Michael Lair

A legendary Chicago improv performer who moved to Austin to pursue stand-up after an ALS diagnosis. He performs from a wheelchair and is a beloved regular on the show.

A legendary former regular who returned for a one-off set after being retired for months. He is known for his improvisational style and battling a debilitating illness. He auctioned off a giant Modello piggy bank for $251 during his interview.

A legendary regular with ALS who returned to perform. He performed his set by singing to help his vocal clarity and played an improv game called 'World's Worst'.

A former regular and 'platinum ticket' holder who did a surprise drop-in set. He performed a set focused on Thanksgiving and white privilege while carrying a toy lightsaber.

A long-time regular who recently retired due to ALS, returning here as the character 'Injured Dice Clay'. He jokes about his condition, nurses, and nursery rhymes. He is a Chicago Second City alum.

A regular performer originally from New York who moved to Chicago's improv scene before coming to Austin. He was diagnosed with ALS and performs a new minute each week. This set featured him shirtless and doing a bit about exposing Hans Kim.

A former improv master from Chicago's Second City who began stand-up after being diagnosed with ALS. He performs a new minute weekly despite physical challenges with speech and mobility.

A regular performer originally from Queens, NY, who moved to Chicago and spent two decades in the improv scene. He was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and performs a new minute each week, often in character.

Based in Austin, originally from Chicago with a background in Second City improv. He has been performing stand-up since being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He discussed a recent bad experience buying an expensive adjustable bed.

A weekly regular diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He performed a set focused on the Paralympics and his physical condition.

A weekly regular who recently recovered from COVID-19. He has a background in improv and was diagnosed with ALS several years ago.

Beloved regular who first pulled from the bucket in December 2019. Performed a high-energy set fresh off a recovery from COVID-19. Introduced his son to the stage for a special father-son comedy moment.

A regular performer who previously did musical theater and has two theater degrees. He performed a musical theater challenge singing snippets from various musicals. He mentioned finding his own merchandise at a Hollywood Goodwill.

Weekly regular originally from New York and Chicago who lives with ALS. He announced during his interview that he is moving to Austin, Texas. He joked about using Nick Reese's girlfriend's tattooed legs for a photo shoot.

A regular performer living with ALS who recently won the World Series of Comedy. He performed a musical 'about me' segment with the band and shared a story about a neighbor attempting to kick down his apartment door. He frequently jokes about his disability and his 'tiger mode' focus.

Returns from a hiatus in Wyoming, performing in a white suit as 'Steve Martian'. He discusses the difficulties of traveling with ALS and his 'comedy of errors' trip to visit his father.

Weekly regular who performs via submitted video due to ALS. He has been in the comedy scene for two decades. His set focused on his disability and being an alcoholic drug addict.

A regular performer who submitted a recorded set from Wyoming due to his health. His set covers working in restaurants, his upbringing in Queens, and his experiences at Armenian birthday parties.

Making his 50th appearance on the show. He presents a list of '50 Kill Tony Facts' and discusses losing a $100 UFC bet to Tony.

A regular performer living with ALS. He performed a scripted bit about 'paying in change' involving the band and shared a story about race relations at his apartment complex.

Weekly regular who performed as a character named 'Prof Toxic.' He distributed a script titled 'Kill Toxic' for the host, guest, and band to perform a live-action play. He is a regular known for his battle with ALS.

Originally from Queens, New York and Chicago. He discusses his motor neuron disease (ALS) and his experience entering an Easter Seals film competition. He attempts to land a kendama ball in a cup for a hypothetical million dollars.

A regular performer from Chicago who performs as the character 'Injured Dice Clay'. He has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and uses the character to joke about his disability. His set consists of nursery rhymes modified with dark, adult themes.

Weekly regular with ALS. Performs a set about the difficulties of being disabled, specifically sitting on his own balls. Mentions he is from Hollywood and smokes crack because he is 'melting'.

Weekly regular who performs this week as a character named 'Most Cologne.' He incorporates music and rhymes about various fragrances into his set. He discusses his disability and his merchandise website during the interview.

Weekly regular who has been living with ALS for 24 months. He discussed his participation in a video competition for disabled filmmakers and performed a Rambo monologue battle.

A weekly regular who performs despite having ALS. He discussed Chinese food and the coronavirus, and later performed an encore 'audition' for SNL as a character named Aspen Ladd.

A weekly regular with ALS who performs using pre-written jokes on a tablet. He showed off his new 'adaptive' Tommy Hilfiger underwear designed for disabled people. He also shared some 'mom jokes' provided by his mother.

Weekly regular who performs despite his battle with ALS. His segment included a video of him being confronted by a man with a gun earlier that week. Tony refers to him as one of his favorite comedians and a 'goat'.

Weekly regular who performs despite having ALS. He presented a scripted sketch about Mark Wahlberg preventing 9/11.

Weekly regular living with ALS. He pitched a new comedy concept called 'Cool Your Jets' and announced he would be appearing on America's Got Talent.

A weekly regular who suffers from ALS, performing from his home. He used his time to practice several 'auditions' for various fictional roles, including a neo-nazi and a Price is Right contestant. His set was an extended performance featuring multiple character sketches.

A weekly regular who performs a new minute despite his battle with ALS. He attempted to have his shirt ripped off by the crew as part of a bit. He was the only regular to travel to La Jolla for these road shows.

A weekly regular who traveled from Los Angeles to perform. He suffers from ALS and performs from a power chair, known for his dark humor and aggressive crowd interaction.

A regular performer from Chicago with a background in improv who has ALS. He performed a dark set about his condition and assisted suicide. He uses a wheelchair and often carries a bicycle chain for protection.

A weekly regular with ALS and a background in Chicago's Second City improv. He performed a 'heel' set and confronted an audience member who he claimed was using a fake handicap placard for their Maserati.

A regular performer with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and a background in Second City improv. Used his minute to jokingly ask Joe Rogan for Bigfoot blood as a cure. Wore a distinctive mesh/bondage-style outfit.

A regular performer battling ALS who previously spent 20 years doing improv in Chicago. He joked about his neck brace and his son's earlier performance.