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

This week, Josh talks to Jack O’Keeffe (@JackOakLeaf), the current sketch producer at Philly Improv Theater, about campfire skits at Boy Scouts, the influence of VeggieTales, and transitioning from theater to comedy. Head to Philly Improv Theater Friday November 25 and Saturday November 26 for the Black Friday Comedy Marathon. Especially Saturday at 4am for Charlie Harley's Birthday Party and 12:40 to see The 48s, which is the group that formed when I did Up All Night a few months ago.

This week, Josh talks to Don Montrey (ComedySportz Philadelphia) about insulting Ed Rendell from the stage, the draw of Philadelphia over New York, and dropping roots for comedy in Philadelphia. The Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia returns to the Philly Sketchfest stage on November 18 at 10pm at the Playground at the Adrienne. Tickets available at ticketfly.com. ComedySportz performed every Saturday at the Playground at the Adrienne. For more information, head to comedysportzphilly.com.

This week, Josh talks to Rich Lee (The Flat Earth) about the sketch that kept him off shows, the three M’s, and a bit of Fun with a Pickle. Rich Lee and the rest of The Flat Earth can be seen at Philly Improv Theater November 10, 11, 17, and 18 as they present The Greatest. All shows are at 9pm. Tickets available at phitcomedy.com. Philly Sketchfest Presents will host the annual Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia November 18 at 10pm. More information will be available at phillysketchfest.com

This week, Josh talks to Julia Hudson (Sweetish, Dog Mountain, and Barbara Bush) about the small town they come from, teasing the debut of the Storyteller character, and the meaning of the word prolific. See Julia next as Barbara Bush presents The Body Show at Good Good Theater on Nov 6 at 7 PM. For tickets, go to goodgoodcomedy.com.

Josh will be in The Theme Show: Election Special on Thursday, November 4, at 9PM. phitcomedy.com for more info and tickets.

This week, Josh talks to Gregg Gethard (@holdingcourtpod) about the Sixth Borough, creating characters, and getting banned from Helium. You can see Financial Guru Gregg Gethard at the Ha Ha Halloween Showcase on Wednesday, October 26 at the Punch Line Comedy Club at 8pm or at The Banter Show on Friday, October 28 at Good Good Comedy at 8pm. Go to myfirstsketch.com to see more from Gregg and sketches we mentioned.

This week, Josh talks to Sarah Clemency (Kathryn and Sarah) about Second City, musicals, and I Love Lucy. Kathryn and Sarah headlines Philly Sketchfest Presents this Friday 10/21 at 8:30pm featuring KC Masterpiece. (https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1342929) Stay for WGRA Radio Theater presents HG Wells'The War of the Worlds at 10pm. phillysketchfest.com