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Kyle Kinane! Right now, I'm paying a toll on the highway. AMA!
Hi guys. I'm a comedian. My new special, "I Liked His Old Stuff Better," premieres on Comedy Central tomorrow.
Some clips.
Victoria's helping me out with getting started since I'm in a car. AMA!
https://twitter.com/kylekinane/status/558374943994707968
Edit: Well, I gotta get to where we're going. Time to focus on the road. I'll be back to answer more stuff.
KyleKinane14 karma
I've been on reddit one other time, to look at cat pictures.
That is the answer to that. No offense!
wolvike7 karma
Can you PLEASE record the "Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill" bit on an album? It brings me such incredible joy.
koshertacohouse6 karma
Kyle, I saw you do stand-up in a tiny loft space at Steady Sounds Records in Richmond, VA and it was the best stand-up set I've ever been present for. What's the weirdest/most fun place you've ever done a show?
KyleKinane11 karma
Most fun place I've ever done a show...
Oh shit, we're going by WWE headquarters right now!
It's just an office building, oh look, kinda lackluster, hahah...there's nothing here, and there's an office building... it could be the Herbalife building, but it's WWE... that was fun.
Where's the most fun place I've done standup at? There's so many odd venues coming up...
Shane, where's the most fun place you've done standup at?
Shane: Most fun?
Standup's everywhere right now, so I don't know how to pick it.
rekgor6 karma
Do you think Twitter makes comedy easier, or more difficult? Has it changed your process at all? It kind of has its own format for comedians and to me, it seems separate from live/stand-up shows, but I would love to hear your thoughts on how it has affected your career if at all. Looking forward to watching the special!
KyleKinane9 karma
It's good for some absurd one-liners. But... my act onstage and what i write on twitter are wildly different.
Frajer5 karma
has there been any serious discussion on the Red Lobster Facebook page since Michael Jackson died?
KyleKinane7 karma
I don't know. You'll have to visit for yourself. I haven't been back to it.
paulforone5 karma
I'm seeing you tonight at the Outer Space! I'll be the white guy with the beard. Do you need a place to crash?
KyleKinane9 karma
Uh... thank you, but no. I'm heading back to New York afterwards. But I appreciate it.
greebytime4 karma
Do hipsters in Brooklyn pay you a finders fee for their beards? If so, what is payment made in? (Angst, craft beer or something else?)
KyleKinane10 karma
Oh, I appreciate that you pronounced it in the Spanish form. That's nice of you. Portillos!
Jumbo dog with everything and a chili-cheese dog.With a chocolate cake-shake. They put a piece of cake in the shake. Yeah.
kickpuncher3054 karma
Hey Kyle, big fan. Don't hold it against me but I am Canadian. I was looking forward to seeing you at Sled Island 2014 last year in Calgary until they didn't let you in to Canada. I promise you we are not all massive dicks and I just wanted to apologize for the shit you went through trying to get into Canada. Question I have is what was your favourite album (punk or otherwise) of 2014?
KyleKinane10 karma
Well, that's on me, I'm the one who got the DUI, I'm the one who fucked up.
And I would say my favorite album of 2014... I mean, the new Sturgill Simpsons album is real good. That's what started playing in the background. I've been listening to that lately.
CoCGamer4 karma
What's the most embarrassing moment you've experienced in your life as an actor/entertainer? Thanks for your time :)
KyleKinane10 karma
Is there... Johnny Cash playing?
Are you hearing Johnny Cash?
Hold on, I think my phone typed something, hold on...
Is there some iTunes on?
Oof. My whole act is based on every mistake and embarrassment I've made. I don't know.
KyleKinane26 karma
My favorite comedian isn't really a comedian, but there was a guy, when I went to high school, who would fart in class and then just say the word "Grabowski" afterwards. And I've never experienced more people laughing at something they didn't understand than that kid.
And it made no sense but even teachers would laugh at it.
And I thought he was the best comedian. He made it his audience by doing that, and that impressed me, still to this day.
RahoulDuke4 karma
I know you're into punk music, or were at some point. What are some of your favorite punk bands?
KyleKinane9 karma
Shane says it's the only thing he's good at. I disagree. I don't think Shane is very good at it.
DISCLAIMER: Shane Torres, Kyle's traveling companion, will be assisting Kyle with answering some of these questions.
StarskyandtheGut3 karma
Hey Kyle, I just finished the grantland story about you. I'm curious, what type of trimming device do you use to sculpt that delicious beard you have? And do you also use it on your nether regions or are you some noble who turns his nose up at people that don't mind mixing the surf and turf when it comes to trimming?
KyleKinane7 karma
Yeah, I clean it all up once a month, the way a teenager mows his parent's lawn.
Fast and messy, but I get the job done.
