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Kill Tony #144 (Mar 1, 2016) with panel guests Doug Benson, Esther Ku and Greg Fitzsimmons

KT #144

Released Mar 1, 20161h 22mThe Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA8 comedians28K views
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Lineup

  1. 1
    Steve Breeze12:19Bucket Pull

    He is currently unemployed and makes a living by looking for money on the ground. He has been doing comedy for five years and admitted to repeating the same minute from a previous appearance. He currently lives on a friend's kitchen floor following a bankruptcy.

  2. 2
    Logan Guntzelman23:34Bucket Pull

    Her set focused on a Father's Day lunch and the dangers of feeding dogs chocolate. She works at an auction house where she sources items from the relatives of deceased celebrities like Prince and David Bowie. She is also a doorman at the Improv.

  3. 3
    Benny Spiwack33:08Bucket Pull

    His interview focused heavily on his deep voice and masculine appearance contrasting with people constantly questioning his sexuality. The panel joked extensively about his 'gay abs' and his father's job selling price-tag attachments. Originally from Brooklyn, he works in advertising for a ski resort.

  4. 4
    Brian Swinehart46:39Bucket Pull

    He performed jokes about Ohio aviation pioneers and Starbucks. The panel riffed on his last name and his 'waiter' attire, which he claimed was from an audition. A long-time LA comedian originally from Ohio who often works as a stand-in for actors like Matthew McConaughey and Josh Holloway.

  5. 5
    Taylor Rizzo58:21Bucket Pull

    His set was about being a 'boyfriend guy' who kisses girls on the head during hookups, the panel roasted his large beard and his striped shirt. He has been doing comedy for about four and a half months and works building displays at Urban Outfitters.

  6. 6
    Melissa Eslinger1:09:09Regular

    Performed a minute about playing baseball for 12 years as the only girl on the team. She discussed a coach who committed suicide and the awkwardness of coaches patting her on the head instead of the butt. She mentioned eating at Carney's before the show.

  7. 7
    Vanessa Johnston1:13:41Regular

    Performed a minute about the struggles and perceptions of being a 'pretty' comedian. Redban made a controversial joke about her career longevity, the panel praised the originality of the premise and its potential for a showcase set.

  8. 8
    Richie Gaines1:19:17Bucket Pull

    He just started a new job at a French coffee shop in Atwater Village the day of the recording, his short set covered 'grief shaming' and taking a virgin to a strip club. He was the final comic of the night, squeezed in just before the episode ended.

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