Kill Tony Jeff Ross, Moshe Kasher, Willie Hunter
Guests: Jeff Ross · Moshe Kasher · Willie Hunter
Lineup
Set: Chinese immigrant from Beijing discussing his SAT score tied to his name and a prank where he left a message on a girl's phone introducing himself as 'from Chow.'
Interview: Discussed his move from Beijing to Milwaukee to LA, quitting school, and working as a Mandarin-English translator. Panel noted his nervous stage presence and suggested he open up more physically.
- Got 700 points on SAT just for having the name Feng Chao
- Left a message on a girl's phone introducing himself by his Chinese name and number
- Panel discussed his nervous stage presence and suggested opening up more
Set: Set about why countries hate America, discussing decadence, Christianity, and freedom rankings with references to Jay-Z, Italy's popes, and Irish people.
Interview: Discussed his move from Chicago in August, his knowledge of Noam Chomsky, and his new job at a mess hall. Panel critiqued his timing and delivery, suggesting he slow down and relish his ideas.
- Arabs with oil money are most decadent; Jay-Z wishes he could ball so hard
- Italy has two popes as forming mega pope from the Inquisition
- Panel noted his poor timing and delivery, saying he had the timing of a suicide
- Admitted to getting high between his setup and punchline
Set: Story about his grandfather's racist comments while watching Beyoncé, discussing old magazines with racist names and the grandfather's interest in water slide videos and Fox News.
Interview: Discussed his grandfather living in his uncle's cabin in Montana, his Navy service due to a DUI at 19, and his various interests in gossip magazines and reality TV.
- Grandfather calls mixed-race women 'mulatto' like a Starbucks drink order
- Grandfather watches hours of girls on water slides as softcore porn
- Panel praised the relatability and genuine nature of the grandfather story
Set: Set about having to put down his elderly dog with arthritis, making dark jokes about mercy killing and references to 'Of Mice and Men.'
Interview: First time on stage ever. Discussed his dog's arthritis and needing to euthanize him. Panel advised starting with stronger jokes and clarifying the euphemism around 'putting down.' Works as a military attorney.
- Having to hold your breath and tie your shoes are related activities
- References 'Of Mice and Men' while joking about killing his dog
- Panel gave extensive coaching on structure, suggested starting with shoe-tying joke
- Jeff Ross praised his genuine material and first-time effort
Set: Set about not wanting kids due to concerns about her body, wrapping her vagina in bubble wrap, dismissing curved bodies, and judging women's eyebrows on dating apps.
Interview: Discussed doing comedy for 6-7 years, working in customer service and selling car warranties on the phone, being non-binary and ambivalent about gender. Panel praised her refreshing take on gender identity.
- Planning to wrap her vagina in bubble wrap and stay a virgin
- Eyebrows matter more than curves; women without eyebrows look like pencil victims
- Panel discussed her ambivalent approach to gender as a fresh take on cultural conversations
- Compared her stage presence to Wanda Sykes on Sudafed
Set: Self-deprecating set about masturbation, healthcare, homelessness, and suicidal ideation. Discusses bucket lists for his penis, being homeless and contemplating bank robbery, and government control.
Interview: Second time on stage, first at clubs in Santa Monica. Says he did really well at his first show but the club closed. Panel noted his swagger and lack of humility, advised him to tone down ego.
- Made bucket list for his penis with Katy Perry at the top
- Homelessness benefit: prison provides roof, food, and regular sex
- Panel criticized his arrogance and lack of respect for his stage time
- Joked about being on local pedophile database
Set: Set about trying to make female friends, discussions women have about dieting, and promoting the flu as a weight-loss method alternative to juice cleanses.
Interview: From Omaha, Nebraska, doing stand-up for 1.5 years with focus for 6 months. Panel advised removing rhetorical questions and tightening opening. Also discussed her interest in acting and singing.
- Women only talk about weight loss and diet plans like juice cleanses
- The flu is better than juice cleanse; lose weight while pooping yourself
- Panel critiqued her use of rhetorical questions and advised removing them
Set: College dropout struggling with debt and artist life. Jokes about confusing bill collector calls with audition callbacks and Sallie Mae's persistent phone calls with changing area codes.
Interview: Weekly performer writing new minutes. Discussed being in Pasadena and doing shows in San Diego. Panel noted her improvement in confidence since previous appearances.
- Never know if unknown call is callback or Sallie Mae bill collector
- Sallie Mae more committed than any of her relationships
- Panel praised her improved confidence and work ethic week-to-week
Set: Observational comedy about ordering deli meat, asking for 'an eighth,' and the disconnect between ticket numbers and actual deli counter service.
Interview: Weekly performer writing new minutes. Panel noted improved confidence. Discussed her performance schedule and work ethic compared to other comedians.
- Orders deli meat by saying 'an eighth' like buying marijuana
- Ticket numbers at deli don't match actual position in line
- Panel praised her improved confidence and weekly work ethic