Kill Tony Episode #751
Guests: Shane Gillis & Joe Rogan
Date: January 6, 2026
Location: Comedy Mothership, Austin, Texas
Hosts: Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban
Episode Overview
This electric episode features comedy heavyweights Shane Gillis and Joe Rogan joining hosts Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban for another unpredictable live Kill Tony at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. Against the backdrop of Kill Tony’s upcoming Netflix special, comics from all walks of life take the stage for their shot at comedic glory, delivering raw, real, and sometimes wild sets. The episode spotlights the unpredictable chemistry and camaraderie among the hosts, comics, and the crowd, with Rogan and Gillis offering razor-sharp feedback, support, and signature banter throughout.
Key Discussion Points & Comedian Highlights
1. Show Kickoff and Announcements
- Tony gushes about Austin’s comedy scene and announces Kill Tony’s Netflix debut (00:58).
- Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis receive big welcomes as frequent panel favorites (03:20).
“You are here. How you guys feeling tonight? This is Kill Tony brought to you by Netflix!” — Tony Hinchcliffe (00:58)
2. Jack Shaw — Golden Ticket Winner
-Set: Jack faces DM hate, jokes about bombing, and peeing sitting down; set is self-deprecating and struggles to land.
-Props Bit: Jack brings “Hanukkah gifts” for the crew—including a custom Kill Tony yarmulke ("I'm gay" embroidered), a Lean Cuisine for Redban, a trans pride flag for the band, and googly eyes for D Madness (05:41–13:24).
- Panel Reactions: The gifts get more laughs than the material. Joe and Tony suggest Jack explore prop comedy further.
“This is going so much better than your set. This is incredible.” — Tony Hinchcliffe to Jack Shaw (09:16)
3. Kojak (First Bucket Pull)
-Set: Edgy material around the George Foreman Grill/"George Floydman Grill," with punchlines about BLM and counterfeiting (14:06).
- Post-Set Interview: Candid discussion reveals Kojak is a black, gay, “racist” waiter dating a much younger Puerto Rican man who bags groceries at H-E-B.
- The hosts riff hard, teasing Kojak about his self-roasting, relationship, and risk of being fired for edgy jokes.
“Gay, Black, racist against Blacks—do you want to be my new best friend?” — Tony Hinchcliffe (19:50)
4. Nick Tormey & Holly Jensen — The Taxidermy Comedy Couple
-Nick’s Set: Dark jokes on suicide and parkour; admits to living in a van; works for Amazon (26:31).
- Revelation: Nick’s fiancée, Holly Jensen, is in the audience and is invited to the stage.
- Holly’s Set: Witty bit about being a Jewish ex-stripper in Utah, dance mishaps, and dating Mormons (32:24).
- Panel: Holly is declared funnier in the couple, lands a potential gig via Heidi (the show’s booker).
- Memorable Moment: The couple introduces their taxidermy “son,” a toad named Winston.
“This is one of the rare comedy couples where the woman is funnier than the man.” — Tony (34:10)
5. Floyd Jones — Drum-Off & Kanye Bits
-Set: Jokes about Kanye, Trader Jews grocery stores, and sushi restaurant race-mix-ups (37:05).
- Interview: Floyd’s a comic and metal drummer; leads to a raucous “Mexican drum-off” judged by the crowd—house drummer Michael Gonzalez remains undefeated (39:45).
- Panel: Tony and crew playfully rib Floyd for his high-energy post-set persona.
“Honestly, this [panel] like Pokémon—started as Tony, evolved to Shane, then to the Charizard himself, Joe [Rogan].” — Floyd Jones (39:01)
6. Dedrick Flynn — The Atlanta Regular
-Set: Hilarious long-form story about being the only Black guy at a country festival in Georgia, breast milk bets, and “day-walker” jokes (44:49).
- Panel: Dedrick’s new grill (gold teeth) is mercilessly critiqued by Rogan.
- Touring Stories: Recap of Dedrick’s first private jet experience with Tony.
- Rogan’s Advice: “Either get real gold teeth or stop fucking around. Just get a goddamn operation and commit to a look.” (52:22)
“Dedrick, you’ve done it again. We love you. Freak of nature. The dark storm of Atlanta has graced us with his presence.” — Tony Hinchcliffe
7. Tyler Cole — Self-Deprecating Newbie & Wild Interview
-Set: Jokes about Indian head-bobbing, Jersey Shore "Gaza" edition, and being accused of looking Italian (54:12).
- Panel: Tyler gets roasted for rocking a too-tight chain and fake Italian persona; panel unpacks his job selling houses and a wild story about hooking up for 9 months before learning his partner was married (61:19).
- Memorable Banter: Rich, honest, and sexual oversharing; Tony and the panel press for more juicy details.
