Sketch Block, KL Says Goodbye
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Episodes
Episode 71
KL Thomas Skypes with Andrew Kimler about Sktch Shw, a show that is created, produced, rehearsed and performed in front of a live audience at the PIT Theater with in a day.
Featuring music from, Stuckey & Murray.
Episode 70
KL Thomas Skypes with the wonderful theater company, Everyday Inferno and the lovely play wright, Reina Hardy about their new production, “A Map to Somewhere Else.”
Featuring music from Camille Harries.
Episode 69
KL Thomas learns what sketch comedy means to the funny ladies of HotBuffet, and how they keep their troupe together, while pursuing their own acting careers.
Featuring music from rock & roll beauty, Lauren O’Brien.
2014 NY Funny Songs Festival Part3
KL Thomas Skype with Mo Fathaelbab about tonight’s 50 + Funny Songs and Hooklyn.
Featuring the song, “Casual Pimpin'” by Tim Ellis.
2014 NY Funny Songs Festival Part2
Todd Chappelle Skype with KL Thomas about, Out Of Towners Music Comedy Showcase. And after a great set at the Duplex, KL Thomas chats with the Ladies of BitchCraft (Selena Coppock and Lauren Maul).
Featuring the song, “Doritos” by Todd Chappelle
2014 NY Funny Songs Festival Part1
KL Thomas gets a full rundown from Jessica Delfino and Killy Dwyer on what to expect from 3rd Annual NY Funny Songs Festival.
Featuring music from Kill the Band
Episode 68
KL Thomas and sketch writer, Daniel Kurland talk about his experience with the cease and dissect order for his project, ALF Reboot. Which is now known as Ralph Reboot.
Featuring songs from Grey Sky Appeal.
Episode 67
KL Thomas chats with the NYC musical comedy duo, The DreamStalks.
Featuring music from Eden & John’s East River String Band.
Frigid Festival 2014 Quick Interviews. Hosted by KL Thomas:
Part 10
Julie Congress (The Eyes of Orbach) and Nathaniel Kent & Lara Hillier (Real Dead Ghosts).
Featuring music from London Street.
Part 9
Nick Baniewich (Key of E) and Eric Chase (I Shall Forget You Presently).
Featuring music from People With Teeth.
Part 8
Ed Malin (Oscar Tango-Bravo) and J. Stephen Brantly (Fried Chicken Ciccone: A Twangy True Tale of Transformation).
Featuring music from The Bitter Poet.
Part 7
Liliana Ashman & Madeleine Parsigian (How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the Gardai), Andrew Kaberline (A List of Irrational Fears for Future Leaders of the World) and Rebecca Perry (Confessions of a Redheaded CoffeeShop Girl).
Featuring music from Grey Sky Appeal.
Part 6
Colin Summers (Steve: A Docu-Musical), Maria Wojciechowski (Almost A Genius) and Rob Matsushita (Boogie of The Apes).
Featuring music from, Kill The Band.
Part 5
Katherine McLeod (My High-Heeled Life: Or, How I Learned to Keep Worrying & Love My Stilettos), Antonia Lassar (Tina & Amy: Last Night in Paradise) and David Mogolov (Eating My Garbage).
Featuring music by Sean360x.
Part 4
Celestial Zenith (A Date for The Evening), Megan O’Leary & Gretchen Knapp (Charlotte The Destroyer) and Kelly Haramis (Double Happiness: A Tale of Love, Loss, and One Forever Family).
Featuring music from Kierstin Gray.
Part 3
Anais Kovisto (Something Wicked) and Artem Yatsunov (Basic Help).
Featuring music from Lisa Bianco.
Part 2
Jennifer Linn Wilcox (Professor Ralph’s Loss of Breath), Alycya Miller (Brownie & Lolli Go To Hollywood) and Karim Muasher (Petunia & Chicken).
Featuring music from, Eden & John’s East River String Band.
Part 1
Charles Gershman (Shooting Abe), Ben Abbott (Questions of The Heart: Gay Mormons & The Search For Identity) and Gillian English (Drag Queen Stole My Dress).
Featuring music from DJ LiKWUiD.
