My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Fred Chong Rutherford (Gary from HR, Milwaukee) about children’s programming, puppetry, and Oreos. Gary from HR and Milwaukee are both heading to Toronto Sketchfest this weekend, and both teams will be performing on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, at the Theater Center. And it’s scheduled that one team performs in the 8pm block and the other team performs in the...

This week, Josh talks to Erica Gellert about Low Rise Queens, The Sketchersons, and so much more. Erica will be performing a number of times over the next couple weeks. During Toronto Sketchfest, Low Rise Queens will be performing on both Thursday, March 5 and 12 at Comedy Bar, and Erica will be performing her solo act on Friday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 11. Check out tosketchfest.com for tick...

This week, Josh talks to AJ Schraeder about performing as a solo act, a duo act, and in a larger group. We also talk Muppets, college tours, and working with someone remotely. AJ will be performing as Thunderstood at Toronto Sketchfest on March 5 and 6. For more information on those shows, head to tosketchfest.com. Then, after AJ returns to North Carolina, he will be performing twice at the North...

This week, Josh talks to Meg Mackay (@megmackaycomedy) about starting in Halifax, beginning a career as a TV writer, and driving on ice roads. Like her on Facebook at facebook.com/megmackaycomedy. If you’re going to Toronto Sketchfest, you can see Meg on Sunday, March 8 as part of Flying Solo: An International Women’s Day Spectacular and then a longer set on Saturday, March 14. For all the informa...

This week, Josh talks to Sarah Nowak (@snowak) about traveling to Toronto from Buffalo for comedy classes, being a New Face at Just for Laughs Montreal, and a little bit about monster erotica. See Sarah with National Scandal at Cram-n It on February 20 at the PIT Underground Stage at 8:30. You can also see Sarah doing improv with The Baldwins at the PIT Underground every Saturday. Subscribe and li...

This week, Josh talks to Briyana Clarel (Mural Outrage) about being cast as a tree, jumping right into the sketch scene, and their work with The Starfruit Project. Briyana is directing Philly Improv Theater’s Valentines Day-themed show Smitten: February 13, 14, and 15. All shows take place at 9pm. Then, Mural Outrage starts their next run at the Philly Improv Theater the following week with a show...

This week, Josh talks to Patrick J. Reilly (@notpatreilly) about Mel Brooks and Martin Short, musical theater, and David Foster Wallace. Check out Jellicle Pats, Patrick’s birthday show about Cats, at the PIT in NYC on Thursday, February 6th. On Saturday, February 22, Infinite Sketch returns to the PIT. For ticket info on both those shows, go to thepit-nyc.com. Check out Patrick’s comic memoirs fo...

This week, Josh talks to Kevin Froleiks (@kevinfroleiks) about starting a comedy troupe in college, getting on a UCB Maude team, and becoming the second-best duo in New York. Kevin’s Maude team at UCB, House of Birds, will be performing next on Monday, February 3rd and every first Monday at 7:30pm at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram at @HOBUCB. H...

This week, Josh talks to Mike Robertson (Marv n’ Berry) about high school improv, filmmaking, and a diversion on Forrest Gump. Mike and the rest of Marv n' Berry are heading to SF Sketchfest to perform two shows at Pianofight on January 23, 7pm and 9pm. Head to sfsketchfest.com for ticket information. Go to marvnberry.com and follow them on all the social media channels.

This week, Josh talks to Paul Triggianni (Secret Pants) about Weird Al, the danger of comparing yourself to others, and the beginning of Secret Pants. Secret Pants will be presenting 2 Tired 2 Christmas, their annual holiday extravaganza, at Johnny Brenda’s on Monday, December 23, starting at 8pm. The show will be emceed by Chip Chantry with performances by Randi Warhol; The Legendary Wid; House o...

This week, Josh talks to Max Wolfson (The Midnight Gardeners League) about how comedy evolves, starting standup with his fraternity brothers, and not fully trusting the highs and lows. Max and the rest of The Midnight Gardeners League will be performing THOT Leaders at the DC Improv on Sunday, December 8 at 7pm. Find more information at midnightgardenersleague.com. You can follow them on Instagram...

This week, Josh talks to Andrew Hall about starting comedy in the Carolinas, regrettable jokes, and the Midnight Gardeners League. Andrew and the rest of The Midnight Gardeners League will be performing THOT Leaders at the DC Improv on Sunday, December 8 at 7pm. Find more information at midnightgardenersleague.com. You can follow them on Instagram at @midnightgardeners, on Twitter at @12amgardener...

