This 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

Big Jay Oakerson

May 14th, 2019 38m 7s

This 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 f

Sebastian Maniscalco

May 8th, 2019 41m 21s

This 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 n

Comedians of the World

Apr 17th, 2019 32m 20s

This 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 kn

Ray Romano

Apr 9th, 2019 47m 24s

This 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 fa

Wyatt Cenac

Apr 2nd, 2019 49m 53s

This 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

Kaizen Side Series - Sketch Writing

Mar 12th, 2019 28m 58s

This 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 l

Neal Brennan

Mar 9th, 2019 32m 44s

This 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 carr

Amy Schumer

Feb 27th, 2019 36m 29s

This 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

Adam Sandler

Feb 12th, 2019 31m 54s

This 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 th

Greg Giraldo

Feb 5th, 2019 41m 46s

This 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 burst

John Mulaney

Jan 8th, 2019 39m 40s

This 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. Thr

Jen Kirkman

Dec 25th, 2018 40m 35s

Happy 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 ; Afra

Hasan Minhaj

Dec 18th, 2018 40m 57s

This 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 analyz

Nick Griffin

Dec 11th, 2018 29m 54s

This 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 g

Doug Stanhope

Dec 5th, 2018 27m 31s

This 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 vu

Late Night Writing

Dec 2nd, 2018 28m 43s

A 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

Dave Attell

Nov 27th, 2018 31m 31s

This 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 an

Margaret Cho

Nov 20th, 2018 37m 57s

This 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

D.L. Hughley

Nov 13th, 2018 32m 54s

D.L. Hughley has had a strong presence in comedy since his very first special in 1992. After his first special, he was selected to be the very first host of BET's ComicView, a standup comedy program. From there he went on to have slew of appear

Vaudeville to Modern

Nov 10th, 2018 30m 55s

In the third episode of the History of Comedy side series, the Kaizen Crew tackles the Vaudeville era up to the Modern Era of comedy with a few pit stops in between. Cody talks about the show and book 'I'm Dying Up Here' and Shafi breaks down C

Chris D'Elia

Nov 6th, 2018 33m 21s

This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at Chris D’Elia. The way he laughs at his own material and jumps around from thought to thought gives his work the illusion of a stream of consciousness, but with closer attention you're able to see the underlying

Joan Rivers

Oct 30th, 2018 31m 8s

This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at Joan Rivers. She is a pioneer for female comics and had one of the longest and most active comedy careers the trio has covered to date. Since her start, Rivers brought a high energy and engaging performance to

Slapstick Shakespeare

Oct 8th, 2018 30m 12s

For the second episode of the Side Series, Shafi, Cody and Ryan take a look at Comedy in the middle ages, the Shakespearean era, and a bit of Vaudeville leading up to the modern age of Comedy. www.kaizenkomedy.com