Episode 66
KL Thomas heads out to Brooklyn to interview the character actor, play wright, musical comedian, stand up and muppet maker Lauren Maul. Ms. Maul also Produces and Host, BitchCarft at The Duplex here in NYC.
Featuring music from People with Teeth.
2013
Episode 65
Last weekend KL Thomas got to interview a fresh new sketch troupe out of Brooklyn called Business Computer. Listen to them gear up to perform 100 sketches within a 90min time frame for their one year anniversary show Saturday, December 7th at the Tank Theater.
Featuring music from Hip-Hop Band, People with Teeth.
SoloCom Quick Interviews Part 2
Listen to Stand Up Charla Lauriston, Stand Up/Character Actor Paul Thomas and StoryTeller Becky Flaum explain why always telling the truth is the best comedy. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring music by Hip-Hop Band, People With Teeth.
SoloCom Quick Interviews Part 1
Listen to Toronto’s Brandon Hackett & Ken Hall and character actors, Lauren Maul & Adam Hamway talk about how much they enjoy that SoloCom gave them a chance to test out their new material in front of a live audience.
Featuring music from Hip Hop Band, People With Teeth.
Would Like to Introduce You SoloCom
This Saturday and Sunday at the PIT Theater is SoloCom! A two day celebration of solo performers from: sketch, improv, stand up and storytelling. Listen to the creators, Toby Knops and Peter Michael Marino tell you why they felt it was time for these artists to have an event of their very own. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring music from the Hip-Hop Band, People with Teeth.
2nd Annual Gotham Story Telling Festival Part 2
Listen to how the raw beauty of storytelling has inspired Festival’s Production Manager, Artem Yatsunov and performer, Charles Stunning. Also on this episode, one of the Festival’s Producer, Peter Aguero chats with us about how wonderful the run has been and what storytelling means to him. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring music from Hip-Hop Artist, People With Teeth.
2nd Annual Gotham Story Telling Festival Part 1
Listen to Performers: Brad Lawrence, Cyndi Freeman, Kat Mandu and Sara Peters describe how storytelling and burlesque can be extremely exciting and a bit frightening, because everything is coming off.
Also on this episode, we take time out to Horse Trade’s Managing Director, Erez Ziv. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring music from the Hip-Hop Group, People With Teeth.
2013 PIT’s Sketch Festival Quick Interview With Duncan & Binu
Listen to Duncan & Binu talk about a how today at 2pm will be their first time performing live in front of an audience and about a Time Machine. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring music from Likwuid and People With Teeth’s Mike Gerbino
Saying Goodbye to Penny’s Open Mic Part 2
Listen to the lovely and unforgettable Penny Pollak talk about how she started the mic and how now she is moving forward in her career by staring in the film “Abigail”, a comedy about suicide Directed by Tony Kaye. Also on this episode is a personal goodbye from Tim Shea and Gregory Levine’s story of his first time at the mic. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring a live recording from the last night of “Penny’s Open Mic”. Song by Mike Milazzo and Dan Ricker on the keys.
Saying Goodbye to Penny’s Open Mic Part 1
Listen to these heartfelt stories and goodbyes from artists: Emleigh Wolf, Tim Warner, Blair Nocashnopeace Frowner, Rachel Blithe, Michael Birch, Killy Mockstar Dwyer and Joe Yoga. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs by Mike Milazzo
Episode 64
Adam Lash and Nathan Anderson are producers and hosts of the Reddit Stand Up Show at the Creek and Cave. These are two very different comedians with to exactly different points of views, but some how they are the perfect duo to produced one of the hottest new stand up shows here in NYC. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from Glen Raphael’s album, “Lady Liberty”.
Episode 63
Producer KL Thomas interviews the comedy Stage Manager, Donalle Reid (The Chris and Paul Show). Listen to Ms. Reid describes how manic behind the scenes of creating comedy can be, but the end always turns out amazing.
Featuring songs from Squirm and Germ
Episode 62
The funny ladies of the sketch and improv troupe, the Pin-Up Squirrels, met up with KL Thomas in Bryant Park to talk about their style of writing and how you shouldn’t question being funny, you just need to do it. Hosted by KL Thomas.
