Should I Keep This?

Sketch comedian Tristan Wolfe joins Sam to discuss serious prop hoarding, Halloween fun, and when and when not to repurpose things.  This week’s props: a (broken) stethoscope and an Amelia Earhart hat.

Guest Gabi Swain is renovating her office so she brought multiple items to Sam for her wise council. The two discuss memorable childhood performances, buying props/costumes with big plans, and this week’s props: a genie lamp, a cool vintage umbrella, a long Ren Faire skirt and a red store bought Renaissance dress.

Comedian Shelley McLendon and Host Sam discuss how making a prop can create a deep attachment to it and the potential joy in using old props and costumes in everyday life like it’s completely normal. This week’s props: A Horse’s Ass and a Worriers Vest.

Guest Jillian Hartman and Sam discuss the power a character’s costume can have over the performer and discuss the pros and cons of letting go of a prop to allow it to shine. This week’s props: Randy Friednman’s Sunglasses and an Old Timey Scroll.

Special guest Katie Congrove and Sam discuss ways to help honor items before letting them go and the pair try to analyze Sam’s fever dream.  This week’s props: Pubé Salon Mannequin and Sam’s Mom’s Maternity Shirt.

Fans of the pod Mike Silver and Sarah Beck of Comedy Dance Chicago chat with Sam about elaborate props that don’t get much stage time, working with food, and inspire new works of art from old props. This weeks props: Tiny Dancer Puppets and a fake audio board.

Comedian Katie Hewko-Dykes is making a big move so of course she needed to discuss her prop collection with Sam. The two give hot takes on Tim Robison with HBO money and chat about how much they love an assignment. This episode’s props: Bop It! and a bunch of Law & Order themed props.

The delightful Sara Jo Geiger joins Sam for a conversation about all the high expectations that come with wig purchases and how some items may carry some negative baggage. This week’s props: All of SaraJo’s Wigs and 3 Fencing Swords.

Guest Tom Hannigan and Sam chat about how expensive props are the hardest to let go of and ways to repurpose even a very specific costume. This episodes props: a Jumpsuit & Sad Cowboy Hat and a Tweedy Bird Pez Costume.

In this episode, Denver Sketchfest co-creator Connor Schuck chats with Sam about getting sentimental over the little things and the struggles of letting things go. This week’s props: A Very Long D*ck Bomb and a Fake Rothko.

This week’s guest Josh Blume and Sam discuss props that never got their time to shine and those weird facts you have stored in the back of your brain for some reason. This episode’s props: a pan flute and a bloody axe.

This week’s guest Grace Fennell and Sam chat about the joys of finding things in the trash and holding on to things just to save the environment…and totally not hoarding. This week’s props: a pair of arms and a red gymnast bodysuit.

Guest Lou Huang and Sam discuss the struggle that comes with creating props and they challenge the true magic of Magic Goodwill. This week’s props: 4 Batman Masks and a Men’s Nightshirt.

We return after a long break with guest Nicole Pascaretta! Nicole and Sam discuss how some costumes magically find us before we know how important they are and the blessing and burden of having a full room of costumes. This episode's props: a tunic dress and an Annie Oakley dress. Nicole Pascaretta is a comedian, actor, and singer based in New York City. Nicole headlined the 2022 Detroit Women of...

On this episode guest Zachary Uzupis and Sam send messages to the podcast’s celestial listeners and discuss the logistics of starting a cult. This week’s props: a bird poop hat and a purple 70s robe.

Guest Rebekah Rickards and Sam discuss the responsibility that comes with being a high production bitch and the joys and nightmares of dance recital costumes. This week’s props- a chicken costume and a dance costume from 1999.

We’re back after a brief break! This week’s guest Teresa “TNutt” Nutter chats with Sam about her process for creating new characters and the two discuss ways to not get too tempted at the thrift store. This week’s props: a weird card themed shirt and pink cowboy boots.

On this episode, guest Ethan Resendes and Sam discuss unconventional places to store props and choosing props and costumes that accurately reflect ourselves. And this week Sam introduces a very special segment called ‘Why Did I Buy This? And What Can I Use This For?’  This week’s props: a blonde wig and a weird pink poncho thing. 

On this episode guest Chip Chantry and Sam crack open the Book Of Truths and discuss the safety of playing a character while doing comedy and make a case to bring back bunting. This week’s props: Bing Supernova’s costume and an American Flag.

Guest D.C. Fisher and Sam discuss their very extensive prop and costume collections and chat about hanging onto a prop simply because you never want to purchase it again and finding joy in super stupid items you forgot you had. This week’s props: a large silicone phallus and a giant framed portrait of JFK. Check out D.C.’s sketch group High Dramma at www.highdramma.com

Guest Dr. Timaree and Sam discuss trying to let go of items that hold strong memories, chat about clothing swaps, and goof about costumes that can both sexy and stupid.  This week’s props: a poofy dress and a Queen Of Hearts card costume.

This week’s guest Sue Taney plays coy about her extensive costume collection and her and Sam discuss memories from high school even though a few facts might be missing. This week’s props: a ComedySportz Cape and a lousy shirt from London.

This episode Josh Higham and Sam discuss sketch comedy competition shows and the burden of having multiples of the same costume piece. This week’s props- an ant costume and 5 matching striped shirts.

This episode guest Nicole Yates and Sam talk about costumes traveling around the country, come up with some crafty ways to repurpose old costumes, and reminisce about foods that are no longer with us. This week’s props: a banana costume and a long white ghost dress.

This episode guest Tanya Morgan and Sam chat about elaborate props, passing costumes and props on to the next generation, and reminisce about the store Petite Sophisticate. This week’s props: a chili pepper hat and an 80’s lady business suit.