Best Dustin Nickerson Podcasts (2025)

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Halloween 2025 1:05:17

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2d ago1:05:17

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Shockingly, it seems horror movies are not only increasingly horrific these days, but even becoming more popular! Why? Let’s just say that perhaps anxiety is more friend than foe, and that’s pretty scary these days. Happy Halloween everyone, today we break down the most wanted halloween bucket candy-for parents, if millennials have gone too far wit…

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Dustin Nickerson On Strange Family Member Names, How Kids Are Like Bad Roommates, & More!| Ep 50 25:27

5d ago25:27

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Nickerson! Another Dustin! They talk about family members with the funniest names, parenting and family life, and kids growing up and moving out. They also talk about guilty pleasure movies and how any Batman is a good Batman. You can find Dustin Nickerson touring in a city near you …

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Living Parallel Lives with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson 49:47

11d ago49:47

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Sometimes the best therapy is laughing with people who truly get it. This week, we sit down with comedian Dustin Nickerson and his wife Melissa to compare notes on our parallel lives (and to remember to hit the record button this time... more on that in the show.) From forgetting luggage to forgetting pictures of kids, we swap stories about ADHD ma…

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Elle Orlando 1:15:05

1d ago1:15:05

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Andrew Santino sits down with the hilarious and unpredictable Elle Orlando to talk comedy chaos, insane audience stories, bad dates, and how she turned awkward life moments into stand-up gold. What does Santino think of the gift she brought? Tune in to find out. No whiskey this time just unfiltered honesty and nonstop laughs.🎤 See Elle Orlando live…

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Advice for Gen Z From Your "Golden Girls" 52:02

4d ago52:02

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On our recent book tour, we met so many amazing tweens and teens who surprised us by saying they listen to this podcast. (Yes, this one! The one about aging knees, perimenopause, and remembering dial-up internet.) Somewhere between the hugs and deep conversations, it hit us: We might actually be their Golden Girls. I loved watching the Golden Girls…

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Les Mascots 1:25:29

8d ago1:25:29

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In this wild episode, host Andrew Santino sits down with the stars of the new comedy series Les Mascots: John Feitelberg, & Tommy Smokes. We dive into their behind-the-scenes life, the making of the show, how two struggling actors end up working as street-costumed characters in Times Square, and what the future holds for this production.🎥 Check out…

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What Makes Baseball So Special? 58:10

9d ago58:10

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We’ve had some time to reflect on the past hours backseaters, amidst the heartbreaking Mariners loss, it’s called us into reflection about what makes this game so darn great. Is it the timeless summer golden hours at a glorified park? The smell and chant of hot dogs? Or the shouting of parents at T-ball games? Or all of the above? Through misty eye…

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Mike E. Winfield On His Signature Glasses, Jaded Comedians, & Upcoming Dry Bar Special!| Ep 49 28:45

12d ago28:45

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Mike E. Winfield! They talk about how people assume comedians are always joking, how humor becomes emotional armor, "angry comedy" and angry comedians, and Winfield's upcoming Dry Bar Comedy special. You can find Mike E. Winfield touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: ht…

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Joe List 1:21:50

15d ago1:21:50

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Comedian Joe List (Tuesdays with Stories, Fourth of July) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a sharp, honest hang about anxiety vs. confidence, joke density, and building hours that actually last. We get into NYC club life, bombing with grace, writing clean(ish) killers, and how he shaped his new special SMALL BALL.Watch SMALL BALL free on YouTube here…

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The Preschool Years with Mal Hall 54:05

16d ago54:05

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Of the many toys that one parent could buy another parent for their kids, there is really one type of toy that really says, “I don’t like you.” Mal Hall joins us to share his many takes on raising littles, why bubbles have created lazy parents, getting hurt in your forties, and the years leading up to his first special dropping OCT 21! Catch him on…

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All You Can Be with ADHD (For Kids!) 39:49

18d ago39:49

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It’s here! We’re celebrating the release of our very first children’s book, All You Can Be with ADHD, with an episode families can enjoy together! When we set out to write All You Can Be with ADHD, our goal was simple: To help kids feel proud of how their brains work. We wanted them to see their energy, focus, imagination, and even their distractio…

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Dustin Ybarra On Beach Metal Detecting, Getting Sober, & Recurring Acting Roles | Ep 48 27:26

19d ago27:26

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We sit between two Dustins as Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Ybarra! They chat about the Kansas City club, social media and "Diggy Smalls" metal-detecting videos, getting sober with help from Jay Mohr, airplane comfort tricks, and weight-loss stories. You can find Dustin Ybarra touring in a city near you by checki…

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Frankie Quiñones 1:11:51

22d ago1:11:51

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Comedian/actor Frankie Quiñones (CholoFit, This Fool) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a fast, feral hang about turning internet fame into real reps, owning your story, and building his new hour DAMN THAT’S CRAZY — dropping October 10 on Hulu (directed by Ali Wong). We get into Chicano family chaos, love & addiction, carne asada politics, and why tel…

