My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Mike Butler talk about MST3K, college improv, and going one for seven in auditions. See Mike and the rest of Adventure Friends along with Goat Rodeo at Philly Improv Theater on June 22 and 23. Both shows are at 830, and tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. My First Sketch Live during Philly Pod Fest featuring the Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie on July 23 at 430p...

This week, Josh talks to Mike DiEva about their time together learning from Kevin Allison, their time together in Judo Range, and some other stuff. There will be a live My First Sketch during Philly Pod Fest at PHIT’s Second Stage on July 23 at 430pm. The guests will be The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie. Tickets available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

This week, Josh talks to Marissa Edelman about working with her brother, growing up on Monty Python, and Blackadder Season 4, Episode 6. Marissa can be seen next as The Amazing Flying Edelmen present The Decline of Western Culture on June 10 at 7pm with Trigger Warning opening. Tickets available at goodgoodcomedy.com. Then, Gimmick Show returns to PHIT on June 17 at 1030pm. The Edelmen will also b...

This week, Josh talks to Brian Durkin about podcasting as the goal, not being the next Craig Laban, and the Guess Who forums. Also, Josh admits he doesn’t get Mystery Science Theater 3000, but he loves Cutthroat Kitchen. Head to fullbellylaughs.com for more on the intersection of food and comedy, and go to a live Full Belly Laughs recording at Philly Improv Theater on June 8 at 730pm on the Second...

This week, Josh talks to Matt Jay about quitting Judo Range or being fired from Judo Range or getting ghosted by Judo Range. Josh couldn’t remember. But really, we also talk about being raised on television, how improv can be easier than sketch, and starting a YouTube channel. Watch Matt’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/cartoons101. See Josh perform at One Minute Monologues Saturday, May 27, at 7p...

This week, Josh talks to Andrea Duffy (Fezziwig, Sarah and Andrea Should Smile) talks about being on the radio, her therapist talking her into taking improv classes, and her grandmother’s hilarious funeral. See Andrea with Fezziwig on May 18 and 19 at 830pm at Philly Improv Theater or at the Sunday Improv Jam every Sunday at PHIT at 830pm or with Clamor of Harpies. Listen to Andrea on the Sarah an...

This week, Josh talks to Matt Aukamp about Two Mustaches, The Win Show, and Hey, We’re Cool, not to mention Josh’s continuing obsession with Lil Lord Fauntleroy. See How to Be Bad at D&D at the Philly Ren Faire at Fort Mifflin on May 13, 14, 20, and 21. Check out phillyrenfaire.com for more information. And Dungeon Palz returns to Good Good Comedy on May 31st. Tickets are available at goodgoodcome...

This week, Josh talks to Ian Fletcher (Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You) about Temple Smash, Tony Shalhoub, and spiteful teachers. Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You head to Montreal Sketchfest this Sunday, May 7, and Codename Bacchus will debut May 11, 12, 18, and 19 at Philly Improv Theater. Watch episodes of Temple Smash at vimeo.com/templesmash.

This week, Josh talked to Chris Sandiford (@ohchris) and Daniel Carin (@danielcarin) from the Montreal-based sketch duo, Ladies and Gentlemen, about American elections, the Red Green Show, and the fringe show that started it all. Go to myfirstsketch.com to get a link to their YouTube channel. This episode is live from Philly Sketchfest 2017.

This week, Josh talks to Chris McGrail (Goat Rodeo) about starting as a standup, their time together in Judo Range, and Stuart Smalley. You can see Chris in Locked in Julia’s Basement at Philly Sketchfest on Thursday, April 20th at 7pm at the Playground at the Adrienne. Tickets for that show (and every other Philly Sketchfest show) are available at ticketfly.com. Don’t forget about the live My Fir...

This week, Josh talks to Eric Singel (The Waitstaff) about theater, characters with a hint of blasphemy, and Josh makes an idiot of himself when he doesn’t know what song comes from what musical. Eric Singel will star in Joan Crawford in Her Own Words during the 2017 Fringe Festival. For more information on the Waitstaff, check out facebook.com/thewaitstaff or thewaitstaff.com. Head to phillysketc...

This week, Josh celebrates one year of My First Sketch by talking to Kevin Allison (The State, Risk!) about Harassment Cafe, the belly of the whale, and comfort with your own voice. Follow Kevin on Twitter at @thekevinallison. Risk! returns to Philadelphia on July 15 at World Cafe Live. Tickets are available now. Philly Sketchfest starts on April 19 with the Sketch Comedy Film Festival at the PSF...

