Ric Diez

A former golden ticket winner making his return after losing a tournament to Hans Kim. He announced he finally obtained his U.S. work visa despite a law firm initially refusing to work with him. He joked about his brittle physique and going shooting for the first time.

1. 28:09

   Episode #704

   Feb 7, 2025

   Golden Ticket

   Guests: Harland Williams, Adam Ray, Joe Rogan.

   Watch set at 28:09View episode #704
2. 15:31

   Episode #649

   Feb 5, 2024

   Golden Ticket

   Former golden ticket winner invited to the stage for a confrontation with Hans Kim, he accepted a rematch challenge for the LA Forum. He is known for his pale appearance and dark humor.

   Guests: Harland Williams, Yannis Pappas.

   Watch set at 15:31View episode #649
3. 2:25:10

   Episode #648

   Jan 29, 2024

   Golden Ticket

   Golden ticket winner from Brussels. He competed in a 'battle for regularship' against Hans Kim but lost his golden ticket status by audience vote.

   Guests: Shane Gillis, Matt Mccusker.

   Watch set at 2:25:10View episode #648
4. 42:44

   Episode #632

   Oct 16, 2023

   Golden Ticket

   Discussed his upcoming 'regularship' challenge against Hans Kim at the HEB Center, golden ticket winner from Brussels, Belgium, known for his self-deprecating, low-energy style.

   Guests: Suga Sean O'malley, Joe List.

   Watch set at 42:44View episode #632
5. 1:03:27

   Episode #631

   Oct 9, 2023

   Golden Ticket

   A golden ticket winner from Brussels, Belgium, with four years in comedy, he officially challenges Hans Kim for the regular spot. The challenge is set for the New Year's Eve arena show with his golden ticket on the line.

   Guests: Kim Congdon, Jamar Neighbors.

   Watch set at 1:03:27View episode #631
6. 1:25:44

   Episode #630

   Oct 2, 2023

   Golden Ticket

   A golden ticket winner from Brussels, Belgium, making his third appearance. He works a full-time job in Brussels but expressed interest in moving to Austin to be a regular. His comedy style is heavily self-deprecating.

   Guests: Dr. Phil, Sam Tallent.

   Watch set at 1:25:44View episode #630
7. 41:06

   Episode #629

   Sep 25, 2023

   Golden Ticket

   He joked about being used as bait for hunting, the newest golden ticket winner making his second appearance. He is known for his extremely self-deprecating, 'weak' persona and turtle-like appearance.

   Guests: Ric Flair, Shane Gillis, Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Luis J. Gomez, Zac Amico.

   Watch set at 41:06View episode #629
8. 1:14:18

   Episode #628

   Sep 18, 2023

   Bucket PullGolden Ticket

   From Spain, currently living in Brussels, Belgium, working for the European Union. He has been doing comedy for four years. He was awarded a golden ticket following his set.

   Guests: H. Foley, Kevin Ryan.

   Watch set at 1:14:18View episode #628

Career Arc

Ric Diez is originally from Spain. He first appears in the archive on #628 (Sep 18, 2023), as a bucket pull.

The archive records 8 sets over 1 year and 4 months, from #628 (Sep 18, 2023) to #704 (Feb 7, 2025). He won a golden ticket on #628 (Sep 18, 2023). The first recorded set as a golden ticket winner is on #629 (Sep 25, 2023). The most frequent shared lineups are with Hans Kim (8 episodes) and Kam Patterson (8 episodes). The most recent recorded set is on #704 (Feb 7, 2025), listed as a golden ticket.

First pulled from the bucket in episode number 628. Won a golden ticket in episode number 628. First set as a golden ticket winner in episode number 629.