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 sense of it together, covering the first 5 points in this part 1 episode on the topic. Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and...

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://makingeuropegrantsagain.podbean.com/, and follow his Facebook page for updates and tickets of his upcoming European tour here...

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 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...

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. 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....

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 canceled. But what did our co-hosts think of Dave's special; is it really offensive, what exactly is the message he is trying to convey, where does...

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 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 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 certain expenses in terms of equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to support us, consider spending any coin you can...

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 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...

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-comedy/. Check out their answers, find out how far would each go in stand-up according to makers of this quiz, and play along to answer the...

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 and structure, and share backstage insights into their equipment and setup, writing, production, and publishing processes. Donations We do...

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 and production. If you enjoy our content and want to support us, consider spending any coin you can without inadvertently launching a lifetime of...

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 equipment and production. If you enjoy our content and want to support us, consider spending any coin you can without inadvertently launching a...

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), 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...

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 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...

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. 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...

Lucky number 13!  Quality or quanitity? 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, is there simply too much stand-up out there nowadays, with lower and lower quality? David and Igor try to answer all these questions and more in...

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 "Inside" in this episode, to avoid, skip to 10:05. Bo Burnham "Inside" is available on Netflix  https://www.youtube.com/user/boburnham/videos How...

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 hosts couldn't find common ground, check out why! Follow us on social media! Igor...

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. Follow us on social media! Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz...

Back for another episode, Igor Mondae & David Munoz discuss the categorization of comedy; is it an art, craft, or complete arse, and discover what is David's favorite title to go by when addressed. Apologies for David's sound on this one, there were some technical issues during recording, but as it's a very lively episode, we decided to publish it regardless. Follow us on social media! Igor...

As a continuation of the previous episode, Munoz & Mondae discuss life on the road, but this time from a more behind the scenes perspective, sharing stories and experiences, and ultimately answering the question: why the hell do they do it. Follow us on social media! Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz...

A very special episode of The Comedy Kiosk, recorded on a phone in Ryazan, during a short weekend tour that featured our two hosts, Igor Mondae and David Munoz, in which they discuss traveling and performing in different cities and life on the road. Follow us on social media! Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz...

On the Valentine's Day week, Mondae & Munoz have decided to dig into the topic of love and relationships, and discuss what kind of partner would be suitable for a comic, how easy or hard is it to combine comedy and love life, and share their experience of influence of stand-up in their romantic endeavors.  Recommendations: Sara Pascoe: LadsLadsLads (2017) / BBC John Robins: The Darkness of Robins (2017) / BBC The Comedians Comedian...

On the fifth episode, Munoz & Mondae tackle the question of doing comedy professionally; is it possible to earn enough to make a living, what are their current stages and future goals, and what might be common obstacles standing in the way of aspiring comics taking their art and turning it into a full-time job. Follow us on social media! Igor Mondae https://www.facebook.com/igormondae/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrbI9eEc97BUZZi8TMIkAA David Munoz...

Once more, Igor Mondae (Croatia) and David Munoz (Australia) come together to discuss comedy, and this time the topic is language. How does it feel to perform in a foreign language, what are some pros and cons, what are some challenges of performing for a non-native crowd, and what influence does the language have on the type of humor and performance. Recommendations: History of Swear Words (2021) / Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XByiHpUvrj0 Ari Eldjárn: Pardon My Icelandic...