Kill Tony Podcast #732 – ALI SIDDIQ + KIM CONGDON

Date: August 19, 2025
Location: Comedy Mothership, Austin, Texas
Hosts: Tony Hinchcliffe & Brian Redban
Guests: Ali Siddiq, Kim Congdon
Episode Theme:
A classic Kill Tony live session featuring an unpredictable parade of stand-up hopefuls—seasoned comics, newcomers, and pure wildcards—each performing a one-minute set for relentless feedback, roastings, and interviews delivered by Tony, Brian, and this week’s legendary guests, Ali Siddiq and Kim Congdon.

Main Theme and Purpose

This episode exemplifies the core of Kill Tony: a high-wire blend of raw, unfiltered stand-up auditions and fiercely honest, often hilarious debriefs with the panel. Tony and Brian steer the chaos alongside Ali Siddiq’s veteran perspective and Kim Congdon’s unabashed wit. Expect absurd bucket pulls, darkly funny interviews, and moments of real growth, heartbreak, and killer lines. Several regulars are out, creating extra room for new faces and returning crowd favorites, closed out by notorious former regular Uncle Laser.

Key Segments and Discussion Highlights

1. Panel & Band Introductions (05:00-06:30)

• Tony sets the stage, hyping the "best damn band in the land" and welcoming guests.
• Ali Siddiq jokes about "doing great, making a lot of money" (05:17), to which Kim Congdon quips about only partially doing the money sign (05:40).

2. How Kill Tony Works (07:00-07:30)

Tony recaps the show mechanics: random comedians get one minute. They’re cut off with a kitten sound—if they go too long, the angry "West Hollywood bear" interrupts.

3. Featured Comics & Notable Moments

a. Sir Winston Pickles – Dark Alt-Comedy Clown (07:05–12:21)

• Delivers macabre marriage jokes, including a “swinger wife” punchline:
  "I accidentally put [my phone] in Malaysian airplane mode, so… that’s gone." (07:20)
• Shares collecting a school friend’s severed fingertip as a child.*
• Ali: “I don’t fuck with clowns, man.” (09:06)
• Kim: "This is one of those moments where it’s not a bit… We’re in the documentary right now." (10:22)
• Tony: "Six years of standup, ten years in whiteface. Absolutely incredible." (08:52)

b. Jenny Ann – “Selling a 69 Mustang” (13:07–20:27)

• Awkward, punchline-light set about her car being for sale.
• Panel ribbing: “You’re already the 7th funniest female standup in the world.” – Tony (14:10)
• Jenny Ann plugs website for her car (“the69mustang.com”).
• Reveals former career in venture capital/NASA; Tony roasts: "Is the earth as flat as your chest?" (15:57)
• Attempted car sale is a running joke. Tony: “You built a website to sell one 69 Mustang?” (19:19)

c. Jimmy Clifford – Helen Keller Bit (23:37–30:41)

• Conspiracy-theorist sister, palm-reading twist.
• Tony: “A super topical bit about Helen Keller… I’m pretty sure that bit was old at the time that this Mustang convertible was made.” (25:10)
• Bombs with panel; admits just had baby two months ago (30:10)—news Tony says would’ve been helpful 5 mins earlier.

d. Liv Taylor – Vet Tech, Widowed Comic (31:07–38:22)

• Self-deprecating about age and “headlight/foglight” breasts, “sorta Rican” heritage.
• Realness: open about losing husband in accident, moved to Austin for comedy.
• Shares dark comedic riff: “Grief’s one hell of a diet.” (35:56)
• Tony, roasty: “If you had a husband that looked like me and was stuck with you, I can see why he wanted to flip that truck.” (38:09)
• Given “big joke book” as best bucket pull so far.

e. Benny G – First Time, Wildest Interview of the Night (39:11–54:23)

• Very nervous, reveals it's his first-ever set, 42 years old.
• Once atheist, “found Christ,” now pursuing comedy.
• Shares intense personal history: multiple divorces, spectrum diagnoses; jokes about his ex’s infidelity and daughter possibly not being his.
• Drops bombshell: “My mother and sister stole $3.4 million from a major oil and gas company.” (53:23)
• Tony: “It’s like all the bucket pool's energy and answers went to one chosen man. I think God really is in his earpiece.” (53:30)
• Panel is riveted and delivers some of the harshest but funniest lines of the night.

f. Ty Marion – “Ross from Friends” Jokes (57:35–63:14)

• Recurring contestant, runs through mean crowd critiques of his appearance, multiple “you look like” punchlines about Adam Sandler and David Blaine.
• Shares story about being hit by car on a Lime scooter.
• Kim on Ty’s looks: “I think they said your face has drawtism.” (62:15)
• Ty reveals he’s autistic; panel riff about his ears, self-deprecating humor.

g. Ben Bankus – Canadian Pro, "Gay Baby" Bit (63:40–69:06)

• 15-year veteran; sharp and confident.
• Riff about son’s “questionable” newborn behaviors: “My daughter’s three; not once in three years did I worry she was gay. My son’s three months old—I’m fucking worried.” (64:39)
• Bit lands—Ali Siddiq notes difference in his professionalism, even down to his shoes.

h. Standout Bucket Pulls and Fast Riffs

• Many comics with short or bombed sets, thrown into the comedic meat grinder.
• Rob White bombs, tries a Holocaust joke—“What’s funnier, Holocaust or slavery? Trick question, Holocaust never happened.” (76:00)
• Tony, brutal as ever: “So it’s not… Don’t blame the audience. That’s shitty of you.” (77:32)

i. Dr. Rabbit – Unlikely Professor (91:28–102:47)

