Kaizen Komedy

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 appearances in TV and film, release several albums and three books, have his own sitcom, radio show and CNN comedic news series.

This episode, the Kaizen Komedy crew take a look at D.L.'s work, his comedic style and evolution as a performer, and learn what they can from this powerhouse of comedy and entertainment.

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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 CNN's History of Comedy miniseries. The guys also spend a bit of time debating what is considered a horror movie.

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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 structure of many of his jokes. That, and his natural ability to interact with the audience, makes him one of the most well-rounded comics Kaizen Komedy has looked at that thus far.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 structure of many of his jokes. That, and his natural ability to interact with the audience, makes him one of the most well-rounded comics Kaizen Komedy has looked at that thus far.

Bits analyzed: Gangster , -Night Shorts, Drunk girl.

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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 her audiences. She challenged her crowds with very strong opinions and used absurdity to release the tension that she built. Joan Rivers is easily one of the most successful and well-known legends in stand up history.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 her audiences. She challenged her crowds with very strong opinions and used absurdity to release the tension that she built. Joan Rivers is easily one of the most successful and well-known legends in stand up history.

Bits analyzed: Cooking, Anne Frank, Apollo 2013.

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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.

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This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Todd Barry. Barry often focuses on the things of his everyday life that frustrate him, regardless of how small or trivial they may be. He brings these frustrations to life through on stage dialogues, using absurdity to amplify his points. All of this is delivered in a low energy performance that perfectly matches the mundane nature of his subjects. Barry is an absolute pro and is as strong at working the crowd as he is at crafting a joke.

Bits: Coffee (2017), Pepsi vs. Coke, Just For Laughs (2003)

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This episode, the Kaizen Crew talks about modern comedy royalty: the one and only Dave Chappelle!

Chappelle started doing comedy when he was in high school, and got his big break in 1993 with Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men In Tights. As a standup his comedy focuses on racism, relationship problems, social problems, politics, current events, and pop culture.

Bits reviewed:

- The Time Racism Saved My Life

- SNL Monolouge (2017)

- Celebrity Sexual Assaults (2018)

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This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Ricky Gervais.This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Ricky Gervais.There are very few things that Gervais has not accomplished. He has done radio, podcasts, released music, written children's books, written, directed, and starred in TV series' as well as movies. On top of all that, he has released many standup specials with the most recent one, "Humanity", releasing earlier 2018 on Netflix.

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Kaizen Komedy is trying something new by looking at something old: the origins of comedy and comedic performance as we know it. The guys are looking all the way back to be beginning, with Comedy plays of Ancient Greece.

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This week, Kaizen Komedy looks at the work of Myq Kaplan. His fast-pace delivery and quick wit hits the audience hard from the moment he steps out on stage. His ability to rattle of jokes as he expands on premises keeps the energy in the room building, leading to the audience erupting in intense laughter and applause.

Bits analyzed: Open Relationships and Tiger (Meat Robot), Jesus and Grandmother (Meat Robot), Buddhism, Feminism, And Math (Small, Dork, and Handsome)

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