Episodes
NYC-based comic Jared Schwartz talks to Tokyo about what it's like being the semi-permanent co-host of Only Feehans with Kerryn Feehan, his sweet team that has helped built the huge success that is his independently produced Momma's Boy Comedy show (now at The Stand), what it was like growing up in Staten Island, and why he is now a sad boi. Follow Jared on IG and Twitter @thekidjared and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung. For video, subscribe at youtube.com/tokyokuntpunch.
Published 08/30/21
Published 08/30/21
Comic and professional roaster Alex Hooper talks to Tokyo about his approach to comedy and energy, his festival frequencies, his supportive partner, his book "Roast Yourself To Happiness," and what drew him to accidentally shoot his comedy special in London during the pandemic. Follow Alex @hooperhairpuff on IG and Twitter and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung. Watch the full videos at youtube.com/tokyokuntpunch.
Published 08/24/21
Comedian and actor Josh Accardo talks to Tokyo about why he decided to move to New York from San Diego at the beginning of his career, that time he got lost in Central Park and broke down crying, confronting his abusers as part of the healing process, and failing the business part of comedy when he was starting out. He also tries to make her feel better about being jealous of her parents' relationship. Follow Josh on IG and Twitter @joshaccardo. Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 08/16/21
NYC-based comic and producer Yumi Kay talks to Tokyo about her opinion on hanging out with comics in general, how she keeps her bi-weekly shows at Joey Bats and Russian Samovar populated, raising money for starving children in Russia and koalas in Australia, her pet chicken, and going to synagogue. Follow Yumi on IG @yumi.kay and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 08/13/21
Head of Gas Digital Network and host of The SDR Show Ralph Sutton talks to Tokyo about how he met his co-host Big Jay Oakerson, normalizing kinks, and the life of decadence he use to lead as a DJ and host. Follow Ralph @iamralphsutton and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 08/01/21
Comic, actor and host of Here For The Hang podcast Carlisle Forrester talks to Tokyo about not feeling like a Southern belle and getting out of Mississippi at age 18, producing her award-winning short film Now or Never available on IMDB, the benefits of being a good hang, and how being a genuine fan of one of comedy's top writers turned into a real friendship. Follow Carlisle on IG @carlisleforrester and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung. Subscribe for video youtube.com/tokyokuntpunch.
Published 07/24/21
LA-based comic Lamar talks to Tokyo about his upbringing in South Carolina where you may find a severed leg on the beach, what it was like being gay in the military, and how not fitting in with family or church fueled him to be the bright light we see before us. Follow Lamar on IG @thisislamarbro and on Twitter @lamarcomedy, and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung. Subscribe for videos youtube.com/tokyokuntpunch.
Published 07/24/21
Comedian Bob Levy talks to Tokyo about threatening Howard Stern's life, making things that bother you funny, and throwing them in your act, taking his fights with his wife public, and their shared gig in Jersey at The Dojo of Comedy East. Check out his The Miserable Men Show on Youtube. Follow Bob on IG @levybob, on Twitter @levy_sir, and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung. Subscribe at youtube.com/tokyokuntpunch.
Published 07/09/21
Painter, artist and drummer Draya talks to Tokyo about her mom, starting a band, getting high and meditating and the boy who wouldn't leave her alone for 2 years. Follw Draya and request hand-made clothing on IG @champagneglass and get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 07/04/21
Comedian and writer Fuquan Johnson talks to a few days sober Tokyo about growing up in Jersey, touring with the Wayans brothers, his rollercoaster and writing for All Def. Follow Fuquan on IG @mybadfuu on Twitter @mybadFu and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 07/03/21
Immersive theater docent, musician, and sentient meat puppet Terra Warman talks to Tokyo about Live Action Role Play or LARPing, the problem with the concept of spreading yourself too thin in the art world, what really drives her wild about her partner, and working the Tribeca Film Festival immersive area (3 days left to buy your tickets and catch her!). Follow Terra on IG @waronearth and on Twitter @war_person, and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/18/21
Comedian and relationship guru Dante Nero talks to Tokyo about her dalliance with an LA Store comic, the responsibilities of being a pimp, having the courage to ask for what you want in a relationship, and the skill set required to make love to multiple girls at the same time. Follow Dante on IG @thedantenero and on Twitter @DanteNero, and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/13/21
