My First Sketch

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 First Sketch, Thursday, April 20th at 10pm.

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 phillysketchfest.com for details on all the shows during Philly Sketchfest, April 19-23.

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 Roxy Theatre and four nights of sketch comedy following, including a live My First Sketch. Go to phillysketchfest.com for more information.

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 on Saturday April 22nd at 10pm at the Ruba Club. Tickets at ticketfly.com

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, head to phillysketchfest.com to give your info.

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 brownpapertickets.com.

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. We are looking for volunteers for Philly Sketchfest: check out phillysketchfest.com for more information.

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 phillysketchfest.com for more information on the rapidly approaching Philly Sketchfest, April 20-23.

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 approaching Philly Sketchfest, April 20-23.

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, head to goodgoodcomedy.com. Head to myfirstsketch.com to see some of the things we’ve talked about in this episode.

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.

This week, Josh talks to Curt Riedy (@curtazone10) of High Dramma and Philly Sketchfest about Kevin Allison, punk bands and the Pippens, and getting into High Dramma. Finish your holiday week and start your new year when Philly Sketchfest returns with Sketch Hangover on January 1 at The Playground at the Adrienne. Also, check out Curt's blog: worstthingsiown.com

31 Matt Schmid of The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie by My First Sketch