Kill Tony #358
Lineup
Set: Compton delivered animal-based jokes about giraffes, orangutans, and side effects of lexapro medication, mixing observational humor with pharmaceutical references.
Interview: First-time performer from Wichita who works as a construction analyst. Discussion covered his depression/anxiety treatment, recent breakup, new Porsche rental, and dating mishaps.
- 90% of giraffe sex is homosexual; if you had that neck you'd show it off
- Lexapro causes overproduction of sperm and suicidal thinking simultaneously
- Craig revealed he rents his new Porsche out via Airbnb for cars, then Tony mocked the illogic of bragging about owning something you can't afford
Set: Jeff delivered observational humor about aging, bodily control, and the inability to consciously move one's penis, finishing with a strong punchline.
Interview: Former stepdad, 45, who smokes marijuana and works at Joe's Kansas City Barbecue. Discussed his recent dating, breakup, and passion for stand-up comedy.
- You can move everything on your body with your brain except your penis
- Tony praised the ending of Jeff's set as a perfect comedic landing
Set: Carlton discussed seeing Mastodon at the Granada, getting an eye infection from a bassist's sweat, his KKK tattoo reference, and working at a sandwich shop.
Interview: Works at Pickle Mints sandwich shop for two months, previously delivered furniture. Recently went on a first date via Bumble with a woman who lost 100 pounds.
- Got eye infection from bassist's sweat falling into eye at Mastodon show
- Carlton pulled 18 servings of energy drink from his pocket, leading to extended riffing about why he carries so much portable caffeine
Set: Nathan delivered a comedic PSA about shaving genitals, maintaining an erection while shaving, and using 70s porn to keep arousal. High-energy physical comedy.
Interview: Third-generation goldsmith, married 7 years to high school sweetheart. No kids by choice, recently returned from Vegas jewelry show, avoids gambling.
- Pubic service announcement: maintain erection while shaving for tight sack shave
- Use 70s vintage porn to scare your erection straight while shaving
- Nathan delivered full-body commitment to explicit material, wearing bush beer hat and 311 shirt, creating strong impression despite crude content
Set: Trey delivered rapid-fire jokes about being saved as a clown emoji, using women's restroom during fire, and the disappointed looks from gay men and his father.
Interview: Returned contestant (episodes 207, 208), from Independence Missouri, pizza delivery driver for Domino's. Reconnecting with high school art teacher, discussing early stages of new relationship.
- Girl saved his number as clown emoji, deleted it after pie joke
- Used women's restroom during fire and pissed in the sink
- Tony revealed he originally encouraged Trey to do stand-up years ago at Sanford & Sons comedy club, callback to their history
Set: Brad joked about his lazy wife's household cleanliness habits, accumulating a filthy microwave, and having a cast-iron microwave with mixed cuisine residue.
Interview: Works for Red Baron frozen pizza as sales rep. Recently married one month prior (420 themed wedding). Wife works in admissions at Baker University.
- Wife throws throw pillows daily but microwave is filthy; accepting defeat
- Tony mocked Brad's accidental setup about Domino's pizza immediately after Jeff Kelly delivered Domino's material
Set: Adam told a confusing story about Fox Films payroll department mix-up where an email telling people to contact Tim Jew in accounting became autocorrect joke.
Interview: Army National Guard infantry 5.5 years, deployed to Qatar 2017 and Ferguson riots. Works at Firestone automotive. Boxer until age 17, single, enjoys singing and long-range shooting.
- Sister's friend's autocorrect email told people to email 'the Jew' in accounting
- Set was largely inaudible and confusing; Tony struggled to understand the punchline and had to ask for repetition
- Doc Brown attempted singing 'Be the Fat Man' from Tom Jones, creating awkward moment
Set: Catfish told stories about getting 12 stitches on 12/12/12 at grandfather's hospital, grandfather slapping him, and grandmother's experience during War of the Worlds broadcast.
Interview: Machinist who smokes DMT and has seen entities telling him 'fuck you.' Rents 3BR house with girlfriend of 8 years, met at church. Brought hacky sacks to juggle on stage.
- Got 12 stitches on 12/12/12 after fainting; grandfather blamed talking back
- Catfish brought actual hacky sacks and juggled on stage, fulfilling his stated desire to juggle in front of audience
Set: Zach discussed extreme sports for girls, finally realizing girls like tall guys, and awkward moment making eye contact with neighbor John while both peeing in his yard.
Interview: Motorcycle technician, approximately 5'3", building lime-green 1976 Chevy truck. Has 11 ribs instead of 12 (medical condition). First-time comedian, animated delivery.
- Grew up doing extreme sports for girls; finally realized girls like tall guys
- Made eye contact with neighbor John while both peeing in his yard
- Tony repeatedly joked about Zach's extreme shortness (5'3"), comparing him to Tonka toys and baby proportions
Set: Claire's tight set about mother abandonment trauma, a coworker's Madonna reference ('Desperately Seeking Susan'), and her autistic cousin, revealing her mother's name was Susan.
Interview: Graphic designer, single 3 years, drinks tequila and Miller Lite. Works at rock venue, recently ditched boyfriend. Strong audience connection and quick-witted responses.
- Coworker's Madonna joke revealed mother's name was Susan who abandoned her
- Crowd eruption and standalone applause for Claire's punchline; Tony praised her execution and comparison to Craig Compton from earlier in the show
- Tony noted she was the only female performer and broke the cargo shorts trend by wearing actual pants