An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Kevin Jordan is a former LAPD cop turned stand-up comedian with over 30 years on stage. From patrolling the streets of Los Angeles to commanding the mic with hilarious stories and sharp observations, Kevin blends real-life experiences with laugh-out-loud comedy. His career spans comedy clubs, corporate events, cruise lines, and military performances, making him a master storyteller with a badge for humour. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:15]] My journey from LAPD cop to being a comedian [[12:02]]

[[12:07]] State of pay in comedy and what it was like when I started over 30 years ago [[17:44]]

[[17:44]] How being a cop helped me as a comic and how to keep the iron sharp after being in the game for 30 years [[23:00]]

[[32:52]] Everyone runs a different race and you can’t tell how good someone is until you’ve seen them [[35:02]]

[[37:28]] My brush with fame [[49:30]]

[[53:00]] Making fun of family [[01:00:00]]

[[01:03:00]] Not everyone will like you go along with the program [[01:11:00]]

[[01:13:09]] Stupid story about being a cop and DWB driving whilst black [[01:16:00]]

[[01:16:00]] How not to get arrested [[01:20:00]]

[[01:20:00]] The challenges of being a cop [[01:22:31]]

[[01:22:31]] Comedy is like going to the gym, you need to fail and the biggest problem with LA [[01:24:00]]

You can find out about Kevin Jordan on his website at https://kevinjordan.com, buy book on amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Streetlights-Came-Kevin-Jordan/dp/153065467X and you watch his special on this link here:https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/kevin-jordan-cause-i-said-so/.

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