Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Kam Patterson on crazy Kill Tony moment, Kevin Hart advice, & challenging Schulz
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Aug 6, 2025 Kam Patterson, a comedian from Orlando now based in Austin, spills the beans on his wild journey from basketball courts to comedy stages. He shares hilarious tales from Kill Tony and insights on tackling pressure in the comedy world. Kam discusses the quirky 'Disney adults' phenomenon and his hilarious Orlando connections, revealing how Kevin Hart's advice shaped his career. He also explores the idea that a little delusion can be the secret ingredient for success, while offering anecdotes on performance nerves and family support.
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Kam's Short Robbery Career
- Kam Patterson shared how he once robbed someone but was terrible at it and retired immediately after a single successful attempt.
- His brother similarly got arrested for allegedly being a kingpin due to selling fake pills, illustrating their rough background.
Use Pressure to Grow Comedy Skills
- Regularly performing on Kill Tony forces comedians to create new material weekly, accelerating growth.
- Embrace the pressure to develop the skill of quickly crafting fresh jokes for high stakes audience exposure.
Crackhead Coach's Belief
- Kam Patterson described his crackhead basketball coach who believed in him and predicted he could be All-American.
- Despite the coach's addiction, this belief was unique as other coaches disliked Kam intensely.