In this episode, Denver Sketchfest co-creator Connor Schuck chats with Sam about getting sentimental over the little things and the struggles of letting things go. This week’s props: A Very Long D*ck Bomb and a Fake Rothko.
This week’s guest Josh Blume and Sam discuss props that never got their time to shine and those weird facts you have stored in the back of your brain for some reason. This episode’s props: a pan flute and a bloody axe.
This week’s guest Grace Fennell and Sam chat about the joys of finding things in the trash and holding on to things just to save the environment…and totally not hoarding. This week’s props: a pair of arms and a red gymnast bodysuit.
Guest Lou Huang and Sam discuss the struggle that comes with creating props and they challenge the true magic of Magic Goodwill. This week’s props: 4 Batman Masks and a Men’s Nightshirt.
We return after a long break with guest Nicole Pascaretta! Nicole and Sam discuss how some costumes magically find us before we know how important they are and the blessing and burden of having a full room of costumes. This episode's props: a tunic dress and an Annie Oakley dress. Nicole Pascaretta is a comedian, actor, and singer based in New York City. Nicole headlined the 2022 Detroit Women of Comedy Festival with her original two-woman show, The Parent Trap: Lord of the Twins Trilogy. Nicole also performs musical improv and original sketch comedy with her duo, Bring Your Own Bob. She has performed in improv and sketch festivals all over the country.
On this episode guest Zachary Uzupis and Sam send messages to the podcast’s celestial listeners and discuss the logistics of starting a cult. This week’s props: a bird poop hat and a purple 70s robe.
Guest Rebekah Rickards and Sam discuss the responsibility that comes with being a high production bitch and the joys and nightmares of dance recital costumes. This week’s props- a chicken costume and a dance costume from 1999.
We’re back after a brief break! This week’s guest Teresa “TNutt” Nutter chats with Sam about her process for creating new characters and the two discuss ways to not get too tempted at the thrift store. This week’s props: a weird card themed shirt and pink cowboy boots.
On this episode, guest Ethan Resendes and Sam discuss unconventional places to store props and choosing props and costumes that accurately reflect ourselves. And this week Sam introduces a very special segment called ‘Why Did I Buy This? And What Can I Use This For?’ This week’s props: a blonde wig and a weird pink poncho thing.
On this episode guest Chip Chantry and Sam crack open the Book Of Truths and discuss the safety of playing a character while doing comedy and make a case to bring back bunting. This week’s props: Bing Supernova’s costume and an American Flag.
Guest D.C. Fisher and Sam discuss their very extensive prop and costume collections and chat about hanging onto a prop simply because you never want to purchase it again and finding joy in super stupid items you forgot you had. This week’s props: a large silicone phallus and a giant framed portrait of JFK. Check out D.C.’s sketch group High Dramma at www.highdramma.com
Guest Dr. Timaree and Sam discuss trying to let go of items that hold strong memories, chat about clothing swaps, and goof about costumes that can both sexy and stupid. This week’s props: a poofy dress and a Queen Of Hearts card costume.
This week’s guest Sue Taney plays coy about her extensive costume collection and her and Sam discuss memories from high school even though a few facts might be missing. This week’s props: a ComedySportz Cape and a lousy shirt from London.
This episode Josh Higham and Sam discuss sketch comedy competition shows and the burden of having multiples of the same costume piece. This week’s props- an ant costume and 5 matching striped shirts.
This episode guest Nicole Yates and Sam talk about costumes traveling around the country, come up with some crafty ways to repurpose old costumes, and reminisce about foods that are no longer with us. This week’s props: a banana costume and a long white ghost dress.
This episode guest Tanya Morgan and Sam chat about elaborate props, passing costumes and props on to the next generation, and reminisce about the store Petite Sophisticate. This week’s props: a chili pepper hat and an 80’s lady business suit.
Guest Courtney Farrell and Sam discuss how tiny props carry huge sentimental value and being a sore loser. We also experience another Christmas prop miracle! This week’s props- a red scarf and a cardboard Santa Sleigh.
On this very special episode guest Alison Zeidman and Sam discuss their pet costume collections, dive into the world of hot dogs, and put some limits on what they should spend on dressing up cats (even if a costume might be really funny). This week’s props- a cat hot dog costume and a cat Chas Tanenbaum costume.
Guest Brendan Kennedy didn’t quite understand the assignment but a fun time was had by all! He and Sam discuss getting dinged in the head, minimalist lifestyles, and having cool cars. Also Chef Boy Brendan gives his tips on making a great Thanksgiving turkey.
This week guest Kristin Finger and Sam discuss the joy of putting in way too much detail to characters and props and the two swoon over the amazing Gwen Stefani. This week’s props: a retainer and a Gwen Stefani costume.