This week, Josh talks to Aubrie Williams about writing a show with Kevin Allison, seven generations of Mani Pedi, and the importance of playing. See Aubrie as Goat Rodeo performs at Philly Improv Theater October 13, 14, 20, and 21, all at 9PM. On Oct 21, Philly Sketchfest Presents returns as Kathryn and Sarah and KC Masterpiece perform at 8:30 PM and WGRA Radio Theater presents HG Wells’ The War of the Worlds at 10 PM. More information at phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Kathryn Amrhein from the musical comedy duo Kathryn and Sarah about Animaniacs, sneaking comedy as a kid, and Josh thinking she may be a sociopath (but not really). You can check out Kathryn and Sarah on facebook.com/kathrynandsarah. Kathryn and Sarah headlines Philly Sketchfest Presents on October 21 at 8:30 PM at the Playground at the Adrienne. Tickets will be available at phillysketchfest.com.

Today’s guest is Jon Plester, currently the director of The Worst Generation and one half of Jon and Ian Have Something to Tell You. His first sketch is called “Gang Fight” and features Trevor Miles as Tony, Courtney Painter as Limpy, Tom Hannigan as Bottles, Sheila Master as Fingers, and myself giving the visual information. This sketch was performed during Temple Smash, Season Five, and video of the sketch is up at myfirstsketch.com.

This week, Josh talks to Tom Hannigan (Tom Hannigan’s 25) about seeing Carlin on tv as a second grader, not liking Kids in the Hall at first, and attempting standup. Check out Tom Hannigan’s 25 on September 29 and 30 at 9pm at the Philly Improv Theater with Dog Mountain. If improv is your bag, check out Metropolis every Wednesday at PHIT.

This week, Josh talks to Trevor Miles (Dog Mountain) about Daring Daulton, playing cops, and dads and homeowners. Go see Dog Mountain on September 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 9pm at the Philly Improv Theater.

This week, Josh talks to Courtney Painter (Barbara Bush and Jourtney and Colie with Courtney and Jolie) about Amy Sedaris, children writing comedy, and going one billion. See Jourtney and Colie with Courtney and Jolie this week at PHIT: September 15 and 16 at 9 PM with Pleasure Blimp opening. Tickets available at phitcomedy.com and more information about Jourtney and Colie can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/jourtneyandcolie

This week, Josh talks to Patrick Szostak (The Worst Generation) about The Simpsons, not wanting to perform, and their time together working with Kevin Allison. Check out The Worst Generation on YouTube and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @worstgensketch. As always, head to myfirstsketch.com and facebook.com/myfirstsketch for more information on future shows.

This week, Josh talks to Caitlin Weigel (House of Solitude and ManiPedi) about how spite is a great motivation, her time with Temple Smash, and comedy for adults. Keep up with House of Solitude here: https://www.facebook.com/houseofsolitudecomedy/ and ManiPedi here: https://www.facebook.com/ManiPediSketch/ Watch Caitlin's first sketch: https://vimeo.com/9921739 (at 22:20).

In this episode, Josh talks to Dan Corkery (House of Solitude and Goat Rodeo) about college television, Alley of Nightmares, and the start of House of Solitude. Keep up with House of Solitude here: https://www.facebook.com/houseofsolitudecomedy/ See Josh in Up All Night Friday, September 2 at 730 at the Philly Improv Theater.

This week, Josh talks to Annie Paradis (The Decoy) about Napoleon Dynamite, camp with indoor kids, poetry at Pratt, and a bit about circus. See Annie perform as the new PHIT sketch team, The Decoy, continues their debut on August 25 and 26. Go to phitcomedy.com for more info. And go to goodgoodcomedy.com for more information about The Slam and Annie’s Improv 101 class.