GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS 🎫
The Golden Ticket is the highest honor a bucket-pull comedian can receive on Kill Tony. Winners earn a guaranteed spot on future episodes.
WHAT IS A GOLDEN TICKET?
On Kill Tony, aspiring comedians put their name in the "Bucket of Destiny" for a chance to perform one minute of stand-up. If a comedian absolutely crushes it, Tony Hinchcliffe may award them a Golden Ticket — a guaranteed spot to return on future episodes without going through the bucket.
Golden Tickets were originally given primarily during road shows but are now also awarded at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. Some winners have gone on to become full regulars on the show.
CONFIRMED WINNERS
Ordered by episode number (earliest to most recent)
OG golden ticket winner from the Houston era. One of the earliest tickets ever awarded.
Received a standing ovation in Raleigh. Comedian with cerebral palsy.
Was 20 years old, started comedy at 16. Known for freestyle rap.
Received standing ovation in DC. Holds the record for most golden ticket appearances. Now a regular and guest host.
Comedian from Toronto with a speech impediment. Became a beloved regular.
One of the most active golden ticket winners with 22+ sets.
Vietnamese comedian from San Francisco. Known for singing performances.
Kill Tony legend. Disabled comedian who has been on the show since the early days.
Jewish comedian from LA. Won golden ticket and a Skankfest spot. Now a regular.
Half-Japanese, half-Korean comedian from Toronto.
Full-time comedian from Chicago. Lost 160 pounds. Writes adult children's books.
Won his golden ticket on #758 after following Adam Ray. On #766 (May 2026) he became the first comedian in Kill Tony history to be elevated from golden ticket winner straight to full-time regular.
RECURRING PERFORMERS & GUEST PERSONAS
These performers earned their spots through sheer force of personality — not through a traditional golden ticket, but through memorable recurring appearances.
Kam Patterson's uncle. Works as the door guy at Comedy Mothership. Kill Tony legend and guest host. Not a traditional golden ticket — earned his spot through sheer force of personality.
High-energy Austin comedian who became a regular through memorable performances. Historic record holder for most sets in a single episode (4). Not a golden ticket winner but a special recurring performer.
Austin comedian and Kill Tony recurring performer. Not a traditional golden ticket winner — earned recurring status through sheer persistence and energy.
▶ YouTube ChannelKill Tony recurring performer and Austin comedy fixture.
A character played by Adam Ray. Not a real person or golden ticket winner — an Adam Ray bit that became a recurring guest host character.
A character played by Nick Swardson. Appeared as a guest host in episode #675. A golden ticket was awarded during #578, but this was Nick in character.
UNVERIFIED
These names appear on community lists of golden ticket winners but we haven't been able to confirm their status. If you have info, let us know.
Appeared on #368 in Poughkeepsie
9 sets on skanks.xyz — may be golden ticket or regular
23 sets on skanks.xyz — may be golden ticket or regular