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{{Short description|American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic}}
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| name = Jamie Kilstein
| name = Jamie Kilstein
| image = JamieKilsteinMelbourneGala.jpg
| image = JamieKilsteinMelbourneGala.jpg
| caption = Kilstein at the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Gala
| caption = Kilstein at the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Gala
| birth_name = Jamie Alexander Kilstein
| birth_name = Jamie Alexander Kilstein
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|05|17}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|5|17}}
| height =
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| birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], United States
| birth_place = [[Pennington, New Jersey]], U.S.
| other_names =
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| occupation = [[Comedian]], [[pundit|media pundit]], [[blog|blogger]], [[musician]], [[radio personality]]
| occupation = [[Comedian]], [[pundit|media pundit]], [[blog]]ger, [[musician]], [[radio personality]]
| spouse = [[Allison Kilkenny]] (divorced)
| spouse = [[Allison Kilkenny]] (divorced)
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'''Jamie Alexander Kilstein''' (born May 17, 1982) is an American writer, radio host, and [[stand up comic]]. He made his debut television appearance on ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'' and has been seen on [[MSNBC]]'s ''[[Up with Chris Hayes]]'', ''[[Countdown with Keith Olbermann]]'', Showtime, and [[BBC America]]. Kilstein previously hosted the internet talk radio show ''[[Citizen Radio]]'' along with his former wife, political columnist [[Allison Kilkenny]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Drunken-Politics|title=Drunken Politics Online Radio by Drunken Politics|first=Drunken|last=Politics|website=BlogTalkRadio}}</ref>
'''Jamie Alexander Kilstein''' (born May 17, 1982) is an American writer, radio host, and [[stand up comic|stand-up comic]]. He grew up in [[Pennington, New Jersey]], and is the oldest of five children. He lives in Austin, TX.

==Personal life==
Kilstein grew up in [[Pennington, New Jersey]], and is the oldest of five children. He lives in Los Angeles. Kilstein is an [[atheist]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario/events/atheist_comedian_jamie_kilstein_with_opener_john_knefel_peforms_on_campus/|title=Atheist comedian Jamie Kilstein, with opener John Knefel, peforms [sic] on campus - Center for Inquiry|date=8 July 2009|publisher=|deadurl=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708195453/http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario/events/atheist_comedian_jamie_kilstein_with_opener_john_knefel_peforms_on_campus/|archivedate=8 July 2009|df=}}</ref> and outspoken [[vegan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yelp.com/events/somerville-altcom-presents-tofunny---vegan-comedy-w-myq-kaplan-mc-mr-napkins-and-jamie-kilstein|title=AltCom Presents: "TOFUnny" - Vegan comedy w/Myq Kaplan, MC Mr. Napkins and Jamie Kilstein, Somerville, MA|website=Yelp}}</ref> His father is Jewish; his mother is Christian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbmlive.com/interview-jamie-kilstein/|title=JAMIE KILSTEIN|publisher=}}</ref>

In early 2017, Kilstein was dropped from [[Citizen Radio]] and [[Don Giovanni Records]] after multiple women reported allegations of predatory and abusive behavior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jezebel.com/progressive-performer-jamie-kilstein-ousted-from-citize-1792945836|title=Progressive Performer Jamie Kilstein Ousted From Citizen Radio After 'Disturbing Allegations'|first=Prachi|last=Gupta|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/male-feminist-jamie-kilstein-accused-of-abuse-dropped-from-label-podcast/|title=‘male feminist’ Jamie Kilstein accused of abuse, dropped from label & podcast|website=BrooklynVegan}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


