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Sara Weinshenk

Regular

First pulled from the bucket in #19. Became a regular in #23.

Appearances
87
First episode
#19
Most recent
#667
Current status
Regular

Career arc

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Appearances

  1. #6671:10:05FeaturedJun 10, 2024

    One of the original regulars from the show's early days in LA. She is now a successful writer and podcaster.

  2. #5811:01:50FeaturedOct 31, 2022

    A former weekly regular from the show's early years in the Belly Room. She is now a full-time comedian living in LA and hosting the 'Shank' and 'This Bitch' podcasts. Her set focused on celebrity fragrances.

  3. #30144:11FeaturedOct 19, 2018

    A long-time Kill Tony regular who joined the panel after her set. She is a professional comedian who frequently opens for major headliners.

  4. #1171:06:55RegularSep 22, 2015

    From the San Fernando Valley in LA. This was her final set as a weekly regular before being promoted to the Comedy Store's main lineup. She is known for her observational style regarding small, quirky subjects.

  5. #1161:11:50FeaturedSep 17, 2015

    Weekly regular. She performed a minute about the ThighMaster and the 90s, receiving technical writing advice from Ralphie May about word economy.

  6. #1151:15:55RegularSep 5, 2015

    A weekly regular who has been performing since the show's early days. Her minute focused on being called 'sturdy' by a man and her refusal to carry a baby through the apocalypse. The guests joked about her 'birthing hips' and fashion choices.

  7. #114FeaturedSep 3, 2015
  8. #1131:18:58RegularSep 3, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her alternative style and deadpan delivery. Her minute consisted entirely of puns regarding people with gauged ears. She has been a regular on the show for two years.

  9. #1121:16:30RegularAug 31, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her observational style. Her minute focused entirely on the absurdity of people still carrying briefcases in the modern era. The panel compared her potential success with the bit to Jim Gaffigan's 'Hot Pockets'.

  10. #1111:12:22RegularAug 4, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her distinct vocal delivery. Her minute focused on people who wear Beats by Dre headphones. The guest Kurt Metzger critiqued her 'character' voice during the interview.

  11. #1101:14:24RegularAug 4, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about sprinkles. The panel praised her unique vocal delivery and pacing.

  12. #1091:17:36RegularAug 4, 2015

    A weekly regular who performs a new minute every week. Her set was exactly 60 seconds long and focused on fire extinguishers and her inability to tie shoelaces. She wore polka dots in memory of the recently deceased wrestler Dusty Rhodes.

  13. #1081:12:20FeaturedAug 2, 2015

    A weekly regular and co-host of the Dysentery podcast. She performed a new minute about her fear of having a daughter who turns out exactly like her. She was 20 years old at the time.

  14. #1071:16:39FeaturedAug 2, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her observational style regarding small objects. Her set this week focused on Dots candy and gumdrops. She participated in a 'Wine-Shank off' with Ali Makofsky at the end of the episode.

  15. #1061:11:00FeaturedJul 21, 2015

    A weekly regular for two years and host of the Die-hard (Dysentery) podcast. Her set this week focused on wanting animal parts like tusks and shells.

  16. #1051:05:37FeaturedJul 13, 2015

    A weekly regular on the show who performed a minute focused on thesauruses. She is a long-time fixture of the early Kill Tony episodes. The panel teased her about the niche subject matter of her set.

  17. #1041:13:03RegularJun 29, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her distinct delivery and observational style. Her minute was a high-intensity breakdown of the word 'mitts' and kitchen appliances. The panel discussed her writing process and her 'princessshank' Twitter handle.

  18. #1031:12:51FeaturedJun 29, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her unique and 'weird' comedic style. She performs a new minute every week and often discusses observational or quirky topics.

  19. #1021:20:09RegularJun 15, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a new minute about the social acceptability of fly swatters. Tony noted her tendency to write jokes about kitchen-related items. The panel suggested she lean into the idea of her friend being a sociopath for washing a fly swatter in the dishwasher.

  20. #1011:16:57RegularJun 4, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her unique observational style. Her minute was about the absurdity of lining kitchen drawers. The panel discussed her tendency to focus on niche, inanimate objects.

  21. #1002:00:36FeaturedMay 25, 2015

    A weekly regular on the show. She performs a new minute about leather jackets and her friend Charles.

