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Eddie Ifft Headlines Vail Comedy Show This Week
Vail Comedy Show is back on Wednesday in Eagle at Moe's Original BBQ and on Thursday in Vail Village at Gambit in The Sebastian. Los Angeles comedian Eddie Ifft from Showtime and NBC is back for a third consecutive year to headline. Ifft was kind enough to fill out a questionnaire before making his return to the valley.
You've been performing in Vail for several years now, why do you keep coming back?
Because they pay me in lots, and lots of free hot dogs. No not that, I'm a fan of ski towns because I look like every ski lift operator, and I feel like the locals can relate to me.
Do you have a favorite Colorado comedy memory?
When I lived in Vail, I used to go out in a gorilla suit every night because I found it was easy to talk to women in a gorilla suit and they always wanted to have their picture taken with me. So if you remember a guy about 20 years ago who used to run around Vail Village in a gorilla suit, that was me.
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Tell us about your podcast.
I have one podcast where I bring on the best comedians in the world, and we've been doing it a long time and we say everything you shouldn't say. I have a health fitness podcast too called "The Wodcast" and I have a lot of famous action sports athletes like Jonny Mosely and John Collinson, who's a Red Bull skier. I like to talk about my hobbies, which are skiing, surfing and mountain biking.
Is it true you're an endurance runner now?
Yeah, I'm an idiot. I ran a 68-mile race so I could tell people about it. I'm attempting to run the Leadville 100 this year if they let us in. We're trying to get into the charity division. It's closed but we're threatening to raise tons and tons of money if they'll let me sacrifice my life.
What do you know about Vail Comedy Show?
The Vail Comedy Show is the best comedy show in Vail.
Any major events coming up?
I have a 2024 tour planned. I'll be on the road almost every weekend because my wife likes to live like a divorced couple where the kids see me during the weekdays and not on the weekend. I'm away almost every single weekend, but I take my kids with me a lot because I'm a glutton for punishment. Last year I brought them to Vail and we had a great time, they still talk about Little Diner. I wrote a movie called "The Second Coming," and I'd like to live long enough to see that come out but the Leadville 100 might have other plans.
You live in Los Angeles but tour nationally, how does Colorado compare to other markets?
Colorado is a great audience except for all the marijuana. A lot of people do edibles so they laugh but no sound comes out.
How would you describe your comedy?
Somebody once said of me, "he's transgressive and subversive which are two things he probably needs to look up."
What is next for Eddie Ifft?
I'm in Montana in Bozeman and Livingston and hope to get in and get out without getting snowed in. We were just flooded in, here in Malibu. I'm excited about Colorado where I'll be doing shows with Mark Masters in Denver, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge and Castle Rock.
Vail Comedy Show is back in March with Carmen Lynch from New York City. Lynch has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show," "The Late Late Show," "CONAN," and Comedy Central. Lynch will be doing a special Spanish language show in Vail Village during Semana Santa. English language shows are in Eagle on March 27 and in Vail on March 28. Her show en español will also be on March 28 at Gambit at The Sebastian Hotel.
Tickets for all shows are available at VailComedyShow.Com.
Eddie Kadi Reveals Massive New Job After Strictly Come Dancing Success
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Eddie Kadi has revealed his next big project after taking part in the BBC dance show.
The 40-year-old comedian told The Sun on the red carpet of last week's MOBO Awards that Strictly fans can expect to see him in a spectacular new presenting role.
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Comedian Eddie Kadi revealed his new job to The Sun on the MOBOs red carpetCredit: Getty5
Eddie with professional dance partner Karen Hauer on Strictly last yearCredit: BBCEddie's exciting venture as presenter of BBC Radio 1Xtra's Comedy Gala with Eddie Kadi and Friends will see him host alongside former I'm A Celeb star Babatunde Aléshé.
The South-West London resident enthusiastically told us: "We do have an amazing show coming up with Radio 1Xtra at the Hackney Empire, where we're celebrating the Black community. But also the future generation.
"The BBC 1Xtra event will showcase a plethora of new voices in the Black comedy circuit in Britain."
Adding to the line-up of the Comedy Gala will be a plethora of rising stars, including comedians Thanyia Moore, Kane Brown, Gbemi Oladipo, Kyrah Gray, Michael Odewale, Ola Labib and Slim.
