Story Warz Ep. 085 Summary
Episode Title: Luck
Date: March 20, 2026
Host: GaS Digital Network
Location: The Stand Comedy Club, NYC
Panel: Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, Pete Lee, Zak Amico, Drew Montana
Theme: LUCK
Episode Overview
The 85th episode of Story Warz centers on the theme of "luck" and features a panel of comedians who compete in a game of deceptive storytelling. Returning favorites and guest comics try to outwit each other with their most fortunate (and misfortunate) stories, all while trying to fool the others about the story’s true owner. The episode is packed with clever banter, sharp insults, unexpected sincerity, and a running tally of whose life is the most outrageous (or unlucky).
Key Discussion Points & Notable Segments
1. Game Setup and Player Introductions
[01:12 – 06:25]
- Big Jay Okerson kicks off by explaining the rules: panelists submit stories on the theme of luck, and everyone but the story’s author tries to guess who wrote each one.
- Luis J. Gomez emphasizes points for guessing correctly and for successfully deceiving others.
- Grand prize: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey.
- Banter about preparing stories, traffic, and who holds the record (Drew Montana: "highest scoring free Story Warrior")
- Pete Lee jokes about being a "rule follower," owning a Tesla, and being sponsored by Liquid Death ("I look like Nate Bergazzi and hate Bergazzi" [04:10]).
2. Gameplay: Story Highlights & Panel Banter
Story 1: Pumping Gas with Engine Running
[07:49 – 13:22]
- Author: Drew Montana
- The group riffs on breaking safety rules, word choice (“smithereens gives me Pete Lee vibes"), and voice-to-text mishaps.
- Drew confesses this story was written at the gas station just before the show.
- QUOTE: "Smithereens is a good word, but we're not falling for your wigger horseshit anymore." — Lewis J. Gomez [14:02]
Story 2: Brick Thrown at Head Outside Comedy Club
[15:11 – 22:23]
- Author: Luis J. Gomez
- The panel remembers similar events—or the lack thereof—in their own lives.
- Jay can’t recall ever hearing the story, and Luis admits he banked on Jay’s poor memory.
- QUOTE: "I just really banked on Jay never listening to my stories." — Luis J. Gomez [21:24]
Story 3: Neighbor Accidentally Gifts a Tesla
[25:33 – 34:06]
- Author: Pete Lee
- Pete reveals a neighbor, after buying a Tesla while high, gave Pete the old Tesla.
- Pete paid $10,000 for the “gift,” missing the opportunity for a storybook sexual favor.
- Zach Amico’s meta-joke: "So you drove Nico's LA Tesla. Nice." [34:21]
- The panel marvels at financial "luck" and Pete’s deadpan delivery.
Story 4: Everyone in the Car Has a Warrant
[36:02 – 52:13]
- Author: Big Jay Oakerson
- Jay recounts being pulled over, cops finding weed, and all three individuals having unrelated warrants (his own for overdue porn rentals).
- The group laughs at the white privilege on display in arrest stories—versus Drew’s recent, similar experience where only the black friend is arrested.
- QUOTE: "I can't write boring stories to appease you guys." — Big Jay Oakerson [45:46]
3. Mid-Show Scores
[53:53 – 57:21]
- Pete Lee in the lead after a strong, drunken showing.
- Double points kick in for stories 5–8, raising the stakes.
4. Gameplay Continues: Stories 5–8 (Double Points)
Story 5: Faking a Breakup for Revenge Sex
[58:10 – 63:12]
- Author: Zak Amico
- Zak faked being dumped to sleep with a recently single woman, who has since died.
- The group jokes about Zak "putting bodies on him" and being a magnet for the tragic.
- QUOTE: "Two on me. This ain't me, though. ... [pause] I've been with my chick forever. If she saw this, she'd fucking kill me." — Zak Amico [59:04]
Story 6: DUI Averted Thanks to Meth House Fire
[65:37 – 71:10]
- Author: Pete Lee
- Pete, extremely drunk, waits through several light cycles at an intersection with police behind him. The cop pulls him over, but lets him go after a meth house catches fire nearby.
- This, everyone agrees, is peak "white luck."
