Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a comedy show? Spoiler: it’s a lot more than just a funny person and a microphone. In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the chaotic, hilarious world behind the scenes! From the stressed-out producers and caffeine-fueled show managers to the tech magicians who keep the lights on and the audio cle…

The host duo breaks down the different types of standup shows; from intimate open mics to large comedy solos, and the unique "magic" each one brings. Whether it's the charm of a small crowd or the electrifying energy of a big theater, they dive into how comedians keep the production smooth and the jokes fresh, no matter the stage size. With funny a…

In this episode, we're diving into the wild world of false advertising in the comedy industry! From exaggerated claims to downright fabrications, we're breaking down the most ridiculous and laughable ways shows and events are hyped up, and tackling the question; what is allowed and what not? Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and …

In this episode, we dive into the wild world of online reviews and explore the hilariously brutal aftermath of one standup comedian's worst nightmare - a scathing one-star review! Tune in as we dissect the ridiculous complaints, the over-the-top insults, and the comedian's desperate attempts to defend their dignity. Get ready for a rollercoaster of…

In this episode, we're diving into the world of standup comedy workshops. Ever wondered how comedians sharpen their wit, polish their punchlines, and perfect their timing? Join us as we pull back the curtain on these dynamic and often hilarious training grounds. Our seasoned hosts and workshop instructors David and Igor talk about what happens behi…

Join us as we explore the world of comedy in Zagreb (Croatia), highlighting the city's first-ever Zagreb Comedy Festival in English. We dive into the festival's origins, its impact on the local comedy scene, and the exciting lineup of international and local comedians gracing the stage. We'll also take a closer look at the open mic production, get …

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating dynamic between the on-stage personas of stand-up comedians and their real-life selves. Join us as we explore how comics craft their characters, the impact of these personas on their careers and personal lives, and the blurred lines between performance and reality. Tune in for a blend of humor, individ…

Buckle up for a hilariously nostalgic ride with "Kodak Moments," the episode where we dive into the treasure trove of the most unforgettable and outright bonkers moments from our stand-up history! Join us as we rewind and laugh through our top picks, from the infamous venue flood that nearly ended in a Titanic-shape disaster, to the drunk heckler s…

Can comedy save........The world? Your soul? Your sanity? Or are comedians just deluded fools with a messiah complex with the inability to shut up? Igor and David discuss the role of comedy in society and in our lives and what purpose it can possibly serve. Can comedy ever be a conduit of change? Join us on this quasi-existential episode to hear ou…

In this episode of The Comedy Kiosk, David and Igor discuss the influence social media and the internet as a whole has had on stand-up comedy. Do comedians pander to YouTube? Are hecklers now part of the experience and why? Has TikTok killed the grand raconteur (storyteller)? Or is comedy just evolving, and does this mean these two dinosaurs are ju…

Join our comedic podcasters as Igor questions David on his hour long "Greatest Hits: Volume 1" special. Why create the show? How did he select his material? What would he have done differently? How did it feel, and above all, what's with the presumptuous Volume 1? Come, listen and relax and afterwards you can hit the link and watch it for yourself.…

David and Igor contemplate the ages old philosophical quandary, whether it is better to be the hottest comedian in a small comedy scene with all the adulation and perks, or be the flailing unknown who can barely get a gig or free drink in a giant comedy scene. They also discuss moving from one scene to another and the expectations one may have and …

In this episode of The Comedy Kiosk, Igor regales us with his experiences performing not in one, not in two but in three separate cities in three different countries. Listen to him describe the different scenes, crowds and "atmosphere" of Barcelona, Paris and Melbourne (during the comedy festival) while David politely asks questions while stewing i…

Allegedly, there have been quite a few cases of comedians and comedic actors caught in pervy or even criminal situations, and Igor and David have taken upon themselves to try and understand what makes the people who are meant to make you laugh allegedly commit such atrocious acts. Allegedly. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and …

This time round, on a brand new episode of The Comedy Kiosk, David and Igor chat about the talk shows, mostly of the late night kind, and what kind of qualities and skills does it take to pull off the job of a talk show host, who are their favorites, and do they see themselves in a similar role. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (…

When does a show or film become aged and outdated? Has the world changed to that extent that something that was acceptable 30 years ago simply shouldn't exist today? Or it just wouldn't fly with the audiences? Has the humor changed, has the society changed, or have we just become more sensitive to things meant to be light and simple? On an example …

