Kaizen Komedy

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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 an exaggerated approach to physicality, which enables his grievances to come to life.

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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 family, and he uses both to get crowds rolling and deeply involved in his shows. In addition to being a fantastic comedian, Big Jay also runs his own podcasts The Legion of Skanks and co-hosts The SDR Show.

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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 norms of others. His material is very relatable and performed passionately, which keeps the audience interested and engaged.

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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

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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 family. He targets in on specific situations he's been in with them, which ends up being very universal to his audiences.

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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 palatable for any audience. Cenac has a very distinct perspective, which sets him apart from other comics and draws viewers in.

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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 local theater-based sketch groups go about making sketches.

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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 carries his own weight as a stand up. He even brought his own twist to the art form with his "3 Mics" special, which allowed for him to discuss darker topics and approach stand up in a way that's never been done before for a special on Netflix.

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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 jokes. She has a tendency to tackle taboo topics, but through an innocent lens that she portrays with her persona. Schumer continues to climb the comedic ladder, with no end in sight.