Comedy Rumble Reflections and Unfiltered Confidence with Kyd Kant Read
In this episode, the host engages in a spirited conversation with KQ, a rising comedian who shares his experiences from the Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas. They delve into the electrifying atmosphere of the event, highlighting the vibrant crowd energy and the unique dynamics of performing in front of a live audience. KQ reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the night, emphasizing the importance of confidence, listening, and adaptability in comedy. The discussion also touches on broader themes, such as societal change, the need for more direct confrontations, and the absurdity of certain cultural phenomena. As they navigate through personal anecdotes and comedic insights, the duo explores the power of humor in addressing complex issues and fostering community connections. The episode concludes with KQ sharing upcoming show details and the host promoting the next Comedy Rumble events.
00:00 Ride the Wave Media Podcast is presented by Cherry
00:49 You were on Rumble 3 Las Vegas last month
03:37 Growing up in a Mormon polygamous cult taught me that you can argue against anything
07:47 What comedy does is comedy creates kind of like this thing
08:20 You talk about your confidence that you could 100% land an airplane
13:43 All three black comics lost to different forms of white people in Rumble
17:28 Donald Trump has been confident on the campaign trail since 2016
21:34 J.J. jokes about the energy of the Comedy Rumble
25:10 Every comic on the show did their best, and everyone had amazing energy
29:00 Jake Paul somehow beat Mike Tyson on YouTube
32:27 Comedy is all about playing with the energy of humans, right
37:36 There are two things that I want to say in response to that
40:04 Chair Cult starts the show with breathing exercises to encourage audience engagement
42:16 With a smaller audience, there's always a bit of a risk
45:14 The Rumble gave you an opportunity to open for a hot crowd
51:08 His entire 10 minute set was him covered with bad ventriloquism
52:25 I think there's an opportunity when things get crazy like they are right now
57:08 So second question is, um, if we. If this apocalypse goes south, what skills do you have
Follow KQ on Instagram: @kydqcomedy
Hand Me Down Mic Event: December 10th at Sohn Las Vegas
Comedy Rumble in Salt Lake City: December 6th at Wise Guys
Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas: December 15th at Wise Guys in the Arts District
Follow the host on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @thefreshkingbenjamin
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