We are featuring songs from the Sample CD of NY Funny Songs Festival. Musicians: Mel & El, Summer & Eve and Reformed Whores.
Episode 61
Tonight’s guest is with the Creator of ChillTownTv’s, Leesa Dean. Learn how Dean knew she had a hit show and would stop at nothing to get it seen. This self taught artist is an inspiration to us all. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring ChillTownTv’s Theme Song, by DJ Wally Pish Posh
HT miniFridge 2013 part 2_
Interviewees: (Revolt! Death and Taxes! Sam Adams and the Boston Revolution!) Zero Boy, (Petunia and Chicken) Carrie & Karim Muasher and (Daddy Issues) Peter Aguero. Host by KL Thomas
Sound bits from: Leslie Goshko & David Crabb (Sideshow Goshko Storyteller Series) and Carrie Brown & Karim Muasher (Petunia and Chicken).
HT miniFridge 2013 Part 1
Interviewees: (Sideshow Gooshko Storytelling Series) Leslie Goshko & M Leona Godin, (The Ultimate Stimulus) Tanya O’Debra, Felipe Ossa & Sara Wolkowitz, and (Foul Mouth Girl) Jillian Thomas. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs Jessica Delfino. Sound bits from Dr. Leona Godin and Foul Mouth Girl, Jillian Thomas.
Episode 60
Listen to the independent, fearless and our host, KL Thomas believes is the latina version Lucille Ball, Jesenia of “Becoming Ricardo”.
We are featuring songs from the 2nd annual NY Funny Songs Festival Sampler CD. The musician are: Devo Spice, Kill the Band and Soce the Elemental Wizard.
Episode 59
Listen to how Jessica Dilfino and KL Thomas sip their coffee over the hussle and bussle of China Town while they discussing the importance of Musical Comedy and how the Funny Songs Festival is giving these artist a place of their own.
Also all songs featured are from Jessica Delfino’s album, “I wanna be Famous”.
Part 2 of NYC Songs are Funny Festival
These are the last of the quick highlights of the Songs are Funny Festival. We got Rob Cantrell (Comedian/Musical Comedy), Boris Khaykin (Comedian/Musical Comedy) and Carolyn Castiglia (Comedian/Musical Comedy). Also we close out with a live recording with Human BeatBox, ShockWave. Hosted by KL Thomas
Music that is Featured on this episode is from the live events of the Songs are Funny Festival’s “A Night Of Dirty Songs” and Rob Cantrell’s CD Release Party “Dreams Never Dies”.
Ben Lerman
Rob Cantrell
DJ Tigher-vs-Cobra
Squirm & Germ
ShockWave
Part 1 of NYC Songs are Funny Festival
This a quick highlight of the Songs are Funny Festival that is currently going on in NYC. We have Milazzo (Musician Mike), Peter Aguero (Musical Comedy BTK), Selena Coppock (Comedian) and Killy Dwyer (Producers of the festival/Lead Singer of Kill the Band). Hosted by KL Thomas.
Music that is Featured on this episode is from the live events of the Songs are Funny Festival “50 Songs are Funny” and “ClusterF*ck”. Also from Kill the Band’s album “Mock Bottom”.
Bad Teenage Moustache
Kill the Band
Emilie Strange
Todd Chappelle
Episode 58
The creator/host Rebecca Vigil and writer/co-host Josh Hurley, of “A Cooking Show.” Listen to how KL Thomas tried to conduct this interview, but she just kept getting catch up in the Vigil/Hurley Vortex of funny.
All songs on this episode have been produced and sung by Rebecca Vigil.
Episode 57
Learn how the very talented actress Nannette Deasy has taken her experience from theater, sketch and improv to create her own company, IRTE (the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble). Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from the hunting, but beautiful voice of Eve Blackwater. Check out her album, “Stranger Danger”.
Episode 56
Listen to how Comedy Storyteller, Sketkh come from fearless roots, but it wasn’t until recently he has learned not to be so precious with his work and to just do. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from the band Coach.
