My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Neal Medlyn aka Champagne Jerry about going to the Gathering of the Juggalos for research, creating Champagne Jerry, and more. Come see Champagne Jerry at Philly Sketchfest along with Amelita and Mean Wendy Band at the Ruba Club on Saturday, June 2, at 10pm. He then heads to Florida for four shows in Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, and Jacksonville. You can find more information about the new album and the tour at champagnejerry.com.

This week, Josh talks to Chris Borger (Marv n’ Berry) about Seussicide, moving to Vancouver, and how we hope the Amish have their own comedy nights. See Marv n’ Berry at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 2 at 7pm with The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie and Patric Writes Sketches at the Playground at the Adrienne. Tickets can be found at myfirstsketch.com/tickets. If you live in Edmonton, see Marv n’ Berry at Improvaganza on June 17.

This week, Josh talks to Quinn Contini (Marv n’ Berry) about Abbott and Costello, opening a comedy theater in the mountains, and more. See Marv n’ Berry at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 2 at 7pm with The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie and Patric Writes Sketches at the Playground at the Adrienne. Tickets can be found at myfirstsketch.com/tickets. If you’re in Edmonton, see Marv n’ Berry at Improvaganza on June 17 and check out the Canmore International Improv Fest.

This week, Josh talks to Ganesh Nair and Jonathan Greaser (Clip Show) about Apu, Art Buchwald and Dave Barry, and so much more. See Clip Show perform at Philly Sketchfest on Sunday, June 3 at Underground Arts in the 7pm block along with The Flat Earth and Friends with Names. If you come to Philly Sketchfest this weekend, bring a canned good or two, and we’ll donate them to Philabundance.

This week, Josh talks to Nikki Hulowski (Marv n’ Berry) about improv tournaments in high school, being comfortable with the guys, and so much more. Marv n’ Berry comes to Philly Sketchfest on June 1 at 7pm at the Playground at the Adrienne along with Patric Writes Sketches and The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie. Tickets can be found at myfirstsketch.com/tickets. Marv n’ Berry returns to Edmonton for Improvaganza on June 17 at 7:30 at the Rapid Fire Theater.

This week, Josh talks to Jon Hudson (Big Britches) about being a British ex-pat, going to college in Montreal, and more. See Jon and the rest of Big Britches at Philly Sketchfest at Underground Arts on Sunday, June 3, at 830pm. For more information about Philly Sketchfest 10, go to twitter @phlsketchfest, instagram @phillysketchfest, and use the hashtag #phlsketchfest10.

This week, Josh talks to Colby Smith (Big Britches) about the Pittsburgh of the UK, dignity in improv, and so much more. Keep up with Big Britches on Facebook at facebook.com/bigbritchesnyc. Big Britches will perform at Philly Sketchfest on Sunday, June 3, at 830pm at Underground Arts. Colby hosts Young Person’s Radio on Sundays at 10am, which is available at radiofreebrooklyn.com. Follow Philly Sketchfest on Twitter (@phlsketchfest), Instagram (@phillysketchfest), and through the hashtag #phlsketchfest10.

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This week, Josh talks to Amelita (@aaaamelita) about the extravagance of pop music, the terror of short form improv, and more. You can see Amelita at the Charm City Comedy Festival (May 3 at 7pm), PIT Loft with Xplod (May 4 at 6pm), The Sidewalk Cafe (May 4 at 9pm), and Magnet Theater with Fauna (every Tuesday) and then at Philly Sketchfest on June 2 at 10pm. See Josh host The Big Freakin’ Quiz of a Whole Bunch of Stuff at Charm City Comedy Festival (May 4 at 1130). Follow Philly Sketchfest on twitter @phlsketchfest and on Instagram @phillysketchfest.

This week, Josh talks to Betty Smithsonian about the Bechdel Test Fest, Jeff Buckley, and being a twin. The Bechdel Test Fest takes place March 2-4 at Bourbon and Branch, FringeArts, and Philly Improv Theater. Tickets and more information can be found at bechdelfest.com. Keep your eyes on phillysketchfest.com and social media for all updates on this year’s festival.

This week, Josh talks to Carolyn Beatty about retiring from musicals at 20, doing a tv show in college, and the balance of writing and performing. See Carolyn in Not Ironic at the One Player Show/Monologues show at PHIT Thursday, February 8 at 7pm. The Decoy returns to PHIT in March, and The 19th will perform at the Bechdel Test Fest (bechdelfest.com) on Saturday, March 3 at FringeArts.

This week, Josh talks to Drew Klemens (Jillroy, Philly Comedy Wrestling) about comedy and wrestling, the shift in persona, and being more humble. See Philly Comedy Wrestling at Philly Improv Theater on January 26 and 27 at 9pm. See Jillroy on Wednesdays through the end of February. Tickets and more information at phitcomedy.com. Go to phillysketchfest.com for more information on the 2018 Philly Sketchfest.

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This week, Josh talks to Leticia Viloria (With Mirth and Laughter) about poetry, Tom Green, and more. See Leticia in With Mirth and Laughter at Philly Improv Theater on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, including December 22 and December 29, at 7pm. Tickets available at phitcomedy.com. See Josh in Overbooked 2017: Night 1 on December 29 at 9pm at PHIT.

This week, Josh talks to Christine Honey about resting nice face, a little about Holden Caulfield, and more. See Christine and the rest of Cups and a Half at Good Good Comedy on Sunday, December 17 at 830pm as they present The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Head to goodgoodcomedy.com for more info. Check out the latest from The Worst Generation on Youtube.

This week, Josh talks to Brian Craig (Secret Pants and Sweetish) more about wearing masks, not wearing masks, not being complacent, and more. See Brian and the rest of Sweetish as they present their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, on November 17 and 18 at 9pm at Philly Improv Theater. Then, see Brian and the rest of Secret Pants at their annual holiday extravaganza, Christmas in July (But in December), at Johnny Brenda’s on December 22. See Josh host Big Freakin’ Quiz during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on November 25 at 228pm.

This week, Josh talks to Brian Craig (Secret Pants and Sweetish) about Marshall McLuhan, overhearing praise, being a control freak, and more. See Brian and the rest of Sweetish as they present their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, on November 17 and 18 at 9pm at Philly Improv Theater. See Josh host Big Freakin’ Quiz during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on November 25 at 228pm.

This week, Josh talks to Maura Pennington about studying Russian, the universality of wordplay, and Father of the Bride Part II. See Maura (and not just a video of her) as Sweetish performs their final shows, Sweetish: Fully Accredited, at Philly Improv Theater on Nov 17 and 18 at 9pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. See Josh host The Big Freakin’ Quiz of 2017 during Black Friday Comedy Marathon on Nov 25 at 225pm.

This week, Josh talks to Dave Metter (What’s Your Line?) about old game shows, spec scripts, and Muggsy Bogues. See Dave at the next What’s My Line at Good Good Comedy on November 11 at 7pm. Tickets are available at goodgoodcomedy.com. You can see me hosting Big Freakin’ Quiz during Black Friday Comedy Marathon at PHIT. Saturday, November 25 at 225pm.