
 KILL TONY
 KILL TONY #740 - FLUFFY + SAL VULCANO
 Oct 21, 2025 
 Ari Matty, a rising comedian known for his sharp wit, dives into the quirks of American culture in a lively chat. He shares clever observations about the prevalence of sugar in medicine and the unique experience of Dunkin' Donuts. Ari also dissects festival culture and the ins and outs of touring life, sprinkled with hilarious merch tales. His engaging crowd work leaves listeners laughing and reflecting on the absurdities of everyday life. 
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Surprising Crowd Reactions On Tour
- Gabriel Iglesias jokes about audience reaction and touring, recalling being surprised by crowd enthusiasm.
- He riffs on being recognized and merch popularity while touring internationally.
Grind Back To Stage Consistency
- Drew Nickens describes returning after six months and performing consistently at many open mics.
- He shares a self-deprecating bit about not smoking weed and being paranoid when he did.
Starting Comedy Later After Loss
- J.D. Madison reveals starting stand-up at 42 after losing his father during COVID and doing it to follow his passion.
- He uses family stories and parenting details as material in his first-time set.

