This week, Josh talks to Jennifer Ashleigh Lloyd about the Second City Conservatory, being an extra in an Adam Sandler movie, and comedy in Toronto. Not Oasis is coming to Philly Sketchfest. They’re performing Saturday, June 1 at the Ruba Club in the 8:30 block along with Tiny Arson and the Original Arugula Boys. You can like Not Oasis on Facebook at facebook.com/notoasis and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @not_oasis.

This week, Josh talks to Ellie Heath (@ellieheath) about Sweater Zeppelins and Girl Brain (@girlbrainyeg) and… well, we get pretty deep about the potential to alienate an audience. In Edmonton, Girl Brain will be appearing at the Grindstone Comedy Festival on May 9 as part of Sketchnado and then May 12 as an opener for Stand Up Comedian, Mike Delamont. Then, they’ll host their monthly show on May 17 and 18 at the Grindstone Theater with a Mother's Day theme! Then, they’ll come to Philly Sketchfest on Sunday, June 2 at Underground Arts.

This week, Josh talks to Kate Shine about about creating characters, adapting in sketch comedy, and performing at the Magnet Theater. You can see Kate at Philly Sketchfest twice on May 31: first with Milwaukee at 7pm and second as a solo show at 9pm. Milwaukee! will also be heading to the 6th Borough Comedy Festival in June and Portland Sketch Fest in July.

This week, Josh talks to Virginia Dickens (@VIRGINIADICKENS) about the fear of being the weak link, the greatest class trip in the history of class trips, and the trap satire can create in the current comedy world. Milwaukee is coming to Philly Sketchfest, Friday May 31st. You can also see Virginia’s show, Unverified: A Sketch Show without A Character Limit, at the Magnet Theater on Monday, April 29. Then, you can see Milwaukee at the Magnet Theater on May 20. More information can be found at magnettheater.com.

This week, Josh talks to Gianmarco Soresi (@unclefunction) about going too method at times in his acting training, discovering where the line is, and trusting your troupe mates. Uncle Function continues their residency at the People’s Improv Theater in New York City this Thursday, April 18 at the Striker stage. 123 E 24th Street. Show starts at 8pm and tickets and more information can be found at thepit-nyc.com.

This week, Josh talks to Chris Cafero (Uncle Function) about finally getting on Law and Order, free theater and rehearsal space on Broadway, and interactive theater. See Uncle Function at Toronto Sketchfest on March 15 and 16: go to torontosketchfest.com for more info on those shows. Uncle Function will then return to their monthly residency at the PIT on April 18.

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This week, Josh talks to Heather Gallant (@herbeaver) about training at Second City Toronto, the comedy scene in Toronto, and Josh’s continued obsession with The Industry and Red Green Show. You can see Herbeaver at Bust Party at Comedy bar on February 21 and at Toronto Sketchfest on March 8 and March 10. Like Herbeaver on Facebook at facebook.com/herbeavertoronto.

This week, Josh talks to Caley Suliak (@girlbrainyeg on Instagram) about Gilda Radner, the theater, and he mispronounces an old Greek name and feel really weird and self-conscious about it. Like Girl Brain on Facebook at facebook.com/girlbrain. They have shows in Edmonton before they head to Toronto Sketchfest on March 8 and 9. Go to girlbrainyeg.com to learn more. Then head to phillysketchfest.com for everything you need to know about this year’s Philly Sketchfest.

This week, Josh talks to Robyn Slack (@success_5000) about local radio, the traps of musical comedy, and Josh doesn’t realize that Edmonton is bigger than he thought it was. See Success 5000 as they celebrate their new album at the Grindstone Theater in Edmonton on February 7. Download or stream “It’ll Be Okay” wherever you get your music. Then, Success 5000 and The Debutantes will head to Toronto Sketchfest between March 14-16. More information on those shows can be found at torontosketchfest.com.