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Nate Bargatze Played Madison Square Garden (and I went). 1:02:39

23d ago1:02:39

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There are few places in the US that leave us awe struck, and the venue where Billy Joel holds the records for more performances at 150 and counting is not only baffling but inspiring. That’s right, Dustin went to Madison Square Garden to tag along to Nate Bargatze’s 3 sold out nights with non other than the great Jimmy Fallon. We get into the peaks…

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Parents Weekend & Getting Bursitis 54:39

25d ago54:39

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Learnmore Jonasi: From Zimbabwe Village To US Comedy Tours, Career Breakthroughs, & AGT | Ep 47 28:19

26d ago28:19

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Learnmore Jonasi! They chat about his cool clothes, starting his standup career in a village in Zimbabwe, coming to America through the surprising help of Steve Harvey, and appearing on America's Got Talent. You can find Learnmore Jonasi touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming s…

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Cristina Mariani Joins The Show! 1:07:22

29d ago1:07:22

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Comedy riser Cristina Mariani (Kill Tony, Comedy Mothership) joins Santino for a rapid-fire hang on writing fearless jokes, eating a bomb with style, and turning internet heat into real tickets. We talk the HOTISTIC TOUR, crowd-work instincts, how to build an hour fast, and why brutal honesty beats “likable” every time. If you love sharp, unfiltere…

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Birds and Golf with Joe Zimmerman 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

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Ok backseaters, we’ve always wanted that one friend at a party who knew more facts about one species than your typical human would contain and we GOT HIM today, Give a warm welcome to the most humble and at one-time top 900 nationally rated golfer, Joe Zimmerman! What’s the smartest bird? What’s the dumbest bird? What Bird should we all adore? Who …

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Hamilton, Hearing Loss, & Sing-Alongs with Alex Lacamoire 50:46

1M ago50:46

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If Broadway had a heartbeat, Alex Lacamoire might be it. You probably know him as the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning musical genius behind Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, In the Heights, and The Greatest Showman. This week, we are beyond grateful to welcome him to Laugh Lines! Penn and I are lucky enough to call Alex and his wife, Ileana, our fri…

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Sam Tripoli On How Social Media Changed Comedy, Challenges For Club Owners, & More! | Ep 46 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Sam Tripoli. They chat about gigs during the shutdowns, co-owning the Dojo of Comedy, and how social media and its algorithms changed comedy. They discuss challenges for club owners, how attitude and professionalism is super important, and Sam talks about his kids comic book Chaos Twins! Yo…

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Johnny Pemberton 1:27:23

1M ago1:27:23

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Comedian/actor Johnny Pemberton (Prime Video’s Fallout, NBC’s Superstore, FOX’s Son of Zorn, Disney XD’s Pickle & Peanut) joins Santino for a fast, feral hang about building bizarre bits that still crush, riding the line between chaos and control, and why his podcast Live to Tape keeps the cult fans fed. We hit Superstore’s Bo, wasteland stories fr…

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Nate Hosted the Emmys (and we attended the after party) 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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There are few accomplishments in one’s life that really leaves a mark, and when you can say that you know the host of the Emmys and that he also knows you, is something that was not on our life’s bingo card. We were delighted to accept an invitation to the Emmys…after party, and today we fill you in again on what it’s like to have one foot on the r…

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Motivating ADHD Kids & Your Questions with Dr. Emily King 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Parenting kids with ADHD can feel like walking a line between wanting to help and needing them to be independent. This week, we’re joined by our friend Dr. Emily King, a child psychologist who has spent over 20 years supporting families, schools, and kids with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning differences. Dr. Emily joins us to talk about how to …

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Carlos Mencia On Playing Kansas City, Vegas, Karaoke Parties, & Serious Gambling | Ep 45 29:17

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Carlos Mencia. They chat about his recent Kansas City shows, and his ongoing residency in Las Vegas. He compares Vegas crowds with tour crowds, talks about karaoke parties, chats seriously about the pros and cons of serious gambling, and Dustin explains how he can't bring his mom to gamble.…

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Nick Swardson Returns! 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

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Comedy tornado Nick Swardson (Reno 911!, Grandma’s Boy, Happy Madison) sits down with Andrew Santino for a ridiculous, rapid-fire hang about cult movies, Sandler stories, crowd chaos, and writing bits that shouldn’t work (but do). We get into Terry on roller skates, Bucky Larson lore, road life, and why he just launched his new YouTube channel @Swa…

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The Rise of Fall 1:03:10

1M ago1:03:10

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Who’s fault was it?! Is it PSL’s, or Han Solo Fashioned Millenials on Social Media? Is it the fragrance of warm spices or the PTSD of the summer’s end and vacations gone?! Whatever it is, one thing is for sure, the season of Fall is popular. We’ve got the data and the psychology and I hope you’re ready for why we forget any other Holiday by compari…

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Open Door, Not Empty Nest with Gretchen Rubin 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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At first, I thought I was doing great with college drop-off (I even bragged to my girlfriends about making it two whole days without tears!) But the adrenaline has started to wear off. Suddenly, weekends feel hollow without our family’s Sunday routine. Turns out it’s not just the drop-off that’s tough, it’s the days after when the quiet gets louder…

