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

194 Elizabeth Leff of Lots of Feelings

Mar 16th, 2023 1h 1m

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

193 Bobby Cohoat of Lots of Feelings

Mar 13th, 2023 1h 8m

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,

192 Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller of Don Valley Girls

Mar 9th, 2023 1h 8m

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 Ske

191 Elizabeth Hicks of Mom's Girls

Mar 6th, 2023 1h 13m

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 T

190 Anesti Danelis

Mar 2nd, 2023 57m 13s

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 a

189 Allison Moira Kelly of Mom's Girls

Feb 27th, 2023 1h 6m

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

188 Emily Milling of Big Chick Energy

Feb 23rd, 2023 1h 13m

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 Sunda

187 Gerald Yeung of Crunchy Tigers

Feb 20th, 2023 1h 5m

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, C

186 Stef Curran of Mom's Girls

Feb 16th, 2023 1h 8m

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

185 Alicia Carrick of Big Chick Energy

Feb 13th, 2023 1h 12m

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 Th

184 Colin Mahan of The Great Difficulties

Feb 1st, 2023 1h 7m

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 Goldb

183 Mike Spiegelman of The Great Difficulties

Jan 23rd, 2023 1h 8m

This week, Josh talks to Mike Spiegelman (@spiegelmania, The Great Difficulties) about public access tv, the beginnings of SF Sketchfest, and laundry baskets. Mike’s podcast, LWAFLMOYT, is available wherever you find podcasts. The Great Difficu

182 Seann Cantatore

Oct 19th, 2022 1h 16m

This week, Josh talks to Seann Cantatore about the intersection of music and comedy. Seann Cantatore will be performing at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, October 21 in the 10pm block. Tickets available at phillysketchfest.com. On Saturday, Octobe

181 Amanda Xeller

Oct 11th, 2022 1h 8m

This week, Josh talks to Amanda Xeller about character work, directing, and villains. Amanda will be performing at Philly Sketchfest on Friday, October 21 in the 7pm block along with Crying Alone in the Shower. For tickets, head to phillysketch

180 Mike Bock of Mike Bock and Friends

Jun 15th, 2022 1h 2m

This week, Josh talks to Mike Bock (@bockmj) about the Simpsons, the postCovid comedy scene, and choose your own adventure. You can see Mike Bock and Friends perform at Bad Medicine Presents Sketch Night along with Trash Bang from Richmond VA a

179 Maricris Rivera of Tita Collective

May 11th, 2022 1h 25m

This week, Josh talks to Maricris Rivera (of Tita Collective from Toronto, Ontario, Canada) about musicals. We talk a lot about musicals. But then comedy. Maricris and the rest of Tita Collective are heading to Montreal Sketchfest (montrealsket

178 Jack Creaghan of Cheap Wine

May 4th, 2022 1h 4m

This week, Josh talks to Jack Creaghan (Cheap Wine based in Toronto) about the differences of Toronto and New York, getting a bit of momentum right before a pandemic hits, and working with both a sibling and a fiancee. You can follow Cheap Wine

177 Anika Hundal of Bring Your Own Juice

May 2nd, 2022 1h 17m

This week, Josh talks to Anika Hurdal (Bring Your Own Juice from Montreal) about the love and embarrassment of improv, first year students writing sketches, and meeting Meryl Streep’s daughter. Bring Your Own Juice will perform at Montreal Sket

176 Alia Rasul of Tita Collective

Apr 26th, 2022 1h 22m

This week, Josh talks to Alia Rasul (Tita Collective)about Barrel Man, Kung Pow Enter the Fist, and doing the hard work to push for inclusion. Tita Collective is heading to Ottawa this weekend April 29 & 30, to perform their show, Tita Jokes, a

175 Marc Hallworth of Vest of Friends

Apr 20th, 2022 1h 24m

This week, Josh talks to Marc Hallworth about engineering, Heritage Park, and Vest of Friends. See Vest of Friends at Montreal Sketchfest on Thursday, May 12 at 8pm with Emery Fine and Yes, Chef. Learn more at montrealsketchfest.com. Like Vest

174 JP McElyea of Bad Medicine

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 5m

This week, Josh talks to J.P. McElyea about Bad Medicine, Something Rotten, and Rowan Atkinson. Follow Bad Medicine on Instagram at @badmedicinedc. Check out their website at badmedicinecomedy.com. And subscribe to their podcast, Sketch Nerds,

173 Jason Singer of High Dramma

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 1m

This week, Josh talks to Jason Singer (High Dramma) about thinking acting was an easy A, thinking surreally and not writing, and thinking teamwork. You can like Jason’s troupe, High Dramma, on Facebook at facebook.com/highdramma and check out t

172 Chelsea Larkin of Li'l Rasgals

Mar 22nd, 2022 1h 21m

This week, Josh talks to Chelsea Larkin (@chelslark66 on TikTok) about Li’l Rasgals, wetting the bed to watch SNL, and Drake at the DeGrassi prom. Chelsea Larkin is making her solo sketch debut with The Chels Stands Alone on Friday, March 25 in

171 Veronica Dang of Model Majority

Mar 17th, 2022 45m 36s

This week, Josh talks to Veronica Dang (@modelmajority) about Lucille Ball, an overwhelming response when you want to start a sketch team, and doing background for SNL. Follow Model Majority on all social platforms at @modelmajority and go to m