Episode 55
Listen to Small town girl Kristen Lucas who never stays still and always follows her feet, which has brought her here in the big apple. Also on this episode, Kristen goes in detail about Sketch Slam, a monthly show at Tank Theater. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from Lisa Bianco’s album, Momentum.
Episode 54
Mike Veny is an accomplished professional drummer and first class drum teacher. Listen to him speak about not only was music something that has come naturally to him, but how it also helps Mike fight the battle of mental illness. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from Devyn Rush and Sean360x.
PITtv’s Michelle Ciotta. When KL first started this podcast, her number one fear and on going question is; how do you build an audience? On this episode, Michelle talks about that issue and what tools you can use to gain a following. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from Lisa Bianco’s EP “Momentum”.
Episode 52
KL Thomas heads up to Harlem to interview one of Sketch Block’s favorite comedy duo, Marina and Nicco. Listen to how these comedian writers have learned that sometimes it best for the sketch to step away from the writing and take a look at it from an audience or producers point of view. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from Joe Yoga’s new band, Coach.
Episode 51
KL Thomas heads to Midtown to interview Will Nunziata. It was Sketch Block’s first time meeting Will and it was just a delight to listen to his sketch experience from past to present. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from dynamic songwriting, Kierstin Gray.
Episode 50th
For our 50th. KL got to spend it with two of Sketch Block Podcast’s favorite Canadians, Paul Hutcheson and Sharon Nowlan. The Producers and performers of the Canuck Cabaret. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring music from Eden & John’s East River String Band.
Episode 49
KL Thomas heads down to the Lower East Side to interview Erez Ziv, The Executive Director of Horse Trade Theater Group’s; to learn about what I personal believe is one of the best festivals in the City, Frigid New York Festival.
Featuring songs from “Lesbian Love Octagon”, a musical comedy about dyke drama. Presented by Horse Trade Theater Group, co-production Cause Dyke Drama and Wreckio Ensemble. Directed by Kimberlea Kressal and Music by Will Larche.
Episode 48
KL Thomas went on location to SoundTrack Studio to interview the young, but very determine and extremely talented sketch troupe, Dinner for One.
Featuring music from what AOL BlackVoices has labeled her, “As one of the nations top female emcees”, LikWuid.
Episode 47
KL Thomas had interviewed a true New York artiest, the Real Samantha Jones. Samantha and her family of Dora Mae Productions have accomplish so many amazing projects in different elements of art, that for the first time on our podcast we have to post Samantha’s bio on our website.
Featuring music from Eve BlackWater’s new album; which she had collaborated with Jason White, “Stranger Danger.”
Episode 46
Listen to the PIT Theater’s Chris Aurilio journey from a kid with a video camera wearing a wolf mask, to teaching at one of the most demand comedy theaters in NYC. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring music from Lauren O’Brian new EP “Panic”.
Episode 45
We are kicking off our new year with the on-line sketch duo, The Papaya Brothers. Right before the Holiday break, KL interviewed Mike Fenney and Brendan McLouglin about how being brutally honest makes the best comedy. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from San Francisco’s band, Kapow.
2012
Episode 44
We wrap up our shout out to Philadelphia comedy with the unstoppable dark force Jimmy Viola. Listen to Jimmy describe his alter ego Necrosexual and during the interview we flash back to his first memory of performing comedy. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from 2 different bands: Krum Bums and Prowler.
Episode 43
We are continuing our shout out to Philly comedy with the ladies from the sketch troupe, Manipedi. Once again, the Stage Manager of the Chris and Paul Show, Donella Reid joins KL Thomas. But this time Ms. Reid had become the understudy for member Briana Kelley.
Featuring songs from Sean360x newest CD, “One.”
Episode 42
Donella Ried and KL Thomas are on location interviewing the Producers of the Philly Sketchfest. It’s the first interview conducted during the festival and you hear it all. Dave Terruso is speaking to Donella and KL in the green room of The Prince Music Theater, while Matt Lally is running cues for the sketch troupes below. Right in the middle of the interview Ben Maher takes over, so Dave can prep for his performance. Experience how these three talented men are able to run a festival without skipping a beat for the past five years.
