Podcast Summary
Desk Squad's Consistent Schedule and Upcoming Tour: The Desk Squad, including Kill Tony podcast and Roast Battle, have a regular schedule with various shows in LA and Pasadena. They're also touring to Nashville on May 22nd. Fans can check their websites for merchandise and tour dates.
The Desk Squad, specifically the Kill Tony podcast, has a consistent schedule with various shows at different venues, including the Comedy Store in Los Angeles every Monday, the Roast Battle every Tuesday, and the Desk Squad Comedy Show at the Ice House in Pasadena on the first and third Fridays. Additionally, they are taking the show on the road to Nashville, Tennessee on May 22nd for a live performance at Zany's Comedy Club. Fans can also check out Tony Henchcliffe's personal tour dates and merchandise on his website, and subscribe to the Desk Squad podcast on iTunes for access to all their content. Ryan Jebelt, the house artist, also has a limited edition Kill Tony movie poster available for purchase on his website. The Desk Squad team is always up to something new, so be sure to stay tuned for more exciting events and episodes.
A raw and unfiltered comedy podcast with unexpected guests and conversations: Listeners enjoy weekly comedic performances and raw, unfiltered conversations with unexpected guests on The Kill Tony podcast
The Kill Tony podcast is a unique comedy experience where unexpected guests and raw, unfiltered conversations take center stage. Host Pat McAfee frequently expresses his enthusiasm for various topics, including delicious food like Adam Carolla's Mangria and art by Ryan J. Belt. The show also features comedians discussing their performances and anything else on their minds, with a surprise kitty sound signaling the end of each comedian's 60 seconds. The audience is rewarded weekly with some of the funniest comedians in the world, and the atmosphere is filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the occasional mishap.
The importance of clear communication in art and experiences: Understanding unfamiliar words and shared knowledge enhances enjoyment of art and experiences. Clear communication is essential for avoiding confusion and frustration.
Communication and understanding are crucial for enjoying art and experiences. The discussion revolved around the confusion and frustration experienced during a movie, with participants expressing their lack of comprehension due to the use of unfamiliar words and misunderstandings. Brian Morey, a comedian, shared his background and first stand-up experience, which was met with support and encouragement from the group. Despite the brief nature of his set, Whitney Cummings joked about the length feeling like an eternity. The conversation also touched on various topics, including disability, childhood memories, and comedy. Ultimately, the importance of clear communication and shared knowledge emerged as a key theme.
Discussing Life Challenges and New Opportunities: Through humor and optimism, individuals can find joy in life's challenges and look forward to new opportunities.
The conversation between the two individuals touched on various topics including insurance sales, moving to Los Angeles, marriage, and family. The speaker expressed frustration with his job and anger towards Obama for mandating health insurance, revealing that he had recently moved to LA from Virginia with his wife and young child. They also discussed the loss of a wedding ring and the fear of snakes. The conversation showcased the speakers' unique sense of humor and their ability to find humor in everyday situations. Despite the challenges they faced, they remained optimistic and looked forward to new opportunities. The conversation also highlighted the importance of perseverance and staying positive, even in difficult circumstances.
Performer's Angry Tone Overshadowed Potential Humor: The performer's angry tone and problematic humor overshadowed the potential humor in their comedy routine, leaving the audience feeling unsettled despite shared experiences.
The tone of the comedy performance came across as angry and defensive, despite the performer's attempts to showcase the fun aspects of growing up with a grandmother and other experiences. The audience member acknowledged having similar experiences and understanding the performer's background, but felt that the anger overshadowed the potential humor. The performer also made references to illegal activities and offensive humor, which further contributed to the unsettling tone. However, the performer did demonstrate strong public speaking skills and a large repertoire of jokes, even if some of them were repetitive or problematic. Overall, the performance could benefit from refining the tone and selecting more effective material to connect with the audience.
A humorous conversation about improv comedy, mustaches, and personal experiences: The group showcased their camaraderie and ability to find humor in everyday situations during a lively and supportive conversation about improv comedy, mustaches, and personal experiences.
