Kill Tony #335 — Luis J Gomez, Dan Soder
Guests: Luis J Gomez · Dan Soder
Lineup
Set: Discusses his move to LA, recent marriage, and relationship with his 8-year-old stepdaughter. Jokes about not calling her stepdaughter and compares step-parenting to owning a step-car.
Interview: Revealed he's been doing stand-up for 14 years, works in acting and commercial work, lives in Hancock Park with his wife who runs a Cancer Center at Children's Hospital.
- Step-car metaphor for calling stepdaughter 'daughter'
- Last owner didn't want it but makes child support payments
- Luis compares Neil to Jerry Rice, noting he looks like 'Oakland Raiders Jerry Rice with dreads'
Elijah J
Set: Discusses taking a DNA test after never meeting his father and his mother admitting she slept around. Jokes about being half-Black and potentially owing apologies for things he's said.
Interview: 22 years old, from Connecticut, moved to LA 3 years ago to pursue magic and comedy. Performs magic tricks on stage and discusses his absent father.
- Volkswagen Passat comparison for being called exotic
- Says only half the N-word 'just in case'
- Performs magic tricks with two white balls, ball vanishes and reappears
- Tony jokes that Elijah's father might be watching and sees a foot taller version of him
Set: Half-Black, half-Jewish comedian discusses the challenges of his mixed identity. Makes jokes about his conflicting cultural identities and how they affect his confidence.
Interview: 25 years old, student, from Connecticut, has been doing stand-up for only one month. Single, shy, last dated someone a month ago via Tinder.
- Against interracial couples because kids suffer repercussions, pit bull-poodle comparison
- Can't complain about injustice without causing trouble due to dual identity
- Benjamin is noted as wearing very comfortable/cozy clothing, compared to Sevendust frontman
- Only one month into comedy but delivers surprisingly strong punchlines
Set: Lists things deserving the death penalty: clogged lint traps, vegans, bad drivers, loud cars, double-parkers. Delivers rapid-fire complaints about everyday annoyances.
Interview: From Michigan, only 4 days into stand-up comedy. Teaches yoga with his girlfriend who also teaches yoga. Recently moved to LA from Michigan.
- Death penalty for not cleaning communal dryer lint traps
- Loud car drivers with small dicks going 15 mph
- Kyle demonstrates a yoga pose on stage, stretches behind table
- Red Band interjects about his flexibility and ability to perform oral on himself
Set: Discusses his recent psychiatric hold and being admitted to a psych ward. Makes jokes about veganism, crystal meth confusion, and getting kicked out of the hospital.
Interview: Claims roommates poisoned his shiitake mushrooms, experienced digestive issues, was hospitalized on a 5150 hold. References snake-on-rope incident from previous appearance.
- Vegan diet confused with crystal meth by psych ward patients
- Told counselor she should take something for her overwork and lack of relationships
- Chroma Chris as pilot brings out a snake prop during Osiris's interview
- Extended debate about whether mushrooms were actually poisoned or just caused digestive upset
Set: New regular performer. April Fool's themed set with fake stories including Westminster Doorknob Lers and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 with Helen Mirren.
Interview: From Nashville, moved to LA one year ago. Works at self-storage unit (and lives there). Submitted to Bonfire podcast but wasn't picked. Wears shorts and sandals.
- Fake silent moment for made-up friend Westminster Doorknob Lers
- Helen Mirren starring in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 movie
- As regular, performs impression first then explains what it was afterward
- Final joke during overtime: sleeping on mother's side of bed when she leaves town
Set: Discusses being born in Hong Kong refugee camp, parents' story. Schools rejected him for fear he'd fall down, parents would sue.
Interview: 41 years old, has disability affecting his arms. Takes acting and singing classes, finished one-man show. Produces fem challenge competition for people with disabilities. Discusses preferences for MILFs, does impressions and hand demonstrations.
- Schools rejected him due to liability fears of falls
- Sings Adele song with sensitive vocal delivery
- Demonstrates masturbation technique with open-hand two-handed motion
- Final overtime joke: 'I'm not disabled I'm just made in China' receives standing ovation