Kill Tony #741 – Featuring Pauly Shore & Roseanne Barr

Recorded Live: October 28, 2025, at the Comedy Mothership, Austin, TX

Episode Overview

This high-energy episode brings together two comedy giants: Roseanne Barr, legendary sitcom star and comedy icon, and Pauly Shore, son of Mitzi Shore and Comedy Store royalty. With Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban at the helm, the episode is a wild journey through up-and-coming stand-ups, raw interviews, roasts, and brutal honesty, all anchored by Roseanne and Pauly's unfiltered feedback. The night delivers classic Kill Tony unpredictability, gleeful chaos, and some of the sharpest comic mentorship the show’s ever seen.

Headliners: Pauly Shore & Roseanne Barr Welcome

• [09:00] Tony Hinchcliffe introduces “two of the best comedians of all time,” touting their combined 90 years of stand-up experience, lauding both as Austin residents and Comedy Store icons.
• Pauly kicks off with a rambling, anarchic local roast, riffing on the club, the street, Austin pizza, and his entrance struggles:
  • “They made me ride the bull downstairs and they don't let me go through the back like fucking Shane Gillis, dude.”
• Roseanne beams about being sober thanks to her last intervention on the show:
  • Roseanne: “I got sober because of you [Tony]. Thank you.” [14:55]
• Pauly jumps in: “I'm never going to be fucking sober like Charlie Sheen, that fucking pussy.”

Comedians’ Minutes, Interviews & Panel Advice

1. Jack Shaw (Golden Ticket Winner)

[23:30] One-minute Set:

• Observational bit about confidence, Jewish identity, girlfriend expectations, and being “a gay guy trying to make that pussy fart.”

Panel Roasts & Advice:

• Pauly: “You look like Pee Wee Herman's retarded son, bro.” [25:40]
• Roseanne's insight shines:
  • “I think you should further plumb the deep wells of anger that I feel is inside you... the hatred of your mother. That's simmering just under the surface.” [26:50]
• Jack opens up about his critical mother, a recurring source of material.

2. Ashley Steinmetz

[36:15] Set:

• Jokes on “Love is Blind,” true crime obsession, politics, living online, and party anecdotes.
• Uses cue cards on stage.

Panel Response:

• Pauly lampoons Ashley for cue cards, riffing back and forth.
• Tony tries to read Ashley’s unused jokes.
• Roseanne delivers tough love advice:
  • “You can't go up there reading notes... memorize your fucking shitty ass jokes... You should know that. And get some delivery... don't disrespect us with that shit just 'cause you have a vagina.” [44:50]
  • Notably offers: “When I see you again, you know I'll have better things to say to you. But don't disrespect us with that shit…”

3. Brian Cook

[54:30] Set:

• Deadpan bits about a musician friend whose talent improves through tragedy and about K2 (synthetic weed) and homelessness.

Panel Banter:

• Tony, Pauly, and Roseanne clarify what K2 is, muse about gig fallout, and discuss Brian’s finances.
• Brian reveals he’s unemployed, has $1,200, and VA rental assistance.
• Roseanne: “I think you should act like you are drugged up because then that goes with your material because you're being real straight doing this funky material.” [59:50]

4. Phoenix Provocateur

[1:09:10] Set:

• Self-deprecating trans/queer material, sexual innuendo, and family notes.

Panel Discussion:

• Tony probes about transitioning, hormone effects, and relationship stability.
• Roseanne again prescribes mining personal, “real,” and familial pain for material:
  • “You should have a wealth of jokes and some snapbacks... You should tell us more about your dad. You should be pissed off about it and have some shit to say.” [1:16:50]
• Phoenix delivers an on-air message to her dad:
  • “Dad, I’m sorry. Every time you see me, I just get gayer and gayer every time. Thank you.” [1:18:00]

5. Tristan Bowling (Golden Ticket Return)

[1:29:40] Set:

• Cat lover material, punchy, race and rent observations, long-running NY/AZ comic.

Panel Comments:

• Tony: “And that is the difference between a bucket pool and a true long time golden ticket winner.”
• Roseanne: “That's how we do it!” [1:32:35]
• Discusses NY vs. Austin, comedy career, and cost of living. Panel praises his growth and commitment.

6. Austin Young

[1:39:40] Set:

• Jokes about being big, sleep apnea, and working as a truck driver.

Panel Chime-in:

• Pauly: “You remind me of a baby Gabriel Iglesias. So likable. Never change your smile.” [1:41:30]
• Roseanne: “You are a star...You really are funny. I want to see you put your shit together...” [1:41:40]
• Tony on sleep apnea: “Our senior CPAP correspondent, Brian Redban...” [1:41:00]

7. Blake Jones

[1:49:45] Set:

• Blue-collar, bearded humor, OxyContin and “bangbulance” business ideas.