Vitalogist773 karma
Do you feel badly for other comedians when they have repeated jokes blatantly cut out of @midnight, like Pete Holmes did recently?
KyleKinane10 karma
No, I don't feel bad, that's the business. If they put on the whole hour of us talking shit on @Midnight, it wouldn't be a show, it would be a bunch of comedians being dingalings up there. That's the nature of television.
spinney3 karma
I was once staying at a hotel in Philadelphia when I noticed you running on a treadmill through some glass. How weird would it have been if I stopped you mid run to say hello?
KyleKinane6 karma
Dominos... I'll switch it up. Sometimes the sandwiches are okay. For real.
_pt32 karma
Hi Kyle, I love it when you go on rants about old school BMX and Skateboarding stuff. What was your favorite era of those activities, and do you still do either of them? Is there a shadow cabal of comedy skateboarders in Los Angeles?
Also, I have lived in Illinois my whole life, do you actually miss anything about no longer living here?
KyleKinane7 karma
I don't ride BMX, but I mountain bike. My favorite era was late 80's team Haro. There are, yeah. The PowerViolence guys skate. And DJ Douggpound. AND Sean Jordan. But he lives in Portland. But he's a skateboarder.
That's an oddly worded sentence.
Yeah... my family and friends are all there!
And hot dogs.
zcarlat2 karma
The Tom Brady press conference is on right now. Any thought on deflategate/the resurgence of French Toast Crunch?
KyleKinane13 karma
Tom Brady, to the best of my knowledge, is a football player.
And I didn't know French Toast Crunch existed.
Until it came back.
So...
shortboarder2 karma
Do you prefer performing in comedy clubs vs. other venues like small rock clubs like last night at The Saint? (Great set btw!)
SoltanPill2 karma
If you had the chance to work with one of these ladies who would you pick - Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig or Tina Fey? -- Make the choice!!
KyleKinane4 karma
Ummmm... the chance to work with them... oof... I think I'm more aware of Tina Fey's writing with WEEKEND UPDATE, I think I'm more aware of her work, than the other two. But I don't think I could even make that choice. They're all fantastic. I don't think I could make that choice right now.
felisrufus2 karma
Hey Whiskey Icarus! Just wanted to let you know that I can't eat Twizzlers the same way any more. Saw you a few years ago, and I've never laughed harder.
What was your most surreal "I guess I made it" story?
thatguy162 karma
What's the reason behind you using the same track titles for your specials that are used on rock albums? Is it a general appreciation of badass rock and roll?
KyleKinane6 karma
Nope! Connecticut. Are we in Connecticut? Yeah we are, because that's where WWE is.
begrudged1 karma
I bought your special, but I used PayPal. Did you have to pay the fee, or did Comedy Central? I need to know how bad to feel about this.
KyleKinane8 karma
I have no idea. But thanks for buying it. I barely know what this AMA is. I don't know how the rest of the internet works either.
KyleKinane11 karma
Craft beer is like jazz. I know it's good to some people, but I don't get it.
Brock_Vond1 karma
Hey Kyle, from one Kiss fan to another, which phase do you like better? Makeup or no-makeup?
Looking forward to picking up the new album, man.
Thanks!
KyleKinane6 karma
Um... I wouldn't say I'm a KISS fan, first and foremost. I just stole their song titles for my album.
But obviously, makeup.
missshark1 karma
I can't wait to watch the new special and I love when you go on drunken tweet binges.
My question is, besides the Pace Picante salsa, have you gotten any other freebies lately?
KyleKinane8 karma
I got toilet paper from Charmin. I got some hot sauce from the band The Sword. And I got a free t-shirt from... oh goddamnit... SuperDawg in Chicago.
KyleKinane3 karma
Well, I've been listening to the Simpson album lately. I've been listening to Hard Girls a lot lately.
Sickdotgnar1 karma
Hey Kyle! Love your stand-up. Take this question how you'd like. Do you ever "Kick it Old School"? And if so, what do you end up doing?
KyleKinane3 karma
I think that's all I do. Is "Kick it Old School."
That's all I do most times.
KyleKinane7 karma
That's a good question. Because it's the name of the special. You got me!
I'll let you decide.
KyleKinane3 karma
Yeah, in a few weeks, at the Sinclaire. Not sure when exactly. February 20th.
scsimanno1 karma
I saw you open for Norm MacDonald at the Tempe Improv a few years back. My wife and I we're crying from laughing. Just wanted to let you know how awesome you are.
Since I have to have a question: Does Chris Hardwick snort a rail of blow before he steps in front of the camera? I'm pretty sure he does.
rd8t1 karma
Was imitating Pete Holmes weird post joke dance as awkward as it looked on @Midnight?
KyleKinane6 karma
I mean, that show's made for comics to get together and screw around, so I didn't think anything of it.
orangejulius13 karma
Do you win @midnight by reading reddit all day long?
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