Kill Tony Episode #736 Summary: James McCann + Dave Landau Aired: September 23, 2025 | Hosts: Tony Hinchcliffe & Brian Redban | Guests: James McCann and Dave Landau | Live from Comedy Mothership, Austin, TX

Episode Overview

This episode of Kill Tony features Australian comedian James McCann and American comic Dave Landau as panel guests, both of whom are nominated for 2025’s Guest of the Year. Over the course of nearly three hours, host Tony Hinchcliffe, co-host Brian Redban, and the house band navigate an unpredictable circus of standup sets—ranging from polished comics to deer-in-the-headlights beginners—and host the ever-chaotic onstage interviews. Highlights include quirky contestant banter, a recurring fly infestation gag, a surprise onstage kiss, and a deeply personal, memorable appearance from comic Jackson Namy, who shares news of becoming a father after previously coming on the show as openly gay. The episode is equal parts ruthless roast, heartfelt chaos, and offbeat camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Panel Introductions & Vibe Setting

• 00:04–06:20: Tony Hinchcliffe welcomes the crowd with trademark confidence, lauding the show’s status and introducing the band with affectionate roasting.
  • “How do we feel, everybody? We in a good mood tonight. Very, very exciting stuff happening.” —Tony
• Tony highlights the chemistry of guests James McCann (YouTube special: "Black Israelite") and Dave Landau (book: "Party of One") as two of the current front-runners for Guest of the Year.

2. Golden Ticket: Colin Sledge

• 08:15–16:20: Colin Sledge, a recurring Golden Ticket winner, opens with tight, sardonic jokes about relationships and car warning lights.
  • Jokes about “check engine lights” having “feminine energy” and a Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper analogy in relationships.
• Panel interview: Awkward but funny, including sunglasses dragging on his shirt:
  • “The feeling of sunglasses on your neck is better than a shirt.” —Colin Sledge (12:55)
  • Tony and James test boundaries with zany and at times uncomfortable banter about relationships and career aspirations.

3. Strong Segments & Bucket Pulls

• Juanita (17:20–26:50): Overweight trans comic with sharp bits about mental health and being closeted to family. Tony and Dave rib her for candor, and James runs with a tongue-in-cheek quinceañera suggestion. Unfiltered, candid, and a crowd favorite for her dry delivery.
• Pat O’Neill (27:00–35:40): Delivers a brash, boundary-pushing set about vaping on children, Tiger Woods, and “midgets.” His abrasively self-deprecating energy earns big laughs and some panel concern. Discussion veers into dating life and networking failures.
• Olivia Coughlin (36:00–45:30): First-timer struggles through a set about Jill Biden and accidentally exposes class divide by referencing “her cleaner.” The panel piles on with playful, then savage, roasts about privilege and authenticity.
  • “Cleaner? Just call her a slave.” —James McCann (42:14)
• Mario Z (45:50–52:30): Does a Bill Cosby set, then discusses “giantess” fetish porn production with his wife. Redban is fascinated; Tony digs for kink clarifications.
• Hans Kim (regular) (52:35–59:45): Delivers crisp, personal material on Jewish girlfriends and Asian-Jewish kids, then endures a live onstage “tickling” segment as interviewers riff on his interests in tickle porn and StarCraft.

4. The Metamorphosis—and Surprise—of Jackson Namy

• 01:37:25–02:01:00: The standout segment. Houston comic Jackson reflects on formerly identifying as gay, now expecting a child with a woman.
  • Comic shares candidly about mental health, time in a mental institution, fluidity of sexuality, and the slow transformation of friendship into a romantic relationship.
  • “So you got institutionalized after your appearance on the show?” —Tony (01:45:33)
  • “I squirted, she squirted. My pussy was wet. We got the ph metifier, we was ready.” —Jackson Namy (01:53:36)
  • The table’s playful suspicion and support create an enthralling, raw conversation about identity, sexuality, and life change.
• Panel on support: Encouraging Jackson’s comedy career, practical advice about parenthood and financial planning.