  22. #991:16:59RegularMay 12, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a new minute about the frustrations of owning a printer and buying ink. She compared the responsibility of owning a printer to having a child. The transcript cuts off during her interview.

  23. #981:16:26RegularMay 11, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a new minute exploring the dark nature of the game Hangman. She admitted to struggling with the writing process for the bit throughout the week. The panel helped her workshop the premise to find a clearer conclusion.

  24. #971:19:27FeaturedMay 6, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her goofy style and observational humor regarding inanimate objects. Her minute focused on the absurdity of department store mannequins and the difficulty of spelling the word 'mannequin.' She has been building her set alongside Kimberly Congdon for over a year.

  25. #951:16:46FeaturedApr 15, 2015

    A weekly regular who performs a new minute; this week's set is a rant about toothpicks. She hosts the Dysentery podcast.

  26. #941:15:40RegularApr 12, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her goofy style and consistent new material. Her minute focused on the confusion of ordering specific amounts of meat at a deli counter. The guests complimented her improved confidence and work ethic.

  27. #931:12:05RegularApr 12, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her observational humor regarding small objects. Her minute focused on the status symbol of owning encyclopedias in the 1990s. The panel discussed the nostalgia and eventual obsolescence of physical reference books.

  28. #921:14:45RegularApr 7, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her observational humor regarding small, everyday objects. Her set this week was an 'instant classic' bit about the invention and necessity of door stoppers.

  29. #9141:35RegularApr 6, 2015

    A weekly regular known as 'Princess Shank' on Twitter. Her set focused on the uselessness of spice racks and obscure spices like coriander and saffron.

  30. #901:20:56RegularApr 4, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about scrambled eggs and powdered milk. Joe Rogan praised her confidence and sincere stage presence. She mentioned she often gets comedic inspiration from observing mundane things like grocery store aisles.

  31. #891:19:37RegularMar 20, 2015

    A long-time weekly regular known for her goofy and observational style. Her minute for this episode is centered entirely around the history and utility of shoehorns.

  32. #881:12:34RegularMar 10, 2015

    A weekly regular who performs a new minute regarding the invention and use of lint rollers. The panel discusses her relaxed stage presence and the evolution of her comedy style.

  33. #86FeaturedFeb 22, 2015
  34. #841:19:11RegularFeb 2, 2015

    A weekly regular who recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. Her set focuses on the concept of patio furniture and the struggle of being poor. She discusses the 'white trash' aesthetic of putting indoor furniture outside.

  35. #831:18:09RegularJan 27, 2015

    Weekly regular who performs a minute while suffering from a full-body allergic rash. The panel discusses her 'magician's assistant' style outfit.

  36. #821:10:08RegularJan 20, 2015

    A weekly regular from the San Fernando Valley who attended Louisville High School. She performs a new minute about the fashion and utility of belts.

  37. #811:13:33RegularJan 17, 2015

    A weekly regular known for her observational style regarding household items. This week she performed a minute about the difficulty of using Saran Wrap and how only moms have mastered it. The panel discussed the durability of plastic wrap as an emergency contraceptive.

  38. #801:13:33RegularJan 5, 2015

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about the difficulties of using Saran Wrap. The panel discussed her 'best dressed' status in comedy and compared her style to Brian Regan. She also joked about using Saran Wrap as an emergency contraceptive.

  39. #79FeaturedJan 3, 2015
  40. #771:15:50RegularDec 20, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her observational 'OCD' style of comedy focusing on minutiae. Her set this week was entirely about the uselessness of dustpans.

  41. #761:20:17RegularDec 12, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a set about the association of aluminum foil with the future. The panel advised her to reduce her use of the word 'f***' to improve her joke structure.

  42. #751:17:33FeaturedDec 9, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about a Lyft driver wearing leather gloves and fashion bloggers calling themselves gypsies. The panel discussed the merits of using 'cab' as a more universal term than 'Lyft'.

  43. #741:15:03RegularNov 25, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her high-energy, observational style. Her set this week focused on a passionate hatred for 6th-grade science classes and microscopes.

  44. #731:16:44RegularNov 24, 2014

    A weekly regular and host of the Dysentery podcast. She wore a vintage Ricky Martin shirt and did a minute about a bad experience at a sushi restaurant in Van Nuys.

  45. #721:12:11RegularNov 20, 2014

    Weekly regular. She performed a minute expressing her hatred for autumn and the logistics of carving pumpkins. The panel advised her to lean further into her 'Tim Burton style' of dark, goofy creepiness.

