My First Sketch

This week, Josh talks to Brian Lambert and Benjamin Alff of Tactical Retreat about the secret language of fandom, the boredom that leads to creativity, and how in jokes can now go public. LIke Tactical Retreat on Facebook at facebook.com/weretacticalretreat. Follow them on Twitter @tacticalrtreat. And subscribe to their YouTube channel. See Josh during Black Friday Comedy Marathon as he hosts The Big Freakin’ Quiz with Josh Higham at Saturday, November 25.

This week, Josh talks to Ian Vaflor about their time together in Judo Range, thinking out of the box for a wrestling company, and wearing foam rubber for another wrestling company. See Kaiju Big Battel in Brooklyn on Oct 8 or Somerville, Ma on November 18. See Josh in Sink or Sketch at PHIT on Oct 5 at 9pm. And Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia takes place on October 20 at the Playground at the Adrienne.

This week, Josh talks to Megan Thibodeaux (Baby Steps, Dear Diary LOL) about her teenage diary, going to college together, and all kinds of theater things. See Dear Diary LOL September 21-23 at the The Maas Building (1325 N Randolph St). Also, you can sign up for the Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia, which will take place October 20 at 10pm at The Playground at the Adrienne.

This week, Josh talks to Rose Luardo (The New Dreamz) about the convergence of art and comedy. See Rose as The New Dreamz and The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie join forces to present 2 Incredible 2 Dreamz at Space 1026 at 1026 Arch Street with multiple shows between September 13-16. More information can be found at fringearts.com/event/2-incredible-dreamz. See me in Monologues at PHIT on September 14 at 930pm. Tickets for Philly Sketchfringe on September 15 are available at myfirstsketch.com/sketchfringe.

This week, Josh talks to Tara Demmy (Tribe of Fools, Mani Pedi) about studying in Italy, wanting to study in Bali, and what comedy can learn from theater and vice versa. For more information on Fishtown: A Hipster Noir, Tribe of Fools’ Fringe show, go to tribeoffools.org. Go to Philly Sketchfringe on September 15: three shows highlighting some of the best sketch comedy in Philadelphia. For tickets, head to myfirstsketch.com/sketchfringe.

This week, Josh talks to Steve Swan (@stevenhswan) about switching sketch teams, writing for three hours a day, and his yearlong project. See Dog Mountain end their run as a PHIT house team on Aug 24 and 25 with The Sardines and Aug 31 and Sep 1 with Baby Bison. All of those shows will take place at PHIT’s Mainstage at 830pm. Tickets are available at phitcomedy.com. Philly Sketchfest will present Philly Sketchfringe on September 15. Three packed shows at 7, 830, 1030pm at the ComedySportz Theater. Tickets are available at myfirstsketch.com/sketchfringe

This week, Josh got on the internet to talk to Cameron Wyllie about sketch comedy in Toronto, spicy wet Cam, and differences in audiences from various cities. Follow Cameron on Twitter (@cameronwyllie) and like O Dat Dum at facebook.com/odatdumb. Come to Philly Sketchfringe on September 15 at the Playground at the Adrienne to see three shows featuring some of the best sketch comedy Philly has to offer.

This week, Josh talks to Dan Vetrano (@dan_vetrano) about two sketch groups kinda feuding over a shared member, being Chris Kattan’s new best friend (at least in my mind), and coming out on a podcast. See Dan do an hour of stand-up at The Good Good Hour on August 13 at 830pm. Tickets are $5 and available at goodgoodcomedy.com/goodgoodhour. Don't forget Philly Sketchfringe on September 15. Three shows with tickets available at myfirstsketch.com/sketchfringe.

This week, Josh talks to Alexis Howland (Cups and a Half and Fezziwig) about driving five hours to go to a mall, balancing two groups, and enrolling in an improv class on an impulse. See Fezziwig at PHIT August 10, 11, 17, and 18. Alexis’s new PHIT improv team will debut September 6. Cups and a Half heads to the She Makes Me Laugh Femme Fest 2017 at the People’s Improv Theater on September 16. Check out Wild: A Clown Western during Philly Fringe Festival. Philly Sketchfringe takes place September 15 with three shows at the Playground at the Adrienne.

This week, Josh talked to The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie during Philly Podfest about being comfortable with reactions that aren’t laughter, making videos, and passing on what they’ve learned in comedy. See The Flat Earth July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4 at PHIT. Then head to Good Good Comedy to catch Jacquie hosting One Minute Monologues on July 29 at 7pm and The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie with Hot Raw Fire on August 5 at 10pm.

This week, Josh talks to Alex Pearlman (@alexpearlman) about moving to New Mexico, being allowed to fail, and not getting a laugh for a year. Alex will be a panelist on What’s My Line at Good Good Comedy this Friday, July 21st at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and available at goodgoodcomedy.com. Alex can also be heard on the podcast Them Boys. Come see the live My First Sketch at Philly Pod Fest this Sunday at 430pm at PHIT’s Second Stage. Tickets are available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

This week, Josh talks to Abigail Bruley (Down the Show) about Buster Keaton, recovering from a major car accident in Central America, and why Iowa shouldn’t be so picky. Follow Abigail’s all-female filmmaking group and their upcoming projects at facebook.com/femmeflash or on Instagram at @femme_flash_films. My First Sketch live with the Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie on Jul 23rd at 430pm at Philly Improv Theater’s Second Stage. $5 tickets are available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

This week, Josh talks to Max Sittenfield (The Worst Generation, Shark Tank: The Final Episode) about learning major life lessons while playing a dog, the bottled water industrial complex, and parodies outliving their sources. See Shark Tank: The Final Episode on July 7 and 8 at 7pm at Good Good Comedy. Go to goodgoodcomedy.com/sharktank for more info and tickets. Come to My First Sketch live during Philly Pod Fest on July 23 at 430pm at PHIT’s Second Stage with special guests The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie. Audio warning: the interview portion of this episode has some static issues; sincere apologies in advance.

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 430pm at PHIT’s Second Stage. Tickets available at myfirstsketch.com/july23.

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 be performing at Couples Skate at PHIT on June 22 and 29, both of those at 9pm. Tickets for those three shows are available at phitcomedy.com. And My First Sketch with The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie at Philly Pod Fest on PHIT's Second Stage on July 23 at 430pm.

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 Stage.

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 7pm at Good Good Comedy. See a live My First Sketch during Philly PodFest on July 23 at 430pm with special guests, The Incredible Shrinking Matt & Jacquie.

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 and Andrea Should Smile podcast or every weekday from 9am to 2pm on More FM 101.1 in Philadelphia.

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 goodgoodcomedy.com.