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I also don't understand why he always comes on by himself at first before he "brings in" (ie, gets in Discord) the cohosts. Just so he can feel like he's maintaining control and remind everyone that it's HIS show? Seems weird to me that they aren't there from the start.
Seems more like a stylistic choice than an ego thing.
If you look at the general structure of The Killstream it is taking successful aspects of many classic entertainment programs past and present. You've got the opening monologue from the host at the start of the show which is a staple of late night. Next the co-hosts come in and there is some witty banter and maybe an anecdote about their day. There is usually a round-up of the day's news/events/celebrity gossip with the show's co-hosts who provide extra details and side discussions, which is a staple of morning radio. The Jerry Springer influence is pretty obvious throughout. And you've got the listener/viewer call-in segments which you can find across radio and television. Non-bloodsports guest segments offer a wide range of entertainment options depending on the type of guest.
The opening monologue is just one aspect of the collage that is The Killstream and Ralph is the keystone that holds it all together. Ralph isn't where he is because of any particular talents, he is simply able to keep the functioning parts of his show together while pushing lesser bits out.
While people like Tonka and Andy can create a show, they can't maintain a show and provide a solid foundation for content. Ralph can provide and maintain that foundation and a lot of times the success of a show depends on that simple fact.
If you build it, they will come.