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Royal Oaks Admits to Viral Microphone Assault on Heckler During Stand-Up Set

Kill Tony · #767 - LUIS J GOMEZ + ARI SHAFFIR + PEYTON RUDDY · May 11, 2026
Royal Oaks Admits to Viral Microphone Assault on Heckler During Stand-Up Set
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#767 - LUIS J GOMEZ + ARI SHAFFIR + PEYTON RUDDY
"I had a microphone, and I'm telling jokes, right? And I hear a guy booing, right? So I look in the— I look out on the stage like, okay, well, you're booing. I can roast, right? So when I look at him, I'm like, oh, you look like Jaheim 2001 put that Woman First outfit on, right? So I'm thinking he's going to come back with another roast. He was like, nigga, you gay. And when I'm done with hers, I'll be creep walking away."
Royal Oaks confirmed that a viral video of him hitting an audience member with a microphone during a comedy show was real. He described how a heckler called him gay after he attempted to roast him, leading to a physical altercation that was recorded and sent to his employer, though details of the aftermath remain unclear.

About this episode

Tony Hinchcliffe hosted a high-energy Kill Tony episode at the Comedy Mothership in Austin with a rare triple-guest panel: veteran comics Ari Shaffir and Luis J. Gomez, joined by breakout talent Peyton Ruddy in his first-ever appearance. The night featured over a dozen amateur and professional comedians pulled from a bucket, including standout performances from regular Dedrick Flynn and golden ticket winner Orhun Tamor. The episode delivered shocking revelations, including comedian Royal Oaks disclosing he served time for a life-without-parole drug trafficking conviction that was later overturned due to police corruption, and that he was involved in a viral assault on a heckler with a microphone. Other notable moments included Stephanie Ann's 350-pound weight loss journey, Surgeon's immigration story via the diversity lottery fleeing Nepal's civil war, and a failed Mexican drum-off competition. The panel's chemistry was electric, with Peyton Ruddy earning immediate praise and invitations to Skank Fest and Tony's secret show. The episode also featured Wee Man promoting the new Jackass film and closed with a killer set from rising regular Pat O'Neill, whose dark, tight joke-writing drew comparisons to the night's best. Hinchcliffe maintained control throughout, balancing roast-heavy interviews with genuine curiosity about each comic's background.

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