During the past few months, both of our co-hosts, Igor Mondae and David Munoz, went traveling and performing abroad all over Europe, including Vilnius, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Zagreb, and in this episode, they share their experiences of different types of shows, audiences, local comics etc. they met on the way. Donations We do this podcas…

We are back for the second part of our Edinburgh Fringe discussion featuring our very special guest and good friend Oleg Denisov, this time addressing our overall satisfaction and opinion of this year's edition of the biggest arts festival in the world. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain…

One of our co-hosts, Igor Mondae, has recently returned from the world's biggest arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe, together with our very good friend and comedian Oleg Denisov, and in this episode, they sit down with a very curious David Munoz to discuss what the hell happened there, and how it all looked and felt first hand. Donations We do this po…

Like riding a bike they say. Until you forget how to ride a bike. Or get your bike stolen. Or worse. This episode, Igor and David discuss is it possible to forget how to do stand-up, write jokes, perform, feel confident and own the stage, in the wake of Igor's upcoming performances on several European stages. Donations We do this podcast for the lo…

This episode is an NFT. In it, David and Igor discuss author's rights, joke theft, ghost writing, and yup, NFTs. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to support us, consider spending any coin you can without i…

As we return with yet another episode, we try to dig a bit deeper, and ask the real questions in life: Why are we fat? Could it be comedy's fault? Also, where have all our partners, friends, and family gone? Same goes for money. Bottom line; what kind of sacrifices did we make or are we ready to make, in order to maintain a comedian's lifestyle. Do…

🎵La lala la la - PUNCHLINE!🎵 Musical comedy, what's it all about? Is it just karaoke stand-up? Is it music? Is it comedy? Is it great, or a hack? Let's hear what our two hosts, David and Igor, have to say about it. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and pro…

Does a joke have an expiration date? Is it worth writing jokes about current events? Have our two wonderful hosts written any bits about news that quickly got old? Check it all out in the newest episode of The Comedy Kiosk with David Munoz and Igor Mondae. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have cert…

You've all heard the story. Big awards gala. Comedian tells a joke. Actor slaps him. But what you haven't heard is our hosts take on this historic event; what do Igor and David think about the awards ceremony itself, the joke, the context, the reaction, violence in comedy, and all the rest - listen now! Donations We do this podcast for the love of …

It's a weird one, people. David and Igor try and think of most unusual, strange, out of place, unpredictable shows and moments that happened during their stand-up careers, and can not be more thrilled to share them. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment and pr…

In this episode, our two hosts discuss the importance of preparation and getting "in the zone" before you go on stage, and share experiences and opinions on what are some right and maybe some wrong ways of finding that perfect balance of confidence, calm, readiness, and even luck. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voi…

In this day and age, like it or not, we are as present in the online world as we are in the physical one, with countless hours being spent clicking, scrolling, liking, and consuming digital content. But what does all that mean for comedy? Are comedians obligated to be funny online? What are the platforms to extend your fan base, or just crack a jok…

The quiz is back! As doing small trivia quizzes was the original idea for the end of each episode, David & Igor decided to dedicate separate episodes to passing different comedy related quizzes found online. This time, it's the Which Famous Comedian Would Laugh at Your Jokes? quiz found on https://www.zoo.com/quiz/which-famous-comedian-would-laugh-…

After finishing a local stand-up tournament in which one of our hosts, David Munoz, made it to the finals, Igor and David decided to go through several different stand-up competition formats such as money mic, gong show, tournament, and share their experience, opinion, and point of view on each, as well as David's recent experience and post-tournam…

In part 2 of Igor Mondae's top 10 things he's learned while doing stand-up for the past 7 years, our co-hosts Igor and David go through the remaining 5 pieces of advice and lessons learned on Igor's list, as well as discuss goats, Bible, and definitely don't endorse any drugs. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices)…

After a recent 7th year anniversary of doing stand-up, Igor Mondae started reminiscing of all the things he's seen, experienced, understood, and learned about stand-up in that time, and compiled a "10 things I've learned doing stand-up" list, and in this episode, David Munoz is helping him go through the list one lesson at a time, to try to make se…

A very special episode with a very special guest, Grant Gallacher from Scotland who is currently based in Prague (Czech Rep.) In this episode David and Igor try to draw comparisons between the European comedy scene with that of the Moscow scene with help and personal insights from Grant. You can listen to Grant's very own podcast here https://makin…

