Following in the footsteps of late-night legends Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, and Jimmy Kimmel, stand-up comedian/radio personality Tino Cochino sits down for an in-depth interview with some of his favorite entertainment personalities as part of Tino Tonight.
Tino Cochino: Host of the #1 English-speaking, Latino-hosted radio show in America, Tino Cochino Radio, currently airs in 70+ markets and is still growing. In 2023, Tino would become one of the country’s hottest content creators on social media, leading him to pursue his lifelong dream of stand-up comedy. Like a duck takes to water, Cochino hit the ground running, becoming a high-profile featured and headline comedic performer on the West Coast.
Tino Cochino is touring as an opening act for various stand-up comedy stars, including Concrete, Carlos Mencia, and Michael Yo.
On this episode of Tino Tonight, comedian Donnell Rawlings gives the full breakdown of what happened during his Roast Battle meltdown, and he’s even going to come face to face with one of the comics from that evening.
Plus, local favorite Gene Moore delivers a killer live set that’s gonna have you cracking up.
Donnell Rawlings: Donnell Rawlings is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series Chappelle’s Show and the HBO drama The Wire.
Rawlings is most notable for frequently appearing in sketches on Chappelle’s Show and hosting the third season along with Charlie Murphy. His catchphrase on the show was “I’m rich, biaaaaatch!” (which is played at the end of every episode as part of Dave Chappelle’s vanity card) as well as frequently adding “Son!” at the end of each sentence.
He demonstrates his knowledge of broken Korean he learned in the Air Force in the sketches “Player Hater’s Ball” and “The Time Haters”, the latter of which was featured in the “Failures” episode. Rawlings reprises his role as the hater “Beautiful”, known for wearing a Jheri curl and a suit similar to ones that Little Richard has worn. In the sketches, he responds to the comments of Korean hater “Mr. Roboto” with insults in Korean. He reprised the role of Beautiful on Chappelle’s episode of Saturday Night Live.
Rawlings appears in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 and in a cameo appearance in the music video for Jim Jones’ “We Fly High” (Ballin’ Remix). He was a regular on The Ricki Lake Show mostly as a judge on various challenge episodes.
Gene Moore: Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gene now calls Phoenix home and has been making audiences roar with laughter with up to 250 live shows per year. But what you may not know is that Gene is not only a talented comedian, but also an Army veteran.
As the voice of nice and kind people in America, Gene has traveled all over the country spreading joy and laughter. He’s the ultimate mood-lifter, and his infectious energy and quick wit are sure to leave you feeling happier and lighter than when you arrived.
So if you’re looking for a night of non-stop laughter and good times, look no further than Gene. With his unique ability to find humor in the ordinary and his natural ability to connect with any audience, he’s sure to be the life of the party. And as an Army veteran, he’s got the discipline and work ethic to deliver a show that’s both hilarious and unforgettable.
Gene is the ultimate party starter. It doesn’t matter if you come with friends or on your own, because once Gene hits the stage, you’ll feel like you’re among old friends.
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