Kill Tony #733: ROB SCHNEIDER + DONNELL RAWLINGS

Recorded Live in Austin, Texas — September 2, 2025
Host: Tony Hinchcliffe
Co-Host: Brian Redban
Special Guests: Rob Schneider, Donnell Rawlings
Highlight Band: Carlos Sosa, Fernando Castillo, Raul Vallejo, Michael Gonzalez, Matt Muhling, John Dees, D Madness

Episode Overview

Episode #733 of Kill Tony delivers a rowdy, unfiltered night of stand-up, brutal roasts, wild confessions, and signature chaos, all fueled by legendary guests Rob Schneider (comedic actor, SNL alum) and Donnell Rawlings (Chappelle’s Show, host of The Donnell Rawlings Show). Together, they join Tony, Redban, and a parade of bucket comics for one of the year’s funniest and most unpredictable episodes, marked by sharp race humor, edgy crowd work, robust crowd energy, and raw, sincere moments about the challenges and friendship in comedy.

Notable Themes & Tone

• Comedic Mayhem: An anything-goes evening, with comedians roasting each other, the audience, and themselves.
• Edgy, Unfiltered Comedy: No subject is off limits—race, sex, gender identity, and more are tackled, questioned, and laughed at.
• Recurring Self-Deprecation: Guests and comics turn their own experiences, vulnerabilities, and failings into punchlines.
• Camaraderie & Real Talk: Raw moments highlight the complex relationships and loyalty between the hosts and guests.
• Meta KILL TONY Moments: Live call-backs, podcast history, running jokes (ferrets, walk-offs, Donnell’s interruptions, etc.), and a first-ever live DUI test with a real cop.

Key Highlights and Segment Breakdowns

1. Opening & Guest Introductions

(04:15–06:12)

• Tony welcomes Rob Schneider ("one of the biggest comedy movie stars of all time") and Donnell Rawlings ("the walk off king of the show").
• Redban and Tony, in typical fashion, hype up the band and crowd for another wild Monday.
• Rob steps on for the first time, wearing a flamboyant outfit ("I got this at Neiman Marcus in the gay bullfighting section. Fits though, right?" – Rob, 06:31), setting the irreverent tone.

2. Donnell’s Legendary Walk-off Status & Roasting Between Hosts

(06:12–10:30)

• Donnell playfully rants about being the most “walked-off” and "worst guest" in Kill Tony history, recalling jokes and moments where Tony roasted him as "Dave Chappelle's butt plug" (07:42).
• Donnell shares a cutting fan comment: “...it's a good thing he taught him how to ride a bike so he can walk out of his life instead of rolling out.” (08:34)
• Ongoing self-aware jabs and disputes about care, likability, and friendship.
  • “I’m a father. I love being a father…They don’t give a fuck that I’m a father. I’m a black man. What the fuck is that?” (08:15 – Donnell)

3. First Comic Up: Martin Phillips

(11:52–17:34)

• Comedy: Harmonica as a "punchline drummer," deadpan jokes about hotels and Sprite with cough syrup.
• Notable Moment:
  • After Martin’s set and a backhanded compliment, Donnell offers sincere praise:

    “What I understand about you...I see the passion you have for comedy. I know it's not easy to come up here...but I respect that.” (15:20 – Donnell)

  • Rob offers a characteristic absurd suggestion:

    “You could pull the ferret out of your ass at the very end...you don't want to do that early, because then you can't follow it.” (15:57)

4. Bucket Comedians, Roasts, and Crowd Surprises

• Brandon La Carruba: (18:36–25:41)
  • Waymo jokes, six years in stand-up, shares about his job as a live game show host, and confesses his nerdy interests ("I play Smash Brothers for money.").
  • Rob and Donnell riff on comic dress and personal presentation.
• Eric Bell: (28:29–35:43)
  • Edgy rape-adjacent jokes fall flat; is a medical courier, formerly in auto parts.
  • Donnell and Rob push him to focus comedy on his own odd job experiences instead.
• Adrian Washington (Donnell’s Opener): (36:56–41:49)
  • Professional polish, stories about parenting, family, and sex jokes.
  • Rob riffs on immigration in Minnesota; Donnell banters about empty-nesting and parental honesty.

5. Bar Culture & Yelp Roasts

(45:07–53:03)

• Jose Ayala: Bartender at Cheers Shot Bar, sweating bullets, tells mustache/macho Mexican dad jokes.
• Tony reads a series of hilarious, scathing Yelp reviews about Cheers, with Jose nervously confirming (“That sounds like me… allegedly,” 48:50).
• Ongoing jokes about drug smuggling (“Are you smuggling drugs in your ass?” – Rob, 47:10) and immigration (“He must think it’s about to be an ICE raid up here. Home Depot’s been vacant for the last six months.” – Donnell, 46:28).

6. Parade of Stand-Ups—Running Themes: Race, Gender, and Wild Jobs

• David Womble Jr.: (56:14–63:32)
  • Standout jokes on parenting and race; Tony and the panel riff on how he “breaks stereotypes”—an IT technician, plays racquetball, lived in Japan, military background.
  • Donnell: “You like chewing dicks and playing racquetball? They go together, son.” (59:50)
• Juanita: (68:28–78:43)
  • Trans comic and Kill Tony regular. Jokes about touring with Catholic ministry and coming out; Donnell is playfully roasted about being “tricked.”