===Writing===
===Writing===
Kilstein's writing has appeared on left-leaning sites including [[Wonkette]], which featured a recurring column in summer 2012 titled ''Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord''.<ref name=Wonkette>{{cite web|last=Kilstein|first=Jamie|title=Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord|url=http://wonkette.com/tag/sundays-with-jamie-kilstein-and-the-lord|publisher=Wonkette|accessdate=2012-12-28}}</ref> The column covered topics like pundits' penchant for overusing 9/11 analogies <ref name="9/11">{{cite web|last=Kilstein|first=Jamie|title=SUNDAYS WITH JAMIE KILSTEIN AND THE LORD: 9/11 IS THE 9/11 OF HEALTH CARE ANALOGIES|url=http://wonkette.com/476897/sundays-with-jamie-kilstein-and-the-lord-911-is-the-911-of-health-care-analogies|publisher=Wonkette|accessdate=2012-12-28}}</ref> and "anchor babies". In September 2013, Kilstein came out publicly as suffering from both alcoholism and an eating disorder in a front-page article for ''[[Jezebel (website)|Jezebel]]'', "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi."<ref>Kilstein, Jamie. "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi." Jezebel. Retrieved 2013-09-13.</ref>
Kilstein's writing has appeared on left-leaning sites including ''[[Wonkette]]'', which featured a recurring column in summer 2012 titled ''Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord''.<ref name=Wonkette>{{cite web|last=Kilstein|first=Jamie|title=Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord|url=http://wonkette.com/tag/sundays-with-jamie-kilstein-and-the-lord|publisher=Wonkette|access-date=2012-12-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913124643/http://wonkette.com/tag/sundays-with-jamie-kilstein-and-the-lord |archive-date=Sep 13, 2014}}</ref> The column covered topics like pundits' penchant for overusing 9/11 analogies<ref name="9/11">{{cite web|last=Kilstein|first=Jamie|title=Sundays With Jamie Kilstein And The Lord: 9/11 Is The 9/11 Of Health Care Analogies |date=Jul 1, 2012 |url=http://wonkette.com/476897/sundays-with-jamie-kilstein-and-the-lord-911-is-the-911-of-health-care-analogies|publisher=Wonkette|access-date=2012-12-28}}</ref> and "[[Anchor baby|anchor babies]]". In September 2013, Kilstein came out publicly as suffering from both alcoholism and an eating disorder in a front-page article for ''[[Jezebel (website)|Jezebel]]'', "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi."<ref>Kilstein, Jamie. "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi." Jezebel. Retrieved 2013-09-13.</ref>


He and Kilkenny (his ex-wife and ''Citizen Radio'' co-host) wrote the book ''[[Newsfail]]'', which was released on October 14, 2014.<ref name=Ents24>{{cite web|title=Ten Questions We Ask Everyone: Jamie Kilstein|url=http://www.ents24.com/web/news/Ten_Questions_We_Ask_Everyone_Jamie_Kilstein_00179868.html|publisher=Ents24.com|accessdate=2012-12-28|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208015816/http://www.ents24.com/web/news/Ten_Questions_We_Ask_Everyone_Jamie_Kilstein_00179868.html|archivedate=2012-12-08|df=}}</ref> The book covers topics including Palestine, trans* rights, feminism, atheists, and factory farming.<ref name=Ents24 />
He and Kilkenny (his ''Citizen Radio'' co-host and wife at the time) wrote the book ''Newsfail'', which was released on October 14, 2014.<ref name=Ents24>{{cite web|title=Ten Questions We Ask Everyone: Jamie Kilstein|url=http://www.ents24.com/web/news/Ten_Questions_We_Ask_Everyone_Jamie_Kilstein_00179868.html|publisher=Ents24.com|access-date=2012-12-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208015816/http://www.ents24.com/web/news/Ten_Questions_We_Ask_Everyone_Jamie_Kilstein_00179868.html|archive-date=2012-12-08}}</ref> The book covers topics including [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]], [[Transgender rights|trans rights]], feminism, atheists, and [[Intensive animal farming|factory farming]].<ref name=Ents24 />


===Comedy===
===Comedy===
Kilstein's first comedy album, "Please Buy My Jokes", was recorded on February 23, 2008, in front of a live audience at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago. It was released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Jamie-Kilstein-Please-Buy-My-Jokes/release/5721753|title=Jamie Kilstein - Please Buy My Jokes|website=Discogs}}</ref> In actuality, "Please Buy My Jokes" was a limited edition of two hundred CDs, made from one of the sessions of his actual debut, "Zombie Jesus." It was made expressly for Kilstein to sell at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and was looked upon by both Kilstein and his record label not as a debut release inasmuch as a stopgap merchandise item for that specific event. The CD was never repressed and never made available digitally.
Kilstein's first comedy album, ''Please Buy My Jokes'', was recorded on February 23, 2008 in front of a live audience at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago. It was released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Jamie-Kilstein-Please-Buy-My-Jokes/release/5721753|title=Jamie Kilstein - Please Buy My Jokes|website=Discogs|date=2008 }}</ref> His second comedy album, ''Zombie Jesus'', was also recorded at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago, on September 11–13, 2008. It was released on October 27, 2009. Kilstein released his third album, ''Libel, Slander, and Sedition'', on September 13, 2011. It was recorded at the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13–16, 2010.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}

His second comedy album, "Zombie Jesus", was also recorded at the Lake Shore Theater in Chicago, September 11–13, 2008. It was released on October 27, 2009.

