'KAT DIAZ' - Life is Improv

Kat Diaz is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces Buena Onda, a Latina-run standup comedy show where all good vibes are welcome 🙏 You can catch it monthly at Lincoln Lodge. 💯In this episode, we discuss Kat's comedy origin story, why artists like Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar are so legendary, the allure of suburban bowling alleys, the brilliance of professional wrestling, whether or not professional football is rigged, what comedians and bull-riders have in common, and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction and guest introduction 0:18 - Who is Kat Diaz? 0:37 - Comedy and personal style discussion 1:45 - Selecting outfits and color schemes 3:10 - Skydiving merch and marketing ideas 4:00 - The origin of "Professional Mindblower" merch 5:51 - Comedy gigs at suburban bowling alleys 7:12 - Open mics, free pizza, and comedy culture 9:02 - Favorite hip-hop artists and musical influences 10:16 - Remembering Mac Miller and his impact 12:02 - Supporting the podcast (merch, Patreon, and live shows) 13:01 - Age and success in the entertainment industry 14:18 - Kendrick Lamar's artistry and public persona 16:05 - Becoming undeniable19:46 - Bert Kreischer, comedy styles, and audience demographics 21:01 - Sky camouflage and absurd merch ideas 22:24 - Helicopter and plane collision discussion 23:22 - Super Bowl 2025 discussion and conspiracy theories 26:11 - Is professional football rigged? 28:04 - Wrestling talk (WWE, Royal Rumble, Vince McMahon scandal)32:06 - Brock Lesnar’s controversies 34:00 - Stone Cold, wrestling nostalgia & wild WWE storylines36:09 - The entertainment and storytelling of pro wrestling 40:19 - How Kat Diaz got into comedy 44:11 - Transition from improv to stand-up 45:58 - Comedy during the p8nd3mic and virtual performances 50:41 - The power of crowd work and audience connection 53:30 - The struggles and discipline of stand-up comedy 1:01:26 - Finding purpose and self-improvement through comedy 1:06:46 - Understanding time perception in comedy and bull riding 1:07:56 - Cat Diaz’s social media, upcoming shows, and final message 1:08:02 - Outro