KT #762 - ARI SHAFFIR + KEVIN RYAN + H. FOLEY

Hall of Fame regular opening the show, introduced as holding the record for most appearances and most interviews in the show's history. Interview covered dropping his phone into a toilet in San Diego and a scam ticket site run out of Ukraine using his name. Also walked the panel through his oven-fajita recipe.

First bucket pull of the night and her first time on the show. From Tampa, Florida, about one year into standup (started April 7) and doing roughly five mics a week. Works in carpentry, drives a Dodge pickup, and lives with her retired Navy pilot father.

First time on the show, 47 years old, based in Austin and around Texas. Says he has about 15 years in comedy with a long break caused by baby-mama trouble. Works as a barber and a cook; went well over on riffing and got a big reaction from the panel.

First time on the show, 21 years old, from Knoxville, Tennessee with a little over a year in comedy. Full-time journalism student at the University of Tennessee and works at Little Caesars. Came to Austin specifically to hit open mics; Tony grilled him over a mispronounced word in his set.

Returning comic, not a first-timer; a trans woman and former Blackhawk helicopter pilot who recently moved to Austin. Started standup in June of the previous year. Credited the show with changing her life, including press coverage of her last appearance and opening ten minutes for a national headliner, with a special on the way.

First time on the show, from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, two and a half years in comedy working with Bark Entertainment and Skyline Comedy Club. Turning 40 and works in insurance. His Bill Cosby joke was picked apart at length by the panel and became a running bit about a 'delayed release.'

New name and first time on the show, about six months in comedy since the end of July. Originally from the 956 (Rio Grande Valley) and moved to Austin in January. Works overseeing nonpartisan political organizing across several states; said she started comedy after a weed arrest.

First time on the show, 29 years old, born and raised in Hong Kong where he did his first set at 18. Spent years in Australia through the COVID lockdowns before moving to Austin roughly seven weeks earlier and signing a lease on Sixth Street. Background in hospitality and bar work, currently looking for a job.

Kill Tony debut, 24 years old, half Black and half German, born in New Jersey and formerly a deli department manager in New York. Came to Austin on New Year's Day and has been homeless or in a shelter since, with a Whole Foods seafood job interview the next day. Also draws a cartoon he calls Dope Cone.

Second appearance on the show after bombing in July, 24 years old with three years in comedy. Works as a barista at Dutch Bros. Last bucket pull of the night and the best-received debutant set; Tony sent him straight to Adam Eget's showcase in the other room instead of awarding a golden ticket.

Closing regular, 35 years old, billed as the dark storm of Atlanta turned dark storm of Austin. Brought a brand new minute about finally getting health insurance and using student loan debt as leverage, drawing multiple applause breaks. Tony praised him for never dodging a closing spot.