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Heather Shaw On Her Rising Comedy Career, Her Dog, & More! | Ep 44 27:32

2M ago27:32

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Heather Shaw. They chat about chiropractors, shoes, choosing what to wear, the right age to start in comedy, living in Kentucky, and her world famous Jim Carrey impression. Dustin and Heather share stories about their dogs - and Heather brought hers to the interview! She thinks about the Re…

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Jordan Jensen Returns! 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

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Breakout comedian Jordan Jensen sits down with Andrew Santino for a raw, hilarious deep-dive on bombing better, ADHD spirals, “failing at femininity,” and turning uncomfortable truths into monster laughs. We get into writing discipline, club wars, boundaries, and the wild path that led to her debut Netflix hour JORDAN JENSEN: TAKE ME WITH YOU. If y…

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Multigenerational Households 59:21

2M ago59:21

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Between Boomers who get wealthy by cheap decisions and Gen Z who’s perfectly happy seemingly doing nothing, us millennials get the gift of opening our homes to them both, at the expense of our square footage and overly willing need to please our families. That’s right, multigenerational households are ON TREND! We also break down your reviews, Kind…

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How To Fix Youth Sports with Greg Olsen 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Being a parent in youth sports is… a lot. One day you’re cheering on your kid for picking clovers in the outfield, the next you’re asking yourself: “Is my kid… special?” and googling special clinics in the area. We’ve been through the highs and lows, and that’s why we were so excited to sit down with former NFL All-Pro and award-winning broadcaster…

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Stephen Taylor On His Stand Up Career, Being An Ex-Teacher, & Building A Following | Ep 43 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by fellow Kansas City comedian Stephen Taylor. He talks about being from Louisiana, open mics, interesting shows like comics vs. poets at clubs like Arts Bar, the pros and cons of comedy classes and workshops, his small indie club Barrel of the Bottoms, and being a former teacher no the Unteachables Co…

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Rick Glassman & Alvin 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

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Comedian/actor Rick Glassman (host of Take Your Shoes Off and co-star of As We See It and Not Dead Yet) sits down with Santino for a hyper-honest, wildly funny hang about bits vs. boundaries, why control can be comforting, and how TYSO became one of the most inventive comedy podcasts on YouTube. We get into writing reps, crowd-work instincts, and s…

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Back to School Hacks 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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It’s time to kiss those tans, vacations, and sand in the van goodbye, because school is BACK baby. As we embark on yet another year of sports, homework. Tears, and fears, we wouldn’t leave you hanging without some peer to peer advice. We’re still recovering from Joel’s school drop off, raclette cheese, your emails and reviews and more! Enjoy the sh…

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College Drop Off Reflections & Distractions 50:46

2M ago50:46

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Oh friends, we did it. We officially dropped our daughter off at college, and let me tell you—it was a rollercoaster of emotions I wasn’t totally prepared for. From the frantic week of packing command strips and last-minute Target runs, to the heartbreaking last night at home when both kids ended up crying in our bed, this season of life has been f…

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Michael Palascak On City Sports Teams, Comedy During Covid, & Having Kids | Ep 42 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Michael Palascak. They discuss Dustin's weird skin allergy, comedy during the pandemic, living in different cities supporting the local sports teams, Dustin's school history, and stories about their kids and exes. You can find Michael Palascak touring in a city near you by checking his upco…

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Drew Lynch 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

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America’s Got Talent alum and stand-up phenom Drew Lynch sits down with Andrew Santino for a fast, funny deep-dive into craft, confidence, and turning a speech block into a superpower. We talk finding your timing, marriage material (literally), bombing with grace, and how Drew shaped his new hour THE STUTTERING COMEDIAN. Watch the special free on Y…

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Comedy and Teaching with Mike Vecchione 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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When it comes to the Bad Boys of Comedy, Mike Vecchione may not be your first thought, but her on the Nateland Podcast Network, He’s the spiciest bite of comedy we’ve got! He brings us journey on his time as a teacher and educator, his hottest takes on take down and shock content on YouTube, the woes and wos of modern comedy and much more. Enjoy th…

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Unhinged ADHD Tips & Differences In Women with Dr. Amelia Kelley 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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If you’ve ever screamed “I TOOK MY MEDICINE!” just to remember you actually took it—then you’re in good company with today's episode. Today on Laugh Lines, Penn and I share some of the most unhinged (and surprisingly brilliant) ADHD hacks from our listeners, the internet, and our own chaotic household. We also sit down with Dr. Amelia Kelley, autho…

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Erica Rhodes On Traveling, Kansas City, Her Screenplay, & Open Mics | Ep 41 29:13

2M ago29:13

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Erica Rhodes, who talks about visiting Kansas City, Dustin's first trip to the shooting range, bad food decisions, grocery shopping, comedy clubs and the need for good openers. They also discuss details about writing her new screenplay. You can find Erica Rhodes touring in a city near you b…