Featuring songs from, MayDayRadio’s 3rd album, Don Quixote.
Episode 41
Stand Up/Sketch Writer, Adam Lash puts up no road blocks and was completely honest. This is one of the most heart felt interview that KL Thomas has conducted.
Featuring songs from, Downward Dogs.
Episode 40
Sharon Jamikowski, the owner of Hungry Productions LLC had taught herself to produce a sketch show, “I’ve Got Munchies” on cable access Manhattan Neighborhood Network. Through the support of her friends, IGM has been on air for 8 years and still going strong. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, Mike Milazzo.
Episode 39
It’s the comedy Goddess, Jenn Wehrung. Listen to how Jenn tries to speak about her life and the world of comedy, while her dog Ripley steals the interview. Don’t miss out on the funny! Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, Pamela Jones.
Episode 38
Listen to Abigail Bruley, the producer of the hot new Philadelphia sketch web series, Down the Show. Ms. Bruley talks about following her own path, which has her show working with actors: Sherman Hemsley, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Kate Flannery, Kevin McDonald and more. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, NYC’s Downward Dogs.
Episode 37
Listen to the Producers, Christopher Aurilio and Toby Knops describe the PIT Theater’s 1st Annul New York City Sketch Festival. Don’t miss out on a great weekend incredible sketch troupes, workshops, free sketch jam and an amazing Sketch Comedian Panel Discussion. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from, Squirm and Germ.
Episode 36
Rosen and Mary Crosbie are a married comedy duo that came from Canada and kick NYC in the face with their raw humor. Buckled up for the insane ride of The Moe and Mary Show. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from, Kill the Band.
Episode 35
Listen to the Sketch Company, The Grape Dutches of York talk about their roller coaster ride on the makings of their web series, “RecessionWhores”. Host by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, The Howling Monkey.
Episode 34
The creator of B.Y.O.T., Austin Rodrigues talks about how he came up with the concept of making one of the best Sketch/improv jams in NYC feel more like a party at the bar and not an open mic. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from, Anna Callegari and Douglas Widick.
Episode 33
Learn how the sketch duo, Charm Noodle Bookins and the Flat Tires, made a name for themselves in the world of comedy through the support of family and friends. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from Sketch Block’s audience choice for “Best Act” and most requested to be featured on our Podcast, People with Teeth.
Episode 32
Sara Harvey, the coordinator for Sketch Tiger; a community that helps sketch writers get free workshops from credited teachers and stage time at the Brick Theater in Brooklyn. Talks about how Tiger’s goal is to give free sources to those that want to take their first steps into the comedy world. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from the dance/rock band, BlackTop Daisy.
Episode 31
Listen to NYC #1 part comedy, part circus, part gladiatorial arena, with dashes of magic, music, dance, and no holds barred audience interaction sketch comedy troupe, Fuct. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring music from San Francisco Gal, Allegra Mitchell.
Episode 30
Comedian Jarret Berenstein talks about his solo sketch show, Boosh Kla-Klau. An official “Critics’ Pick” and #3 recommended comedy show for the week of July 13th TimeOut NY. “Kla-Klau” also won “Best Solo Show” at LA’s Laughter Fest. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from Kill the Band’s new album, Mock Bottom.
Episode 29
Listen to Philadelphia’s fast pace, abstract, in your face sketch troupe, Camp Woods; talk about the comedy scene in the “City of Brotherly Love” and how they like to pimp each other on stage. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring song’s from Mike Milazzo’s album, “The World Outside”.
Episode 28
“A trio of NCCAF favorites” sketch troupe, Boat. Listen them break down one of their sketches and speak about filming on the NYC subway system for their web series, Sublet. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from the band Sally.
Episode 27
Funny Man Trevor Williams and the intelligent pun maker Adam Newman talk about their first time ever performing stand up. Hear how they met and put together their heavy character sketch duo, “Adam and Trevor”. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, Joe Yoga.
Episode 26
Enjoy the ride of the witty banter of the multi talented sketch troupe, Missing Earl. They are also the Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 25
Listen to the witty/beautiful sketch due, Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting explain how they came up with the concept for, The Underdeveloped and Over Exposed Life and Death of Deena Domino. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, People With Teeth.