5. Additional Comics & Crowd Interactions

• Augie Lee (01:18:30–01:26:40): Young, oddball stoner comic with lovably spaced-out energy shares thrift store tales.
• John Bechtel (01:27:10–01:36:23): Disheveled, endlessly anecdotal; tells tales of falling in sewers and being attacked by pelicans.
• Alex Tarnow (01:36:30–01:45:25): Endearing, “adorably chubby” comic gets his first Austin kiss onstage from an audience member.
• Frank Kidd (02:09:45–02:15:55): Baton Rouge comic discusses racial differences in dating; jovial, open banter about navigating blended cultures and aspirations.

6. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Relationships & Competition:
  • “Is she threatened by your enormous success?” —Tony to Colin Sledge, 12:24
• On Stage Authenticity:
  • “It can sometimes be hard for people to like you on stage when you boast about having a cleaner. Like, we would all love to have cleaner money.” —Tony to Olivia, 41:11
• Giantess Porn (Mario Z discussion):
  • “So the video is just what, like the camera on the floor and the woman looking big?” —Tony, 49:44
• On Kissing at Kill Tony:
  • “Is there a girl out there … that’ll come up and give him his big first Austin kiss?” —Tony, 01:42:12
  • [Audience member Elena steps up]
• On Jackson Namy’s Transformation:
  • “What do you think he should name the AIDS baby?” —Redban, 02:01:41
  • “How does it feel going from gay to straight in record time?” —Tony, 01:58:32
• William Montgomery Closer (03:00:54–end):
  • Roasts Redban as “most likely to secede,” riffs on racism, diabetes, and gas station snacks in a trademark ramble.

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment / Topic | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------|-------------------| | Opening, Band, Panel Introduction | 00:00–06:20 | | Colin Sledge Standup & Interview | 08:15–16:20 | | Juanita’s Set & Panel Interview | 17:20–26:50 | | Pat O’Neill on Dating & Networking | 27:00–35:40 | | Olivia Coughlin – “Cleaner” Set | 36:00–45:30 | | Mario Z on Giantess Porn | 45:50–52:30 | | Hans Kim’s Set & Tickle Segment | 52:35–59:45 | | Augie Lee Acid Story | 01:18:30–01:26:40 | | John Bechtel Chaos and Anecdotes | 01:27:10–01:36:23 | | Alex Tarnow—First Austin Kiss | 01:36:30–01:45:25 | | Jackson Namy Coming Out & Baby Story | 01:37:25–02:01:00 | | Frank Kidd & Racial Dating Discussion | 02:09:45–02:15:55 | | William Montgomery Closer | 03:00:54–end |

Episode Highlights

• James McCann & Dave Landau both showcase deadpan wit, riding the edge between supportive mentor and expert roaster.
• Jackson Namy’s update (from gay to expectant father in under a year) commands the episode, prompting a rare moment of genuine, unguarded conversation about sexuality, family acceptance, and how wild life’s turns can be.
• Old meets new: The mix of seasoned comics (Hans Kim, William Montgomery) and new faces brings unpredictable, high-voltage energy, balancing cringe with crowd-pleasing chaos.
• Audience as co-conspirators: From onstage kisses to wild crowd reactions, the line between audience and performer blurs.

Final Thoughts

This episode distills the essence of Kill Tony: risk, unpredictability, and irreverence. Candid vulnerability (Jackson’s big reveal, Juanita’s family struggles) collides with the panel’s acid wit and the amateur-night thrills of the bucket pulls. In a single episode, you get roasts, stumbles, a human transformation, and raunchy camaraderie—all broadcast live to a transfixed Austin crowd. As always, Tony’s incisive hosting drives the rollercoaster, making each comic—star or beginner—feel part of a uniquely wild night.

For more, check out James McCann’s special "Black Israelite" on YouTube, Dave Landau’s book "Party of One" on Amazon, or catch the next Kill Tony live in Austin.