Kaizen Komedy
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 50:30:49
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Synopsis
Kaizen Komedy is a show about comedians wanting to learn from other comedians. Hosts Shafi Hossain, Cody Montayne and Ryan Andersons take a look at comedians they know and admire, and try to break down what makes them so good. Every episode analyzes a different comedian, with plenty of tangents along the way.
Episodes
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James Acaster
04/06/2019 Duration: 52minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the very unique James Acaster. Acaster has an absurd long form approach to minute subjects. He has very passionate opinions on subjects and uses repetition to amplify these bizarrely strong views. He even takes an exaggerated approach to physicality, which enables his grievances to come to life. www.kaizenkomedy.com e-mail: KaizenKomedy@gmail.com
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Big Jay Oakerson
14/05/2019 Duration: 38minThis episode of the Kaizen Komedy podcast focuses on the hilariously foul-mouthed and much beloved Big Jay Oakerson. Oakerson is fueled by crowd work and well-written, intelligent, filthy bits focused on his life and how he interacts with his family, and he uses both to get crowds rolling and deeply involved in his shows. In addition to being a fantastic comedian, Big Jay also runs his own podcasts The Legion of Skanks and co-hosts The SDR Show. Let us know who else we should cover by writing us at: kaizenkomedy@gmail.com www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Sebastian Maniscalco
08/05/2019 Duration: 41minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Sebastian Maniscalco. Maniscalco is the one of the most energized and physical comics Kaizen has looked at yet. He often uses contrasting to emphasize aspects of his Italian upbringing against the norms of others. His material is very relatable and performed passionately, which keeps the audience interested and engaged. www.kaizenkomedy.com e-mail us at: kaizenkomedy@gmail.com
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Comedians of the World
17/04/2019 Duration: 32minThis episode, the Kaizen Crew takes a look at Netflix's Comedians of the World series and picks out three comics they want to analyze a bit further. Those comics are: Joel Creasey Ivan Decker DeAnne Smith Check these comedians out and let us know who else you'd like us to analyze by writing us at: kaizenkomedy@gmail.com
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Ray Romano
09/04/2019 Duration: 47minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at Ray Romano. He is a master at finding humor in the minutiae of every day life. From the perspective of a husband and a father, Romano uses minimal tonal shifts to help act out dialogue that he’s had with his family. He targets in on specific situations he’s been in with them, which ends up being very universal to his audiences. www.kaizenkomedy.com e-mail us: kaizenkomedy@gmail.com
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Wyatt Cenac
02/04/2019 Duration: 49minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at Wyatt Cenac. Cenac has a unique way of combining social commentary and absurdity. He’s able to weave in and out of the two, which allows for him to touch on serious topics in a way that is very entertaining and palatable for any audience. Cenac has a very distinct perspective, which sets him apart from other comics and draws viewers in. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Kaizen Side Series - Sketch Writing
12/03/2019 Duration: 28minThis episodes of the side series, Shafi, Cody and Ryan look into the multifaceted world of comedy sketch writing. The guys talk about structuring sketches, writing styles, group writing, and some ways that programs like SNL or Second City, or local theater-based sketch groups go about making sketches. Have a subject you'd like us to explore? Drop us an e-mail at: KaizenKomedy@gmail.com
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Neal Brennan
09/03/2019 Duration: 32minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Neal Brennan. His continued writing for television and stand-up has led him to become one of the strongest writers working today. Mostly known for his work on, “The Chappelle Show” he more than carries his own weight as a stand up. He even brought his own twist to the art form with his “3 Mics” special, which allowed for him to discuss darker topics and approach stand up in a way that’s never been done before for a special on Netflix. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Amy Schumer
27/02/2019 Duration: 36minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Amy Schumer. Schumer’s material is rooted in her strong grasp of misdirection. She constantly surprises the audience with her punchlines and uses multiple tags to help further paint a picture of her jokes. She has a tendency to tackle taboo topics, but through an innocent lens that she portrays with her persona. Schumer continues to climb the comedic ladder, with no end in sight.
