Kaizen Komedy

This episode, the Kaizen Crew take a look at some comedians from Netflix's new show featuring 15 minute specials of lesser known comedians: The Comedy Lineup!

Comics analyzed this episode:

- Taylor Tomlinson

- Ian Karmel

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This episode, the Kaizen Crew takes a look at the legendarily funny Patrice O'Neal.

Patrice O'Neal was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and radio host. He grew up in Boston and first started performing stand-up comedy in 1992 when his act mainly focused on crowd-work and building a dialogue with his audience.

In this episode the guys look to Patrice to learn about storytelling, connecting with audiences, and some interesting views on relationships.

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This episode, the Kaizen Komedy Crew take a look at three examples of excellent storytelling from Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening.

Bits analyzed:

Tom Segura - Overdoses

Doug Smith - Stabbed in the Face

Keegan Michael Key - Picking Up a Crackhead

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This week Kaizen Komedy looks at another very popular comic's comic, Bill Burr. Burr is known for his contrarian opinions, and his passionate rage-fueled rants. Burr has no problem saying exactly what he thinks, even if it isn't politically correct. He often uses controversial statements to grab the audience's attention, following up with defending punchlines and tags. Often ending jokes stating, "I have no idea what I'm talking about.", which helps to release any remaining tension, before moving on to his next bit.

Bits analyzed: Chain Stores; What are you, A Fag; Being a mother .

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This week, Kaizen Komedy tackles another comedy legend, "Richard Pryor". Pryor is a great example of pursuing material that he was generally connected to. And through vulnerability and raw emotions, he was able to make light of past and current experiences. He is a master storyteller and one of the biggest influences for many comics today.

Bits analyzed: The N Word; Live on the Sunset: Women; Shortage of white People

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The Kaizen Crew take a gander at one of the Kings of Comedy: Jerry Seinfeld!

To celebrate the release of Jerry Seinfeld's most recent comedy special JERRY BEFORE SEINFELD, the fellows look through Jerry's history, his writing and work ethic, and how he constructs comedy by deconstructing the world around him.

Recorded at the Comedy Works in Saratoga, NY.

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This episode, Shafi, Cody and Ryan take a look at the prolific and dynamic comedy of Iliza Shlesinger. A comedy sensation, Iliza has multiple Netflix specials and albums, has guested on every late night talk show worth mentioning, and kills audiences on the regular with her witty, super-quick insights on life.

The guys review her bits ' Prison Workout', 'Girls Night' and 'Women's Rest Room'.

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This episode Kaizen Komedy breaks down the material of Michael Che. He approaches political and social problems in a very lighthearted, yet poignant way. He has a way of tackling topics in a manner that uses playfulness and absurdity to get the crowd roaring, while making his stance on topics very clear. After listening to this episode, be sure to check out Michael Che, you'll want to make a point to watch his Netflix Special, "Michael Che Matters".

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Once again, the Kaizen Krew takes a look at three extremely talented comedians you may not of heard of before. This episode, the guys look at Nathan Macintosh, Michael Vecchione and Geoff Tate. Three very different comedians with unique approaches to leaving audiences rolling on the floor.

Bits analyzed: Conan 2017 set from Michael Vecchione, Jimmy Fallon 2017 set from Nathan Macintosh and "Guns" by Geoff Tate from the album ' Geoff Tate Again'.

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The Kaizen Crew takes a hard look at the verbose wit of Mark Normand this episode. Having all experienced Mark's work either in person, through love of his albums, or catching him on other podcasts the guys are well acquainted with his comedic mastery and analyze the hell out of some choice Mark Normand bits.

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