Episode 23: Gabi Swain

Our Guest this week is Gabi Swain! (she/her)   Gabi is an improviser, comedian, and producer originally from Michigan, now based in Philadelphia!   Having hopped from place to place, Gabi eventually stumbled into local improv in Harrisburg, PA. What started as annoying neighbors soon became community, and set Gabi on a path towards comedy here in Philly. Starting multiple troupes in the scene such as Swear Jar, ChitChat, and Bird Hands, she has made it her goal to cultivate joy with laughter and collaborative storytelling. Now, Gabi gives right back to the community with her annual indie improv-comedy festival "Swear Jar Jamboree" which goes up July 9-12th, showcasing a plethora of Philly talents. In this episode we talk about the importance of the "relationship" in a scene, what it takes to put up a festival, and our shared love of Dungeons & Dragons. You can find/contact Gabi everywhere cited below!  Instagram - @gabandgoof TikTok - @gabandgoof Email - [email protected] Swear Jar Improv - weareswearjar.com ChitChat Improv - @chitchatimprov Make sure to check out Swear Jar Jamboree! Tickets are for sale HERE  You can also catch Gabi with ChitChat at the Del Close Marathon 2026 on June 14th! - Tickets to DCM   Make sure to follow Gabi's career/upcoming projects by joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY! OR check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!   Credits! - Host: Gideon Caro McDonald - Guest: Gabi Swain - Editor: Gideon Caro McDonald, Fern Morehouse - Cover Art/Graphic Design: Ella Carter - Theme Song: Valerie Barry