Sketch comedian Tristan Wolfe joins Sam to discuss serious prop hoarding, Halloween fun, and when and when not to repurpose things.  This week’s props: a (broken) stethoscope and an Ameila Earhart hat.

Tristan Wolfe (@tristan_wolfe) is a member of InAction Network (@InActionNetwork) and Gooses (@GoosesSketch) (that last one is pretty new). I am also a writer and performer in a couple different projects that will be available via YouTube sometime over the next few months: Challenge Accepted (@TheChallengeAcceptedShow) and Yes, And (@YesAndProduction).

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Guest Gabi Swain is renovating her office so she brought multiple items to Sam for her wise council.  The two discuss memorable childhood performances, buying props/costumes with big plans, and 

This week’s props: a genie lamp, a cool vintage umbrella, a long Ren Faire skirt and a red store bought Renaissance dress.

Gabi Swain is a Philadelphia-based producer, game master, and comedian working at the edges of improv, tabletop RPGs, and creative technology. She creates content around the craft of play as a performer, a GM, and a builder of the tools and systems that let independent creative projects actually run. When she’s not on stage or behind the screen, she’s creating tools for the communities she loves. Follow her on Instagram @gabagoof and find out more about the Swear Jar Jamboree Festival  @swearjarjamboree – apply now!

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Comedian Shelley McLendon and Sam discuss how making a prop can create a deep attachment to it and the potential joy in using old props and costumes in everyday life like it’s completely normal.  This week’s props: A Horse’s Ass and a Worriers Vest.  

Did Shelley bring a second prop? Did Sam say Septar instead of Centar because she just loves that sketch team?  You’d better listen closely to this one!

Shelley McLendon is a comedic writer and performer in Portland, Oregon. She’s a Co-producer of the Portland Sketch comedy Festival which is heading into it’s 8th year.  And she’s the Owner and artistic director of the The Siren Theater  which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.  Follow her @shellsmcbells on Instagram and apply to Portland Sketchfest!

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Guest Jillian Hartman and Sam discuss the power a character’s costume can have over the performer and discuss the pros and cons of letting go of a prop to allow it to shine.  This week’s props: Randy Friednman’s Sunglasses and an Old Timey Scroll.

Jillian Hartman is a writer, producer and improviser in Philadelphia. She is the creator and co-host of Challenge Accepted, a task master inspired live show which recently debuted at SideQuest Theater.

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Special guest Katie Congrove and Sam discuss ways to help honor items before letting them go and the pair try to analyze Sam’s fever dream.  This week’s props: Pubé Salon Mannequin and Sam’s Mom’s Maternity Shirt.

Katie Congrove is a Denver-based writer, actor, and producer. Katie’s comedy work includes writing and performing with the sketch teams Big Ol Mess and Midnight Snack, voice acting in the Don’t Write Me Off podcast, and producing the Denver Sketch Festival. You can follow her on Instagram @katiesinsys and @bigolmesscomedy

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Fans of the pod Mike Silver and Sarah Beck of Comedy Dance Chicago chat with Sam about elaborate props that don’t get much stage time, working with food, and inspire new works of art from old props.  This weeks props: Tiny Dancer Puppets and a fake audio board.

Sarah Beck is an actor, comedian, and producer in Chicago. She is also a co-ower for Comedy Dance Chicago which gets much of her time and attention. She loves using her art degree to create and build props for CDC. Follow CDC @comedydancechicago on Instagram and Tiktok

Mike Silver has been performing sketch and improv comedy around Chicago for over a decade, he currently performs with Comedy Dance Chicago and Anarchy, the improvised rock opera.  He has produced multiple comedy festivals and loves physical and musical comedy above all else. 

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Comedian Katie Hewko-Dykes is making a big move so of course she needed to discuss her prop collection with Sam.  The two give hot takes on Tim Robison with HBO money and chat about how much they love an assignment.  This episode’s props: Bop It! and a bunch of Law & Order themed props.

Katie Hewko-Dykes (she/they) comes with 20+ years of comedy and performing experience. She doesn’t know how she keeps failing upwards, but she once won $200 worth of cheese. When she’s not saying yes to everything, Katie can be found sleeping. Her interests are her miniature dachshund, attention, hotdogs, having her hair played with, and talking too much. Catch Katie performing improv with Schmooty, Teschmacher, PhotoProv, The N Crowd, and Rollplay and writing and performing sketch with InAction Network and Gooses. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok at dontstopbeingasillygirl and on Facebook at Katie Hewko-Dykes

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The delightful Sara Jo Geiger joins Sam for a conversation about all the high expectations that come with wig purchases and how some items may carry some negative baggage.  This week’s props: All of SaraJo’s Wigs and 3 Fencing Swords. 

Sara Jo Geiger is a Seattle-Based comedian, writer, and performer. You’ve seen her in the background of some Netflix and Hulu shows filmed in or around Portland/Seattle. She’s very funny and also my friend.  You can see her live this weekend at Chicago Sketchfest and follow her on instagram @sarageigster

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Guest Tom Hannigan and Sam chat about how expensive props are the hardest to let go of and ways to repurpose even a very specific costume.  This episodes props: a Jumpsuit & Sad Cowboy Hat and a Tweedy Bird Pez Costume.

Tom Hannigan is a comedian and writer based out of Philadelphia. He’s a producer with Case Comedy, a member of the sketch group Gooses, and the host of the improv show Super Human Horse.  Follow him on Instagram @tomhamigram

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In this episode, Denver Sketchfest co-creator Connor Schuck chats with Sam about getting sentimental over the little things and the struggles of letting things go.  This week’s props: A Very Long D*ck Bomb and a Fake Rothko.

Connor Schuck is a producer of Denver Sketch Fest which starts today! A Founding member of the sketch group Big Ol’ Mess which just finished a run of shows at DC Sketch Fest, Montreal Sketch Fest, Austin Sketch Fest, Philly Sketch Fest, New York, and Toronto. And Connor is constantly trying to redefine just how dumb a single person can be. Follow him on Instagram @c_money9 , @denversketchfestival and @bigolmesscomedy

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