Kill Tony Andrew Santino, Michael Kosta
Guests: Andrew Santino · Michael Kosta
Lineup
Set: Will describes a terrifying drive from Ohio to LA through Kansas, commenting on natural disasters, empty highways, and the fear of being raped or attending a bonfire.
Interview: Tony recalls seeing Will at a show in Ohio years ago, doing crowd work that led to bringing him onstage. They discuss Will's move to LA, his age (19), and his side gig in the Death Squad crew from Cincinnati.
- Google Maps might lead him into Kansas rape or bonfire scenario.
- Gas station closed at noon in desolate Kansas area with no hospital.
- Tony recognizes Will from a show two years ago in Ohio and shares how he brought him onstage, which inspired Will to pursue comedy.
- Will reveals he has suicide jokes and a suicidal stage presence, performing multiple dark one-liners.
Tam Pham
Set: Tam discusses his parents' disappointment at losing a spelling bee in second grade, his Vietnamese father's harsh reaction, his father now burning in hell (metaphorically in Fresno), and observes that only Filipinos seem to have ADHD or dyslexia among Asians.
Interview: Tony comments on Tam promoting his Twitter handle on his shirt. They discuss his follower count (200+) and past appearances on the show. Michael and Andrew joke about Tam's NASCAR-style branding and shirt merchandising.
- Second place in spelling bee leads to disappointed drive home with Vietnamese dad.
- Father now burning in hell (living in Fresno); only Filipinos have ADHD among Asians.
- Panel pushes Tam to call his father live during the show; extended comedic discussion about family intimacy and Midwest values.
- Tam wears Twitter handle on his shirt as merchandise; panel jokes about the merchandising strategy.
Set: Daniel jokes about masturbation providing a sense of accomplishment, the difficulty when others are nearby, and people accusing him of being gay when he goes without for too long. He discusses hookup anxiety and references a motel 6 encounter.
Interview: Panel discusses how the masturbation joke has performed better at other venues. They critique Daniel's physical stage presence (hunched over, holding mic low), his anxious demeanor, and encourage him to talk about actual experiences like his recent motel hookup.
- Masturbating alone provides sense of accomplishment; harder with others nearby.
- Not having sex for a while makes people think you're gay.
- Daniel reveals motel 6 hookup with ex where she said 'come anywhere but on me' and he finished in the file room.
- Panel heavily coaches Daniel on stage presence, honesty in material, and physical confidence; Andrew and Michael explain anxiety transmission to audience.
Set: Lane discusses having excessively sweaty hands that prevent dating, comparing himself to a guy who can't save someone hanging off a cliff, and using multiple metaphors (sinking quicksand, mops, wet rags) for his sweaty hand condition.
Interview: Panel enthusiastically responds to Lane's sweaty hands material. They discuss how his roommate had similar issues and got surgery, the physical comedy of the bit, and encourage him to develop it into a full hour of material.
- Sweaty hands prevent dating; can't save someone hanging from cliff like movie guy.
- Hands like sinking quicksand; girls give what-the-fuck looks when touched.
- Panel expresses enthusiasm for Lane's unique and original sweaty hands material, suggesting hour-long special potential.
- Andrew shares roommate's similar condition and hydro surgery (sweat valve clamping), validating Lane's material with real-world example.
Set: Christina discusses dating as an Armenian woman, comparing herself as a buffer zone for white guys between exotic (Kim Kardashian fantasy) and acceptable (can bring home to conservative dad). References aggressive eyebrows and TSA experiences.
Interview: This is Christina's first time on Kill Tony. Panel congratulates her, discusses her political science background at UC Santa Cruz, and encourages her not to hide behind the microphone. They praise her personal approach and suggest she keep performing.
- Armenian girlfriend is buffer zone for white guys between exotic and acceptable.
- TSA: her and white girl wear same uniform but she has aggressive eyebrows.
- First-time performer on Kill Tony; panel encourages her not to hide behind microphone and stay at edge of stage.
- Michael discusses aggressive Verizon store tactics against Armenians, making anti-Armenian comments; becomes tangential rant.
Set: Alex jokes about oral sex so good he wants to Yelp it, bringing home an Asian girlfriend, his parents' excitement about potential grandchildren, and calling her a 'starter wife' to ensure she'll make a great mother.
Interview: Tony mentions Alex had braces material last time; panel asks if he retired it. Discussion of Alex's improved comfort on stage, his girlfriend, racial material, and Texas background. Panel encourages continued development.
- Oral sex so good, wants to Yelp it; now dating her because she swallows.
- Asian girlfriend has same effect as hit sitcom on parents; called her starter wife.
- Panel notes Alex removed braces since last appearance and jokes about physical changes.
- Tony jokes about Alex's 'starter wife' comment, suggesting he wants to keep upgrading in relationships.
Von Deez
Set: Von performs about roaches (behavioral differences between 90s and current roaches), sleeping outside at sister's house in the hood (65th and blank), family dynamics, and getting shot before the show. Wears a Sonic the Hedgehog/Shadow backpack.
Interview: Panel discusses Von's backpack and appearance, his personal story (two kids, living situation), roach material originality, and microphone holding technique. Tony makes commentary about black comedians' joke structure and material delivery.
- 90s roaches walked slowly; current roaches run away faster from you.
- Roaches interrupt cooking, washing dishes, using toilet; very disruptive to daily life.
- Tony makes controversial generalization that black comics take six minutes to get to the joke.
- Panel notes Von has two kids and discusses his personal circumstances; original roach material appreciated.
Set: Sara performs about her mom asking if she's lined her kitchen drawers, questioning why anyone would line drawers with paper as protection, and the odd domestic concern from her mother.
Interview: Panel explains drawer liners and Sara's confusion. They discuss how the topic is weird and funny, suggesting she add context about why her mom cares and expand the bit with more personal stakes.
- Mom asks if she's lined her drawers; questions function of protective paper inside.
- Paper can't protect drawers from arsenic; seems ineffective as protection method.
- Panel takes 20 seconds to understand Sara was talking about kitchen drawers, not underwear drawers.
- Panel coaches Sara to add context about why her mom cares and what it means to her personally.
Set: Kimberly performs about hooking up with a guy who wanted casual sex (she showed up in jeans on Fridays), discovering utensils aren't her thing, being perceived as mean when she's just high, and confusing relationship dynamics.
Interview: Panel notes Kimberly has been doing this regularly (writing new minute weekly for 1.5 years). They discuss her recent commercial agent signing, a yogurt audition disaster, and her new car purchase that helps with audition scheduling.
- Guy wanted casual sex; she showed up in jeans on Fridays wearing utensils-themed clothing.
- Guy says she looks mean every time; she's just really high, not angry.
- Panel notes Kimberly's consistent output of new material weekly over 1.5 years provides more laughs per set.
- Kimberly discusses commercial audition disaster where she refused to eat room-temperature yogurt.