My First Sketch

My First Sketch

My First Sketch

Episodes 233
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.8 (9)
Since Apr 2016
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
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About This Podcast

My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, talks with sketch comedians about their first attempt to make an audience laugh, what made them laugh growing up, and what they've learned in their experiences. My First Sketch is presented by Philly Sketchfest.

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Recent Episodes

233 Lou Huang of Septar

Mar 10, 2026 1h 12m

This week, Josh talks to Lou Huang (@septar_sketch) about Asians in comedy, pandemic comedy, and wishing we were theater kids. Septar is performing March Radness at Plays and Players on Thursday,…

232 Caitlin Bitzegaio of Assssketch

Jan 20, 2026 1h

This week, Josh talks to Caitlin Bitzegaio (@caitorade) about writing for tv, directing Assssketch, and teaching sketch comedy. Assssketch is headed to SF Sketchfest this weekend to perform at the…

231 Michael Silver of Comedy Dance Chicago

Nov 06, 2025 58m

This week, Josh talks to Michael Silver (Comedy Dance Chicago) about Chip Tolentino, engineering brain, and the letter T. You can follow Comedy Dance Chicago at @comedydancechicago. Comedy Dance…

230 Anna Weatherwax of Happy 2 B Here

Nov 05, 2025 1h 5m

This week, Josh talks to Anna Weatherwax (@x_happy2bhere_x) about improv in Sarasota, Rizzo with braces, and moving to Chicago. Happy 2 B Here will be performing at Sketchfest Chicago on Thursday,…

229 Emily Collins of Motel Party

Oct 16, 2025 57m

This week, Josh talks to Emily Collins live and in person about recreating tv sketches, stage crew, and the start of Motel Party. Follow Motel Party on Instagram at @motelpartysketch. Motel Party is…

228 Sabrina Lichtenstein of Avery and Sabrina

Oct 08, 2025 1h

This week, Josh talks to Sabrina Lichtenstein about old Britcoms, improv in Orlando, and not listening to the audience. Avery and Sabrina are doing Denver Sketch Festival along with Denver’s…

227 Kyle Romero

Oct 07, 2025 1h 6m

This week, Josh talks to Kyle Romero about high school drama competitions, college theater degrees, and adult improv classes. Kyle will be performing Kyle Romero is Your Dad at Denver Sketch Festival…

226 Connor Schuck of Big Ol Mess

Oct 04, 2025 1h 10m

This week, Josh talks to Connor Schuck (Big Ol Mess) about Delaware, Eat Your Beats, and comedy in Denver. If you’re in Denver, head to Denver Sketch Festival October 9-11. You can see Big Ol Mess…

225 Irem Boz of Septar

Oct 01, 2025 58m

This week, Josh talks to Irem Boz about Kablam, the Onion, and the creation of Septar. Septar is performing here in Philly on Friday, October 3 with their new show, Are We Having Fund Yet? Two shows…

224 Dan Burger of Big Ol Mess

Sep 26, 2025 1h 4m

This week, Josh talks to Dan Burger (@the_dan_burger) about 7th Heaven (which Josh misheard as Seth and Tevin), starting over in Colorado, joining Big Ol Mess, and starting over in Los Angeles. Dan…

223 Maureen McQuilkin of Septar

Sep 11, 2025 1h 1m

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…

222 Chrissy Bisbee of Soy Pony

Jun 12, 2025 58m

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…

221 Justin Williford of And Another Thing

Jun 11, 2025 1h 2m

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…

220 Andi Rogers Patton of Chronically [Ch]ill

Jun 06, 2025 1h 3m

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…

219 Eoin Wenger of EZ Pass

Jun 03, 2025 1h 3m

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.…

218 Katherine Coleman of Swiftie 101

May 31, 2025 1h 2m

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…

217 Russ Bizaro of Septar

May 27, 2025 54m

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…

216 Allison Villaseñor of Jackie and Allison

May 22, 2025 50m

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…

215 Katie Congrove of Big Ol Mess

May 14, 2025 55m

This week, Josh talks to Katie Congrove of Big Ol’ Mess (@bigolmesscomedy) about editing yearbooks, building trust with the audience, and being dumb. Big Ol’ Mess are heading to Austin Sketchfest on…

214 Jackie Skinner of Jackie and Allison

May 07, 2025 55m

This week, Josh talks to Jackie Skinner about clown, idiots, and creating a comedy show with an old work friend. Jackie and Allison into the Multiverse is coming to Philly Sketchfest on Friday, June…

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