Explaining ‘Brain Zaps’ on Kill Tony… It Got Weird ~ Kirstie Hayden | Ep. 271

This week, we sit down with comedian Kirstie Hayden, known for her appearance on Kill Tony, and dive into the moment that had everyone confused—her explanation of “brain zaps.” What starts as a casual reference turns into a wild breakdown of what it actually feels like to quit Zoloft cold turkey, including the unexpected physical effects, the mental challenges, and how that experience unexpectedly became part of her Kill Tony interview. We get into her journey through stand-up, moving to Austin, signing up for Kill Tony over 30 times before getting picked, and how timing, life experience, and just letting things “come out” led to a breakout moment on stage.Beyond Kill Tony, Kirstie opens up about her full comedy process—from writing and testing jokes at open mics to developing her unique on-stage persona—and shares honest insight into mental health, antidepressants, and learning how to cope both on and off medication. The conversation blends raw honesty with chaos as we talk about SSRIs, serotonin syndrome, psychedelic experiences, crowd work vs written material, and what it really takes to build a career in comedy. If you’ve ever wondered what “brain zaps” actually are, what it’s like grinding your way onto Kill Tony, or how comedians turn real-life experiences into moments that hit on stage, this episode delivers. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe, like, and drop a comment — it really helps the show.Check out Kirstie -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstiecomedyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/kirstiecomedy🥃 Official Spirits Sponsor – Great Lakes DistilleryWebsite: https://greatlakesdistillery.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdistillery🍸 Cocktails with Dimples and The BeardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cwdatbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwdatbpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CocktailswithDimplesandTheBeardX: https://twitter.com/dimplesthebeardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsdimplesthebeardRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6163487📧 For sponsorships or collaborations: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy