S10 Ep1 - AI in comedy

All good jokes must come to an end. In this final episode, Igor and David take one last bow; looking back at the laughs, the chaos, and the questionable life choices that made this podcast what it was. No tears, just cheers (and maybe a few bad puns) as the lights go out and the mic drops for the last time. Finita la comedia.  #burgerkingofcomedy   Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

In the red corner: the UK - masters of dry wit, sarcasm, and surreal wordplay, from Monty Python to Ricky Gervais. In the blue corner: the US - well-polished, punchline machines like Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy. British subtlety vs. American spectacle; David and Igor weigh the pros and cons to crown comedy’s ultimate champ. Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

Do you remember COVID? Not really? It was that thing where the majority of the world decided to have a staycation/slumber party but still tried to do work and stuff online like nothing was different and kept saying that "this is the new normal"... Remember it now? Good! Igor and David definitely do, and discuss if it did change "the new normal" permanently for stand-up comedy, or was it just a temporary blip and now we all live in denial that it ever happened. Come and re-live the glory days of home-made bread and hand-washing your eggs with us! Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

Which generation do you belong to? Boomer? X? Millennial? Z? Or are you some kind of amalgamation like a fraternity house name: Alpha-Beta-Pi? Igor and David look at their generations, if they can agree which one they are, and inquire why it seems others have it figured out while theirs seem lost. Or is it all an illusion and no one knows what the hell they are doing. Listen in and tell us what YOU think. Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

Comedy has been a social lubricant since the first ape slipped on a banana peel and the rest of the primates laughed, then proceeded to make him their leader to make apes great again. Igor and David ponder the other possible uses of comedy from politics, to business meetings, to funerals and how comedy elevates a situation...or can it have the opposite effect and be inappropriate? Probably not, but Igor and David will leave no comedy stone unturned in search of all possible answers.   Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

Our intrepid comedians Igor and David have decided to track down what people really want to know about comedians and try to give honest and unflinching answers. Failing that, they punched into Google "Why do comedians.....", as well as several other prompts, and saw what were the most commonly searched for questions. Some they expected, others were conundrums that confused and confounded them and yet, they still answered!  Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

How many cooks should there be in a kitchen? When is one comedy club, one comedy club too many? Igor and David ponder these questions and discuss if there should be just one. A single highlander in every town (Is that reference too old?), or, can it be like one giant hippie commune sharing the love and whatever filthy thing the new guy brought with him (Ask your grandparents about that reference). Come join the discussion and see if there is a divine number or way to do things for a smooth supportive comedy scene! Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of AI in comedy, exploring how tools like ChatGPT are being used for joke writing, image generators for posters, and even early experiments in AI-powered performance. Is AI a creative partner that enhances the comedian's toolbox, or a potential threat to originality and the craft itself? We unpack the possibilities, limitations, and ethical questions around AI in comedy, asking: is it a friend, foe, or just a really weird open mic act? Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

In this episode, we dive into the art of comedy merchandising—where laughs meet sales. From designing the perfect branded T-shirt to turning your punchlines into profits, we explore how comedians are using merch and creative revenue streams to enhance their shows and connect with fans. Get ready to learn how to make your comedy career not just funny, but financially rewarding! 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 inadvertently launching a lifetime of poverty and debt. https://www.patreon.com/thecomedykiosk Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected] 

In this episode, we explore how to find your unique style in stand-up comedy, diving into the world of character comedians like James Acaster and Maria Bamford, and various comedic styles - from music and clowning to sharp social commentary and dark humor. We discuss different examples of the masters of the craft, insights on discovering your comedic voice, experimenting with different approaches, and crafting a stage persona.  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 inadvertently launching a lifetime of poverty and debt. https://www.patreon.com/thecomedykiosk Follow us on social media! The Comedy Kiosk https://www.instagram.com/thecomedykiosk/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Comedy-Kiosk-240053081279527 Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz Ferrando https://www.facebook.com/david.munozferrando/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAramisBungle Contact us! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear us discuss. [email protected]