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My First Sketch

Hosted by Josh Higham · comedy · EN-US

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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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31%

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Selective

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Questions about My First Sketch

What is My First Sketch about?

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.

Who hosts My First Sketch?

My First Sketch is hosted by Josh Higham. The show has published 233 episodes to date.

What has My First Sketch covered recently?

Recent episodes include "233 Lou Huang of Septar" (10 March 2026, 72 minutes), "232 Caitlin Bitzegaio of Assssketch" (20 January 2026, 60 minutes), and "231 Michael Silver of Comedy Dance Chicago" (6 November 2025, 58 minutes).

How often does My First Sketch publish?

My First Sketch publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 233 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on My First Sketch?

Booking probability for My First Sketch is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My First Sketch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My First Sketch's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch My First Sketch?

The strongest fits for My First Sketch are Artists, Writers & Performers. My First Sketch has a comedy audience.

About the host

Josh Higham hosts My First Sketch, a comedy podcast with 233 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Mar 10, 20261h 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, March 12, with Gooses...

  • Jan 20, 20261 hour

    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 Great Star Theater on...

  • Nov 6, 202558 min

    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 Chicago is performing at...

  • Nov 5, 20251h 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, November 6, in the 9pm...

  • Oct 16, 202557 min

    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 performing their...

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  • Oct 8, 20251 hour

    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 Co-Depen-dunce on Friday...

  • My First Sketch

    227 Kyle Romero

    Oct 7, 20251h 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 on Friday, October...

  • Oct 4, 20251h 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 perform in the last...

  • My First Sketch

    225 Irem Boz of Septar

    Oct 1, 202558 min

    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 at the Skinner...

  • Sep 26, 20251h 5m

    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 will be performing...

  • Sep 11, 20251h 2m

    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...

  • Jun 12, 202558 min

    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...

  • Jun 11, 20251h 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 Thing is coming to...

  • Jun 6, 20251h 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 @chronicallychillcomedy. Chronically...

  • Jun 3, 20251h 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. If you’re in New...

  • May 31, 20251h 3m

    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...

  • May 27, 202555 min

    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...

  • May 22, 202551 min

    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...

  • May 14, 202556 min

    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 May 25. Then, they...

  • May 7, 202556 min

    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 13 at 830pm at the...

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