Panel Banter:

• Blake reveals he’s a Marine vet, collects sports cards, was just laid off as a Houston cloud engineer.
• Bucee’s snack discussion.
• Tony: “America needs my shut the fuck up. Anyway.” [1:56:00]
• Roseanne on his originality, with notable clowning: “It's fun. You never know. One of these people could be the next big thing.” [1:58:14]

8. Eric McVeigh

[2:00:30] Set:

• Shocking bits about cancer patient sex, fear of butt stuff, and bodily function.

Panel Response:

• Tony: “You came out guns a blazing... you had us all bought in... and then it all went downhill from there.”
• Roseanne: “You have to finish the thing. Put the mic back where you found it up there.”
• Eric shares his oddest life story: “Worked as a lifeguard at 50 Cent's party for Jesse Jackson.” [2:06:40]
• Tony: “Being a lifeguard at the Reverend Jesse Jackson's house hired by 50 cents is fucking unbelievable.” [2:07:00]

9. Sir Winston Pickles

[2:12:40] Set:

• “Clown in whiteface” persona, very dark one-liners, serial killer imagery, Ed Gein, and dyslexia jokes.

Panel Feedback:

• Roseanne: “I think that's really original... a clown with really dark jokes. You have good punchlines with it, too.” [2:16:00]
• Pauly: “You have a David Bowie voice... have you ever seen Power?”

10. Timmy No Breaks

[2:21:40] Set:

• Wild anomaly, surreal impressions, meta self-parody, does a structured scripted parody interview as “Tim Stiefler.”

Panel & Audience Reaction:

• Tony: “He’s the greatest thing in the world... Like Kaufman but with the controls. He's genius level.”
• Roseanne: “Making fun of all show business... It's original and so great... he's genius level.” [2:27:30]

11. William Montgomery (Record-holding Regular & Closer)

[2:29:55] Set:

• Trademark absurdism: Redban airline hijack jokes, Pony Express, and video game role-play as a Japanese woman in "Ghost of Tsushima."

Panel Outro:

• Roseanne: “I love your comedy... you go places only crazy people can go.”
• William shares he’s lost weight on Ozempic ("manjaro"), smokes pot with Roseanne, clowning the green room chaos.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Roseanne (on Ashley's cue cards):
  “You should at least memorize your shit, you know, and get some delivery... a joke is a premise and then a payoff. You don't even have any fucking punchlines.” [44:45]

• Pauly (on Austin Young):
  “Can I squeeze your tits?”
  Austin, without missing a beat: “Yeah, of course. Go for it.” [1:43:25]

• Roseanne (advice to Phoenix provocateur):
  “You should have something to say about it...you've been on both sides of the street...you should have a wealth of jokes... and I'm mad at you 'cause you don't.” [1:16:50]

• Tony (to Eric McVeigh):
  “You have unbelievably good premises with no finish. This is exactly that.” [2:06:50]

• Sir Winston Pickles (deadpan):
  “I did do blackface at one point. Yes, I did. What else? Coal miner.” [2:15:20]

Notable Episode Dynamics

• Roseanne is ON FIRE: Sober, sharp, and truly involved. Her mentorship/roast hybrid is the spirit of the show at its best.
• Pauly is WILD: Unfiltered, erratic, sometimes nonsensical, often hilarious, embodying road dog chaos.
• Panel Shines as Comedy Bootcamp: All up-and-comers get practical, raw, often harsh, but caring notes.
• Many comics share personal struggles: employment, relationships, identity, health—panel turns these into teachable comic moments.
• Notable recurring bit: Roasting the use (or abuse) of note cards rather than memorized jokes.

Episode Structure & Key Timestamps

• [00:00–09:00] – Intros, ads, band introductions
• [09:00–20:00] – Star-stacked panel intros, guest welcomes, early riffs
• [20:00–2:29:00] – Rapid-fire comic sets + interviews + panel feedback
• [Every ~10–15 min] – New comic’s set, bucket pulls, interviews
• [1:09:10, 1:29:40, 2:21:40] – Special golden ticket/legend returns (Phoenix, Tristan Bowling, Timmy No Breaks)
• [Throughout] – Memorable panel roasts, life advice, constant callbacks
• [2:27:30] – Timmy No Breaks brings a meta, “Kaufman-esque” parody moment
• [2:29:55–end] – William Montgomery’s closer, final panel reflections, show wrap

Final Thoughts

This marathon episode is a clinic in live, unscripted comedy—a blend of mentorship, roast, and sheer unpredictability as only Kill Tony delivers. Roseanne Barr’s resurgence stands out, every set is a wild card, and the advice is as valuable as any comedy bootcamp. Stand-out moments include Roseanne’s intervention motivation, Pauly’s unpredictable antics, and the ascendant talent of Timmy No Breaks. For both superfans and newcomers, this is Kill Tony in top form.

“You are really, really funny. You got it all there… You are a star!” – Roseanne to Austin Young [1:41:40]

“That's how we do it!” – Roseanne to Tristan Bowling [1:32:35]

“He’s the greatest thing in the world… Like Kaufman but with the controls. He's genius level.” – Tony on Timmy No Breaks [2:27:20]