Kill Tony #416 — Erik Griffin, Steve Lee
Guests: Erik Griffin · Steve Lee
Lineup
Set: 78-year-old comedian opens with observational humor about aging, dying, and time limits. References her recent return to stand-up after personal tragedy, performed stand-up in French.
Interview: Tony learns Pat is 78, has been doing comedy for 10 years but seriously for 4 years after losing her husband. She performed comedy in French in her home country. Micah from the band has a flirtation moment with her.
- How much time do I have—seniors and comics ask the same question.
- I'm 78 and the way things are going I'll be 80 by Christmas.
- Pat perfectly times her set to end exactly when the kitten sound plays, impressing Tony and the panel.
- Micah from the band kisses Pat on stage after she mentions wanting male attention.
Set: 9-month comedian discusses incels and proposes legalizing prostitution as a solution. High-energy set with observational humor about social issues.
Interview: Christian has been doing stand-up for 9 months, works as an equipment manager for production. Moved to LA from NYC 3 years ago after graduating from UNC. Panel makes jokes about his appearance (Rick Ross, Grimace, Taco Bell dog).
- Incels are losers who can't get laid; legalize prostitution and give tax credits.
- Panel extensively roasts Christian's appearance, comparing him to various pop culture figures.
- Tony jokes that Christian has been single 5 years and hasn't used dating apps.
Set: Substitute teacher discusses resting nice face, Midwest upbringing, and white trash culture. References military parents, personal observations about regional stereotypes.
Interview: Rachel is a substitute teacher from Missouri who moved to LA from San Francisco in March. Her parents were Air Force. She enjoys hiking and fly-fishing. Had a near-date with a CEO who went to prison for copyright infringement.
- Nobody tells you you're white trash growing up; you figure it out yourself.
- Childhood vacations were just cool bars where you could take kids.
- Rachel reveals she was asked out by male students but handled it professionally.
- Tony and panel extensively roast her dating history and near-miss with a CEO convict.
Set: Describes a third date where woman wants surrogate pregnancy using her mother. Discusses health issues (stye/hordeolum, herpes for your eyelid). Self-deprecating delivery about protection and contacts.
Interview: Zoheb has been performing for about a year. Mixed ethnicity: Pakistani father, Indian Ugandan mother. Works in sales for LinkedIn. Recently visited Kenya. Dances a lot, particularly to hip-hop and Kanye.
- Third date: woman wants her mom to be surrogate. I'll earn it.
- Hordeolum (stye) is like herpes for your eyelid—keeps coming back.
- Zoheb dances on stage during interview, showing hip-hop choreography moves.
- Panel makes jokes about rock-throwing and Pakistani stereotypes.
Set: Describes invitation to red-carpet Dr. Sleep premiere, unexpected horror movie, learns friend has 6 months to live. Jokes about cremation costs, FedEx ashes instead of world travel, creative cremation storage.
Interview: Nicholas is an Uber driver with extensive tattoos. Mixed ethnicity including Armenian descent. Has a saxophone and plays multiple instruments. Participated in Mexican drum-off against Joel Berg and lost decisively.
- Friend dying, wants ashes spread worldwide. I'll FedEx them instead.
- If I'm dying, cremate me, keep ashes—use for house fire.
- Nicholas participates in Mexican drum-off competition against defending champion Joel Berg. Loses dramatically after Joel's dominance with Pringles can and sex toy.
Set: Vietnamese comedian performs material about English beauty contests, driving tickets, and organized Chinese culture. References winning 'Miss Pronounced' title. High-energy performance.
Interview: Nicole is an returning favorite who just performed at Kill Tony mania. She has a passion for fashion design. Panel praises her perfect track record and chemistry with audience. Chroma Chris kisses her on stage.
- Beauty contest for girls who speak better English—I won Miss Pronounced.
- Chinese people organized: always have ducks in a row.
- Nicole sings a brief song for the audience, showcasing her musical talent.
- Chroma Chris attempts to kiss Nicole after extended anticipation and build-up.
- Tony notes Nicole has never had a joke flatline on the show—perfect record.
Set: Opens with Shark Week joke success leading to TV appearances. Makes Godfather/trolls joke. Discusses Dial soap hand-modeling work. Material about opening for Katt Williams and Cat Stevens.
Interview: William is a regular on the show. Recently became a hand model for Dial soap after Shark Week joke went viral. Works at Dial headquarters outside Sacramento. Currently filming ghost stories for TNT as a translucent ghost on roller skates.
- Shark Week joke changed my life—$100K Pyramid, Jeopardy, etc.
- Godfather spoiler: it's about trolls, not the Mafia.
- Panel extensively roasts William's visible weight gain/stomach protrusion, which appears only in that area.
- William does his trademark wink multiple times, getting crowd reaction each time.
- William panics when Tony starts asking serious health questions about his stomach.
Set: Opens with Harriet Tubman currency joke about drugs. Observes Tubman's harsh appearance prevents being paid in that denomination. Makes crude jokes about Tubman's strength and sexual attractiveness.
Interview: David Lucas is a regular and new Comedy Store MC. Just had set following massive Mexican drum-off. Panel asks about his physical appearance and belt size. Discusses girlfriend and work history.
- Harriet Tubman on $20 makes drug purchases hard; she looks judgmental.
- Tubman too ugly to be attractive; that's where strength came from.
- David launches into extended roasting of Eric Griffin's appearance and style.
- Panel notes David is wearing Comedy Store uniform and makes jokes about his size.
- David roasts Tony about being able to see his shoes despite weight.
- David launches into extended Michael Jackson/Neverland material with dark humor.
Set: Self-deprecating opener about not being a Three Musketeers. Makes jokes about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood resemblance. Comments on Washington Redskins name change and NFL team names.
Interview: Nick is 26 and has been performing stand-up for about 5 years. Works at Universal Studios in food stands, sometimes dressed as Simpsons characters. Been dating a therapist girlfriend for 9 years without marriage plans.
- Don't look like Three Musketeers; my Manson face hurt by Once Upon a Time.
- Washington Redskins renamed—if Hiroshima had team, 'A Bombs' would need change.
- Woman in audience leaves after Nick discusses dead family member. Red band airhorns right after, creating awkward reaction moment.
- Nick reveals he's been dating therapist girlfriend 9 years without commitment.