Michael Ridley

Local Austin comedian and multiple-time performer back with a brand new minute. Set was a Transformers/Optimus Prime propaganda bit that escalated into an on-stage transformation. Runs the Austin chapter of Roast Battle, booking bi-weekly battles; says Austin ranks third out of 52 cities in the international league, with monthly Austin-vs-New York battles at the Comedy Cellar. Asian comic who jokes he is a 'well-vetted racist.' Since moving to Austin he lost his truck (a Tacoma, sideswiped on I-35 by a guy from Kyle), his mullet, and his dog.

1. 1:39:35

   Episode #776

   Jul 13, 2026

   Bucket Pull

   Guests: Brian Moses, Dave Landau.

   Watch set at 1:39:35View episode #776
2. 46:08

   Episode #722

   Jun 9, 2025

   Bucket Pull

   He discussed his autistic brother and his 'house husband' lifestyle. Originally from Virginia, he has been doing stand-up full-time since April. He previously worked for the show at the Vulcan Gas Company and the Mothership.

   Guests: Brian Simpson, Yannis Pappas.

   Watch set at 46:08View episode #722
3. 44:55

   Episode #696

   Dec 16, 2024

   Bucket Pull

   A returning performer who Tony noted had approached him off-mic the previous week claiming he was 'ready', he admitted to relapsing on alcohol recently after two years of sobriety, his set involved a character voice representing his 'ego demon' gassing him up at the gym.

   Guests: Sketch, Dave Landau.

   Watch set at 44:55View episode #696
4. 1:04:45

   Episode #643

   Jan 1, 2024

   Bucket Pull

   He joked about having 300 unsold t-shirts with his face on them in his apartment. A Filipino-American comedian with 10 years and works on the Kill Tony production team in comedy. He recently moved to Austin and started a podcast called Ridley Radio.

   Guests: The Regulars.

   Watch set at 1:04:45View episode #643
5. 17:59

   Episode #609

   May 15, 2023

   Bucket Pull

   He discussed his time in jail for weed possession and how he traded writing letters for ramen, a door guy at the Comedy Mothership from Newport News, Virginia.

   Guests: Ian Fidance, Joy Hinchcliffe.

   Watch set at 17:59View episode #609
6. 1:29:18

   Episode #595

   Feb 6, 2023

   Bucket Pull

   Third time on the show, moved to Austin two months prior. He previously worked as a purchaser at a body shop and owned three Miatas.

   Guests: Tom Papa.

   Watch set at 1:29:18View episode #595
7. 27:24

   Episode #562

   Jun 20, 2022

   Bucket Pull

   He works at a body shop and performs a Joker impression. A Filipino comedian originally from Virginia/Houston who has been on the show once before. He mentions he is moving to Austin in November.

   Guests: Fahim Anwar.

   Watch set at 27:24View episode #562
8. 55:01

   Episode #552

   Apr 11, 2022

   Bucket Pull

   A Filipino-American comedian from Virginia Beach who has been doing stand-up for eight years. He works as a parts manager for a body shop and lived in Okinawa, Japan.

   Guests: Punkie Johnson, Dicey.

   Watch set at 55:01View episode #552

Career Arc

Michael Ridley first came through Kill Tony's bucket lineup on #552 (Apr 11, 2022) with guests Punkie Johnson and Dicey. He returned across 8 sets, most recently on #776 (Jul 13, 2026).

First pulled from the bucket in episode number 552.