The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
Podcast Description
I’m Kyle, a former morning show producer who spent a decade researching and booking guests, and prepping my anchors to interview them. Of course, there’s only so much that can be said in a 5-minute TV segment, and so many questions go unasked.Now I’m away from the control room and ready to take the mic, speaking with those who fascinate, inspire and challenge me. And the best part: there’s no commercial to cut to when we the dish gets good!I’ll be joined by my best friends and some special guests you might know along the way. We’re diving in deep and swimming in the shallow, so there’s something for everyone. Join me as we rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more! Subscribe now! The Tangle with Kyle Ridley premieres soon.
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Content Themes
The episodes focus on themes of personal growth, LGBTQ+ experiences, addiction, love, and the impact of loss. Examples include exploring relationships with animals in the episode featuring Matt Dillon, discussing the challenges of coming out in rural America with Chris Housman, and reflecting on identity in the gay community in the episode with Mr. Malone. Each episode unveils different aspects of life and cultural dynamics, ensuring a broad range of relatable content.
I’m Kyle, a former morning show producer who spent a decade researching and booking guests, and prepping my anchors to interview them. Of course, there’s only so much that can be said in a 5-minute TV segment, and so many questions go unasked.
Now I’m away from the control room and ready to take the mic, speaking with those who fascinate, inspire and challenge me. And the best part: there’s no commercial to cut to when we the dish gets good!
I’ll be joined by my best friends and some special guests you might know along the way. We’re diving in deep and swimming in the shallow, so there’s something for everyone. Join me as we rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more!
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This week, Bryan Safi shares his journey from a conservative upbringing in El Paso, Texas, to becoming a multifaceted performer. He discusses the evolution of his one-man show, “Are you Mad at Me?,” the importance of humor in overcoming childhood struggles, and the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in comedy. Bryan reflects on his early celebrity crushes, the challenges of family dynamics, and the cathartic experience of performing his new show. The discussion also touches on relationships, the comedy community, and current obsessions.
Chapters
- Introduction and early connections
- The journey of a one-man show
- Childhood influences and family dynamics
- Celebrity crushes and animated characters
- Career beginnings
- LGBTQIA+ representation and community
- Finding humor in hard times
- People-pleasing
- The catharsis of performance
- Jennifer Love Hewitt friendship
- Reflections on divorce
- Comedy community: Michelle Collins, Danielle Schneider and Casey Wilson
- Tangles
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