• Blonde, quirky college prof; onstage debut, says, "I am essentially just the Walmart version of Legally Blonde." (91:29)
• Adopted a Black daughter despite being “painfully white” (95:14); former diversity professor at an HBCU.
• Admits adopted daughter has fetal alcohol syndrome and intellectual disability.
• Panel teases about names: “If I was her, I would have gone with Tardy B, to be honest with you.” – Tony (101:20)
• Charming, emotional, and deeply funny segment.
• Tony: “You really are an angel. And you’re so likable, it’s incredible.” (101:48)

j. Uncle Laser – The Headliner Closer (124:06–132:02)

• Delivers his most polished minute yet; riffing on drag brunches, “post-op lasagna jokes,” and explicit, blue-collar sex material.
• Tony: “You weren’t a real comedian … but you worked it out. … It’s amazing to watch your growth on this show.” (125:47-127:33)
• Uncle Laser details life chaos: car stolen by homeless, merch recovered [but worn by pedophiles in a police sting!], recent dominatrix experience, wild stories about sexual experimentation.
• When asked if he’s ever put a finger in his own ass, cues audience response—uproarious.
• Closes on a heartfelt handshake with Ali Siddiq for street cred: “Third ward! I'm from like Richmond, Rosenberg … zero is my favorite goddamn rapper.” (131:39–131:56)

Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• "Six years of standup. Ten years in whiteface. Absolutely incredible."
  — Tony Hinchcliffe on Sir Winston Pickles (08:52)

• "You’re already the 7th funniest female standup in the world."
  — Tony to Jenny Ann (14:10)

• "I don’t fuck with clowns, man. I’m terrified."
  — Ali Siddiq on Sir Winston Pickles (09:06)

• "If you had a husband that looked like me and was stuck with you, I can see why he wanted to flip that truck."
  — Tony (38:09)

• "My mother and my sister stole $3.4 million from a major oil and gas company, though."
  — Benny G (53:23)

• "It’s like all the bucket pool's energy and answers went to one chosen man. I think God really is in his earpiece."
  — Tony (53:30)

• "I mean, what’s the most interesting thing about your entire life?"
  — Tony, repeatedly prompting for depth (28:30)

• "You weren't a real comedian... but you worked it out. ...It’s amazing to watch your growth on this show."
  — Tony to Uncle Laser (125:50–127:33)

• "Grief's one hell of a diet."
  — Liv Taylor (35:59)

• "I don’t drink chocolate milk unless someone’s pregnant."
  — Dimitri King (110:18)

• [After Dr. Rabbit explains her adopted daughter almost picked 'Cardi B' as her new name:] "If I was her, I would have gone with Tardy B, to be honest with you."
  — Tony (101:20)

Memorable Moments

• Benny G’s first time on stage mutates from nerves to a staggeringly fascinating interview including atheism, Christ, multiple failed marriages, possible paternity surprises, and massive family embezzlement. (39:11–54:23)
• Dr. Rabbit, the ADHD college professor, wins the room with honesty and compassion discussing raising a Black daughter with special needs, fielding roasts and empathy alike. (91:28–102:47)
• Uncle Laser’s transformation from comedic curiosity to show closer, and a disgusting but hilarious police sting story about his merch found on pedophiles. (124:06–132:02)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|----------------| | Panel & Band Intros | 05:00–06:30 | | Sir Winston Pickles' Set & Interview | 07:05–12:21 | | Jenny Ann (69 Mustang) | 13:07–20:27 | | Jimmy Clifford (Helen Keller bit) | 23:37–30:41 | | Liv Taylor (Vet tech, widow) | 31:07–38:22 | | Benny G (Wild first-timer) | 39:11–54:23 | | Ty Marion (Roast on looks, scooter crash) | 57:35–63:14 | | Ben Bankus (Pro, “gay baby” joke) | 63:40–69:06 | | Dr. Rabbit (professor, adoption story) | 91:28–102:47 | | Uncle Laser (Headliner closer/set + roast) | 124:06–132:02 |

Episode Tone & Closing Observations

The episode swings from brutal roasts and off-color one-liners to unexpectedly sincere or darkly comic admissions. Kill Tony regulars take a break, giving space to a broader collection of newcomers—accompanied by the expert guidance, goading, and encouragement (or destruction) from Tony, Redban, Ali, and Kim.

Ali Siddiq and Kim Congdon’s dynamic contributions range from deadpan roasts to heartfelt exchanges on grief, personal challenges, and comedy as survival.

For New Listeners

If you only heard the stories, you might think some segments were scripted drama. What you’re really hearing is stand-up’s gladiatorial proving ground, where amateurs, oddballs, and embattled survivors stand shoulder to shoulder—under the searing glare of ruthless but fair comedy arbiters, all in the name of chasing one big laugh.

Best Quotes:

• Tony: “You’re already the 7th funniest female standup in the world.” (14:10)
• Benny G: “My mother and my sister stole $3.4 million from a major oil and gas company, though.” (53:23)
• Tony (to Uncle Laser): "You weren't a real comedian… It’s amazing to watch your growth on this show." (125:47-127:33)
• Dr. Rabbit: "No, you gotta go through… hoops you gotta go through, but, yeah." (100:23)

For those who missed it: expect a rollercoaster of strange, sad, and side-splitting moments—an episode that embodies Kill Tony’s unpredictable genius.