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My First Sketch
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My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, talks with sketch comedians about their first attempt to make an audience laugh, what made them laugh growing up, and what they've learned in their experiences. My First Sketch is presented by Philly Sketchfest.
Episodes
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233 Lou Huang of Septar
This week, Josh talks to Lou Huang (@septar_sketch) about Asians in comedy, pandemic comedy, and wishing we were theater kids. Septar is performing March Radness at Plays and Players on Thursday, March 12, with Gooses featuring and on Friday, March 13, with Hot Winter Bods. Both shows are at 730...
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232 Caitlin Bitzegaio of Assssketch
This week, Josh talks to Caitlin Bitzegaio (@caitorade) about writing for tv, directing Assssketch, and teaching sketch comedy. Assssketch is headed to SF Sketchfest this weekend to perform at the Great Star Theater on Saturday, January 24, with a 1pm matinee start. Then, Assssketch returns to…
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231 Michael Silver of Comedy Dance Chicago
This week, Josh talks to Michael Silver (Comedy Dance Chicago) about Chip Tolentino, engineering brain, and the letter T. You can follow Comedy Dance Chicago at @comedydancechicago. Comedy Dance Chicago is performing at Sketchfest Chicago along with Big Apartment from New York City on November 7…
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230 Anna Weatherwax of Happy 2 B Here
This week, Josh talks to Anna Weatherwax (@x_happy2bhere_x) about improv in Sarasota, Rizzo with braces, and moving to Chicago. Happy 2 B Here will be performing at Sketchfest Chicago on Thursday, November 6, in the 9pm block along with Chaps from Washington DC and Sara Jo Geiger from Seattle.…
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229 Emily Collins of Motel Party
This week, Josh talks to Emily Collins live and in person about recreating tv sketches, stage crew, and the start of Motel Party. Follow Motel Party on Instagram at @motelpartysketch. Motel Party is performing their Halloween show, Sketch or Treat on Saturday, October 18, with two shows at 7 and…
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228 Sabrina Lichtenstein of Avery and Sabrina
This week, Josh talks to Sabrina Lichtenstein about old Britcoms, improv in Orlando, and not listening to the audience. Avery and Sabrina are doing Denver Sketch Festival along with Denver’s Co-Depen-dunce on Friday, October 10, in the 7pm block. Avery and Sabrina are also heading to NYC…
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227 Kyle Romero
This week, Josh talks to Kyle Romero about high school drama competitions, college theater degrees, and adult improv classes. Kyle will be performing Kyle Romero is Your Dad at Denver Sketch Festival on Friday, October 10 in the 10pm block along with Summer Dad from Toronto. Get your tickets and...
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226 Connor Schuck of Big Ol Mess
This week, Josh talks to Connor Schuck (Big Ol Mess) about Delaware, Eat Your Beats, and comedy in Denver. If you’re in Denver, head to Denver Sketch Festival October 9-11. You can see Big Ol Mess perform in the last show of the festival along with Ghost Girl from New York on October 11 at 10pm....
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225 Irem Boz of Septar
This week, Josh talks to Irem Boz about Kablam, the Onion, and the creation of Septar. Septar is performing here in Philly on Friday, October 3 with their new show, Are We Having Fund Yet? Two shows at the Skinner Studio at Plays and Players. 7pm and 9pm. You can find those tickets at Eventbrite....
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224 Dan Burger of Big Ol Mess
This week, Josh talks to Dan Burger (@the_dan_burger) about 7th Heaven (which Josh misheard as Seth and Tevin), starting over in Colorado, joining Big Ol Mess, and starting over in Los Angeles. Dan will be performing with Big Ol Mess at Denver Sketch Fest on Saturday, October 11 at 10pm along…
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223 Maureen McQuilkin of Septar
This week, Josh talks to Maureen McQuilkin about The Brendan Leonard Show, a monkey conductor, and being a part of the first new sketch team in Philly after the pandemic. Septar is heading to Sketchfest Seattle on Saturday, September 13 in the 7pm block along with Brandy Alexander. sketchfest.org...
