This week, Josh talks to Maureen McQuilkin about The Brendan Leonard Show, a monkey conductor, and being a part of the first new sketch team in Philly after the pandemic. Septar is heading to Sketchfest Seattle on Saturday, September 13 in the 7pm block along with Brandy Alexander. sketchfest.org for more details on that. When they return to Philly, they’ll be putting up their new show, Are We Having Fund Yet? at Plays and Players Theater on October 3 with two shows at 7pm and 9pm. Follow Septar on Instagram at @septar_sketch.

This week, Josh talks to Chrissy Bisbee (Soy Pony) about scarecrows, setting a deadline, and acting for the screen. You can follow Soy Pony on Instagram at @soy_pony_sketch. Soy Pony is now performing at Philly Sketchfest on Saturday, June 14 in the 7pm block along with Jazz Baby, Live! Tickets are available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. There are still 8 live shows this weekend. Buy the night pass to see all of Friday and Saturday’s shows. A weekend pass for all three nights of next weekend’s live shows; and just tickets for individual shows a la carte. They’re all available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. In addition to the live shows, there is another workshop. On June 14, Murphy McHugh of Brick Penguin will be doing a workshop on stage directing and stagecraft. Brick Penguin has probably performed at Philly Sketchfest more than almost anyone, and he knows what he’s talking about. The workshop is at Sawubona at 3pm on Saturday, June 14. The workshops will be over with plenty of time to grab a quick bite and head to MacGuffin for the 7pm show. For more details, head to phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Justin Williford (@and_another_thing_sketch) about growing up in Arkansas, finding a comedy oasis in Harrisburg, and starting sketch comedy after years in improv. And Another Thing is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June 13 at the MacGuffin Stage in the 10pm block along with Brick Penguin from Washington DC. Tickets are available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. There are still 8 live shows this weekend. Buy the night pass to see all of Friday and Saturday’s shows. A weekend pass for all three nights of next weekend’s live shows; and just tickets for individual shows a la carte. They’re all available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. In addition to the live shows, there is another workshop. On June 14, Murphy McHugh of Brick Penguin will be doing a workshop on stage directing and stagecraft. Brick Penguin has probably performed at Philly Sketchfest more than almost anyone, and he knows what he’s talking about. The workshop is at Sawubona at 3pm on Saturday, June 14. The workshops will be over with plenty of time to grab a quick bite and head to MacGuffin for the 7pm show. For more details, head to phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Andi Rogers Patton about creative duos, collaborating long distance, and the fear of a novelty song. You can follow Chronically [Ch]ill on Instagram at @chronicallychillcomedy. Chronically [Ch]ill is coming to Philly Sketchfest along with Motel Party. They’ll be performing on Thursday, June 12, at 730 along with Philly’s own Motel Party at Sawubona. Tickets are available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. Buy the night pass for this weekend’s shows. A weekend pass for all three nights of next weekend’s live shows; and just tickets for individual shows a la carte. They’re all available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. In addition to the live shows, there are also two workshops. On June 7, The Chris and Paul Show will do their workshop on using physicality for storytelling, and on June 14, Murphy McHugh of Brick Penguin will be doing a workshop on stage directing and stagecraft. Both of the workshops are at Sawubona at 3pm on their respective Saturdays. The workshops will be over with plenty of time to grab a quick bite and head to MacGuffin for the 7pm show. For more details, head to phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Eoin Wenger (New York City’s EZ Pass) about touring in a band, open mics down the street, and joining the sketch world. You can follow EZ Pass on Instagram at @ezpasscomedy. If you’re in New York, EZ Pass is performing at the PIT Loft on June 4 at 7:30 PM. Then, EZ Pass is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Saturday, June 7 in the 10pm block along with Chaps from Washington DC and Disco Horses also from New York. Tickets for the festival can be found at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. Philly Sketchfest 2025 starts June 4 with the Sketch Comedy Film Festival at PhilaMOCA. Then over the next two weekends, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 16 live shows featuring 35 acts. Tickets and passes are all available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com. In addition to the live show, there are also two workshops. On June 7, The Chris and Paul Show will do their workshop on using physicality for storytelling, and on June 14, Murphy McHugh of Brick Penguin will be doing a workshop on sketch directing and stagecraft. Both of the workshops are at Sawubona at 3pm on their respective Saturdays. The workshops will be over with plenty of time to grab a quick bite and head to MacGuffin for the 7pm show. For more details, head to phillysketchfest.com.

This week, Josh talks to Katherine Coleman (@katherineisfunny) about Taylor Swift, boys’ names, Roll Tide and War Eagle, and calling me out for saying wooder. Swiftie 101 comes to Philly Sketchfest 2025 on Thursday, June 5 at 730 along with Gooses. Back in New York, Swiftie 101 returns to the PIT on June 17 at 8pm. Starting June 4 with the Sketch Comedy Film Festival at PhilaMOCA. Then over the next two weekends, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 16 live shows featuring 35 acts. You can get a festival pass to see everything; a weekend pass for three nights of live shows; a night pass for all 3 shows on a Friday or Saturday; and just tickets for individual shows a la carte. They’re all available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com.

This week, Josh talks to Russ Bizaro about humor magazines, not being loud enough, and a brief detour about the history of sketch in Philly. Septar will be performing at Theme Park: Looking Ahead on Thursday, May 29, at 730. And then, at Philly Sketchfest along with Mean Sparkle on Friday, June 13 at 7pm at the MacGuffin Stage. Follow Septar on Instagram at @septar_sketch. Philly Sketchfest 2025 starts June 4 with the Sketch Comedy Film Festival at PhilaMOCA. Then over the next two weekends, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 16 live shows featuring 35 acts. You can get a festival pass to see everything; a weekend pass for three nights of live shows; a night pass for all 3 shows on a Friday or Saturday; and just tickets for individual shows a la carte. Tickets and passes are available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com.

This week, Josh talks to Allison Villaseñor (@avillasenora) about meeting your comedy partner in the real world, studying at the Atlantic Theater Company, and not totally being a Swiftie. If you’re in New York City, you can see Allison in Clownclave (a clown show with a papal twist) on May 24 at 930 at the Pinebox Rockshop. Both Hands returns to the PIT on June 4 at 730. And Swiftie 101 returns to the PIT on June 17 at 8pm. Allison is coming to Philly Sketchfest with Swiftie 101 on Thursday, June 5 at Plays & Players at 730 along with Gooses; with Jackie & Allison Into the Multiverse on Friday, June 13 at the MacGuffin Stage at 830 along with Vivek Srikanthan; and with Both Hands on Saturday, June 14 at the MacGuffin Stage at 830 along with High Dramma. Before Philly Sketchfest, get a preview with Theme Park: Looking Ahead at Plays & Players on Thursday, May 29, at 730pm. So many Philly sketch comedians in one place. Tickets for all Philly Sketchfest shows are available at phillysketchfest.simpletix.com.