Jamie Kilstein
Encyclopedia
Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is an American comedian, writer, and radio host. Kilstein is a left-wing political comic. He is a contributing writer for Timothy McSweeney's
(among others) and made his TV debut performance on Conan. Kilstein is a regular guest on SIRIUS
radio and also hosts the internet talk radio show Citizen Radio
along with his wife, political columnist Allison Kilkenny. He lives in Brooklyn.
", and "sharp, sarcastic, and engaging."
(formerly Drunken Politics,) an internet political radio show, which Kilstein and co-host writer Allison Kilkenny describe as "being like CNN, but with more swearing." Citizen Radio is available on iTunes
for free download. Past guests include: Noam Chomsky
, Ralph Nader
, Bad Religion
, Sarah Silverman
, Janeane Garofalo
, Glenn Greenwald
, Naomi Klein
, Chris Hannah, Howard Zinn
, and Rachel Maddow
.
s Chris Hayes
, Glenn Greenwald, and Remi Kanazi
.
Experience" podcast on July 19th, 2011. Available on iTunes.
McSweeney's
McSweeney's is an American publishing house founded by editor Dave Eggers.Apart from its book list, McSweeney's is responsible for four regular publications: the quarterly literary journal,...
(among others) and made his TV debut performance on Conan. Kilstein is a regular guest on SIRIUS
Sirius
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. With a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46, it is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star. The name "Sirius" is derived from the Ancient Greek: Seirios . The star has the Bayer designation Alpha Canis Majoris...
radio and also hosts the internet talk radio show Citizen Radio
Citizen Radio
Citizen Radio is an internet radio show "for young people disillusioned with corporate media and a political system that doesn't speak to them." , which airs every weekday...
along with his wife, political columnist Allison Kilkenny. He lives in Brooklyn.
Works
Kilstein has performed his comedy all over the world, including: Scotland, England, China, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands. His comedy has been called "beautifully crafted," "reminiscent of Bill HicksBill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy, and personal issues. Hicks' material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy...
", and "sharp, sarcastic, and engaging."
SIRIUS and Citizen Radio
Kilstein is the co-creator, director, and co-host of Citizen RadioCitizen Radio
Citizen Radio is an internet radio show "for young people disillusioned with corporate media and a political system that doesn't speak to them." , which airs every weekday...
(formerly Drunken Politics,) an internet political radio show, which Kilstein and co-host writer Allison Kilkenny describe as "being like CNN, but with more swearing." Citizen Radio is available on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
for free download. Past guests include: Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky
Avram Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and activist. He is an Institute Professor and Professor in the Department of Linguistics & Philosophy at MIT, where he has worked for over 50 years. Chomsky has been described as the "father of modern linguistics" and...
, Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government....
, Bad Religion
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
, Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman
Sarah Kate Silverman is a Jewish American comedian, writer, actress, singer and musician. Her satirical comedy addresses social taboos and controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and religion....
, Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo is an American stand-up comedian, actress, political activist and writer. She is the former co-host on the now defunct Air America Radio's The Majority Report. Garofalo continues to circulate regularly within New York City's local comedy and performance art scene.-Early...
, Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald is an American lawyer, columnist, blogger, and author. Greenwald worked as a constitutional and civil rights litigator before becoming a contributor to Salon.com, where he focuses on political and legal topics...
, Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and social activist known for her political analyses and criticism of corporate globalization.-Family:...
, Chris Hannah, Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist. Before and during his tenure as a political science professor at Boston University from 1964-88 he wrote more than 20 books, which included his best-selling and influential A People's History of the United...
, and Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Anne Maddow is an American television host and political commentator. Maddow hosts a nightly television show, The Rachel Maddow Show, on MSNBC. Her syndicated talk radio program, The Rachel Maddow Show, aired on Air America Radio...
.
TV Appearance
Kilstein made his U.S. debut TV performance on February 2, 2011 on Conan where he performed a stand up routine/anti-war rant. The performance was much lauded over Twitter by writers such as The NationThe Nation
The Nation is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States. The periodical, devoted to politics and culture, is self-described as "the flagship of the left." Founded on July 6, 1865, It is published by The Nation Company, L.P., at 33 Irving Place, New York City.The Nation...
s Chris Hayes
Christopher Hayes (journalist)
Christopher L. "Chris" Hayes is an American broadcaster, journalist and liberal political commentator. Hayes hosts Up with Chris Hayes, a weekend news and opinion television show on MSNBC. Hayes had formerly been a frequent guest host and commentator on shows such as The Rachel Maddow Show and...
, Glenn Greenwald, and Remi Kanazi
Remi Kanazi
Remi Kanazi is a Palestinian-American performance poet and human rights activist based in New York City. He has edited a volume of hip hop, poetry and art, Poets for Palestine , and published the first collection of his own poetry, Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine, in 2011...
.
Podcast Appearance
Kilstein appeared on "The Joe RoganJoe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American comedian, video blogger, actor, writer, podcaster, and martial artist. He is best known for his work on NewsRadio, his work as color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and his hosting work on Fear Factor.-Acting:In 1994, Rogan co-starred on...
Experience" podcast on July 19th, 2011. Available on iTunes.