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222 Chrissy Bisbee of Soy Pony
This week, Josh talks to Chrissy Bisbee (Soy Pony) about scarecrows, setting a deadline, and acting for the screen. You can follow Soy Pony on Instagram at @soy_pony_sketch. Soy Pony is now performing at Philly Sketchfest on Saturday, June 14 in the 7pm block along with Jazz Baby, Live! Tickets…
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221 Justin Williford of And Another Thing
This week, Josh talks to Justin Williford (@and_another_thing_sketch) about growing up in Arkansas, finding a comedy oasis in Harrisburg, and starting sketch comedy after years in improv. And Another Thing is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 13 at the MacGuffin Stage in the 10pm block...
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220 Andi Rogers Patton of Chronically [Ch]ill
This week, Josh talks to Andi Rogers Patton about creative duos, collaborating long distance, and the fear of a novelty song. You can follow Chronically [Ch]ill on Instagram at @chronicallychillcomedy. Chronically [Ch]ill is coming to Philly Sketchfest along with Motel Party. They’ll be…
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219 Eoin Wenger of EZ Pass
This week, Josh talks to Eoin Wenger (New York City’s EZ Pass) about touring in a band, open mics down the street, and joining the sketch world. You can follow EZ Pass on Instagram at @ezpasscomedy. If you’re in New York, EZ Pass is performing at the PIT Loft on June 4 at 7:30 PM. Then, EZ Pass…
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218 Katherine Coleman of Swiftie 101
This week, Josh talks to Katherine Coleman (@katherineisfunny) about Taylor Swift, boys’ names, Roll Tide and War Eagle, and calling me out for saying wooder. Swiftie 101 comes to Philly Sketchfest 2025 on Thursday, June 5 at 730 along with Gooses. Back in New York, Swiftie 101 returns to the PIT...
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217 Russ Bizaro of Septar
This week, Josh talks to Russ Bizaro about humor magazines, not being loud enough, and a brief detour about the history of sketch in Philly. Septar will be performing at Theme Park: Looking Ahead on Thursday, May 29, at 730. And then, at Philly Sketchfest along with Mean Sparkle on Friday, June…
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216 Allison Villaseñor of Jackie and Allison
This week, Josh talks to Allison Villaseñor (@avillasenora) about meeting your comedy partner in the real world, studying at the Atlantic Theater Company, and not totally being a Swiftie. If you’re in New York City, you can see Allison in Clownclave (a clown show with a papal twist) on May 24 at...
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215 Katie Congrove of Big Ol Mess
This week, Josh talks to Katie Congrove of Big Ol’ Mess (@bigolmesscomedy) about editing yearbooks, building trust with the audience, and being dumb. Big Ol’ Mess are heading to Austin Sketchfest on May 25. Then, they return to Denver May 30 at the Denver Press Club and May 31 at Rise Comedy. The...
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214 Jackie Skinner of Jackie and Allison
This week, Josh talks to Jackie Skinner about clown, idiots, and creating a comedy show with an old work friend. Jackie and Allison into the Multiverse is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 13 at 830pm at the MacGuffin Stage at the Adrienne Theater along with Vivek Srikanthan. Tickets…
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213 Greg Baker of Hey Party People
This week, Josh talks to Greg Baker (@heypartypersons) about college sketch, moving to LA, and moving to Maine during the pandemic. Hey Party People are performing at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 7 in the 7pm block along with The Incredible Shrinking Matt & Jacquie. Tickets are sold out…
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212 Paul Valenti of The Chris and Paul Show
This week, Josh talks to Paul Valenti (@chrisandpaulshow) about old comedy, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Bring the Funny. The Chris and Paul Show is coming to Philly Sketchfest, first teaching a workshop on physical comedy on June 8 at 2pm at the MacGuffin Stage and then performing along with Bomb...
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211 Chris Iannucci of Brandy Alexander
This week, Josh talks to Chris Iannucci (@thebrandyalexandershow) about starting out in Rhode Island before heading to Chicago, the online pandemic game show, and adapting to the venue. Brandy Alexander is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, May 31 in the 7pm along with local favorites…
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210 Evan Starr of Field Trip
This week, Josh talks to Evan Starr about Major Undecided at Tufts, pausing comedy after college, and the pandemic leading the way to Field Trip. Field Trip is performing at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, May 31 in the 830 block along with AJ Schraeder. Tickets are available at...
