Keane On Things
By Patrick Keane
Keane On ThingsApr 05, 2021
Ep 147 - Comedy Mothership
First time at Comedy Mothership in Austin and it could not have gone better. A club that just nails it! Thank you once again to Steve Byrne.
Ep 146 - Victimhood
I get the episode # wrong in the opening but it's kind of an episode about being addicted to victimhood and allowing that to be the cornerstone of our existence.
Ep 145 - Approach-Approach Conflict
Nashville and then Birmingham. Many different worlds within all worlds. Had to make some tough choices this past week.
Ep 144 - Surviving the Game
No plan survives first contact with an enemy.
Ep 143 - Overreacting On Stage
Address the elephant in the room but never the mouse. And don't make the mouse an elephant.
Ep 142 - Fantasyland
If you were to move to that pipe dream location and situation, would you be able to sustain?
Ep 141 - Comedy Styles
Working with a lot of different comedians recently. Hopefully learning from all.
Ep 140 - The Need for Sneed
I break down my weekend with Josh Sneed in AZ.
Ep 138 - Comfort Addiction
Discussed here is curbing alcohol and pushing self more at the gym.
Ep 138 - Back From Hiatus
"Hiatus" is a strong word for not being able to figure out a new computer transition. First few minutes is rough but sound balances out about 5 minutes in when I'm talking about Gorbachev.
Ep 137 - Tipping Point
More Americans are realizing mainstream media is not your friend and not getting it done when it comes to the conflict in the Middle East.
Ep 136 - Canceled In the Caribbean
Had some gigs cancel out on me but I'm quite relieved. Older whites are not my audience so they're pretty much like everyone else. Not sure if there's any group I haven't turned off yet.
Ep 135 - Colonoscopy
Every 135 episodes I like to get a colonoscopy. This was my first time and it's really educational to be vulnerable. It's necessary. Hope more people go early enough.
Ep 134 - Aunt Colleen
Passing of a great woman, mother, writer, director, my aunt Colleen Keane.
Ep 133 - Stephen King
His book on writing is better than mine.
Ep 132 - Barcelona
Norway to Spain then the Med. Love Asia!
Ep 131 - Norway Jose
Back-to-back episodes since I couldn't post from the water. Just sheer lunacy.
Ep 130 - Passing Thru SoCal
Gone two weeks and then home for a blip and off for another month. Feeling detached AF. Trying to stay sane.
Ep 129 - Letting Guard Down
In Port Canaveral and Ocean Cay this week. Sheer lunacy.
Ep 128 - JFK Twice
A lot of recent travel around NY. Football's in full swing. Things more impressive than stand up.
Ep 127 - Lighten Up Francis
Strangely as comics we can take ourselves too seriously.
Ep 126 - Yukon Do It
Up in Alaska again trying to get comfortable for cruise ship crowds.
Ep 125 - The Art of Making It Work
I discuss the art of making an art from work and how that in itself is an art. Why some acts really take off and others exist in squalor.
Ep 124 - Key West
Had to run ashore in Miami to post this. Ship WiFi for uploading MP3 is spotty at best. Posting this from Black Market in Miami. A great bar/restaurant in the port area of Bayside. Whatever. Messi's in town.
Ep 123 - Paradise or Prison?
Cruise ship life is a little of both.
Ep 122 - Return To Sea
About to leave Miami for a couple weeks of cruising and shows aboard the Virgin Voyage Mayan Sol. Nervous about new material. Trying to play it too safe. Things don't go wrong, they just go!
Ep 121 - Back From Break
Finished Mascots pilot and now we'll do some touch ups before sending it to industry insiders. Will now have more time to thrill my podcast audience. Thank you for your patience.
Ep 120 - Short Round Won An Oscar
Back from the seas for a bit. Reflections on the Oscars, cruise ship life, and the world. Blah.
Ep 119 - South, South America
First time in Argentina. From the streets of Buenos Aires to tip of Cape Horn, it was one of my favorite countries and I would live there in a second.
Ep 118 - Indiana Jones
Living a watered down version of Professor Indiana Jones' life.
Ep 117 - Generational Networking
To the American West, Generational Networking is somewhat new. Especially in Orange County. I also have no idea what I'm talking about.
Ep 116 - Life After Football
Post Super Bowl blues in full effect.
Ep 115 - Pedestal Existence
Learning to stop living with things on a pedestal. Write that book. Take that vacation. Practice that hobby. Try that new thing.
Ep 114 - Loss
Loss of a good friend's son this past week. A lot of grief.
Ep 113 - Hosting Shows vs Hosting Events
Career Day at SM followed by a trip to NYC for buddy Chris' bday and back!
Ep 112 - Default Existence
After 50 years, trying not to be passive and let life just happen to me anymore.
Ep 111 - Year Wrap, Year Launch
Back from 2.5 months of cruise ship work. Great experiences but I def didn't get better at stand up. I don't know why I obsess, cause the cruise ship and booking agency don't give a rip.
Ep 110 - Re-entry
When we leave home for travel, we build ourselves up and are somewhat ready for the blows of travel. When returning, we often have our guard down and think we'll just slide right back into regular life as if we're the same person. We're not. Re-entry can be rough. Whether it's travel, school, war, etc.
Ep 109 - It's a Small World
I have no idea what this episode's about. Or any of them.
Ep 108 - The Lull
Being out for 6 weeks is a long time no matter which way you slice it. Even on a luxury cruise ship you can get cabin fever, in your own head and def get stir crazy.
Ep 107 - Tonga to Australia
Felt like I was on another planet in another time. Maybe 1700's?
Ep 106 - Tonga
Never thought I'd be in Tonga, but a beautiful island with resilient people. Volcano and tsunami rocked their kingdom earlier this year.
Ep 105 - Cozumel & Jamaica
Island hopping in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. So much history. Just a collision of cultures.
Ep 104 - Caribbean Keane
Hanging with Billy Ocean in the Caribbean. The last thing these happy people need is comedy.
Ep 103 - Miami Rotation
First week down in Miami. I'm very out of sorts. Hope something here makes sense. Cruise life is a trip. Lit and fig. World of fantasia, but can also be nightmarish if you let your mind wander too much. Gotta stay centered.
Ep 102 - Seaward Bound
Hitting the water for six weeks. Miami and then Australia. Freedom and independence? Or isolation?
Ep 101 - Holding Material Up on a Pedestal
Wiped out after several parties celebrating my 50th. Serotonin depleted. Moving forward, trying to initiate ideas more than just keeping them on a pedestal.
Ep 100 - Turning 50 and 100
Finally turning 50 this week. I think I'm okay with it. If I'm not I'm sure nature will turn time back for me so I can be ready. Country club gigs remain a nightmare. Feels good to get to 100 episodes. We'll have a 100 episode party on Saturday at Bistro K.
Ep 99 - Making Too Many People Happy
Got caught in a double booking situation this week where my decision left me nauseous. Alaska cruise was amazing. Really enjoying stand up these days.
Ep 98 - Show Potpourri
All over the place once again. Shows, travel, experiences. Finished shooting pilot this weekend in Austin. Shows in very different atmospheres all week. Americans seem to be welcoming stand up like never before in the search of something more real than networks can offer.