Rumble Reflections: Comedy, Confidence, and Confrontation w/ Kyd Kant Read

Comedy Rumble Reflections and Unfiltered Confidence with Kyd Kant Read In this episode, the host engages in a spirited conversation with KQ, a rising comedian who shares his experiences from the Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas. They delve into the electrifying atmosphere of the event, highlighting the vibrant crowd energy and the unique dynamics of performing in front of a live audience. KQ reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the night, emphasizing the importance of confidence, listening, and adaptability in comedy. The discussion also touches on broader themes, such as societal change, the need for more direct confrontations, and the absurdity of certain cultural phenomena. As they navigate through personal anecdotes and comedic insights, the duo explores the power of humor in addressing complex issues and fostering community connections. The episode concludes with KQ sharing upcoming show details and the host promoting the next Comedy Rumble events. 00:00 Ride the Wave Media Podcast is presented by Cherry 00:49 You were on Rumble 3 Las Vegas last month 03:37 Growing up in a Mormon polygamous cult taught me that you can argue against anything 07:47 What comedy does is comedy creates kind of like this thing 08:20 You talk about your confidence that you could 100% land an airplane 13:43 All three black comics lost to different forms of white people in Rumble 17:28 Donald Trump has been confident on the campaign trail since 2016 21:34 J.J. jokes about the energy of the Comedy Rumble 25:10 Every comic on the show did their best, and everyone had amazing energy 29:00 Jake Paul somehow beat Mike Tyson on YouTube 32:27 Comedy is all about playing with the energy of humans, right 37:36 There are two things that I want to say in response to that 40:04 Chair Cult starts the show with breathing exercises to encourage audience engagement 42:16 With a smaller audience, there's always a bit of a risk 45:14 The Rumble gave you an opportunity to open for a hot crowd 51:08 His entire 10 minute set was him covered with bad ventriloquism 52:25 I think there's an opportunity when things get crazy like they are right now 57:08 So second question is, um, if we. If this apocalypse goes south, what skills do you have Follow KQ on Instagram: @kydqcomedy Hand Me Down Mic Event: December 10th at Sohn Las Vegas Comedy Rumble in Salt Lake City: December 6th at Wise Guys Comedy Rumble in Las Vegas: December 15th at Wise Guys in the Arts District Follow the host on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @thefreshkingbenjamin