Congo born Eddie also spoke on a more recent project he held a deep connection to, Channel 4's travel show My Super-Rich Holiday, which aired last October.
Eddie added at the awards held in Sheffield: "I shot a fantastic episode of a show called My Super-Rich Holiday on Channel 4, which basically showcases the continent [Africa] in the most splendid way. We did that in Ghana."
The Channel 4 travelogue shows Eddie taking fellow stand-up Guz Khan, 38, into the exclusive world of Ghana's capital, Accra.
Eddie plays the quintessential tour guide as he takes Guz across the rich culture, history and luxurious local lifestyle on offer in one of the continent's most dazzling cities.
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I'm A Celeb in on-air blunder as producer appears in camp as Nigel is axedThey meet Afrobeat megastars, multi-millionaire playboys, and billionaire tycoons with business stories to share, going with them behind-the-scenes on a journey through some of Ghana's most lavish areas, whilst unpacking its rich cultural tapestry.
The pair also dine at extravagant restaurants and visit opulent retreats during their trip. This had been Eddie's first time in Ghana, Eddie is of Congolese ancestry.
Strictly Come Dancing shock as Eddie Kadi is axed just two weeks after scoring a 10 from Shirley for incredible routineWhen he isn't selling out arenas across the country or travelling to the world's finest locations, the star hosts an Afrobeat show on BBC 1Xtra, every Sunday at 3pm.
The groundbreaking radio show provides a weekly rundown of the Top 20 most popular Afrobeat songs and is the UK's first-ever Official Afrobeats Chart Show.
Eddie was born in 1983, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. At the age of eight, he moved to South-West London with his family.
The multi-hyphenate comedian-presenter and actor attended school in Fulham - before graduating with a degree in Media Technology from Kingston University.
He has always had a passion for comedy, and began his stand-up career in 2005, quickly becoming a regular face on the British comedy scene.
In 2009, Eddie became the first Black British solo comedian to sell out London's Indig02, and then sold out London's 02 Arena the year after.
Eddie opened up to The Sun on his comedic inspirations and said: "You know what, I loved Richard Blackwood growing up.
"I always remember my dad telling me to go to bed just before his show started because it starts pretty late."
He continued: "And people like the Gina Yashere's of this world. I loved the cheeky Lee Evans growing up as well. So many great comics that I have the privilege to work with now."
In 2023, the British-Congolese comedian took part in the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Eddie electrified audiences alongside his professional dancer Strictly partner Karen Hauer.
He was the fourth contestant voted out of the show.
The multi-talented funny man is also a team captain on ITV's comedy panel show Sorry, I Didn't Know.
The topical show is presented by British Bel-Air actor, Jimmy Akingbola, 45, who famously plays the iconic role of Geoffrey Thompson, on the modern-day readaption of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Previous seasons have featured team captains Holby City's Chizzy Akundolo and Loose Women panellist Judi Love.
The show returned for its fourth season, last November.
Tickets to see BBC Radio 1Xtra's Comedy Gala with Eddie Kadi & Friends at the Hackney Empire are available for purchase now.The show will also be available to stream on both BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds from April.