Episode 24
Singer/Song Writer Ben Lerman give advice on sex, his thoughts on being apart of a comedy community and how he always writes with empathy. Ben was nominated for an Excellence in Comedy in New York Award for Best Musical Comedy Act in 2011. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 23
Don’t let their angelic faces fool you; sketch writers John Sartori and Stephanie Sottile believe there should be no boundaries in the world of comedy. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from, Tim Ellis.
Episode 22
Sketch Block wanted to know why “Heady Tonic” label themselves as a sketch company; not a troupe, but the interview ends up exploring on HT point of view & processes of writing comedy. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from, Dustin Edge.
Episode 21
Listen to Emma Tattenbaum-Fine & Ariana Seigel side on how they put together the INNY Award Winners for best sketch comedy troupe, PSA – People’s Sketch Association. Also learn about their show, “Gardens of the Rich & Famous” on the YouTube Channel, Digs. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 20
Listen to Sketch Writer/Performer/Stand Up NJ; Boy Rob Asaro journey from NJ, NYC, Boston, LA & back to NYC where he is now a full time performer in the comedy scene. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, Ed Rosenberg the 3rd.
Episode 19
Going on location, KL learns how well known NYC Lower East Side Artist would jam out at Penny’s Open Mic & decided to put together a in your face musical comedy; with a touch of “Spinal Tap”, Kill the Band. Of course, they are our Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 18
Learn how one of the PIT Theater’s tech crew member, Christine Pynn has become a high demand Stage Manager in the world of sketch & improv. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from the lovely Pamela Jones’s album, “Brightest Minds”.
Sketch Block News, Segment 2
Listen to the creator of “Sketch Block the Live Show” Paul Valenti fought to keep his vision alive. Also, we go on location “The Creek & Cave” to learn about the new competition sketch festival, “The Arena Sketch League”. Produce by James Ferrarella. Hosted by KL Thomas, Sir Adam Lash & the brilliant Nisse Greenberg.
Featuring songs from, Sean360x.
Episode 17
Learn how less then a year, writer/performer with a musically comedic bent Jen Kwok became a national Top-10 finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity & how Kwok got to play her ukulele in the film, “Eat, Pray, Love”. Naturally, she is our Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 16
Listen to the new, but extremely talented troupe, Citizen Models found one another through the rat race of NYC. They are now Magnet Theater’s house sketch troupe. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring music from, Gregg Mess Proyecto. Who has been featured in “Passionsack” (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
Episode 15
Keisha Zollar is one of the most beautiful, talented and intelligent women in comedy. Not only has she master all genre in the comedy game; Ms. Zollar is now the UCB Diversity Coordinator at the Training Center and Executive of UCB East “Soul Glo Project.” Hosted by KL Thomas and the brilliant Nisse Greenberg.
Music from singer/song writer Jared Elliot.
Episode 14
Always speaking from their hearts; the Hip-hop/punk/spoken/folk/blues band, People with Teeth, has found a permanent home at Sketch Block. PWT’s song, “Glenn Beck is Dead” had the Beck’s fan club labeling them has terrorist. Of course they are our Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Episode 13
“If Tracy Ullman moved to the Lone Star, Star State and mothered a girl; that girl would be Jenn Dodd.” – Yuletide Snapper. Listen to the beautiful Jenn Dodd describes meeting her alter-ego Victoria Jackson and how she is able to morph into characters. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, Devyn Rush.
Episode 12
Listen to Central Dance Team use their training in dance to break down walls in the world of comedy. They have been back up dancers for musical acts such as Hush Hush, Illustrate, and performed live at Upright Citizens Brigade NYC/LA. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, In Search for FC Furrow.
Episode 11
The over talented Queens Boy; HarryTerjanian, talks about trying to break in with his Stand up, sketch writer & character work. His credits are so long we could only promote his website for the rundown. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, In Search for FC Furrow.
Episode 10
Sketch Troupe PSA (People’s Sketch Association) not only has won the INNY Award for Best Sketch Group and was quoted, “Choreographed to perfection….impeccable timing and strong characters….they never skipped a beat.” – Improvisation News. Learn how they have been able to keep their large troupe together over the years. Hosted by KL Thomas
Featuring songs from, In Search for FC Furrow.
