Today on The Worst, we interviewed megawatt comedian Kyle Kinane.
Do different parts of the country have different senses of humor?
Somewhat. It’s ironic that playing in some of the more conservative areas like Texas or Arizona can be more fun because they’re not hung up on political correctness. They came to a comedy show to laugh, and check their issues at the door. They’ll laugh at themselves even if it’s some liberal putz from LA because they know why they came to a comedy club. I’ve been surprised after shows in Phoenix and Dallas, because instead of getting defensive about their differing views, they just laugh because they know it’s okay to do that in a comedy club. Sometimes you get in front of a “liberal” audience and they have so many mental hurdles set up before they can laugh at something.
How freeing is bombing? Do you have to fail big to win big, so to speak?
It’s freeing because it reminds me that I’m never done with comedy. There’s no sense of figuring it out. Bombing is the tap on the shoulder that says “See? This is still a part of it.”
You never perfect comedy, which is what makes it the perfect lifestyle. There’s no end point. You just keep studying.
Ol’ Ned done interviewed me.
Chicagoans Kyle Kinane and Brendan McGowan Attempt Drinking Infamous Chicago ‘Malort’
The Why Would You Eat That? by Ron Babcock and Michael Truly is one of the funnest and funniest web series as of late. Look no further for proof than this latest episode where a Chicago rite of passage, supposedly, in the spirit known as ‘Malort’ is drank after grabbing fake cash from a wind machine/fan in a challenge between very funny comedians Kyle Kinane and Brendan McGowan from Chicago.
This was fucking gross.
The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos This Week 5/7/13
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Just finished pulling these posters for Wednesday’s Meltdown. I could not be more excited about this lineup. @kylekinane /@sandydanto /@mattmira and mooore. #screenprinting #meltdowncomics #nofilter
Dave Kloc, making comedy look rad ALL THE DAMN TIME.
A punk band whose first show likely caused a notable riot really needs no further questioning—they’ve clearly housed the axe-flailing destruction of the bluntest of genres. With this in mind, Sublime barely needs introduction. Their fusion of reggae and dub infused the incoming third wave of ska with an island flavor that most likely spurred the “Peninsula Riot” on their first show ever, and later tore through Metro during their April 20, 1996, gig. Just on the cusp of cementing themselves in ‘90s alt-rock history and barely a month before the death of lead singer Bradley Nowell, time has transformed the hell-raising rock gig into an unknowing farewell. Wesley Willis Fiasco and DFL were charged with the undertaking of opening for the West Coast punks, but nothing was compared to the headlining act. On the verge of calling it quits and gearing up for the release of their third and final studio album, the California ska punk band played their Metro show like it was their last, rapid-firing dizzying rhythms and screw-turning bass grooves. There’s no question that Sublime left with as much of a bang as when they arrived.
Looking to reminisce about those dodgy mosh pits and deafening riffs? Don’t even try without listening to this live version of “Date Rape.”
I was at this show. It sucked. Don’t do drugs. Or at least do them after you play the show.
Midwest tour with Funny or Die and Old Milwaukee!
Breaking! This month I’m going on a tour throughout the Midwest with Funny or Die and Old Milwaukee, and I’m bringing my buddy Johnny Pemberton with me! Click the link to see “My Son, Johnny,” one of the videos Johnny and I did with the amazing folks at Funny or Die. More shorts to come. Can’t wait to show them to you.
I’m doing eleven dates all over the place. To see if I’m coming to you, go to mattbraunger.com and click on “Tour.”
Hope to see you soon! I started out doing comedy in the Midwest, so this is extra wondrous and special for me.
Love and beers,
Matt
Oh, and I forgot to mention please reblog. Thanks!
You’re lucky to see these jerks if they’re coming to a town near you.
“The most important thing to remember about drunks is that drunks are far more intelligent than non-drunks. They spend a lot of time talking in pubs, unlike workaholics who concentrate on their careers and ambitions, who never develop their higher spiritual values, who never explore the insides of their head like a drunk does.”
Shane Macgowan
