Kill Tony #566 — Luis J Gomez, Aaron Berg
Guests: Luis J Gomez · Aaron Berg
Lineup
Set: Single life observations mixed with arena comedy material about dating, Vegas stories with Joe Rogan, and absurdist takes on politics and aging.
Interview: Hans discussed his weekend in Vegas, his expensive suit, his black roommate refusing watermelon, and shadow boxing during UFC fights. Praised for his arena comedy success and recent touring.
- Mandalay Bay pun about a girl taking forever to get ready.
- Jokes about old people making laws to prevent better sex.
- Tony asks Hans to redo the Mandalay Bay joke for clarity, Hans executes it again to audience approval.
- Luis and Tony discuss Hans's misbehavior in Vegas including shadow boxing during UFC fights and holding up the entourage.
Set: First-time comedian with dark topical humor about police shootings, relying heavily on the joke format of 'reading sad news with punchy delivery' without clear punchlines.
Interview: Evan revealed he's from the Virgin Islands, 25 years old, half Spanish/half white with Honduran father, does videography and bartending. His parents are deceased and his mother is quadriplegic.
- Cops shoot unarmed man 90 times - needs 100 to sound worse in headlines.
- Shower deaths in prison due to soap on floors.
- Evan attempts to throw and catch food in his mouth, eventually catches a grape after multiple attempts.
- Tony criticizes Evan's joke structure for relying on sad news without punchlines, mockingly delivers knock-knock joke about abortion.
Set: 42-year-old legal document analyst's first open mic performance with sexual humor about specific tasting descriptions and relationship observations.
Interview: Jeff is 42, divorced, from East Texas, reads legal documents, traveled extensively including to Hawaii. Recently tried 10 grams of mushrooms and reported spiritual experiences.
- Girl told him his thing tasted like uncooked ramen noodles.
- Questions about ramen seasoning and relationship concerns after such a comment.
- Jeff attempts to catch joke book in mouth, comes very close but misses.
- Tony pushes Jeff about his mushroom experience, gets vague metaphysical description about 'traveling through the universe.'
Set: Golden ticket winner from Toronto with absurdist dark humor about his creation from a 152-year-old man and drugs, rapid delivery and strong comedic timing.
Interview: Jared discussed visiting the Red Rose strip club, doing shows locally, his Canadian background. Tony and Luis praised his committed comedic energy and delivery.
- Result of 152-year-old man and 25-year-old on prescription drugs.
- His existence as survivor proves drugs and age gaps produce comedy.
- Jared performs another complete new minute after the first set, showing consistent quality.
- Golden ticket holder's return appearance praised by panel for constantly producing new material.
Set: Ginger woman discusses not wearing bras or shaving armpits, sexual commentary, and feminist observations with strong stage presence and willingness to engage in provocative material.
Interview: Alyssa is from Oregon House California, 25, grows weed, does Santa work, lives in a Prius in an Airbnb. She dances and writes daily, previously won a competition.
- Doesn't wear bras not for feminism but for social anxiety.
- Doesn't shave armpits and uses it as dating preview for bush.
- Alyssa allows audience member Ian to lick her armpit during interview, highly unusual moment.
- Ian from Charlotte volunteers to lick her armpit after her joke about men doing it.
Set: Regular delivers new minute about Roe v. Wade reversal, casual attitude toward Plan B, and absurdist commentary on birth control methods.
Interview: David discussed weight loss competition with Joe Rogan, moldy burger from Wendy's, and brought his mother Mrs. Lucas as special guest for roasting.
- Upset about Roe reversal because he'd have 17 kids otherwise.
- Drugging girls with Plan B smoothies disguised as ginger drinks.
- David's mother Mrs. Lucas appears as special guest, first mom appearance in show history.
- Mrs. Lucas roasts her son about his bright complexion and weight, panels roasts both.
Set: Recently moved to Austin from McAllen, Texas; commentary on border culture, Austin's 'weird' reputation versus actual weirdness, and observation about crackheads.
Interview: Justin moved to Austin yesterday from McAllen (300 miles), got offered job at bar but ghosted, recently had broken nose from bar fight defending friend, tried surgery in Mexico.
- Austin's 'keep weird' slogan is quirky, not actually weird like border experiences.
- Pop-up zoo near border had only one animal: Mexican children.
- Justin reveals his Irish last name despite being Mexican, creates discussion about surname origin.
- Justin caught joke book in his mouth successfully during attempted catch.
Set: Theater-trained performer with observational humor about race relations, butterfly kisses, and dating advice delivered with natural confidence and theatrical presence.
Interview: Ike from Orlando has theater background (nude theater, dramatic acting), does freelance video editing and screenwriting, was kicked in head by horse, hospitalized same time as Tupac death.
- Black people are warm and kind, uses as setup for butterfly kiss joke.
- Worst thing a girl can say when asked out is rape the man.
- Ike claims Tupac's soul entered him when he was hospitalized at same time.
- Ike caught joke book in mouth with good attempt during throw.
Set: 10th appearance on Kill Tony; Asian-American comedian with Asian stereotype commentary, rapid-fire cultural observations, and absurdist humor mixing Vietnamese and American culture references.
Interview: Nicole does children's entertainment and bubble solutions, has been doing stand-up 7 years, performed national anthem at end of episode, from San Francisco.
- Cousin Bing Bing changes age depending on location (movie/museum/dating).
- Cook tea is beauty standard in Vietnam, contrasts with Alabama preferences.
- Nicole performs a rendition of the national anthem to celebrate July 4th in Austin.
- Panel praises Nicole's legendary status and her successful 10th appearance.
Set: Long-standing Kill Tony regular delivers extended political parody about running for county alderman with absurdist policies about Halloween, Frosty, Japanese furniture, and various community issues.
Interview: William wore Goodwill suit ($40), started cocaine again, plays hopscotch, covered in vaseline causing extreme sweating. Successfully caught joke book in mouth with grape at episode end.
- Mud pit childhood story leads to 'Old Stone Face' nickname and political platform.
- Policy to eliminate Frosty the Snowman and Halloween from American television.
- William visibly sweating profusely throughout interview, soaking through cheap Goodwill suit.
- William successfully catches grape in mouth at episode end after multiple failed attempts.