evo...

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: h...

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 c...

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/ FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: ht...

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 ci...

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...

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...

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...

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. FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on soc...

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 c...

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 up...

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 cha...

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,...

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.dustin...

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...

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_ybar...

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...

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...