News Segment 1
We go on locate to the Tank Theater to interview Chris Booth on why they had to be relocated. Then we sit down with Heidi Grumelot, the AD of Horse Trade Productions and learn how they saved Under St. Marks Theater from going dark forever. Hosted by KL Thomas, Sir Adam Lash and the brilliant, Nisse Greenberg.
Featuring songs from, Ben Lerman.
Episode 9
Sketch Writer Brendan McLoughlin, picks up a camera and created his own YouTube Channel. Now he co-writes/performs with Mike Feeney in, “The Papaya Brothers.” Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, The Purple Skunks.
Episode 8
What happens when you put the beautiful/menopausal Tanya O’Debra, hilarious/scary Mary Crosbie, Hobbyist/pubescent Tobly McSmith and Jolly/freak Bob McSmith in a little black box theater. You get Beaches2; one of the most hilarious, but blue sketch comedy troupes in NYC. Hosted by KL Thomas.
Featuring songs from Tobly McSmith and Bob McSmith band, Pretty Pony Party.
Episode 7
Learn how two MCs, Squirm and Germ use Hip-Hop Comedy to break through the industry. Most recently, they released and produced their debut full-length album, “Late Bloomers.” Which was engineered, mixed/mastered by Sammy Bananas of Fool’s Gold Records. Their song “Maine, MoFo” had recently been nominated for two 2012 INNY Awards for Best Comedy Video and Song. Naturally, they are this episode’s Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Episode 6
The little sky girl Angel Yau, has become one of the fearless Solo Sketch Performers here in NYC. Check out her list of awards: Seattle Sketchfest 2008, NYC Underground Comedy Fest 2008, North Carolina Comedy Arts Fest 2009 (Stand up), Funnyfest 2010, Philadelphia Sketchfest 2010 & 2011 and North Carolina Comedy Arts Fest 2011 (Sketch). Hosted by KL Thomas and the Brilliant, Nisse Greenberg.
Featuring songs from the comedy duo, Booth and Pat.
Episode 5
Listen to how Wrestling Team is thriving in NYC comedy scene. Their webseries “Cents and Cents’ Abilities” went to series at Channel 101 NY in 2011, and their musical “Rockefeller Centaur” has been performed at UCB and the 2011 Boston Improv Festival. Also, their podcast “Beginnings” competed as part of The Earwolf Network’s podcast challenge, hosted by UCB founder Matt Besser. Their independent pilot “Grumpkin Hollow” is a finalist in the 2012 New York Television Festival Comedy Central Pilot Competition. Of course, they are our Musical Guest. Hosted by KL Thomas and the brilliant, Nisse Greenberg.
Episode 4
Learn how Kevin Gilligan’s point of views has found his way to write for sketch troupe “American Candy”, UCB Diversity show “Soul Glo Project”, John Murdock’s “God Taste Chicken” and he was featured as a special for “Sketch Block the Live Show”. Hosted by KL Thomas and the brilliant, Nisse Greenberg.
Featuring songs from, Joe Yoga.
Episode 3
Desperate Times is a new sketch troupe that is moving faster then a speed of light. They made it to the Finals of The Arena Sketch League at the Creek and the Cave in 2011. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from, Dustin Edge.
Episode 2
Mindy Raf2 was nominated for an ECNY award as Best Musical Comedy Act as her popular alter-ego Leibya Rogers, and recently released a full length vinyl comedy album, LeibyaFair Live! She currently writes/records new songs weekly with her web project, Mindy’s Music Mondays. Musical Guest (Her alter-ego) Leibya Rogers. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Episode 1
Learn how two long time friends created a unique vision of two-man sketch comedy, The Chris and Paul Show. They Frequently they become crowd favorite at festivals across the US, they have won INNY Awards of 2010/2011 for “Best Comedy Duo” and the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Newcomers”. Hosted by KL Thomas and Sir Adam Lash.
Featuring songs from Squirm and Germ‘s album, “Late Bloomers”.
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