In this episode, our hosts try to understand what is more prominent in their local stand-up community; support, healthy competition, or toxicity, and what is the situation in other locations and languages, while reminiscing about early days of English stand-up in Moscow, and well as examples of global community experiences they've faced. Donations …

How cool is it nowadays to be a comedian? Are comics finally real celebs, and can provoke the "rock star" effect wherever they go? Or are they still the silly, geeky, nerdy, introverted bunch, a clique of their own? Listen to what Igor and David have to say, and do they see themselves and their fellow comics as the rock stars of the 21st century. D…

Tn tn tnnnnn CANCEL CULTUREEE! Yes, after repeatedly avoiding this subject for months, Igor and David finally decide to tackle it, following the backlash on the latest stand-up special by Dave Chappelle "The Closer" over topics discussed and terminology used by the comedian, with some even calling for it to be removed from streaming and Chappelle c…

One question each comedian should keep in mind is; when to stop? When is the joke ready, done and finished? When to leave the stage if you're hosting, featuring, or headlining? And finally, when to stop performing? Check what our hosts, Igor & David think, and what examples and experiences they have to share. Donations We do this podcast for the lo…

To answer the question "can you hack it?", David & Igor first try to define what exactly a "hack" in stand-up is, what are the types of hacks, ponder is there right (or any) time and place for hacks, and give examples and cases of hacks they've encountered. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have cer…

Episode 21 finally sets to answer the real question every comedian asked at least once: Who or what is to blame for my show bombing? Was I not funny, or was the audience just bad? Maybe the room, atmosphere, show management? Check to hear what David & Igor think, both of whom had their fair share of flat shows. Donations We do this podcast for the …

As doing small trivia quizzes was the original idea for the end of each episode, David & Igor decided to dedicate separate episodes to passing different comedy related quizzes found online. In this episode, they tackle the quiz titled "How Far Would You Go in Stand-Up Comedy?", found on https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-far-would-you-go-in-stand-up…

A special cross-over episode, as the one of the hosts of The Comedy Kiosk, Igor Mondae, sits down with Kirill Voronin (Russia), the creator and host of Before the Punchline comedy podcast (available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1408654), talk about running a podcast in English from the heart of Russia; motivation behind it, difference in approach …

With the recent passing of two legends of comedy, Norm Macdonald and Sean Lock, our two hosts discuss the influence of comedians that came before them, what mark can they leave, and who will they miss once they're gone. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipment an…

Igor and David decided to talk about age and it's affects on comedy; is it important at what age you start, is there an optimal time to become a comic, and what are some pluses and minuses of starting early vs starting late. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do have certain expenses in terms of equipme…

Episode 16 brings another debatable topic; the amount of truth in stand-up material. Two very experienced comics; David and Igor, have quite polarized approach when it comes to this one. Listen to find out which one is a storytelling purist, and which one is just full of bull. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices)…

In the very first recommendations episode, David and Igor share what they watch, that makes them laugh and/or relax. Everything from stand-up specials to TV shows currently airing, if you are looking for something to watch next: try any of these recommendations! Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and our own voices), but we do hav…

In the wake of recent events, with a Moscow-based comedian being prosecuted and sentenced to 10 days in prison for making a joke, Igor and David tackle the question on censorship; does it have place in stand-up, what you are allowed and what not allowed to say, who has the right to ban a joke, and what happens when comedians cross the line. Donatio…

Lucky number 13! Quality or quantity? What is more important, performing a lot, or performing well? Is it good just going up on stage every chance you get, or should you work on quality of your material off stage too? What is a better market, more comics, shows, and audience but less stage time and opportunities, or a limited market? And finally, i…

After watching a YouTube clip about more depression in recent stand-up, and Bo Burhnham's Netflix special "Inside", Igor Mondae and David Munoz decided to sit down and discuss why exactly is it that comedy nowadays can't seem to shake the drama element, and there is more personal and tragic touch in every recent show. Some spoilers for Bo Burnham "…

In the newest episode, David and Igor try to answer the question as old as time: can you learn to be funny? Are there any viable sources; books, courses, schools, tutorials, that can educate someone on how to write jokes, how to perform, and how to be good at comedy? And is being good at comedy the same as being funny? It was a hard topic, and our …

We're back baby! After a long break and some other projects, we are back with a new (old) episode recorded a few months ago and finally released. Igor and David are discussing heckling in stand-up; definition of a heckle, types of hecklers, best way to deal with it, and share personal stories and experiences with hecklers at their shows. Donations …