
Lineup
- 1Drew Nickens6:41Golden Ticket
He performed a minute about his late brother Jesse and promoted 'Jesse's Place,' a shelter for young adults in Yakima, Washington, a high-energy regular and golden ticket winner who suffered brain damage in the military, his brother passed away seven years ago after being hit by two cars.
- 2Fred G14:53Bucket Pull
This was his third time on stage, and he discussed his move to Austin for guns and comedy. Originally from Germany and moved to America two years ago, he served as a mountaineer in the German Army, he notably recommended a Glock 43x to panelist Lemaire Lee earlier in the day.
- 3Nick James24:42Bucket Pull
He wore a distinctive black camo jacket he bought for $20 and discussed the confrontations he faces at work, tony gave him nicotine toothpicks to add to his collection of joke books. A returning performer making his fourth appearance, he works writing parking tickets for a private lot in Austin.
- 4C Wayne34:01Bucket Pull
Originally from Galveston, Texas (the 409), he now lives in San Antonio where he produces weekly comedy shows. He has been doing stand-up for seven years and performed a set consisting of 'what do you call' style one-liners. He mentioned being raised by his grandmother, Billy Jean.
- 5Matt Walker45:22Bucket Pull
After being roasted for having the 'worst haircut in show history,' he agreed to have his head shaved backstage during the episode, age 38, appliance repairman making his stand-up debut. He has been with his wife for 15 years, has four kids, and recently stopped drinking following his sister's death.
- 6Ari Matti57:21Regular
The Estonian regular performed a minute about the benefits of arguing in a relationship. Tony shared a story about Ari's incredible luck at a casino in Las Vegas during a recent UFC pilot shoot. He is currently working toward becoming an American citizen.
- 7Matt Brown1:11:10Bucket Pull
An 11-year comedy veteran who recently moved to Austin from Baltimore and is friends with panelist Lemaire Lee. He recently lost his job as security at the Moody Center and performed a set about his autistic brother. Tony invited him to perform an 8-minute set at his club the following Wednesday.
- 8Briana Vasquez1:19:22Bucket Pull
She discussed her sheltered upbringing and her current relationship with a man named Derek. A disability analyst from Portland, Oregon, who was raised in a strict Pentecostal cult. This was only her second time ever performing stand-up comedy.
- 9Billy Swift1:25:25Bucket Pull
Originally from Orlando, Florida, he has been doing comedy for four years and moved to Austin in January. He works at a dispensary selling THCA weed and previously trained in MMA at American Top Team. This was his second time on the show, having previously appeared in March.
- 10Dusty Carter1:31:49Bucket Pull
A production assistant for the show who lives in Fort Worth and drives 200 miles each week to sign up. He is an ex-convict who served over eight years for manufacturing meth in Kentucky. He has been doing stand-up for five years and finally got his first bucket pull after 17 months of signing up.
- 11William Montgomery1:48:20Regular
The long-time regular closer who discussed his recent trip to a Florida Gators football game in Gainesville, he addressed a negative online review regarding a recent headline set where he spent 30 minutes berating a heckler, he ended the set in a uncharacteristically calm and apologetic mood.