This week, Josh talks to Pete Musto (The Midnight Gardeners League) about the ex-pat art community in South Korea, the joys of being silly, and doomsday preppers and flat earthers. The Midnight Gardeners League will be performing THOT Leaders at the DC Improv on Sunday, December 8 at 7pm. Find more information at midnightgardenersleague.com. You can follow them on Instagram at @midnightgardeners,...

This week, Josh talks to Josh Krebs (National Scandal) about joining an already established National Scandal, eight years of improv, and the goodness of Raul Julia. Josh and the rest of National Scandal will be performing the final show of their monthly run at The People’s Improv Theater in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30pm on the Underground Stage. Tickets for that show can be found at...

This week, Josh talks to Jen Bloodsworth (National Scandal) about writing for WWE, switching to comedy, and having to refresh her creativity. Jen and the rest of National Scandal will be performing the final show of their monthly run at The People’s Improv Theater in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30pm on the Underground Stage. As well, Xtremely Serious Wrestling will be at the PIT Loft on...

144 Pure And Weary by My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Andra Moldav (Femmebot PhD) about going up in Romania, contraband VCRs, and beef with the Barenaked Ladies. Femmebot PhD are coming east to perform at NYC Sketchfest on Friday, October 25 at 7 pm at the PIT Loft. Back in Los Angeles, they’ll return to their regular home at the Pack Theater on Sunday, November 3 at 8pm. Check out packtheater.com for more information. Check...

This week, Josh talks to Lauren Vernea (The Black Pantherettes) about theater in Chicago, sketch comedy in New York, and so much more. The Black Pantherettes are heading to Los Angeles to perform at the LA Diversity in Comedy Festival on Saturday, October 19 at 6pm and then coming home to New York City to perform at NYC Sketchfest at The PIT on Saturday, October 26 at 3pm. For more information on...

This week, Josh talks to Maggie Maxwell (Kids These Days) about choosing UCB over grad school, a comedy class during Hurricane Sandy, and making Jeff Foxworthy laugh on Bring the Funny. You can find Maggie on Instagram at @maggiemxwell and on the internet at maggiemaxwell.me. Kids These Days will be performing at NYC Sketchfest at the Striker Stage on Saturday, October 26, at 10pm. Head to thepit-...

This week, Josh pays tribute to Goat Rodeo, the PHIT house team that is retiring this week. See Stages of Grief, the final Goat Rodeo sketch comedy show, October 4 and 5 at Philly Improv Theater. phitcomedy.com for ticket information.

This week, Josh talks to Steve Norris Jr. (Where the Trees Are and Baby Science) about a religious theater company, taking care of each other, and starting a team after Improv 201. Baby Science, the new PHIT house team for which Steve is the head writer, premieres this week with shows on Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 and Friday, October 4 at 10:30. And then the following week October 10 at 7:30 and...

This week, Josh talks to Patrick Maxwell (Mural Outrage and The Pat & Andy Show) about the differences between Philly and NYC comedy education, putting in the work, and the glory of a deadline. You can see Patrick as Mural Outrage presents Pants for the Nurse’s Office, at the Philly Improv Theater this weekend September 27 and 28 at 10pm. Tickets can be found at phitcomedy.com. you can follow Patr...

This week, Josh talks to Alyson Dicey (Girl Brain) about experiential theater, recurring characters, and Shakespeare dream roles. Girl Brain are heading to Orlando, Florida this weekend to perform at CFL Sketch Fest Saturday, September 21 in the 5pm. For tickets and more information, head to cflsketch.com. Girl Brain is performing at the Citadel Theater on November 8 and 9 and will be joining the...

This week, Josh talks to Kelly Rands (The Humor Mill in Orlando, Florida) about working in the box office at Second City, starting a sketch comedy troupe in a tourist destination, and a bit of Disney World. The Humor Mill is hosting CFL Sketch Fest this Saturday, September 21, and performing in the 8pm block. For all the information about shows and workshops, head to thehumormillorlando.com and cf...

This week, Josh talks to Isaiah Headen (Washington DC’s Bad Medicine) about not wanting to perform, Saturday morning cartoons, and comedy in Washington DC. Bad Medicine is performing at Sketchfest Seattle on Saturday, September 14 in the 830 block along with The Responsible Adults. Bad Medicine also produces the podcast, Sketch Nerds, which you can find wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Bad M...