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Dustin Kaufman interviews comedian Pete Lee about crowd work, addiction, and the emotional toll of public shame, blending serious topics with humor.

Dustin Kaufman at the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Pete Lee! They touch the third rail of Louis C.K. before discussing the emotional toll of public shame, psychedelics and substance use, addiction versus moderation, therapy, trauma, and healing after a brutal year. Pete Lee mixes serious reflection with absurd humor, stories from Wisconsin culture, and improvised riffs about drugs, diet soda, and comedy audiences in another XL length interview! You can find Pete Lee touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: https://petelee.net/ FOLLOW The Comedy Club of Kansas City on socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyclubkc/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComedyClubKC - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomedyclubkc

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