  46. #711:17:29FeaturedNov 5, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about a Lyft driver wearing leather gloves and fashion bloggers calling themselves gypsies. The panel discussed the use of 'Isotoner' gloves as a potential tag for her bit.

  47. #701:21:11RegularNov 4, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her observational comedy, often focusing on grocery store products. Her minute this week was about Kraft Singles and the difference between green onions and chives. She is a staple of the show and performs a new minute every Monday.

  48. #681:21:21RegularOct 14, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about wanting to hibernate to avoid stupid people and board games like Jenga. She co-hosts the 'Dysentery' podcast.

  49. #671:19:23RegularOct 6, 2014

    A weekly regular from the San Fernando Valley known for her distinct cadence. Her set focused on creative blogs and the definition of a 'credenza'. Brian Callen gave her advice on incorporating her looks into her material.

  50. #661:07:47RegularOct 4, 2014

    Weekly regular who performed a minute about staring at the moon for answers. The panel riffed on her sounding depressed and suggested she look at the sun for vitamin D instead.

  51. #651:12:26RegularSep 21, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her goofy style and hosting the 'Dysentery' podcast. Her set this week focused on receiving a cactus as a passive-aggressive gift.

  52. #631:20:24RegularSep 11, 2014

    A weekly regular on the show and host of the Dysentery podcast. Her set focused on being dumped on Christmas by a hipster boyfriend.

  53. #621:20:24RegularAug 16, 2014

    A weekly regular who performs a minute about being dumped on Christmas by a hipster. She is also a regular on the Dissenter podcast.

  54. #611:13:29RegularAug 7, 2014

    A weekly regular and host of the Dysentery podcast. Her set focused on her hatred for rodents and people who keep them as pets. The panel discussed the 1970s rat movies 'Willard' and 'Ben' during her interview.

  55. #601:22:46RegularAug 4, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her goofy style and observational humor about food. Her set this week was about the laziness of making s'mores over a kitchen stove. She was recovering from a stomach virus during this recording.

  56. #591:20:41RegularAug 1, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about her father giving her advice by quoting classic rock lyrics like Cat Stevens. The panel suggested she use more vulgar or unexpected song references for better contrast. She is a frequent performer on the show and co-host of the Dysentery podcast.

  57. #581:20:43RegularJul 23, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute focused on the difficult packaging of Starburst candy. She discussed her research process for jokes, which involves looking up topics on Wikipedia. The panel helped her tag the joke with ideas about Skittles and diabetes.

  58. #571:14:26RegularJul 20, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her 'goofy yet angry' style. Her set this week focuses on her intense hatred for meatloaf and breadcrumbs.

  59. #561:36:14RegularJul 7, 2014

    A weekly regular who has been performing for three years and typically focuses her minutes on hating specific, trite objects. Her set this week was an observational rant about coffee tables and coffee table books. The panel discussed her unique, aggressive cadence.

  60. #541:13:41RegularJun 23, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a new minute about the existential sadness of reheating scrambled eggs in a microwave. The panel discussed her tendency to write jokes about food and her previous week's set about the difficulty of putting on bed sheets alone. She has been a regular since the show's early episodes.

  61. #531:18:34RegularJun 23, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her goofy observational style. Her set this week was a critique of the laziness associated with crock-pot cooking. The panel helped her refine the joke by focusing on the 'slaving away' irony rather than specific ingredients.

  62. #521:16:03RegularJun 17, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about corn on the cob holders at a barbecue. The interview touched on GMO corn and her Twitter handle @princessshank. She has been a regular since the show's early days.

  63. #511:13:41RegularJun 3, 2014

    A weekly regular who performs a new minute about the existential dread of reheating scrambled eggs in a microwave. She also discusses the loneliness of putting bed sheets on alone.

  64. #501:24:07RegularMay 30, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about the difficulties of changing duvet covers and married couples staying together for the furniture. Her interview was cut extremely short due to the venue's 'hard out' time limit. Tony noted she looked like a 'broke-ass Natasha Leggero' during the set.

  65. #49RegularMay 23, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute expressing her visceral hatred for coleslaw. The panel discussed the linguistic qualities of the word 'slaw' and compared it to a stroke.