Kilstein released his third album, "Libel, Slander, and Sedition", on September 13, 2011. It was recorded at the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13–16, 2010.


Kilstein made his U.S. debut TV appearance on February 2, 2011, on the talk show ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'', on which he performed a stand-up routine critical of continued involvement in the [[Iraq War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZGAqWpZBQU|title=Jamie Kilstein - Conan O'Brien Show talking War Torture Drones|first=|last=Jamie Kilstein|date=8 October 2012|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>
Kilstein made his U.S. debut TV appearance on February 2, 2011, on the talk show ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'', on which he performed a stand-up routine critical of continued involvement in the [[Iraq War]].{{cn|date=December 2021}}


Kilstein's fourth comedy album, ''What Alive People Do'', was released on October 22, 2013. It was a double album recorded in front of an [[Austin]] audience at the New Movement Theater on December 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jamiekilstein/status/378175526890123264|title=My new double live album "What alive people do" with insane art by @mollycrabapple will be out OCT 22nd!!!!!! #c... http://pheed.com/p/34107043|first=Jamie|last=Kilstein|publisher=}}</ref>
Kilstein's fourth comedy album, ''What Alive People Do'', was released on October 22, 2013. It was a double album recorded in front of an [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] audience at the New Movement Theater on December 2, 2012.{{cn|date=December 2021}}


He is heavily influenced by comedian and actor [[Robin Williams]] who helped him through tough times. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Thorp |first=Madeline Boardman, Charles |date=2014-08-14 |title=Robin Williams Helped Pay Struggling Comedian Jamie Kilstein's Salary |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/robin-williams-helped-pay-struggling-comedian-jamie-kilsteins-salary-2014148/ |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Jamie Kilstein & The Agenda===
In 2015, Kilstein announced a [[Pledgemusic]] campaign for his musical project, Jamie Kilstein and the Agenda.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamie-kilstein|title=Jamie Kilstein: Pre-Order "A Bit Much"|website=PledgeMusic}}</ref> The band's debut record, ''A Bit Much'', was released by [[Don Giovanni Records]] on July 22, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dongiovannirecords.com/blog/2016/04/19/jamie-kilstein-and-the-agenda-a-bit-much-out-july-22nd/|title=Jamie Kilstein and The Agenda – A Bit Much out July 22nd! – Don Giovanni Records|website=dongiovannirecords.com}}</ref>


==Controversy==
===''Citizen Radio''===
Kilstein is the co-creator of and previously directed and co-hosted ''[[Citizen Radio]]'' (formerly ''Drunken Politics''), an internet political radio show, which Kilstein and co-host writer Kilkenny describe as "being like CNN, but with more swearing."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69102745571|title=Security Check Required|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> Guests during his time hosting included [[Noam Chomsky]], [[Ralph Nader]], [[Bad Religion]], [[Sarah Silverman]], [[Janeane Garofalo]], [[Glenn Greenwald]], [[Naomi Klein]], [[Chris Hannah]], [[Howard Zinn]], and [[Rachel Maddow]]. On February 27, 2017, Kilstein announced on that day's ''Citizen Radio'' episode that he was leaving the show. Later that day his cohost and ex-wife Allison Kilkenny announced via Facebook that Jamie had been removed from the show due to unspecified "disturbing allegations" of "manipulative, emotionally abusive and predatory behavior" concerning women associated with the show. These unsubstantiated allegations have been denied by Kilstein.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jezebel.com/progressive-performer-jamie-kilstein-ousted-from-citize-1792945836|title=Progressive Performer Jamie Kilstein Ousted From Citizen Radio After 'Disturbing Allegations'|first=Prachi|last=Gupta|publisher=}}</ref>
On February 27, 2017, Kilstein announced on that day's ''Citizen Radio'' episode that he was leaving the show. Later that day, his co-host and ex-wife [[Allison Kilkenny]] accused Kilstein of inappropriate behavior associated with the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jezebel.com/progressive-performer-jamie-kilstein-ousted-from-citize-1792945836|title=Progressive Performer Jamie Kilstein Ousted From Citizen Radio After 'Disturbing Allegations'|last=Gupta|first=Prachi|date=2017-03-06|publisher=Jezebel}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/jamie-kilstein-male-feminist-abuser/|title=Male Feminist Jamie Kilstein Booted From Podcast After Abuse Allegations|last=Grasso|first=Samantha|date=2017-02-28|work=The Daily Dot|access-date=2018-04-05|language=en-US}}</ref> On October 30, 2017, Kilstein clarified on ''[[The Joe Rogan Experience]]'' that he and Kilkenny had been in an open relationship.<ref>{{Citation |title=#1031 - Jamie Kilstein |date=2017-10-30 |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RupTA5Xx3L0WRga0nEFtf |language=en |access-date=2023-01-23}}</ref>


