"The Comedy Club Podcast" is recorded in The Projection Room at The Comedy Club of Kansas City and is hosted by the owner of The Comedy Club, Dustin Kaufman.
"The Comedy Club Podcast" features top rated comedians, such as Craig Conant, Greg Warren, Corey B, Irene Tu and more on one-on-one conversations. They discuss all things comedy, lifestyle, and more!
Carlos Santos On His Journey to Comedy, MTV, & Ninja Turtles | Ep 73
Dustin Kaufman is joined by comedian and actor Carlos Santos at the Comedy Club Lawrence! They discuss his unconventional journey from Puerto Rico to California and eventually into comedy, acting, and television hosting. Carlos recalls initially studying computer engineering before realizing that performing was what he had always wanted to do, eventually switching to theater arts at Fresno State and beginning stand-up in college. He discusses the particular challenges of developing a comedic voice in a second language, his training in theater and improv, and his early experience working as a host and MTV personality.
You can find Carlos Santos touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: @ofcourseitscarlos (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCROyVfKFvnJQh7O4-wnmy5g)
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10 Aug 2026
Shayne Smith on Tattoos, Faith, & Storytelling | Ep 72
Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Shayne Smith! They discuss his unconventional path through comedy, the impact of his face tattoos, and the old-school comedy-club system that helped shape him as a performer. Shayne talks openly about his conversion to Christianity and how faith, nature, music, storytelling, and his belief in the supernatural have increasingly influenced both his worldview and his comedy. They also talk about the changing comedy-club business, the difference between clubs that genuinely care about comedy and those that treat it as a side business, and how Shayne's increasingly personal material has connected with audiences.
You can find Shayne Smith touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://www.shaynesmithcomedy.com/
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3 Aug 2026
Andrew Dismukes On Road Trips, SNL, & a Standup Union | Ep 71
Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is back with a snazzy new podcast set and is joined by comedian Andrew Dismukes! They discuss his path from performing stand-up at age 18 to becoming a writer and eventually a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Andrew reflects on breaking into SNL straight out of college, learning the realities of working in a legendary comedy institution, and finding his footing as both a writer and performer. They also discuss the lack of a comedians' union, the importance of stage presence over simply writing good jokes, and the changing landscape of the comedy industry.
You can find Andrew Dismukes touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://linktr.ee/andrew_vinny
FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials:
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Who has been a guest on Right Now at The Comedy Club
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Joe Nunnink
JC Currais
Jeremiah Watkins
J Chris Newberg
Jeff Wright
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
222,366
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
40
Social presence
97
YouTube
82
Engagement
32
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