    “That was the gayest thing I’ve ever done. And I do anal, believe it or not.” (69:36 – Juanita)
    “They're gonna come up to you at the airport singing that one, baby. We will, we will fuck you!" (121:05 – Tony & panel)

• Jason Ellis: (113:37–122:22)
  • Former pro skateboarder and fighter, openly discusses sexuality, addiction, and being pansexual/“not gay anymore.”
  • “I am a professional fighter. I will kick you in the head, knock you out, and suck your dick. I'm not finished. I'll film it, and then I'll put it on the Internet.” (114:31 – Ellis)
• Miscellaneous:
  • Comics share stories about being game show hosts, bartenders, military police, songwriters, etc., which the panel mines for humor.

7. Live Cop DUI Test: A KILL TONY FIRST

(96:41–103:39)

• Drunk comic James Kerrigan is given a field sobriety test—onstage—by real APD officer Oscar.

  “How much have you had to drink tonight?”
  “Two drinks... I had two pitchers and a beer.” (99:18-99:36)

• Tony and the panel riff:
  • “If this was not Kill Tony, if this was a random show where you pull out drunk people and it’s a DUI checkpoint, you’d be fucked right now.” (94:24 – Tony)

8. Relationship Realness & Friend Loyalty

(125:47–146:12)

• Donnell and Tony get sincerely real about loyalty, Donnell’s absence after Tony’s Trump rally fallout, and their friendship:

  "I told you...I wanted to be there for you and your show...and I apologize that I didn't stick to my guns and be there for you, because you always been there for me." (144:45 – Donnell)

• Tony publicly thanks Donnell, lauding him as a real comic who is there for friends, reminding everyone of his pivotal role on Chappelle’s Show:

  “The reason why people make the Chappelle jokes about Donell is because he was on the greatest comedy show of all time. And more than that, if you haven't, you absolutely have to see Donell Rawlings live...a true fucking comedian.” (146:12 – Tony)

9. Standout Quotes & Callbacks

• Rob Schneider’s “Ferret” Advice Repetition:
  “You could have a ferret come out of your ass...just an idea.” (16:10, 22:10)

• Donnell’s “Walk-Off” and “I Don’t Want to be Here” Ongoing Gag:
  “I don't wanna fucking be here!” (6:43)

• On Racial Humor:
  “They can’t be racist, they’re black.” (54:04 – Rob, meta-commentary on Donnell and racial jokes)

• On Edgy Material:
  "Rape jokes—thumbs down." (32:45 – Donnell)

• Raw Career Advice:
  “You’re going to be a gigantic fucking star.” (134:58 – Rob to Ari Mati)

10. Episode Closer: All-Out Chaos & Warmth

(140:55–148:50)

• End-of-show energy mixes wild riffing, mock resentments, and genuine appreciation—Donnell hugs it out, Rob is honored, Tony glows about the episode (“one of my favorite episodes of the year so far” – 90:05).
• Musical play-out with Rob and band.
• Rob, on first making the show:

  “It’s an honor to be here, honestly. And Austin, they said it’s the best audiences in the world and I get it. You guys are the best.” (148:02)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Donnell Walk-off & Roast Legacy: 06:43–10:30
• Rob Schneider’s Outlandish “Ferret” Bit: recurring, first at 15:45
• Tony Reads Yelp Reviews for Cheers Bar: 48:50–53:03
• Live DUI Test, Cop Oscar: 96:41–103:39
• Sincere Donnell & Tony Friendship Moment: 136:10–146:12
• Ari Mati Closer, Star Acknowledgment: 131:50–134:58

Most Memorable Quotes

• “You could have a ferret come out of your ass. These are just ideas. You don't have to use them.”
  — Rob Schneider (16:10, multiple callbacks)
• “I'm the number one worst guest in Kill Tony history. Ric Flair, I'm number one bitching. Woo!”
  — Donnell Rawlings (09:50)
• "I'm a professional fighter. I will kick you in the head, knock you out, and suck your dick.”
  — Jason Ellis (114:31)
• “You always been there for me. Yo, yo...I love you bro. Thank you.”
  — Donnell Rawlings, emotional friendship moment (145:58)
• “You know other people will see this, right? And they're gonna want their dicks chewed off too.”
  — Rob Schneider (59:27)

Rob Schneider & Donnell Rawlings: Chemistries & Rivalries

• Rob slides in effortlessly, alternating between incisive comic analysis and wild, off-color riffing. He’s lauded for keeping comic momentum, riffing on black-white dynamics, and repeatedly lampooning Donnell’s interruptions and kill Tony’s racial humor.
• Donnell is both chaos agent and the episode’s emotional anchor, toggling from raucous, meta-walkouts to moments of gratitude and reflection.

Episode in One Quote

“This is what I respect about you. You stayed to your guns and you did this shit. And right now you have one of the biggest fucking shows on fucking whatever...Thank you. When I called you, said, bruh, I’m trying to come back on your show...I love you, bro. Thank you.”
— Donnell Rawlings (145:19)

Conclusion

Kill Tony #733 is an explosive ride—edgy, uproarious, unruly, self-aware, and ultimately affectionate. Rob Schneider and Donnell Rawlings both take knocks and hand them out, but the episode will be remembered equally for its laughter, risks, and the real moments of support and friendship beneath all the comedy carnage. In Tony’s words: “There is not a platform in comedy that gives an opportunity to go from nobody knowing you to superstars.”

For those who couldn’t listen: If you want a masterclass in how comedy can be uncomfortable, hilarious, occasionally touching, and always unpredictable, this is the gold standard.