Ari Matti Mustonen is the Estonian comedian taking American comedy by storm with his explosive energy and razor-sharp wit. Hailing from Estonia and now calling Austin, Texas home, this international touring stand-up has been electrifying audiences worldwide for over 12 years with stories about life growing up in Eastern Europe that somehow feel universally relatable.
With enough on-stage charisma to power a small town and punchlines that hit like thunder, Ari has quickly become one of the most talked-about emerging voices in comedy. His breakthrough came through his regular appearances on the wildly popular Kill Tony podcast, where Tony Hinchcliffe dubbed him "The Estonian Assassin" for his ability to destroy audiences with his unique perspective on cultural differences, relationships, and the absurdities of modern life. Whether he's breaking down sauna culture or roasting American customs through his outsider's lens, Ari brings a fresh international flavor to the comedy scene that's both hilarious and surprisingly insightful. His rapid rise from Estonian stages to opening for Joe Rogan shows just how quickly authentic talent can capture hearts and funny bones across continents.
2022 Comedy Competition Winner
Kill Tony Regular Status Achievement
Regular on the Kill Tony podcast, earning the nickname "The Estonian Assassin" from Tony Hinchcliffe
Opened for Joe Rogan's Netflix special "Burn the Boats" filmed at the Majestic Theatre
International touring comedian who has been performing stand-up for over 12 years across multiple continents
Won the 2022 comedy competition, establishing himself as Estonia's premier export to American comedy
Featured guest on major podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience (#2186) and Bertcast
Part of the Austin Comedy Mothership family, performing regularly at Joe Rogan's club
Brings unique Eastern European perspective to American comedy, specializing in cultural observation humor