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209 Jesse McIntosh of Public Breakup
This week, Josh talks to Jesse McIntosh (@publicbreakup) about comedy short films, independent comedy in Los Angeles, and so much more. Jesse and the rest of Public Breakup will host Sketch Cagematch on May 29 at 7pm at the UCB Annex. Here in Philly, they’ll be performing at Philly Sketchfest…
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208 Seyoung Kim of Party Trick
This week, Josh talks to Seyoung Kim (@partytrick_sketch) about standup in college, sketch comedy after the pandemic, and so much more. Party Trick is performing at LiveWire, the monthly show for the sketch house teams at the Magnet Theater in New York City on Tuesday, May 21 at 9pm along with...
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207 Beth Ann Powers of Rails Comedy
This week, Josh talks to Beth Ann Powers (@railscomedy) about starting a theater troupe in Minnesota, teaching theater in the DMV, and joining Rails. You can also find Rails all over social media at @railscomedy. To highlight a couple shows: Etch A Sketch on Wednesday, May 15 and The Character…
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206 Nick Ryan of Fun in Moderation
This week, Josh talks to Nick Ryan (@funinmoderation) about indie sketch in NYC, being in the background of SNL, and so much more. A lot of chances to see Nick and the rest of Fun in Moderation. You can catch Fun in Moderation at Caveat Sketch Sampler on May 10 at 9:30 at Caveat in New York City;...
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205 Jana Gillis
This week, Josh talks to Jana Gillis about NL Sketchfest, moving from Newfoundland to Toronto and back, and so much more. NL Sketchfest runs at the Hub in Saint John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from April 3 through April 7. Follow them on Instagram at @nlsketchfest. Jana will be performing at NL...
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204 Grace Fennell of Grace and the Gang
This week, Josh talks to Grace Fennell (Grace and the Gang) about cease and desists, wanting to be the star, and more. Grace and the Gang is performing at DC Sketchfest Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 at the DC Improv along with Pressed from Chicago and Maple Daddies from Seattle. Tickets are sold…
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203 Kristi Schaffner of Forevermore
This week, Josh talks to Kristi Schaffner about dancing in Oklahoma, becoming a pirate, and Forevermore. Forevermore is performing at DC Sketchfest Wednesday, March 20, at the DC Arts Center in the 7:30 block along with Bring Your Own Bob. But then Forevermore and Bring Your Own Bob are coming…
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202 Yena Frick of Forevermore Sketch
This week, Josh talks to Yena Frick about Maddy Night Live, Galentine’s Day, and the comedy scene in Baltimore. You can see Yena’s group, Forevermore Sketch, at DC Sketchfest on Wednesday, March 20, in the 7:30 block along with Bring Your Own Bob at the DC Arts Center. And if you live in Philly,...
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201 TNutt of InAction Network
This week, Josh talks to TNutt (@inactionnetwork) about moving to Philly, being an extrovert, and coming back after the pandemic. February 28, Sketch Ball featuring InAction Network and Jai Nim doing some musical comedy to open up. 730pm at Plays and Players Skinner Studio on the third floor. $15...
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200 Ben Maher of Philly Sketchfest
This week, Josh talks to Ben Maher about starting Philly Sketchfest, a life behind the scenes in comedy, and so much more. Philly Sketchfest 2024 is coming, May 31-June 8. Submissions open on February 1 at phillysketchfest.com. Come to Cutthroat Sketch: Heart at Sawubona on February 1 at 730pm....
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199 Chase Jeffels of West 2 West
This week, Josh talks to Chase Jeffels about learning clowning in Paris, rediscovering video work during the pandemic, and joining two sketch teams since then. Follow Chase’s sketch teams on Instagram at @west2westcomedy and @20dollarsandwich. You can follow Chase on Instagram at @chase.jeffels…
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198 John Taylor of Try-Racial
This week, Josh talks to John Taylor about teaching drama, Try-Racial, and Schoolin’ Around. John and the rest of Try-Racial are heading to Montreal Sketchfest, performing Friday, May 5 in the 10pm slot at Montreal Improv along with Sproink and Oink from Montreal and Cheap Wine from Toronto....
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197 Vivek Srikanthan of Try-Racial
This week, Josh talks to Vivek Srikanthan (Try-Racial) about Second City, Schoolin’ Around, and so much more. Viv and the rest of Try-Racial are heading to Montreal Sketchfest, performing Friday, May 5 in the 10pm slot at Montreal Improv along with Sproink and Oink from Montreal and Cheap Wine…
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196 Rachel Niswander of Rails Comedy
This week, Josh talks to Rachel Niswander (Rails Comedy) about college comedy, creating a sketch team to get out of trouble, and moving to New York. Rails Comedy will be hosting Sketch Comedy Spectacular this Saturday, April 29, at 8pm at the DC Arts Center, with sets from Bad Medicine and The...
