Podcast episode 206ish: Matt Kirshen

Here we are into the 200's in podcast episodes and we have our first ever British guest. Go figure. We've had countless Canadian comics, about 25 Americans, one Aussie (big shout-out to Marcus Ryan; our episode with Aussie Joe Avati has apparently gone missing) and one Russian (I'm counting Yakov Smirnoff as Russian even though he's an American citizen now).

So what I'm trying to say is this is an historic episode. You'll want to listen and remember where you were when you heard it so you can tell your grandkids. We had a good long chat with the elfin Matt Kirshen. He talks about Dick Van Dyke and British comedy critics all in his charming accent.

Have a listen here or go to iTunes, download, then be the first on your block to leave a review. Something else to tell your grandkids.

Oct. 17: Matt Kirshen

During the recent Global ComedyFest I saw the boyish British comic Matt Kirshen for the first time. And second. And third. Probably five or six times in total. That's not unusual seeing someone at so many shows. What is unusual is seeing him do five or six different sets. Sure, there was some crossover, but in each set Kirshen did something new. As a comedy consumer, I appreciate that.

So I decided to talk with him. If he has that much to say on stage, I figured (correctly, as it turned out) he'd have lots to say off stage. Tonight you'll hear our conversation. We talked about British comedy, the subtle difference between American and British stand-up styles, comedy criticism in the UK, and unironic unintentional racist heckles. Plus lots more. So tune in tonight. You know the drill.