“My god, am I good at these little interviews.” — Tony (61:21)
8. Diamond Debbie — The Wait, Legendary Wheelchair Comic
-Set: Jokes about single motherhood, tomboys, dating in nursing homes, and “bluechew” (67:02).
- Backstory: 67 years old, 111th sign-up, hit by a Tesla, writing “Debbie Does Austin By Wheelchair”, daughter is a famous burlesque performer.
- Memorable Moment: Debbie receives her first Austin kiss (and then another) live on stage.
- Panel: Endears herself to the crowd, roasts and is savagely roasted back—with outstanding comedic spirit.
“If anybody can take a joke, it’s her, not you.” — Tony to the crowd (75:11)
“I couldn’t walk when I started, but it took so long to get up here, I learned to walk again.” — Diamond Debbie (80:24)
9. Tadpole Triplet — 39-Year Standup, Broken Neck, Comedy Survivor
-Set: High-energy, self-aware jokes about depression, electricity, beards, and “Connor McBeggar” (89:46).
- Backstory: Started at age 10, staff writer on The Tonight Show, hit by diplomat’s daughter, neck fused with titanium, wears a neck brace.
- Panel: Encouraged to wear the neck brace onstage for comedic effect; Tony offers him help from Ways To Well medical group.
- Memorable Line: "Habitat Pole for Humanity… I'm trying to save all the titties! No mas titas delitas!" (98:41)
10. Other Comics and Segments
- Gordon Dixon: Drunken, rapid-fire jokes on strip clubs, checks, and being a Jehovah’s Witness (101:13).
- Lindsey Campbell: Dark, unapologetic miscarriage joke; later reveals she's married to Trey Campbell, works as a bellboy, owns many pets, and delivers a 9/10 joke about her spayed German shepherd's tattoo (105:53).
11. Ari Man—Estonian Assassin (Regular Set)
- Set: Hilarious, topical set on AI, jobs AI doesn’t want, and CAPTCHA (“identify traffic lights”) (109:04).
- Second Bit: Detailed account of Mossad’s tactical blunders from the Netflix doc “Spy Ops,” delivery kills the room with Jewish humor and historical references (114:37).
- Panel: Tony praises Ari’s talent and prolific writing, noting his ability to craft a killer set in just 36 hours for the Rogan-Gillis episode.
“What I love about this set, because it was so brilliant, so topical...and you wrote that in 36 hours.” — Tony (112:56)
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Shane Gillis: (On Jack's Hanukkah yarmulke gift) "No, you should wear that." (08:43)
- Joe Rogan: (On Dedrick’s grill) "Either get real gold teeth or stop fucking around...Just get a goddamn operation and commit to a look." (52:22)
- Tony Hinchcliffe: “Gay, black, racist against blacks. Do you want to be my new best friend?” (19:50)
- Diamond Debbie: “I couldn’t walk when I started, but it took so long to get up here, I learned to walk again.” (80:24)
- Panel on Holly Jensen (Comic Couple): “This is one of the rare comedy couples where the woman is funnier than the man.” (34:10)
- Ari Mann: “AI stands up is going to be all algorithmical...AI ain’t gonna show his dick to the comedy club waitresses. I will.” (111:10)
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------|-------------| | Joe Rogan & Shane Gillis Join | 03:20 | | Jack Shaw (Golden Ticket, Props) | 05:41-13:24 | | Kojak (George Floydman Grill) | 14:06-22:56 | | Nick Tormey & Holly Jensen (Taxidermy) | 26:31-36:15 | | Floyd Jones (Kanye, Drum-Off) | 37:05-44:49 | | Dedrick Flynn (Regular) | 44:49-53:56 | | Tyler Cole (Self-Deprecation) | 54:12-66:13 | | Diamond Debbie (Legendary Wheelchair) | 67:02-81:43 | | Tadpole Triplet (Broken Neck, History) | 89:46-100:22| | Lindsey Campbell (Miscarriage, Bellboy) |105:53-107:56| | Ari Mann (Estonian Assassin, AI, Mossad) |109:04-119:34|
Episode Tone & Takeaways
The episode blends the chaos of open mic unpredictability with top-tier comedic craftsmanship. Rogan and Gillis' playful, unfiltered feedback, combined with Tony's incisive interviews and sharp wit, create a raucous comedy laboratory. Standout moments include prop-driven gags, confessional interviews, emotional on-stage firsts (kisses, triumphs over adversity), and the assured delivery of professional regulars.
This episode is a microcosm of what makes Kill Tony essential: real risk, genuine heart, and off-the-cuff hilarity—proving why Austin is the new mecca for comedy, and why Kill Tony continues to evolve as appointment listening (and now, appointment Netflix viewing).
For a full dose of this episode’s wildness and warmth, catch Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas, streaming on Netflix January 12th, 2026.