Ron Taylor, who is the winner of Funny AF with Kevin Hart, recently opened up about his unique approach to comedy. Surprisingly, the writer and comedian revealed that he drew heavy inspiration from comedy legends like Patrice O’Neal during his early years following his passion. And apart from that, he also turned to science as an unlikely source of inspiration for his comedy material. 

As shocking as it sounds, the newly crowned winner of the popular Netflix comedy special has a fascinating story behind the influences for his comedic style.

Ron Taylor recently sat down for a conversation on The Isaac Abrams Show. When the host asked about his unique comedy style and inspirations, he named several legends, including Bernie Mac, Patrice O’Neal, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor. He also shared that his academic background had a role in shaping his comedy. Having studied engineering, robotics, and advanced mathematics, Taylor took the same scientific approach used for his education to his comedic style.

“So, when I went into comedy I had the same right sensibility or you know I would use this so like I would look at jokes like that like it was a science right,” he added.

This was nearly three years ago, when he performed on Don’t Tell Comedy. During that time, he closely studied the craft, trying to understand what truly makes people laugh. And it is safe to say that the approach paid off. He went on to win Funny AF with Kevin Hart, a show that toured across the nation to find the deserving winner. Throughout the season, he proved his mettle, showing some of the best from his comedy arsenal.

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Clearly, there is more to expect from Taylor, but until he comes up with something new and refreshing, fans can continue the ride with The Roast of Kevin Hart, which is set to arrive on Netflix soon.

For those who are not aware, The Roast of Kevin Hart is a live comedy special that is set to be available to stream on Netflix on May 10, 2026. The show finally brings Kevin Hart as the star being roasted, reversing his usual role as a roast host. And the event will be hosted by Shane Gillis.

This event is part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, which is a week-long festival running from May 4 to May 10 with over 350 shows. The roast will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. While tickets for the live event are available through the festival’s official platform, the show will stream globally for audiences on Netflix.

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