==References==
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* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie-kilstein/#blogger_bio Huffington Post archives]
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie-kilstein/#blogger_bio Huffington Post archives]
* [http://www.wearecitizenradio.com/ Citizen Radio's free podcast]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180314181011/http://wearecitizenradio.com/ Citizen Radio's free podcast]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZGAqWpZBQU Kilstein's performance on ''Conan''].


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Jamie Kilstein
Kilstein at the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Gala
Born
Jamie Alexander Kilstein

(1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 (age 42)
Pennington, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation(s)Comedian, media pundit, blogger, musician, radio personality
SpouseAllison Kilkenny (divorced)

Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is an American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic. He grew up in Pennington, New Jersey, and is the oldest of five children. He lives in Austin, TX.

Career

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Writing

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Kilstein's writing has appeared on left-leaning sites including Wonkette, which featured a recurring column in summer 2012 titled Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord.[1] The column covered topics like pundits' penchant for overusing 9/11 analogies[2] and "anchor babies". In September 2013, Kilstein came out publicly as suffering from both alcoholism and an eating disorder in a front-page article for Jezebel, "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi."[3]

He and Kilkenny (his Citizen Radio co-host and wife at the time) wrote the book Newsfail, which was released on October 14, 2014.[4] The book covers topics including Palestine, trans rights, feminism, atheists, and factory farming.[4]

Comedy

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Kilstein's first comedy album, Please Buy My Jokes, was recorded on February 23, 2008 in front of a live audience at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago. It was released in 2008.[5] His second comedy album, Zombie Jesus, was also recorded at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago, on September 11–13, 2008. It was released on October 27, 2009. Kilstein released his third album, Libel, Slander, and Sedition, on September 13, 2011. It was recorded at the Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13–16, 2010.[citation needed]

Kilstein made his U.S. debut TV appearance on February 2, 2011, on the talk show Conan, on which he performed a stand-up routine critical of continued involvement in the Iraq War.[citation needed]

Kilstein's fourth comedy album, What Alive People Do, was released on October 22, 2013. It was a double album recorded in front of an Austin audience at the New Movement Theater on December 2, 2012.[citation needed]

He is heavily influenced by comedian and actor Robin Williams who helped him through tough times. [6]

Controversy

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On February 27, 2017, Kilstein announced on that day's Citizen Radio episode that he was leaving the show. Later that day, his co-host and ex-wife Allison Kilkenny accused Kilstein of inappropriate behavior associated with the show.[7][8] On October 30, 2017, Kilstein clarified on The Joe Rogan Experience that he and Kilkenny had been in an open relationship.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Kilstein, Jamie. "Sundays with Jamie Kilstein and the Lord". Wonkette. Archived from the original on Sep 13, 2014. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  2. ^ Kilstein, Jamie (Jul 1, 2012). "Sundays With Jamie Kilstein And The Lord: 9/11 Is The 9/11 Of Health Care Analogies". Wonkette. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  3. ^ Kilstein, Jamie. "I'm an Alcoholic Dude With an Eating Disorder. Hi." Jezebel. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
  4. ^ a b "Ten Questions We Ask Everyone: Jamie Kilstein". Ents24.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  5. ^ "Jamie Kilstein - Please Buy My Jokes". Discogs. 2008.
  6. ^ Thorp, Madeline Boardman, Charles (2014-08-14). "Robin Williams Helped Pay Struggling Comedian Jamie Kilstein's Salary". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2023-01-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Gupta, Prachi (2017-03-06). "Progressive Performer Jamie Kilstein Ousted From Citizen Radio After 'Disturbing Allegations'". Jezebel.
  8. ^ Grasso, Samantha (2017-02-28). "Male Feminist Jamie Kilstein Booted From Podcast After Abuse Allegations". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  9. ^ #1031 - Jamie Kilstein, 2017-10-30, retrieved 2023-01-23
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