KT #752 - STEVE BYRNE + TOMMY POPE

First bucket pull of the night. Korean-American woman from Houston, 30 years old, about 7 months into comedy (started in May); ninth time signing up and her first time getting pulled. Online math teacher with cerebral palsy; performs on crutches and became a running callback for the rest of the episode.

Second bucket pull. Five years in comedy across Colorado, Hawaii and now Austin, where he bartends a few blocks away on Sixth Street. Long rambling dating stories drew a 'medium joke book' and a scolding from Tony for drawn-out storytelling.

Third bucket pull and a returning Texan; a former Marine Corps scout sniper who runs a sheep and goat farm and ranch. Roughly a year in, says he has done about 100 open mics since his last appearance and is starting to work San Antonio. Tony said he saw real growth and praised his closing joke as joke of the night so far.

Invited guest one-minute spot rather than a bucket pull or a weekly regular. Bengali comic from Minnesota, former Comedy Store door guy who relocated with the Mothership crowd; runs a daycare while doing comedy full time. Promoting his first special, 'Too Soon', on his YouTube channel.

Bucket pull making his Kill Tony debut and the night's golden ticket winner (number four). 21 years old, nine months into comedy, started in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and moved to Austin about four months ago. Does musical comedy on guitar; his homeless love song earned a standing ovation and Tony called it one of the best sets he has seen from a young comic.

Kill Tony debut after years of signing up; wrangled onto the show mid-interview once Colin Sledge mentioned her. Four years in comedy out of Houston, hitting her four-year anniversary that week. Makes her living from comedy plus gig work including the Renaissance Festival and bartending; earned a big joke book and a secret show spot.

Returning performer, originally from Alice Springs, Australia. Started 15 years ago, took roughly a nine-year break and restarted in 2020; says she was effectively blacklisted in Australia over trans and Aboriginal material. Single mother of a four-and-a-half-year-old, recently reverted to Catholicism. Tony called her a true pro and gave her a big joke book.

One year into standup, all of it in Austin, where he has lived since 1996 after moving from Houston. Worked at video game companies including on Ultima Online and now does hardware tech work; holds a pilot's license. Found out at 16 that he had a son, via a 23andMe test.

Four years in comedy; works as a roadie for a Fort Worth country singer, driving the tour bus and running microphones. Visibly exhausted on stage, which Tony hammered him for. Only Fans material; left with a medium joke book.

First time on the show. Born in Texas but raised in North Carolina, where he still performs; about to hit two years in comedy in March. 28 years old, a first-year physical therapy grad student who previously failed out of nursing school. Received a small joke book.

First time on the show, about two years in, and admits most of his reps come from telling bits to rideshare passengers in his Mazda. 36 years old. His claimed beatboxing and SNL-announcer impression both collapsed on stage, prompting Tony to call him possibly the most untalented man in show history. Left with a small joke book.

Final bucket pull of the night and a returning performer. Born and raised in Austin, about to hit five years in comedy. Works at a wire factory stripping wire and fabricating cables after stints in welding and as a valet and bellhop. Upgraded from a small to a medium joke book.