TigerBelly – Mia Malkova & The Gay Funeral

Episode Date: May 21, 2025

Overview

In this playful and raucous episode of TigerBelly, comedian Bobby Lee and sidekick Khalyla welcome adult film star Mia Malkova and comedian Peter Kim. The conversation, as always, is a wild, boundary-pushing ride, winding from reality dating shows and AI porn to relationship gripes, gay party culture, and failed attempts at flirting – capped by a late cameo from comedian Brent Weinbach. The tone is raw, irreverent, and hilarious; constant self-roasting and affectionate digs keep things unpredictable.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reality TV Obsession: "Love on the Spectrum" & Celebrity Sightings

• The group bond over their love for "Love on the Spectrum," especially favorite cast members (Connor, Tanner, Abby, and David).
  • Notable ribbing of Bobby after he claims to have met Abby at LAX — his story gets picked apart for holes.
    • [07:16] Khalyla: “Did you even see Abby?”
    • [07:25] Mia: “Nice one, Mia. Nice one.”
  • Bobby calls Andrew Santino to validate the story ([79:04]).

2. AI and the Future of Porn & Comedy

• Mia shares her thoughts on AI’s impact on adult content. She’s unfazed, insisting genuine human connection will always have a place.
  • [12:58] Mia: “I'm not. I embrace anything… I don't think [AI is] ever going to replace real people as far as porn stars go. It'll replace real people in other things, but not this.”
• Bobby and Peter debate whether AI could ever replicate the spontaneity and “accidents” that make live comedy irreplaceable.
  • [22:02] Bobby: "Comedy is a feeling. AI doesn't have the feeling to know when a joke is funny."
  • [22:45] Bobby: "These little tiny accidents — I don't think AI is ever going to figure that out."
• Khalyla brings up how "uncanny valley" makes AI influencers unsettling ([15:27]), and Peter questions AI standup's future.

3. Cultural Stereotypes and Family: Autistic Kids, Tiger Parents, and Asian Work Ethic

• Candid (and darkly comic) jokes are made about how Asian families might cope with neurodivergence.
  • [10:44] Bobby: "I'd be living in a hollowed out tree with a little opening—peekaboo—just scratch marks on my face…not because of autism, because [I'd] been ignored for so long."
  • [12:03] Bobby: "They're hyper focused…they're stitching the Nike sign."
• The group riff on strict parenting and how that shapes adults.

4. OnlyFans, Marketability, and the Value of Uniqueness

• Peter Kim laments how his look doesn’t “sell” on OnlyFans.
  • [24:51] Peter: “It's not really marketable. I don't think. I have nothing to really sell.”
  • [24:47] Bobby (roasting Peter): "You look down on us like we're like… Mongols or something in hollow trees."
• The conversation touches on AI influencers and the “uncanny valley” effect in sex work.

5. Relationship Dynamics, Nagging, & the End of the Honeymoon

• Mia opens up about her three-year relationship and the “nag” phase. The group performs roleplay skits satirizing couple spats.
  • [35:27] Mia (as herself): "I need you to grow up. I'm 32. I want to have babies soon."
• They discuss the inevitability of irritation, routine, and maintenance in long-term partnerships.
  • [34:11] Bobby: "Every relationship, eventually, after the third year, you're like, what the fuck are you talking about?"
  • [39:45] Mia: "I like nerds, and it comes with some cons that I struggle with. I'm a little ocd."
  • [39:48] Peter: "Oh, nerds are messy."

6. Gamer Culture, Comfort-Viewing, and Neurodivergence

• Jaimes discusses rituals like eating only while watching TV—debates whether it's Gen Z, spectrum, or comfort behavior.
  • [29:31] Bobby: "Study finds re-watching the same TV shows…is an excellent form of nervous system regulation."
• Deep-dive discussions about favorite games: Witcher 3, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, and Oblivion.
  • [31:29] Mia: "I did every side quest. Even those little armors you have to find."
• The competitiveness of gaming and need for instant mastery (“I can’t play if I’m not immediately good”).

7. Queer Culture, Palm Springs, and Gay Party Apps

• Peter Kim runs through apps like Grindr and Sniffies, discussing drugs (“PNP” – party and play, meaning meth) and dick binges in gay party culture.
  • [51:02] Peter: "Almost every other message is PNP. Want to smoke, want to party. It's very huge in the gay community."
  • [51:33] Bobby: "Sniffies is the wrong word…should be Rubbies."
• Discussion about favorite kinds of “musk” and sexual preferences (cleanliness vs. a “little stinky”).
  • [52:43] Peter: "I like it a little dirty…I like a man to smell like he’s been working all day."

