The beautiful weather must be luring Chicago comedy kids from dark editing bays (aka studio apartments across the city), because we could only track down two fresh Chicago comedy videos for today's post. So we're going to do something special. We're going to post those two vids, plus a little check-in with the star of the last video, Chicago-turned California comedian Kyle Kinane. Here we go.

Talkin' Funny - Season 5 - Episode 8. Sasha and the Noob welcome Chicago Public Radio host and co-author of "Improvising Better: A Guide for the Working Improviser" Jimmy Carrane:

Kyle Kinane on Last Call (second appearance, April 24, 2008)

Checking in with Kyle Kinane:

How are things in California for you Chicago comedy folks?

I think the kids are okay.

What other Chicago folks do you see or hang out with, and what shows do you like to perform at?

I see the extended family a bit. Went to the beach on Saturday and met Renee Gauthier, Becky Garcia, the three Mikes and Klinger, then taped a Channel 101 submission with Eric Acosta and Matt Braunger that afternoon. I live with Josh Cheney so I see him milling about the living room quite a bit. I fart at him a lot and say racist things. Not sure why.

Anything I can book at the UCB is usually a guaranteed good time. Did a show last week at the lounge inside the House of Blues which turned out really well. Oh, and TV shows. I like to perform on those shows. They give you snacks and money on TV shows. Last one I did, I got a free tooth-whitening kit in my goodie bag. I don't think it worked though. It just burned my mouth. And slippers. I got free slippers.

How did the Carson Daly connection come about? Did you start doing stand up there or sketches? How did it happen that you keep getting invited back? What sorts of limitations and freedom do you have there to do your stuff?

I booked that just from doing shows around town. The booker happened to be at one and invited me to showcase for the producers, etc. They're a nice gang of folk over there and would just call me here and there for sketches after that. The last standup set I did, they called me on a Monday to perform the next day. I got that phone call in the middle of bitching about my career to Jordan Video Roberts, Mike Bridenstine, and Nate Craig. It's nice to get my ass handed to me once in a while in front of friends. They have to pre-approve a set list, but by the time they do that I've already been drinking in the dressing room thingy for an hour or so. Then I go on and try to stifle the urge to do a brand new joke about harmonicas.

Do you think most comics move to LA wanting to get into the business, like finding opportunities in TV and film? Is that what you're after? What seems to be the best way to go about that?

Nobody's moving here hoping to be a waiter for the rest of their lives. Best way? Work hard and true, as you would when pursuing anything in life.

What's a typical comedy schedule like for you in an average week, in terms of performing?

Almost every night. If I'm not booked, I'll go to watch a show. Or if I stay at home, I'll make sure I do at least one thing for the career. I had a friend who plays music who said he does at least one thing every day, whether it be emailing, calling bookers, practicing, writing, etc, to further his pursuit of music. that man's name is Eddie Money.

What's life like in a beautiful sunny place without 9 months of soul-crushing winter, like we have here? Do you think California itself has changed your personality, and your comedy?

I'm just hear to work on the pipeline. Once the project's done and I get my check, I'll be back in Chicago.