Comedian Ryan Long Threatened With Cease and Desist Over Testosterone Clinic Joke
"I went to Denver and I made this joke photo where I posted I said something along lines of like I went to the low T center and they kicked me out. They said your kind's not welcome here. Like you know cuz I'm so high T whatever. Their lawyers started messaging me sending me cease and desist to take down the video."
About this episode
Comedian Christina Pazsitzky welcomes Ryan Long to Your Mom's House for a wide-ranging conversation exploring comedy, social norms, and internet culture. The Toronto-based comedian, known for his fearless satirical sketches mocking all sides of the political spectrum, discusses his approach to comedy and the cultural differences between Canadian and American humor. A significant moment comes when Long reveals he was threatened with legal action by a Denver testosterone clinic over a satirical post, an incident he describes as ironically embodying the low testosterone behavior the clinic treats. The pair explore various internet subcultures and viral personalities, including Long's popular sketch about men who manage OnlyFans accounts for sex workers. They discuss the differences between film set culture and stand-up comedy, with both agreeing that comedy's unglamorous nature keeps performers grounded unlike the coddling atmosphere of acting productions. The episode touches on controversial topics including Toronto's laws allowing public toplessness, swinger culture in Mexico, and the commodification of unusual physical characteristics online. Long shares his upcoming comedy special taping at Denver's Comedy Works and reflects on creating content during America's most politically divided moments. The conversation showcases both comedians' commitment to finding humor in taboo subjects while maintaining genuine curiosity about human behavior at its strangest.
Key takeaways
- Ryan Long was sent cease and desist letters by a Denver low testosterone clinic over a satirical joke post claiming they rejected him for high testosterone levels
- Long discusses his viral OnlyFans sketch depicting men who manage sex workers' accounts spending their days responding to customers pretending to be women
- The hosts explore Toronto and Ontario laws allowing all women to go topless in public spaces regardless of heritage or gender
- Long reveals he is filming his next comedy special at Comedy Works in Denver on July 17th before touring major cities
- The comedians contrast film set culture where talent is heavily coddled versus stand-up comedy's unglamorous DIY ethos that keeps performers grounded
- Discussion of internet subcultures reveals growing markets for niche content including body percussion performers and bearded women with PCOS
- Pazsitzky shares her experience at a Mexican resort she suspects was a swingers establishment based on the name Secrets and guest behavior