The group was engaging in a lively and humorous conversation, touching on various topics including improv comedy, mustaches, and personal experiences. Kevin shared an off-topic joke about pooping out of a dick hole, which led to a discussion about improv classes and the challenges of being in the moment during performances. Brian offered insights on flea collars and the group made light-hearted jokes about various situations and people. Despite some missteps, the group remained positive and supportive, with Kevin's humor being a highlight. The conversation showcased the group's camaraderie and ability to find humor in everyday situations.
A comedy story about miscommunication and assumptions: Clear communication is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and potential harm. Assumptions can be dangerous and repetition and call-backs can enhance comedy.
During a comedy show, Randy West, also known as Matthew Maloney, told a story about getting stung by a scorpion in an unconventional way. The audience was confused and found it absurd, but later in the conversation, it was revealed that Matthew had actually shown his pet scorpion to a friend, who was stung despite being told it was not poisonous. The incident led to a discussion about the importance of clear communication and the potential dangers of assumptions. Another key point was the use of repetition and call-backs in comedy, as seen when Amy repeated what others said in different ways to keep the conversation flowing. Additionally, the conversation touched on the use of social media and the importance of having a professional online presence.
Matthew's Unique Comedic Style: Scorpions and Personal Achievements: Matthew surprised everyone with his scorpion-focused humor and shared personal achievements, keeping the conversation lively and engaging.
Matthew, a frequent guest on the show, surprised everyone with his unique comedic style, focusing on scorpions instead of the usual topics. The audience was ready for more scorpion jokes and stories. Matthew also shared some personal achievements, such as breaking a 1700 elo on chess.com, which the panel found intriguing. Despite his unconventional appearance and unusual interests, Matthew's humor kept the conversation lively and engaging. The panel encouraged him to explore the untapped market of scorpion-themed comedy and continue to bring his unique perspective to the show.
Humorous discussion about purchasing a vibrating butt plug: Friendship and persuasion can lead to unexpected experiences, even when it comes to taboo topics.
The conversation between the comedians revolved around a humorous discussion about purchasing a vibrating butt plug from a friend who worked at a sex shop. Despite the initial reservations and budget constraints, the friend's insistence led to a satisfactory experience. Another topic touched upon was the exclusivity of certain social groups and the struggle to fit in. The comedians joked about the "fat club" and the challenges of being accepted into it due to one's size. Overall, the conversation showcased the comedians' ability to find humor in everyday situations and their willingness to openly discuss taboo topics.
Dan's struggle with self-image and audience reception as a comedian: Comedian Dan faces challenges in accepting himself as part of the 'fat club' community and struggles with audience reception, revealing his vulnerability and the complexities of being a comedian.
Dan, a comedian, had a difficult time performing a bit about his transition into being "fat" and received criticism from the audience. Dan explained that he has a fat club joke that usually works but felt his pace was off during this particular performance. He also mentioned that he struggles with setups and punchlines. The conversation revealed that Dan is not yet accepted into the "fat club" community and feels self-conscious about his body. The audience, who seemed to be more entertaining than the comedians, joked about Dan's appearance and body issues. Dan acknowledged his struggles and expressed a desire to improve. Overall, the conversation highlighted Dan's vulnerability and the challenges he faces as a comedian in dealing with self-image and audience reception.
Dan's love for food and work: Dan's conversation with the host highlights the importance of being open and curious about others, and the power of humor to bring people together, even when there are misunderstandings.
The conversation between Dan and the host revolved around food, personal interests, and work. Dan shared his love for various foods and his job at a small toy company, which led to some humor and miscommunications. The host probed Dan about his favorite food and his work, and Dan shared that he works at a small toy company that produces large toys. The conversation also touched on Dan's size and his Mexican heritage, which led to some jokes and banter. Despite some misunderstandings, the conversation remained light-hearted and entertaining. The conversation showcased the importance of being open and curious about others, as well as the power of humor to bring people together.
The Veer z triplets' unique chemistry on stage: The Veer z triplets, with their shared humor and background in Vaudeville, improv, and stand-up comedy, create an engaging and enjoyable performance through their witty banter and strong bond.