LA-based comedian, actor and avid filmmaker Jordan Leer talks to Tokyo about his recent read, Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea (full book report available on The Jordan Leer Program), his award-winning short horror flick "Nunchuck," what he looks for in a woman, and his latest project, "The Hound Dog of Hollywood," a dark humorous look at the greatest dog-actor of all time. Follow Jordan on IG @the_jordan_leer_program and on Twitter @JORDleer , and get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/09/21
Actor and comedian Nia Witts talks to Tokyo about creating content on her Youtube channel (Nia Witts), her new podcast with her friend Lavenda Monroe called Lady Talxxx which discusses love, self-care and sex tips, and her experience performing at the 2019 ABC Talent Showcase. Follow Nia on IG @niawitts and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/07/21
Poet and actor Caridad De La Luz AKA Bruja talks to Tokyo about her her experience auditioning and making Season 2 of Def Poetry Jam, hosting the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Open Mic every Thursday via Zoom, what it was like growing up the in The Bronx, and her verdant life in Rio Grande in the rainforest with the sounds of the coqui frog. Follow Bruja on IG and Twitter @LaBrujaNYC and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/05/21
Brooklyn-based comic and business owner Brian Morris talks to Tokyo about his Wing Chun lineage, his sifu's sifu, why he got out of curating art galleries, why he recently went out West, and some new thangalangs he is cooking up as the Director of The Huron Comedy Club at Soho Playhouse in New York City. Follow Brian on IG @brianmorrisgallery and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 06/03/21
Calabasas-based American session keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac talks to Tokyo about his current 6 favorite movies, Fassbender, how he was influenced by his dad who played with Neil Young and Elvis Presley, skateboarding in the valley as a teenager. modular music, and working with Don Was, Trevor Horn and John Mayer. From Tokyo's apartment in Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Follow Jamie on IG @jamiemuhoberac and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 05/28/21
Comedian, actor, writer and producer Heather Pasternak talks to Tokyo about going to Tisch at NYU, featuring for Jeff Garlin, her fave comic she has never worked with who is RIPing, George Carlin, being uninspired by Shakespeare getting tickled til she peed by her big sister as a child, mental health, and feeling left out of the cult Tokyo got drafted into. All from Tokyo's eco-cabin in Uvita in the jungle of Costa Rica. Follow Heather on IG and Twitter @hellopasternak and Get Kuntpunched...
Published 05/21/21
Brooklyn based comedian Whitney Chanel Clark talks to Tokyo about recently getting passed at Broadway Comedy Club, how no one in her family thought she was going to be a success in comedy, her current favorite video games Call of Duty and the Sims, and the different set of problems gay comics deal with when they hook up versus what straight comics deal with when they decide to shtoop it up. Follow Whitney on IG @whitneychanelcomedy and on Twitter @AlwaysxBusiness and Get Kuntpunched...
Published 05/20/21
Brooklyn-based 21-year-old tenor sax player Chris Ferdinand talks to Tokyo about the Pete and Sebastian podcast, mouth pieces, feet, his 3 favorite jazz players, and growing up in a house under construction. Tokyo finds out they actual have a lot in common. Follow Chris on IG and Twitter @chrisferdinand_ . Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 04/15/21
Brooklyn crooner Ean Mering talks to his cousin Tokyo about early family life with the Kuntpunches. They reminisce about growing up in Silverlake, Hollywood and Beverly Hills, their early sexual history and the very twisted environments that shaped them as child actors. Ean discusses his love for The American Songbook, the bel canto technique of singing utilized by Ella Fitzgerald and his fondness for Tokyo's childhood best friend. Follow Ean on Twitter @EanMering and on Instagram...
Published 04/09/21
Cambodian comic Lin Sun talks to Tokyo about headlining in Vegas, the recent Asian hate crime that left 10 people dead in a massage parlor, what it was like to get a message from Jude Angelini to be on the All Out Show, being featured on The Laugh Factory's IG, Tokyo's lost deal to Amy Winehouse and how Tokyo fell out of love with Dr. Dre's studio manager. Follow Lin Sun on Twitter and IG @linsuntv and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 04/06/21
Austin based comedian Jason Rouse talks to Tokyo about following Dave Chappelle numerous times at The Laugh Factory, the violent encounter in his hometown of Hamilton, Canada that sparked his comedy career, how to say "Yum Yum" in Swedish, Pusher Street in Christiania, Denmark, The Comedy Store, the Austin circuit and upcoming tours. Follow Jason on Instagram at @jasonrouse666 and Get Kuntpunched @iamhungyung.
Published 04/02/21
Jim talks to Tokyo about Amanda Nunes, not being able to receive the award for Class Clown in high school due to being in rehab at Princeton, the drug of sex, his process for coming up with new material, the origin of the boxing sports term bantamweight, a few different movies including but not limited to Scarface and Injustice for All, the cult she was in, KISS, Beverly Hills High School, Chip Chipperson, and more, believe it or not! Music by Tokyo's band Neopatra with keyboardist and...
Published 03/31/21