8. "The Gay Funeral" Improv & Comedic Bits

• Hilarious improv “gay funeral” scene, where Peter attempts to flirt at an inappropriate time.
  • [55:00-58:34]: Multiple role switches and escalating ridiculousness.
  • [58:43] Mia (summarizing Peter's style): "You're very aggressive…taking no for an answer—no."
  • [59:47] Bobby: "You have no bat, but you still swing."

9. Brent Weinbach Joins: Classic Style, Dating Pet Peeves, Movie Snobbery

• Brent lists his "deal breakers" for partners: no pets, no tattoos, no vaping, no drinking or drugs, and rationality.
  • [74:41] Brent: "No pets."
  • [75:54] Brent: "I wish there was a dating application that sets you up with things you don't like."
  • [81:12] Brent: "I actually, like. I. If I had to pick, I would pick smoke a smoker over a vaper."
• Deliberates on the value of “classic” style vs. “modern” trends.
  • [80:45] Brent: "I want to keep these streets clean and I feel like tattoos are kind of like graffiti on the body. I like it clean and classy."
• Bobby and Brent bond over obscure film references, trading favorite directors and best films (Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, Hitchcock, Todd Solondz, PTA), out-movie-nerd each other, and marvel at their shared single status despite this expertise ([86:12-88:00]).
  • [87:14] Bobby: “I would never use that as, like, if they don't know anything about film...but I think I'm being too harsh."

10. Closing Bits: Hobbies, Showtunes, and More Roasting

• Group confesses love of musicals and show tunes.
  • [98:05] Mia: "Do you guys like show tunes?"
    Brent: "Yes. Musicals are the combination of all the art forms in one."
• Exchanges about who’s classic, who’s rational vs. passionate, and a final round of affectionate roasts.

Memorable Quotes

• Bobby: "I've never been roasted this hard on the show. I'm having enough. Sorry." [09:38–09:47]
• Mia: "I really, really want to produce an AI gangbang and put my face on it." [05:56]
• Khalyla: “You look like the cab they rode in on, the rickshaw.” [71:29]
• Brent Weinbach: “No pets. I want a woman, not a dog.” [75:16]
• Peter Kim: "You like dirty, gay, just a dirty homosexual guy like stinky dick." [53:45]
• Bobby (on AI-generated OnlyFans): “They threw it out there. AI tried to create, and they're like, it's not selling. No, not really. You're just so eccentric and odd.” [24:00]
• Bobby & Brent (on why they're single):
  • Bobby: "That's so weird."
  • Brent: "You look for that, too. Movies?" [77:49–77:52]
• Brent (on his cop-like dating mentality):
  "I have a cop mentality and I want to keep these streets clean. Tattoos are kind of like graffiti of the body." [80:11]
• Mia: "I'm a little OCD…nerds are messy…I'm a little OCD." [39:45–39:46]
• Peter: "This booty hole is nasty." [54:06]

Timestamps to Key Segments

• [01:32] – Mia introduced, banter begins
• [02:24] – "Love on the Spectrum" discussion
• [05:56] – Mia pitches AI gangbang idea
• [07:25] – Bobby’s story about meeting Abby at LAX under fire
• [12:58] – Could AI replace porn stars?
• [22:02] – Will AI ever truly “do” comedy?
• [24:47] – The “marketability” of being eccentric on OnlyFans
• [35:27] – Roleplaying couple fights/Nagging in relationships
• [39:45] – Mia confesses liking nerds; messiness and OCD
• [51:02] – Peter breaks down Palm Springs gay party/drug scene; apps like Sniffies
• [55:00–58:34] – "The Gay Funeral" improv skit
• [73:00–80:45] – Brent Weinbach’s arrival: classic dating, pet peeves, no pets/rationality
• [86:12–88:00] – Movie snob showdown: director trivia, singlehood
• [98:05] – Showtunes confessions

Tone & Style

• Irreverent, raw, and self-deprecating.
• Frequent jabs, expert-level roasting, and affectionate insults.
• No topic off limits: sex, neurodivergence, family, kinks, pop culture.
• Banter is quick, chaotic, full of comedic bits and playful improvisation.

Notable Moments

1. Brutal Roasting of Bobby – He takes it on the chin, especially regarding his looks and questionable LAX “celebrity sighting.”
2. AI Gangbang Bit – Mia’s open mind about tech, willingness to “try anything once.”
3. Gay Funeral Sketch – Illustrates the group’s improv chops and ribald sense of humor ([55:00–58:34]).
4. Brent’s Old-School Dating Rules – Baffling to the group, hilarious in delivery.
5. Movie Nerd Duel – Bobby and Brent go head-to-head on film minutiae, leaving the others in the dust.

For New Listeners

This episode is a whirlwind through contemporary pop culture, sexuality, LA comedy, and friendship, filtered through the TigerBelly crew’s uniquely unpredictable, raucous style. You don’t have to know the backstories to enjoy the ride; just an appreciation for sharp banter and off-the-cuff humor. Buckle up.