Kill Tony #212 — Pauly Shore, Daniel Van Kirk
Guests: Pauly Shore · Daniel Van Kirk
Lineup
Set: McGorry performs observational jokes about weed, 50 Shades of Grey, and Mad Men, but struggles with forgetfulness mid-set and admits his material isn't landing as intended.
Interview: Tony and the panel discuss McGorry's 11 years of stand-up experience, his video editing work, marijuana co-op involvement, and living situation in West Hollywood with a Puerto Rican roommate.
- Ghost fucking and 50 Shades of Grey color printer confusion.
- Postmates as hand job from Australian mailman.
- Comedian forgets his material mid-set and admits he wasn't prepared.
- Tony praises McGorry for acknowledging when jokes weren't working.
Set: Preacher delivers high-energy observational comedy about a Guinness World Record holder for fastest clapping, incorporating character voices and physical comedy throughout the set.
Interview: Discussion covers Preacher's 8 years in stand-up, recent college tours, relationship reconciliation, and placement as last performer on the show (development spot recognition).
- Fastest clapper in the world discovery and absurd tracking scenario.
- Character voices during girlfriend reconciliation story with comedic acting.
- Preacher gets enthusiastic ovation and praised as unstoppable rising star.
- Tony offers him a Friday development spot at the Ice House.
- Preacher energetically kicks the mic stand during performance.
Set: Budkey attempts observational jokes about Gucci purses and fame encounters, self-deprecates about material quality, delivers one decent punchline, then struggles with delivery and confidence.
Interview: Revealed to be 3 years into stand-up, recently moved from Pittsburgh to LA at Christmas, worked at airport, now works as Pauly Shore's graphic designer on his Crackle show.
- Famous black guys wearing Gucci purses observation with crude punchline.
- Tony fires Budkey from Pauly Shore's show during interview.
- Pauly Shore delivers brutal feedback about material and preparation.
- Tony criticizes Budkey's appearance and gives strict career advice.
Set: Thompson delivers strong material about being an LAPD officer in South Central, fear of traffic stops despite being a cop, and partner dynamics with racist undertones played for laughs.
Interview: Nine-year LAPD veteran discusses real job experiences, working Watts/South Central, encountering suicide on the job, brooming weed in projects, family life, and balancing stand-up with police work.
- Black LAPD officer only pulling white people over and avoiding black suspects.
- Partner dynamics when encountering armed black suspect, fear-based humor.
- Bronchitis as medical marijuana excuse in housing projects.
- Standing ovation for Aaron's authentic real-world experience and strong set.
- Tony praises Aaron's act-outs as balletic and choreographed beyond his experience level.
- Red Band emphasizes importance of talking about real experiences and honest material.
Set: Macofsky performs weekly new material about Accutane acne treatment, physical appearance standards, and anecdote about deaf Uber driver using excessive hand gestures.
Interview: Discussion covers Accutane side effects (dryness, discharge), shaved head reactions from dating, sex and oral sex questions, vaginal discharge education, and comedic process for weekly material creation.
- Accutane first month personality phase and people's coping mechanisms.
- Deaf Uber driver using excessive hand gestures, passenger confusion.
- Long second toe people claiming it means creativity, not cope.
- Daniel Van Kirk performs Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' during interview segment.
- Tony coaches Ali on cutting unnecessary setup material.