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: Pat Reagan's mother tells story about young Pat confusing 'truck' with 'f-word' in church during solemn mass, delivering punchline with perfect comedic timing despite claiming inexperience.
Interview: Vicky discusses 33-year marriage, career as dietitian, Pat's wild comedy contrasting with conservative upbringing, and Phil's comedic development over the years.
- Pat age 3 saying 'fuck' instead of 'truck' in church during mass.
- First ever universal standing ovation in show's history, unprecedented moment.
- Jeremiah Watkins calls in to reveal himself as Pat's biological father in absurdist sketch.
- Pat hides marijuana that fell out of pocket from his mother.
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.
Set: Australian-based comedian delivers jokes about hipsters (emos who didn't commit suicide), movie theater pen-writing, and tattoo misunderstanding with girlfriend (10-year relationship, matching Mikey tattoos).
Interview: Tony references previous appearance weeks ago that 'did not go good' and praises this significantly improved set, encouraging Milios not to give up on stand-up.
- Hipsters are emos who didn't commit suicide, offering hope.
- Snuck pen into movie theater to write down forbidden recording.
- Girlfriend tattoo says Mikey, his tattoo also says Mikey (misunderstanding).
- Tony explicitly praises improvement from disastrous previous appearance weeks ago.
Interview: Pauly discusses his mother Mitzi Shore's legacy at the Comedy Store, the club's history, his new Crackle podcast show, the new Showtime series 'I'm Dying Up Here', and interactions with various comedians.
- Pauly tells story of Falstaff (gay host from 80s) who comedians had to perform favors for to get stage time.
- Pauly describes Comedy Store as crucial to comedy development, contrasts with current situation lacking developer.
Interview: Daniel participates in panel commentary throughout show, discusses work with Sklar Brothers on Dumb People Town podcast, performs impromptu Eminem lyrics during Ali Macofsky's interview.
- Daniel performs full Eminem 'Lose Yourself' verse during Ali's interview unexpectedly.
Interview: Jeremiah calls in via phone to absurdist sketch claiming he is Pat Reagan's biological father and Vicky Reagan's romantic partner, promoting Pat's album 'Bad Chad'.
- Jeremiah reveals via phone call that he is Pat's biological father in elaborate sketch.
- Jeremiah tells Vicky he loves her and will return to pour everything away with their song.