Stand-up comedy spotlight: Kyle Pogue
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Published by Sareth Ney on May 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Updated on May 19, 2018 at 4:02 p.m. |
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Photo credit: Mishka Shubaly
Sareth Ney (SN): What inspired you to perform stand-up comedy?
Kyle Pogue (KP): I did stand-up for the first time, as a dare to myself on my birthday. I honestly never thought I would enjoy it. I just thought it would be a good story and I'd never do it again. I was hooked after the first time.
SN: What was the feeling like, when you first performed stand-up comedy?
KP: My first time doing stand-up went pretty well, for a first timer. The feeling I had after is something I still have a hard time describing. I felt good and bad at the same time. I felt elation, confusion, a massive rush but also a strange introspection. I was acutely aware that I had never felt anything like that before.
SN: What are your favorite comedy specials and record albums?
KP: My favorite comedy specials are Doug Stanhope's "No Refunds", Kyle Kinane's "Loose In Chicago" and Adam Cayton-Holland's "Backyards".
SN: What are your favorite sketch shows, sitcoms and comedy films?
KP: “Upright Citizens Brigade”, “The Office”, “Extras”, “Broad City”, “30 Rock”, “Seinfeld”, “Cheers”, “Step Brothers” and “The Big Lebowski”
SN: If you could go on tour with any comedian, which one would you choose?
KP: I would tour with Doug Stanhope, if I could choose anyone.
SN: If you could get roasted by five comedians (past or present), which ones would you choose?
KP: All friends: David Rodriguez, Jacob Erdman, Mallory Wallace, Justin Going and Chris Munoz.
SN: Which other forms of comedy would you like to venture off into?
KP: None. I want to do stand-up forever.
SN: What experience would you like for your audience to take with them, after a set is over?
KP: My biggest hope, every time I perform, is to connect with the audience. I hope they walk away with feeling that they were entertained but also that they felt that connection too. Hopefully, I help them to remember not to take it all so seriously.
SN: Where do you see your comedy career, in the next five years?
KP: In the next five years, I hope to establish a full time road career. I want to tour as much as possible, while simultaneously working my way into club gigs.
SN: Where can the readers find you online and on social media?
KP: Facebook, Instagram @kylepogueisveryfunny and Twitter @Pogueisfunny
Editor's note: This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Kyle Pogue (KP): I did stand-up for the first time, as a dare to myself on my birthday. I honestly never thought I would enjoy it. I just thought it would be a good story and I'd never do it again. I was hooked after the first time.
SN: What was the feeling like, when you first performed stand-up comedy?
KP: My first time doing stand-up went pretty well, for a first timer. The feeling I had after is something I still have a hard time describing. I felt good and bad at the same time. I felt elation, confusion, a massive rush but also a strange introspection. I was acutely aware that I had never felt anything like that before.
SN: What are your favorite comedy specials and record albums?
KP: My favorite comedy specials are Doug Stanhope's "No Refunds", Kyle Kinane's "Loose In Chicago" and Adam Cayton-Holland's "Backyards".
SN: What are your favorite sketch shows, sitcoms and comedy films?
KP: “Upright Citizens Brigade”, “The Office”, “Extras”, “Broad City”, “30 Rock”, “Seinfeld”, “Cheers”, “Step Brothers” and “The Big Lebowski”
SN: If you could go on tour with any comedian, which one would you choose?
KP: I would tour with Doug Stanhope, if I could choose anyone.
SN: If you could get roasted by five comedians (past or present), which ones would you choose?
KP: All friends: David Rodriguez, Jacob Erdman, Mallory Wallace, Justin Going and Chris Munoz.
SN: Which other forms of comedy would you like to venture off into?
KP: None. I want to do stand-up forever.
SN: What experience would you like for your audience to take with them, after a set is over?
KP: My biggest hope, every time I perform, is to connect with the audience. I hope they walk away with feeling that they were entertained but also that they felt that connection too. Hopefully, I help them to remember not to take it all so seriously.
SN: Where do you see your comedy career, in the next five years?
KP: In the next five years, I hope to establish a full time road career. I want to tour as much as possible, while simultaneously working my way into club gigs.
SN: Where can the readers find you online and on social media?
KP: Facebook, Instagram @kylepogueisveryfunny and Twitter @Pogueisfunny
Editor's note: This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, he inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, philanthropist, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast, is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival and Corazon Comedy Festival.