This week, Josh talks to Molly Silverman about Bye Bye Birdie, Down The Show, and The Flat Earth. See the Flat Earth presents Hot Live Snakes at Philly Improv Theater on March 30th and 31st with Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You and April 6th and 7th with House of Solitude. All shows are at 830pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. Then, The Flat Earth perform during Philly Sketchfest o...

This week, Josh talks to Samantha Russell (Secret Pants, Youth Large) about Keep Your Pants On, Secret Pants, and actors slowly changing their costumes. Youth Large returns to Philly Improv Theater, sharing the bill with Dog Mountain on March 23 and 24 at 830pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. We’re a month away from Philly Sketchfest, and if you would like to volunteer for an evening, he...

This week, Josh talks to Quinton J. Alexander (Adventure Friends and Bully!) about learning about criminal activity from Betty Rubble, renaissance fairs, and a lot of auditioning. Check out Quinton in Bully! presents Two Person Circus at L’Etage on Thursday, March 16 at 8pm, featuring Alejandro Morales, The Amazing Flying Edelmen, Max and Maggy, and Renaissance Noir. Tickets are available at brown...

This week, Josh talks to Alyssa Truszkowski (Cups and a Half) about something that apparently existed called Roundhouse, living in Delaware, and punching in the right direction. See Alyssa three times at Bechdel Test Fest: doing improv with Guilt Trip and sketch with Cups and a Half in the 3pm block and doing standup in the 8pm block. Go to bechdelfest.com for more information.

This week, Josh talks to Alyssa al-Dookhi (Yard Sale Comedy) about puns, moving from Kuwait to Michigan, and Bechdel Test Fest. You can see Alyssa in the 8pm block on Friday, March 3 at the Bechdel Fest. But also, check out Eat Your Beats March 10th at Good Good Comedy and Make Up or Break Up March 25th at Good Good Comedy. And for your stand up fix, Yard Sale Comedy at Bourbon and Branch monthly....

This week, Josh talks to Chris McGee (KC Masterpiece) about being a douchebag, trying to be a better person, and reading Deepak Chopra. Chris McGee is one half of KC Masterpiece, which you can see Feb 23 and 24 at Philly Improv Theater (phitcomedy.com) at 830. Next week, go to Bechdel Test Fest (bechdelfest.com) at Christ Church Neighborhood House on March 3 and 4. Go to myfirstsketch.com and phil...

This week, Josh talks to Kris Hodge about watching Baywatch, being offensive, and committing to character. Hodge is one half of KC Masterpiece, which you can see Feb 23 and 24 at Philly Improv Theater at 830. Next week, go to Bechdel Test Fest (bechdelfest.com) at Christ Church Neighborhood House on March 3 and 4. Go to myfirstsketch.com and phillysketchfest.com for more information on the rapidly...

This week, Josh talks to Andrew Coppola about the disappointing Simpsons voices, not wanting to park in Rittenhouse, and veggie meatballs. See Andrew at Frog Night Feb 19th at Good Good and Pleasure Blimp with KC Masterpiece Feb 23rd and 24th at PHIT. Remember, Bechdel Test Fest at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 3rd and 4th and Philly Sketchfest April 20th-23rd.

37 Jon Edelman Of The Amazing Flying Edelmen by My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Peter Rambo (American Breakfast and Cheat Code) about Judo Breakfast at the American Range, people assuming he’s unhappy all the time, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. For more of Peter’s work, check out facebook.com/1LightShort or staydream.tv. Philly Sketchfest returns April 20-23. For more information, check out phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Sean Keegan-Landis (from Frog Night and formerly of American Breakfast and The Flat Earth) about doing something that scares him, growing up a comedy nerd, and teaching comedy. Check out Sean as he hosts Screenwriting 4 Dummies on Jan 11, co-hosts (with Tara Demmy) Frog Night on Jan 15, and teaches Sketch Comedy Level One on Jan 21. For more information on all of those, he...

34 Cynthia Marie of The Whoa Show and Movie Hell by My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Joe Tuzzi (from Fjord and Two Late with Rob and Joe) about All That, teaching kids improv, and not worrying about failing onstage. The series finale of Two Late with Rob and Joe takes place Dec. 30 at 1030 at Philly Improv Theater. See Joe with Fjord on Saturday nights and the one-man sketch show, Tuzzi, on Jan. 19 and 20.