KILL TONY #754 - RICK INGRAHAM + BERT KREISCHER
Feb 3, 2026
Bert Kreischer, a high-profile stand-up with a Netflix special, and Angel Diaz, an animated rising comic known for wild crowdwork. They dive into stand-up life, onstage chaos, and backstage tales. Short, punchy conversations alternate with rapid-fire crowd interactions and high-energy interviews, keeping the pace frantic and unpredictable.
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Close With Your Best Material
- Tony and Bert advised closing with your strongest material instead of opening with it so the audience remembers you.
- Structure your set to end on the clearest, most memorable joke about your unique angle.
Late Birthday Becomes Story Hook
- Eleazar Guzman shared growing up Jehovah's Witness and a late first birthday at 17, using personal history to land emotional punchlines.
- He turned family and religious background into relatable storytelling with surprise reveals.
Slow Down When You're Nervous
- Brian Redban and Tony suggested pacing and slowing material when nervous to preserve jokes and avoid rushed delivery.
- Take time on stage to craft timing instead of cramming lines into a minute.