Episode 51: Connor Schuck

Sketch comedian Tristan Wolfe joins Sam to discuss serious prop hoarding, Halloween fun, and when and when not to repurpose things.  This week’s props: a (broken) stethoscope and an Amelia Earhart hat. The post Episode 60: Tristan Wolfe appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Guest Gabi Swain is renovating her office so she brought multiple items to Sam for her wise council. The two discuss memorable childhood performances, buying props/costumes with big plans, and this week’s props: a genie lamp, a cool vintage umbrella, a long Ren Faire skirt and a red store bought Renaissance dress. The post Episode 59: Gabi Swain appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Comedian Shelley McLendon and Host Sam discuss how making a prop can create a deep attachment to it and the potential joy in using old props and costumes in everyday life like it’s completely normal. This week’s props: A Horse’s Ass and a Worriers Vest. The post Episode 58: Shelley McLendon appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Guest Jillian Hartman and Sam discuss the power a character’s costume can have over the performer and discuss the pros and cons of letting go of a prop to allow it to shine. This week’s props: Randy Friednman’s Sunglasses and an Old Timey Scroll. The post Episode 57: Jillian Hartman appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Special guest Katie Congrove and Sam discuss ways to help honor items before letting them go and the pair try to analyze Sam’s fever dream.  This week’s props: Pubé Salon Mannequin and Sam’s Mom’s Maternity Shirt. The post Episode 56: Katie Congrove appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Fans of the pod Mike Silver and Sarah Beck of Comedy Dance Chicago chat with Sam about elaborate props that don’t get much stage time, working with food, and inspire new works of art from old props. This weeks props: Tiny Dancer Puppets and a fake audio board. The post Episode 55: Sarah Beck & Mike Silver appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Comedian Katie Hewko-Dykes is making a big move so of course she needed to discuss her prop collection with Sam. The two give hot takes on Tim Robison with HBO money and chat about how much they love an assignment. This episode’s props: Bop It! and a bunch of Law & Order themed props. The post Episode 54: Katie Hewko-Dykes appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The delightful Sara Jo Geiger joins Sam for a conversation about all the high expectations that come with wig purchases and how some items may carry some negative baggage. This week’s props: All of SaraJo’s Wigs and 3 Fencing Swords. The post Episode 53: Sara Jo Geiger appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Guest Tom Hannigan and Sam chat about how expensive props are the hardest to let go of and ways to repurpose even a very specific costume. This episodes props: a Jumpsuit & Sad Cowboy Hat and a Tweedy Bird Pez Costume. The post Episode 52: Tom Hannigan appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

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. The post Episode 51: Connor Schuck appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.