Kyle Lucey on Starting Comedy at 12, Bombing & Becoming a Headliner

What does it take to become a headlining comedian after starting stand-up at just 12 years old?In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by Canadian comedian Kyle Lucey to talk about the long road from childhood open mics to touring internationally as a professional stand-up.We discuss dealing with difficult audiences, the brutal process of becoming consistently funny, and why putting in years of work matters more than chasing quick success. Kyle also shares stories about doing mushrooms on stage, his first comedy tour at just 23 years old, and one unforgettable night that ended with him getting egged after bombing.From bad gigs to career milestones, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a life in stand-up comedy.If you're into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and the realities of life on stage, this episode is for you.—⏱️ Chapters:0:00 introducing Kyle Lucy & his last bad show5:18 TOOL talk9:15 Dealing with distractions & consequences13:43 Kyle Lucy’s started comedy at 1228:00 The brutal path to becoming a consistent comedian, and being raised by standup35:30 Doing mushrooms on stage42:37 Kyle’s 1st tour at 23, and how he became a headliner48:34 The power of putting in the work, and waiting to knock on doors55:57 Getting egged after bombing1:03:47 Outro