- QUOTE: "I've never been in a hot tub." — Drew Montana, failing to sell his innocence [76:57]
Story 7: Left a Stoner in a Hot Tub; Helped Find Their Weed
[76:26 – 84:20]
- Author: Drew Montana
- Drew admits to stealing and smoking a friend’s weed while they were asleep in a hot tub, then helping hunt for it later.
- The group roasts each other’s stoner and youth credentials.
- QUOTE: "He was like, what happened to all my weed? We were like, I don't know, man, we should look for it." — Drew Montana [84:06]
Story 8: Total Las Vegas Bust (Lost Money & Girlfriend)
[86:37 – 94:41]
- Author: Luis J. Gomez
- Losing all his money playing blackjack and left wandering casino floors, Luis is fairly certain his girlfriend cheated on him that night. He milled around for weed instead.
5. Memorable Moments & Quotes
- Pete Lee’s drunkenness (throughout): "Dude, I'm drunk. I'm." [64:58]; “I don't know where I'm at right now." [69:12]
- Zach Amico’s deadpan: "I'm all folds and cannot walk away nor run." [90:08]
- Drew’s quick-thinking gas station story-writing.
- Banter on white privilege and police: "To sit through three green and red lights...That is only one white man: Pete Lee." — Big J Okerson [66:27]
- Luis’ Vegas heartbreak: "She was a real c...and I lost every diamond, milled around the casino…I found free weed." [93:22–94:07]
Segment Timestamps
| Segment | Timestamp Range | |--------------------------------------------|------------------------| | Intros, Rules, Prizes | 01:12 – 07:49 | | Story 1: Pumping Gas / Smithereens | 07:49 – 13:22 | | Story 2: Brick at Comedy Club | 15:11 – 22:23 | | Story 3: Tesla Lottery | 25:33 – 34:06 | | Story 4: Warrants for All | 36:02 – 52:13 | | Mid-show recap, plugs | 53:53 – 57:21 | | Story 5: Revenge Breakup Sex | 58:10 – 63:12 | | Story 6: DUI vs. Meth House | 65:37 – 71:10 | | Story 7: Hot Tub & Stolen Weed | 76:26 – 84:20 | | Story 8: Las Vegas Down & Out | 86:37 – 94:41 | | Scoring & Wrap-up | 94:41 – 95:40 |
Final Scores
- Luis J. Gomez: 26 points (WINNER)
- Drew Montana: 19 points (2nd place)
- Pete Lee & Big J Okerson: 12 points (Tied / 3rd place)
- Zach Amico: 8 points (4th place, but “1st place joke wise” per Alex)
Tone and Character
- The panel showcases quick wit, self-aware self-deprecation, dark humor, and constant riffing.
- Running jokes about race, class, alleged criminal activity, and each other’s questionable life choices.
- Irreverence and camaraderie; the gang frequently break from the game to roast each other or dissect one another’s punchlines.
Standout Quotes
- On privilege and luck:
“To sit through three green and red lights...That is only one white man: Pete Lee.”
— Big J Okerson [66:27] - On deceptive storytelling:
“Smithereens is a good word, but we're not falling for your wigger horseshit anymore.”
— Lewis J. Gomez [14:02] - On storytelling fatigue:
“Can I just do Alex's job on the show? … I can't write boring stories to appease you guys.”
— Big J Okerson [45:46] - On strategy:
“I just really banked on Jay never listening to my stories.”
— Lewis J. Gomez [21:24] - On panel dynamics:
"Worst kept secret in comedy, bro. Worst skip secret in comedy."
— Big J Okerson about Pete Lee [65:24]
Final Thoughts
This episode of Story Warz is a comedic masterclass in storytelling, misdirection, and genuine comic rapport. Each panelist brings their best (or most ridiculous) stories of luck to the table, with the result often being unexpected, painfully honest, or just plain absurd. Bright spots include Pete Lee’s accidental gain and loss of a Tesla, Luis’ Vegas disaster, and Drew's stoner hijinks—all peppered with the panel’s relentless roasting. The luckiest one at the end of the night? Luis J. Gomez, who (barely) keeps Steve Harvey’s wisdom in the family.