Kelly McG is a comedian, producer, & podcaster in Chicago, IL! She produces the high-end comedy show, 'Comedy & Caviar', where class meets crass. Catch it LIVE once a month at Le Bouchon! She also hosts 'Coming Up Comic', a podcast designed to tell the stories of Chicago's up and coming comedy talents! This woman makes it a mission to elevate the community and she's beyond effective in doing so. She's a blessing in disguise.💯In this episode, we discuss Kelly's comedy origin story, what inspired 'Comedy & Caviar', how stand-up and acting are interconnected, why collaboration is fundamental to success, the making of Kelly's short film 'Candy Cigarettes', how her podcast 'Coming Up Comic' originated (+ what we can expect from it moving forward), and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro and guest introduction0:32 - Kelly's Comedic Origins4:46 - Starting stand-up during the p8nd3mic7:00 - Chicago comedy scene vs. other cities10:48 - Ruse's journey into the Chicago comedy scene14:50 - Building connections through podcasting16:59 - Performing at Power Hour19:51 - Riding an electric skateboard in the city20:58 - The importance of wearing a helmet25:03 - Manifestation as a superpower29:03 - The power of storytelling and mindset35:04 - Producing "Comedy & Caviar"37:58 - High-end comedy experiences40:44 - Expanding comedy shows to other venues42:18 - Launching the "Coming Up Comic" podcast45:10 - Learning the technical side of podcasting50:01 - Comedy as a gateway to acting53:53 - Film aspirations and writing projects56:06 - Working on short films57:57 - Behind-the-scenes of film production1:06:02 - Transitioning from corporate life1:16:06 - Favorite movies and film inspirations1:25:47 - Old-school filmmaking techniques1:30:12 - The power of collaboration and giving back1:34:43 - Ideas for producing comedy shows1:41:02 - Highlighting comedians and their wisdom1:42:00 - Closing remarks
