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Kill Tony #372 — Ari Shaffir, Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane

📅 June 23, 2019 📍 New York City, NY Skankfest 🎤 12 comedians ⭐ 1 regular

Guests: Ari Shaffir · Rich Vos · Bonnie McFarlane

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Lineup

1

Kyle Hamhont

Set: Riffed on marijuana in the Bible and Jesus turning hay into hash. Went significantly over time and received harsh roasts from panel about his appearance and drug addiction.

Interview: Tony and panelists roasted Kyle's weight and drug use. He was asked to do jumping jacks, which he performed before collapsing off stage.

Bits:
  • Jesus refused to turn hay into hash because Peter had better coke
Moments:
  • Went significantly over 60-second time limit
  • Performed jumping jacks on stage until exhaustion
2

Jeffrey Gurien

Moments:
  • Comedian appeared frozen with no movement or set
3

Steven Witcowsky

Set: Disclosed he dated and had two children with same girl starting at age 13. Story involved cooking dinner, losing virginity, and staying together long-term. Received shocked reactions and requests for explanation.

Interview: Works in film production, does costumes for Yellowstone. Plays first base in amateur leagues. Has three kids with wife he's been with since age 13, most recent born when he was 28 and she was 15.

Bits:
  • Cooked elaborate meal to earn sex at age 13, still with girlfriend
Moments:
  • Disclosed problematic relationship started at age 13, created controversy
  • Multiple red flags in interview about grooming and early parenthood
4

Nico

Set: Struggled on stage, improvised poorly with minimal material. Kept yelling 'setup punchline' and admitted he didn't prepare. Bombed significantly.

Interview: First time doing stand-up comedy ever. Had no preparation despite claiming he prepared. Tony dismissed him quickly, noting he was worst type of bomber.

Moments:
  • Performer had no material and repeatedly yelled format rather than jokes
  • Admitted unprepared despite claiming preparation multiple times
5

Nikesh

Set: Made jokes about running in black jeans and Uber Black's silent-driver feature. Referenced CEO stealing strategy from porn star who slept with president.

Interview: Consultant helping veterans with healthcare. Parents from India. Did open mic 8-10 years ago then took 9/11-era hiatus. Recently returned to comedy after long break.

Bits:
  • Best runners wear black jeans while running, questioned logic
  • Uber Black CEO stole porn star's silent-service strategy
Moments:
  • Took 9/11-era hiatus from comedy, unusual career break timing
6

Biff Sweetwater

Set: Joked about being career criminal in Canada, bootlegging maple syrup. Discussed wife leaving with dog and money, contemplating suicide with bubblegum reference.

Interview: Recently disowned by family. Wife left in January with dog, car, and 10K of his 90K inheritance. Started dog-walking business in Vancouver called Biff's Bark Buddies that failed.

Bits:
  • Canadian criminal bootlegged maple syrup instead of trafficking or dealing
  • Wife left with dog, money; here to chew bubblegum and commit suicide
Moments:
  • Plugged fentanyl at end of set, extremely dark moment
7

Kevin Kyatofsky

Set: Joked about dating, buying girls drinks, and free drinks from bartenders. Referenced getting free shots making him want to sleep with middle-aged bartender.

Interview: Born in USA, parents from Belarus. Father is mechanic, mother is caretaker. Girlfriend of four years works in marketing. Has been kill Tony fan for years, seen show three times.

Bits:
  • Free shot from bartender made him want to sleep with him
Moments:
  • Disclosed mother is pothead who smokes better than Americans
8

Steve Lee

Set: Disability-focused set about straws being taken away and environmental concerns. Made jokes about elevators and STD prevention, ended cleanly before time.

Interview: Born with upside-down hands condition. Father died in Hong Kong during film production. Recently returned to comedy after two-month break. Won competitive spot from Louis J Gomez.

Bits:
  • Environmentalists taking straws will next take ramps and elevators
  • If he doesn't use straws, men shouldn't use condoms
Moments:
  • Won competitive spot from Louis J Gomez's gift on previous episode
  • Father passed away in Hong Kong during film production, emotional moment
  • Returned to comedy two weeks prior after two-month hiatus
9

Kevin A Escobar

Set: Dark jokes about being altar boy, priest molestation scandal, jealousy of other victims, and lying in religion. Very controversial material about child abuse.

Interview: Performing stand-up for one year. Bombed both nights of festival. Panelists gave coaching advice about finding good jokes and proper joke structure.

Bits:
  • Felt jealous priest didn't molest him, relieved he helped other victims
Moments:
  • Bombed for second consecutive night at festival
  • Panelists offered coaching on joke structure and writing
10

Kevin Scott

Set: Joked about realizing parents weren't smart when they told him they wished they hadn't had him. He was adopted and questioned their logic about returning him.

Interview: From London, England, first-time Kill Tony performer. Registered blind with partial vision. Works in marketing and communications. Hosts two podcasts: Echoes from the Void and Echo Chamber.

Bits:
  • Parents told him they wish they didn't have him but adopted him
Moments:
  • Distinctive laugh recognized by Tony from London show after Stephen Hilton's death
  • First-time stand-up performer ever on Kill Tony
11

Becca Kitter

Set: Mormon from Salt Lake City without kids, jokes about Plan B pills and accidental vomiting during oral sex. Short set with minimal material.

Interview: Age 28, from Salt Lake City. Only a few months into stand-up at Wise Guys open mics. Spent two years in juvenile detention at age 17 for assault and battery.

Bits:
  • Plan B pills are easy to take before work commute
Moments:
  • Disclosed two-year juvenile detention at age 17 for assault and battery
12

Kim Congdon

Regular

Set: Opened with bit about dating guy with kid, ghosting him instead of helping. Joked about realizing lack of maternal instinct when kid expressed fears.

Interview: Kill Tony regular who broke up with Louis J Gomez. Originally started on show as first-time comedian at age 21-22. Featured on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and various major shows.

Bits:
  • Ghosted boyfriend's kid instead of helping with nighttime fears
Moments:
  • Final act of festival, Kill Tony original who started on show at age 21
  • Publicly discussed breakup with Louis J Gomez on air