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Adam Sandler
12/02/2019 Duration: 31minThis episode, the Kaizen Komedy Crew takes a look at one of the most well-known comedians/actors/performers of the past 30 years: Adam Sandler. Sandler has a storied history, from SNL to movies to stand-up and music, he's a household name in the USA. Taking that into consideration, the guys look at some bits you might not have heard, and one you definitely have. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Greg Giraldo
05/02/2019 Duration: 41minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of the late Greg Giraldo. Giraldo comedy can be described as controlled rant. His topics were broad - Often tackling political and social topics. His comedy was passionate, and he also used small bursts of act outs to demonstrate his points. Giraldo had a huge impact on the comedy scene and the comics around him – and many of his comedy bits on politics are still pertinent today. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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John Mulaney
08/01/2019 Duration: 39minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of John Mulaney. A favorite among comics and the general public, with his comedy writing being recognized as top notch and intentional. He has a way of bringing a story to life with very few words. Through his use of voices and his grasp on word economy, Mulaney is able to move in and out of act outs, getting to the meat of his jokes very quickly. Bits analyzed : Law and Order and Jerry Orbach, A Child with Lawyers and Street Smarts www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Jen Kirkman
25/12/2018 Duration: 40minHappy Holidays! Kaizen Komedy is ringing in the season with a review of the extraordinarily talented Jen Kirkman, whose new Netflix Special is out right now! Give yourself a present and watch it! Bits analyzed: See Something, Say Nothing ; Afraid of God and the Devil ; Tattoos www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Hasan Minhaj
18/12/2018 Duration: 40minThis week, the Kaizen Krew takes a look at Hasan’s stand-up and how it showcases his ingenuity, his personality and how he tells you about his life without overwhelming the audience with detail and still being absurdly entertaining. Bits analyzed: Laugh Factory appearance, No One is Here and The Curve. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Nick Griffin
11/12/2018 Duration: 29minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Nick Griffin. Griffin is a prolific comic’s comic with the late-night appearances to prove it. He tackles relatable observations through his pessimistic perspective, using his controlled energy to go in and out of attitude-filled act outs. If you haven’t already, you will want to check out his late-night sets as well as his two albums. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Doug Stanhope
05/12/2018 Duration: 27minThis week, Kaizen Komedy reviews the work of Doug Stanhope. Stanhope is a comic with a cult following and a uniquely brutally honest perspective on life. From life experiences to society, Stanhope holds nothing back in his performance. He is vulgar, opinionated, and often shocking, leaving his audiences’ laughing and thinking. He is a must-see comic for any true comedy fan. Bits analyzed: Dead Peoples Baggage, Free market Pussy, Babies and abortion. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Late Night Writing
02/12/2018 Duration: 28minA new chapter in the Kaizen Komedy Side Series. With the history of comedy all wrapped up, the guys move their sites to some modern pursuits for comedians and comedy writers. This episode, the focus is on Late Night Writing, for talk shows and the like. Cody, Shafi and Ryan pool their collective researched knowledge to detail the best practices in getting selected as a writer, what to focus on when building a packet, and plenty of examples of folks who have made it. www.kaizenkomedy.com
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Dave Attell
27/11/2018 Duration: 31minThis week, Kaizen Komedy reviews the work of another comic’s comic, Dave Attell. Attell is often referred to as a joke machine by his contemporaries and is one of the best joke writers out there. His use of constant mis-directs and his crude and absurd imagery keep his audience’s laughing at a rate that is hard to match. Attell is unlike many other comics, which is why he’s among many people’s favorite comedian. www,kaizenkomedy.com
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Margaret Cho
20/11/2018 Duration: 37minThis week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Margaret Cho. Not only is she politically active and an avid ally of the LGBT community, but she is also a veteran of the comedy scene and is a great example of a comic who is able to do more for an audience than just make them laugh. Her ability to make light of her darkest experiences helps to bring relief, as well as enjoyment, to her fans and has helped pave the way for many comedians today. www.kaizenkomedy.com