The Comedy Kiosk

When does a show or film become aged and outdated? Has the world changed to that extent that something that was acceptable 30 years ago simply shouldn't exist today? Or it just wouldn't fly with the audiences? Has the humor changed, has the society changed, or have we just become more sensitive to things meant to be light and simple? On an example of the hugely popular and loved TV series F.R.I.E....

During the past few months, both of our co-hosts, Igor Mondae and David Munoz, went traveling and performing abroad all over Europe, including Vilnius, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Zagreb, and in this episode, they share their experiences of different types of shows, audiences, local comics etc. they met on the way. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but...

We are back for the second part of our Edinburgh Fringe discussion featuring our very special guest and good friend Oleg Denisov, this time addressing our overall satisfaction and opinion of this year's edition of the biggest arts festival in the world. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If...

One of our co-hosts, Igor Mondae, has recently returned from the world's biggest arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe, together with our very good friend and comedian Oleg Denisov, and in this episode, they sit down with a very curious David Munoz to discuss what the hell happened there, and how it all looked and felt first hand. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices),...

Like riding a bike they say. Until you forget how to ride a bike. Or get your bike stolen. Or worse. This episode, Igor and David discuss is it possible to forget how to do stand-up, write jokes, perform, feel confident and own the stage, in the wake of Igor's upcoming performances on several European stages. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have...

This episode is an NFT. In it, David and Igor discuss author's rights, joke theft, ghost writing, and yup, NFTs. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to support us, consider spending any coin you can without inadvertently launching a lifetime of poverty and d...

As we return with yet another episode, we try to dig a bit deeper, and ask the real questions in life: Why are we fat? Could it be comedy's fault? Also, where have all our partners, friends, and family gone? Same goes for money. Bottom line; what kind of sacrifices did we make or are we ready to make, in order to maintain a comedian's lifestyle. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy...

🎵La lala la la - PUNCHLINE!🎵 Musical comedy, what's it all about? Is it just karaoke stand-up? Is it music? Is it comedy? Is it great, or a hack? Let's hear what our two hosts, David and Igor, have to say about it. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to su...

Does a joke have an expiration date? Is it worth writing jokes about current events? Have our two wonderful hosts written any bits about news that quickly got old? Check it all out in the newest episode of The Comedy Kiosk with David Munoz and Igor Mondae. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production....

You've all heard the story. Big awards gala. Comedian tells a joke. Actor slaps him. But what you haven't heard is our hosts take on this historic event; what do Igor and David think about the awards ceremony itself, the joke, the context, the reaction, violence in comedy, and all the rest - listen now! Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certai...

It's a weird one, people. David and Igor try and think of most unusual, strange, out of place, unpredictable shows and moments that happened during their stand-up careers, and can not be more thrilled to share them. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to sup...

In this episode, our two hosts discuss the importance of preparation and getting "in the zone" before you go on stage, and share experiences and opinions on what are some right and maybe some wrong ways of finding that perfect balance of confidence, calm, readiness, and even luck.  Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of...

In this day and age, like it or not, we are as present in the online world as we are in the physical one, with countless hours being spent clicking, scrolling, liking, and consuming digital content. But what does all that mean for comedy? Are comedians obligated to be funny online? What are the platforms to extend your fan base, or just crack a joke? And does a strong online presence help, or mayb...

The quiz is back! As doing small trivia quizzes was the original idea for the end of each episode, David & Igor decided to dedicate separate episodes to passing different comedy related quizzes found online. This time, it's the Which Famous Comedian Would Laugh at Your Jokes? quiz found on https://www.zoo.com/quiz/which-famous-comedian-would-laugh-your-jokes , so play along, and find out which...

After finishing a local stand-up tournament in which one of our hosts, David Munoz, made it to the finals, Igor and David decided to go through several different stand-up competition formats such as money mic, gong show, tournament, and share their experience, opinion, and point of view on each, as well as David's recent experience and post-tournament thoughts. Donations We do this podcast for the...

In part 2 of Igor Mondae's top 10 things he's learned while doing stand-up for the past 7 years, our co-hosts Igor and David go through the remaining 5 pieces of advice and lessons learned on Igor's list, as well as discuss goats, Bible, and definitely don't endorse any drugs. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equi...

After a recent 7th year anniversary of doing stand-up, Igor Mondae started reminiscing of all the things he's seen, experienced, understood, and learned about stand-up in that time, and compiled a "10 things I've learned doing stand-up" list, and in this episode, David Munoz is helping him go through the list one lesson at a time, to try to make sense of it together, covering the first 5 points in...

A very special episode with a very special guest, Grant Gallacher from Scotland who is currently based in Prague (Czech Rep.)  In this episode David and Igor try to draw comparisons between the European comedy scene with that of the Moscow scene with help and personal insights from Grant.  You can listen to Grant's very own podcast here https://makingeuropegrantsagain.podbean.com/ , and follow his...

In this episode, our hosts try to understand what is more prominent in their local stand-up community; support, healthy competition, or toxicity, and what is the situation in other locations and languages, while reminiscing about early days of English stand-up in Moscow, and well as examples of global community experiences they've faced. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our...

How cool is it nowadays to be a comedian? Are comics finally real celebs, and can provoke the "rock star" effect wherever they go? Or are they still the silly, geeky, nerdy, introverted bunch, a clique of their own? Listen to what Igor and David have to say, and do they see themselves and their fellow comics as the rock stars of the 21st century. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy...

Tn tn tnnnnn CANCEL CULTUREEE! Yes, after repeatedly avoiding this subject for months, Igor and David finally decide to tackle it, following the backlash on the latest stand-up special by Dave Chappelle "The Closer" over topics discussed and terminology used by the comedian, with some even calling for it to be removed from streaming and Chappelle canceled. But what did our co-hosts think of Dave's...

One question each comedian should keep in mind is; when to stop? When is the joke ready, done and finished? When to leave the stage if you're hosting, featuring, or headlining? And finally, when to stop performing? Check what our hosts, Igor & David think, and what examples and experiences they have to share. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do h...

To answer the question "can you hack it?", David & Igor first try to define what exactly a "hack" in stand-up is, what are the types of hacks, ponder is there right (or any) time and place for hacks, and give examples and cases of hacks they've encountered.  Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and produ...

Episode 21 finally sets to answer the real question every comedian asked at least once: Who or what is to blame for my show bombing? Was I not funny, or was the audience just bad? Maybe the room, atmosphere, show management?  Check to hear what David & Igor think, both of whom had their fair share of flat shows. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we d...

As doing small trivia quizzes was the original idea for the end of each episode, David & Igor decided to dedicate separate episodes to passing different comedy related quizzes found online. In this episode, they tackle the quiz titled "How Far Would You Go in Stand-Up Comedy?", found on https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-far-would-you-go-in-stand-up-comedy/ . Check out their answers, find out h...