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195 Bethany Stokes of Bad Medicine
This week, Josh talks to Bethany Stokes (@bethanysalright) about madrigal choirs, college a cappella, and competitive improv. Bad Medicine will be performing a set on Saturday, April 29, at Sketch Comedy Spectacular along with Rails Comedy and The Character Show. It’s an 8pm show at DC Arts…
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194 Elizabeth Leff of Lots of Feelings
This week, Josh talks to Elizabeth Leff about starting in New York City, continuing in DC, and finding a scene in New York state. Lots of Feelings will be performing along with Amanda Xeller at Bad Medicine Presents this Saturday, March 18, in the Lounge at the DC Improv in Washington DC, for two...
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193 Bobby Cohoat of Lots of Feelings
This week, Josh talks to Bobby Cohoat (Lots of Feeling, Washington DC) about moving from Chicago to DC, finding comedy there, and toy thrones. Lots of Feelings will be performing along with Amanda Xeller at Bad Medicine Presents this Saturday, March 18, at the DC Improv in the Lounge in…
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192 Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller of Don Valley Girls
This week, Josh talks to Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller (Don Valley Girls, Toronto, ON) about The Bob at Toronto University, clowning, and being ready to take a break. Fateema and the rest of Don Valley Girls will be performing twice at Toronto Sketchfest. First, as part of the Curator Program: with...
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191 Elizabeth Hicks of Mom's Girls
This week, Josh talks to Elizabeth Hicks (Mom’s Girls in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador) about new drama, comedy acting, and the guidance counselor with an Etsy shop. Elizabeth and the rest of Mom’s Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday,...
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190 Anesti Danelis
This week, Josh talks to Anesti Danelis about Edinburgh Fringe, gaining confidence as a solo act, and pandemic electronic music. Anesti is performing multiple times at Toronto Sketchfest. Starting with the Opening Night Gala Thursday, March 9 at Theatre Centre, starting at 7pm; Saturday, March 11...
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189 Allison Moira Kelly of Mom's Girls
This week, Josh talks to Allison Moira Kelly (Mom’s Girls from St. John’s, NL) about theater, the floordrobe, and the ridiculousness of the English language. Allison and the rest of Mom’s Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday, March 10 at 7pm with...
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188 Emily Milling of Big Chick Energy
This week, Josh talks to Emily Milling (Big Chick Energy, based in Toronto) about suspicious view counts, pandemic projects, and job hopping. Emily and the rest of Big Chick Energy will be performing at The Sunday Funnies at The Rivoli on Sunday, February 26 at 7pm. Tickets are available on...
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187 Gerald Yeung of Crunchy Tigers
This week, Josh talks to Gerald Yeung (Crunchy Tigers in Toronto) about gaining life experience, pro wrestling and comedy, and stereotypes. Gerald and the rest of Crunchy Tigers will host their monthly show (this one’s called Cheap Chocolate, Cheap Laughs) at The Social Capital Theater, Friday,...
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186 Stef Curran of Mom's Girls
This week, Josh talks to Stef Curran (Mom’s Girls from St. Johns, NL) about gaining a voice in the room, dad rock, and how Newfoundland and Florida might not be so different. Mom’s Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday, March 10 at 7pm with…
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185 Alicia Carrick of Big Chick Energy
This week, Josh talks to Alicia Carrick (Big Chick Energy in Toronto) about the cult of comedy, starting with a troupe right before the shutdown, and the awfulness of Zoom comedy. Alicia and the rest of Big Chick Energy will be performing at The Sunday Funnies at The Rivoli on Sunday, February 26...
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184 Colin Mahan of The Great Difficulties
This week, Josh talks to Colin Mahan (The Great Difficulties) about Die Hard, impressions, and auditioning for SNL. Colin is doing a solo show called Colin Mahan: Himselves on Friday, February 3 at the PianoFight’s Second Stage along with Goldbaby from LA and Strong Male Leads from Austin, TX.…
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My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, talks with sketch comedians about their first attempt to make an audience laugh, what made them laugh growing up, and what they've learned in their experiences. My First Sketch is presented by Philly Sketchfest.
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