Kill Tony #629 — Ric Flair, Shane Gillis, Ari Shaffir, Mark Normand, Luis J Gomez, Zac Amico

Set: Brief set cut off after ~43 seconds with jokes about Texas not caring about COVID, COVID spread through farts, comparison of New York and Asia subways, and racial jokes about Black and Asian stereotypes.

Interview: Tony addresses Hans's weak set, notes he's usually stronger when challenged, warns he'll be challenged next week for his regular spot. Hans expresses anxiety about losing his position.

Set: Daniel's set lasted approximately 45 seconds with crude jokes about pornography addiction, fat women, and Target mannequins. Notably weak performance for fourth-year comedian.

Interview: Tony scolds Daniel for the terrible set, asks what happened, finds out he was kicked off stage previously. Tension escalates when Tony asks about funniest thing he's ever done and Daniel references his murdered aunt.

Set: Strong five-month-old comedian with clean, structured jokes about being ugly and broke, dating an older woman (60), and growing up in Galveston as mixture of Gilligan's Island and The Walking Dead.

Interview: Tony praises Ben's set. Ben reveals he's been doing stand-up for 5 months, recently homeless for a month, quit job as Minnesota Vikings receiver (joking reference), is a former rapper. Discussed Lakers, LeBron vs. Michael Jordan, and first sexual experiences.

Set: Golden ticket winner's second appearance with self-deprecating jokes about priority seating, failing personality tests, imaginary friend named Dad, consent, safe words, turtles, and dominance.

Interview: Tony welcomes Rick as new golden ticket winner. Rick continues self-deprecating humor in interview, mentions he hasn't made any money despite doing shows, jokes about Ari being his 'Jew of the week,' discusses hunting trip as bait.

Set: Three-year comedian with awkward set starting with racial segregation joke, jokes about his name, struggling with dating, OnlyFans attempts, and difficulty finding someone named 'Girl.'

Interview: Guy reveals he's from New Orleans, moved to Dallas after COVID, was in National Guard for 6 years without COVID vaccine (kicked out), became stockbroker with $300 turning into $10K. Wrestling coach and jujitsu practitioner. Set became increasingly uncomfortable as panelists complained about boredom; Ric Flair left the show during this segment.

Set: Strong set about getting a therapist (thanking white women), lying to pretty therapist about his problem, comparing his penis to a Bugatti, and the difficulty of putting gas in a Bugatti.

Interview: Confirmed as new regular who replaced David Lucas two months ago. Ari praised his set. Awkward crowd work moment with attractive woman in audience who had previously met Kam in Chicago; Cam sold bootleg t-shirts outside Chicago Theater.

Set: Four-and-a-half-year LA comedian (moved to Austin April) with strong jokes about spine surgery complications, sciatica during sex, and dating rejection on first date.

Interview: Egan moved from LA to Austin due to transactional comedy scene (needing TV credits). Watches anime and works out; panel jokes he's a school shooter stereotype. Reveals he hasn't ejaculated in 56 days due to semen retention and Catholic faith beliefs about masturbation.

Set: 22-year-old, four-month comedian with strong material about OnlyFans managing 'big bitches,' Weight Watchers, depressed lesbians, white man can't jump sequel joke, autistic community not transitioning.

Interview: Brendan works at Addison Improv. In recovery for 1 year 5 months from Percocet addiction (used to take 15/day). Panel joked about relapsing. Started at Hyena's Dallas but got fired after checking into rehab (supposedly stole $3K before); now at Addison Improv. Has girlfriend from movie theater near comedy club.

Set: Two-year Atlanta comedian (moved to Austin) with strong set about compliment on urinal stream, girl asking to be peed on (R. Kelly joke), youth pastor sexual reference, and dating struggles.

Interview: Avery revealed he got fired on Juneteenth from recent job. Works in sales. Has crippling sports gambling addiction (claims break-even but admits currently down). Bad date with Latina woman on Bumble with terrible teeth. Watched couple having sex from hotel window for 20 minutes in New Orleans.

Set: First-time comedian with six kids (two biological, four stepchildren), divorced redheaded husband after 6 months, works for online boutique. Husband told her she's not fit for fit model position despite being 320 lbs.

Interview: Stephanie first-timer who got into show recently for 'full experience.' Boyfriend/husband Justin Hedrick also signed up and performed. Tony invited them back in 5 weeks with new material.

Set: First-time comedian (40 years old) with strong minute about getting excited about new Tums flavor, catfished three times by same person, stubborn about handshake/dab, lost drug dealers over narc-like handshake, and dark humor about Victoria's Secret Down syndrome model porn titles.

Interview: Justin's first time speaking into microphone. Came to show with girlfriend Stephanie Cargill. More experienced and confident delivery than Stephanie. Panel praised him despite nervous disclaimer. Admits to using Percocets, robbing drug dealer with BB gun multiple times.

Set: Multiple strong minutes about gender labor, global warming/Mitch McConnell freezing, John Fetterman golf strokes, term/age/stroke limits, Hurricane Mohammed in Mid Atlantic hitting 'tall buildings mostly of twin variety.'

Interview: William discussed Tony Buffett's death (Parrothead fan for 20 years), history with Ari sucking his penis on previous episode, mother's reaction thinking he's gay, recently watched 'Little Man' Marlon Wayans (thought it was child porn), twice visited Perkins restaurant in Memphis for cheeseburgers/pancakes/spaghetti, makes $40K/week on Cameo doing marriages/breakups/pet euthanasia consultations.