  66. #481:16:28RegularMay 12, 2014

    Weekly regular who performed a minute about sweatbands, vests, and people who linger in parking spots. She co-hosts the Dysentery podcast. The panel joked about her matching her outfit to the guest's vest.

  67. #471:26:24RegularMay 2, 2014

    Weekly regular and co-host of the Dysentery podcast. She performed a minute about her father's 'addiction' to trail mix (Gorp).

  68. #451:15:16RegularApr 12, 2014

    Weekly regular who also appears on the Dysentery podcast. She performs a new minute about her childhood 'fend for yourself' nights and her mother's bad turkey meatloaf. Tony praises her for moving into more personal storytelling.

  69. #441:24:13RegularApr 1, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her distinct observational style. Her set this week focused on the logistics of eating peanuts and the social status of pistachios.

  70. #421:16:49RegularMar 18, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute focused entirely on the concept of piƱatas. The panel felt the set was 'premise heavy' and lacked strong punchlines. She handled a brief audience interruption quickly and professionally.

  71. #41FeaturedMar 17, 2014
  72. #38FeaturedFeb 24, 2014
  73. #371:24:07RegularFeb 28, 2014

    A weekly regular who has been doing stand-up for 3 years. She performed a minute about the 'psychotic genius' behind Rice Krispie treats. The panel noted her distinct stage persona compared to her off-stage personality.

  74. #361:21:00RegularFeb 28, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about her sparkly retainer and the disappointment of dried-out Play-Doh. The guests discussed her 'cute girl' persona and suggested she try a 'left turn' into dirtier material. She mentioned she was 26 years old at the time.

  75. #351:22:29RegularFeb 28, 2014

    Weekly regular who performed a new minute about foodies and scones. Tony mentioned she recently appeared on 'The Deathsquad Network'.

  76. #331:17:27RegularJan 24, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about people who wear sunglasses on ropes. The panel praised her specific observations and unique style. Tony noted she is one of two regulars who perform every Monday.

  77. #321:17:03RegularJan 22, 2014

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about her intense hatred for the beach and seagulls. The panel discussed her unique comedic voice and her tendency to get passionately angry about small things. She is known for her 'Princess Shank' persona.

  78. #311:14:32RegularJan 4, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her 'weird and goofy' style. She performed a new minute regarding the pointlessness of visors and coasters. The hosts praised her timing and ability to land consistent laughs.

  79. #301:16:02RegularJan 2, 2014

    Weekly regular who performed a minute about procrastination and letting dishes soak. Tony and Redban discussed her unique comedic cadence.

  80. #291:20:33RegularJan 2, 2014

    A weekly regular known for her unique staccato delivery. Moshe Kasher advised her to try performing in alternative rooms on the East Side of LA.

  81. #261:23:34RegularDec 14, 2013

    A weekly regular who performed a minute about her awkward middle school years, including a Chia Pet and saving a manatee. The panel praised her unique character and delivery.

  82. #251:14:26RegularNov 29, 2013

    A regular who debuted at the LA Podfest. She performed a minute hating on pretentious Renaissance artists and street artists. The panel encouraged her to be more passionate and specific about her dislikes.

  83. #241:27:41RegularNov 29, 2013

    Introduced in this episode as the show's third official weekly regular. She is from the San Fernando Valley and performed a minute about impulse buys, including an ET cup and tampons from Goodwill. The panel noted she has a slight New York/Bronx accent when she gets excited on stage.

  84. #231:14:01RegularNov 24, 2013

    Weekly regular. She performed a minute about feeling average while shopping at Ralph's and listening to U2, contemplating a career as a children's book novelist. The panel critiqued her 'girl rhythm' and suggested making the grocery store setting more of a 'rock bottom'.

  85. #2219:04Bucket PullNov 18, 2013

    She is a Los Angeles-based comedian who discussed getting a flu shot at CVS and her dislike for women in yoga classes. Tony and the guests encouraged her to lean into her 'hating things' persona.

  86. #211:11:55Bucket PullNov 14, 2013

    Lives in Encino and jokes about her father's unsolicited workout advice. Tony and the guests praise her natural charisma and performance style.

  87. #191:14:05Bucket PullOct 21, 2013

    Performed an angry set attacking Jimmy Buffett fans and 'ranch dressing culture'. The panel felt her anger was a bit dated and suggested she direct her passion toward more current topics. Her Twitter handle is @princessshank.