The Veer z triplets, who have been performing together for over 5 years, have a unique energy and chemistry on stage. They started out in Vaudeville and have been doing improv and stand-up comedy for several years. They live together and share a sense of humor that often involves poking fun at themselves. During a recent performance, they joked about their shared living arrangements, their past experiences in the entertainment industry, and their physical differences. Despite their playful banter, they emphasized their strong bond and their enjoyment of performing together. They also shared that they all work in construction for their father and that they share an apartment with three other bunk beds. The audience was entertained by their witty banter and their ability to make each other laugh, creating an engaging and enjoyable performance.
Using distinct comedy personas and roles: A comedy trio with unique personas and roles can add humor and engagement through dynamic interactions and personal stories.
The use of a comedy trio with distinct personas and roles can add humor and engagement to a performance. The audience can laugh at the dynamic between the trio members, and the unique jokes and quirks of each character can keep the show interesting. The discussion also touched upon the idea of establishing clear roles and comedic styles for each member, such as one focusing on weed jokes and another on dirty jokes. Additionally, the trio shared some stories about their experiences and interactions, adding a relatable and personal element to their performance. Overall, the combination of distinct characters, unique jokes, and personal stories can make for an enjoyable and memorable comedy act.
Interviewees' bond and shared sense of humor: The triplet interviewees have a strong bond and a shared sense of humor, but they need to develop more distinct fears and interests to stand out.
The three interviewees, despite their unique challenges and fears, have a strong bond and a shared sense of humor. They joke about their similarities and differences, including their supposedly varying penis sizes and their shared fear of being sterile. Their chemistry and confidence make them an entertaining and engaging group. Another key point is that they are all coasting on their triplet status and need to develop more distinct fears and interests to stand out. Overall, their interview showcases their likable personalities and their ability to make light of their situation.
Alyssa Estlund's comedy reflects her unique experiences: Comedian Alyssa Estlund finds humor in her everyday struggles and aspires to be like Oscar Wilde, creating a work in progress comedy from her experiences of losing a job and car.
Alyssa Estlund's comedy is a reflection of her unique experiences and perspective on life, even if some parts may not connect immediately with the audience. During a conversation, she shared stories about her struggles with finances, losing her job, and mixing water with her juice. While some parts of her comedy may seem odd or unrelatable, such as mixing water with her juice, she aspires to be like Oscar Wilde and finds humor in her everyday experiences. Her comedy is a work in progress, and she plans to develop more material from her recent experiences of losing her car and job. Despite the challenges, she finds liberation in not having a strict schedule and continues to entertain herself with her unique sense of humor.
Consistently generating new jokes and owning unique qualities: Successful comedians consistently create new material and confidently own their unique qualities to engage and win over audiences.
Consistency and confidence are key elements for a successful stand-up comedy performance. Comedians, such as Melissa Eslinger and Vanessa Johnston, who consistently generate new jokes and own their unique qualities, can effectively engage and win over audiences. The struggle and nerves that come with performing should not be the focus, but rather the delivery of well-crafted jokes. Confidence, whether it's controlled nervousness or controlled confidence, is essential in showcasing the comedian's voice and owning their stage presence. The dynamic between comedians and audiences can be strange, but owning one's unique qualities and delivering funny content can help comedians overcome any perceived pressure and succeed in their performances.
Exploring Identity, Creativity, and Performance in the Comedy Scene: Speakers shared their experiences and promoted their work, highlighting the diversity and creativity in the comedy scene, while acknowledging the challenges of dealing with hate comments online.
The discussion touched on various topics including identity, creativity, and performance. The speakers were open about their identities, with one identifying as bisexual and another as a YouTube poet. The poet's unconventional career path was a topic of amusement, with the challenges of dealing with hate comments on YouTube mentioned. The speakers also promoted their upcoming shows and appearances, and there were references to movies, music, and comedy. The tone of the conversation was lighthearted and conversational, with a sense of camaraderie among the speakers. Overall, the discussion showcased the diversity and creativity of the comedy scene, and the speakers' willingness to share their experiences and promote their work.