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Strike a pose - Eddie and Karen share a confident stare on StrictlyCredit: PA5
Eddie in his entertainer elementCredit: BBC5
The star attended the MOBOs to present an awardCredit: Getty2024 Pittsburgh Area Comedy Calendar
Comedy shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh area:
March
March 1-3: Moses Storm at Pittsburgh Improv
March 2: Rachel Kaly at Bottlerocket Social Hall
March 7-9: Matt McCusker at Pittsburgh Improv
March 8: Gabe Mollica at Bottlerocket Social Hall
March 9: Wolfie, Mike Bosco, Auggie Cook, GW Nell, Ty Mac at the Oaks Theater
March 10: Lewis Black at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall (sold out)
March 14: Tiera O'Leary at City Winery Pittsburgh
March 15: Jay Jurden at Bottlerocket Social Hall
March 15-17: Finesse Mitchell at Pittsburgh Improv
March 19: Don McMillan at Pittsburgh Improv
March 21: Leanne Morgan at UPMC Events Center
March 21: Eric Eaton at Pittsburgh Improv
March 22: Barry Brewer at City Winery Pittsburgh
March 22-24: Ian Lara at Pittsburgh Improv
March 23: Eric Rahill & Jack Bensinger at Bottlerocket Social Hall
March 26: Bianca Del Rio at Byham Theater
March 26: Alexander Nezlobin at Pittsburgh Improv
March 28: Joe List at Pittsburgh Improv
March 30: Margaret Cho at Byham Theater
April
April 5: Sonja Morgan at City Winery Pittsburgh (early show sold out)
April 5-7: Dave Attell at Pittsburgh Improv
April 6: Comedy at the Carnegie benefit: Mark Eddie, Chrissy Costa, Tyler Ray Kendrick, Brian Linsenbigler at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 6: Beth Stelling at Bottlerocket Social Hall (sold out)
April 7: Beth Stelling at Bottlerocket Social Hall
April 11: Maria Bamford at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 11: Jena Friedman at Bottlerocket Social Hall
April 12: Jourdain Fisher at Pittsburgh Improv
April 13: Dusty Slay at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 13: Jamie Lissow at Pittsburgh Improv
April 14: Kevin Hart at Benedum Center
April 14: Alyssa Edwards at Pittsburgh Improv
April 19: Jim Breuer at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 19-21: Cristela Alonza at Pittsburgh Improv
April 21: Jimmy Carr at Byham Theater
April 21: Jimmy Dore at the Oaks Theater
April 25: Matt Rife at Benedum Center (sold out)
April 26: Phil Rosenthal at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 26: Shannon Ford at City Winery Pittsburgh
April 26: EJ Marcus at Bottlerocket Social Hall
April 26-28: Funny Marco at City Winery Pittsburgh
April 27: IMomSoHard at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 28: Hasan Minhaj at Byham Theater
May
May 1: Justin Silva at Pittsburgh Improv
May 2: Tom Segura at PPG Paints Arena
May 2: Jared Freid at Roxian Theatre
May 3-5: JJ Williamson at Pittsburgh Improv
May 5: Michelle Collins at City Winery Pittsburgh
May 9: Marc Maron at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
May 10: Jim Norton at Roxian Theatre
May 10-11: Frank Caliendo at Pittsburgh Improv
May 11: Dena Blizzard at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
May 11: Mark Eddie at the Strand Theater
May 16: Tre Stewart at Pittsburgh Improv
May 17-19: Felipe Esparza at Pittsburgh Improv
May 19: Steve Solomon at the Palace Theatre
May 23: Joe Bartnick at Pittsburgh Improv
May 24: Trae Crowder at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
May 30: Derrick Knopsnyder at Pittsburgh Improv
May 31: Joe Dombrowski at Pittsburgh Improv
June
June 1: Eddie Lftt at City Winery Pittsburgh
June 1: Joe Dombrowski at Pittsburgh Improv
June 5: Kristina Kuzmi at City Winery Pittsburgh
June 6: Jeff Leeson at City Winery Pittsburgh
June 8: Yakov Smirnoff at the Strand Theater
June 8: Ryan Hamilton at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
June 12: Ben Brainard at Pittsburgh Improv
June 13-15: Pete Lee at Pittsburgh Improv
June 14-15: Al Franken at City Winery Pittsburgh
June 14: Craig Shoemaker at the Oaks Theater
June 15: Mark Normand at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
June 16: Kam Patterson at Pittsburgh Improv
June 19: Pinky Patel at Pittsburgh Improv
July
July 13: Brad Williams, J.B. Ball at Byham Theater
July 20: 3rd annual Comedy Jam: Steve Byrne, Josh Adam Meyers, Colin Jost, Joe Gatto, Roy Wood Jr., Peter Billingsley, Joe Derosa, Joel Ozborn, Bill Crawford and Gary Cannon at Rivers Casino
August
Aug. 17: Sugar Sammy at City Winery Pittsburgh
September
Sept. 26: Sebastian Maniscalco at PPG Paints Arena
Sept. 26-28: T.J. Miller at Pittsburgh Improv
October
Oct. 18: Michael Blaustein at Byham Theater
November
Nov. 9: Jim Gaffigan at PPG Paints Arena
Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.Com.
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