Should I Keep This?

Crossroads Comedy Theater
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On “Should I Keep This?” sketch performer Samantha Russell (Secret Pants, Goat Rodeo & Youth Large) talks with fellow comedians about props they’ve been holding on to and whether or not they should keep them. No matter how useless an item may seem, the emotional connection to comedy props can be strong. New episodes every two weeks!

  1. JAN 1

    Episode 56: Katie Congrove

    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.

    55 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    Episode 55: Sarah Beck & Mike Silver

    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.

    1 hr

  3. 12/04/2025

    Episode 54: Katie Hewko-Dykes

    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.

  4. 11/06/2025

    Episode 53: Sara Jo Geiger

    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.

    54 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    Episode 52: Tom Hannigan

    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.

    38 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    Episode 51: Connor Schuck

    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.

    1h 6m

  7. 09/25/2025

    Episode 50: Josh Blume

    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.

    38 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    Episode 49: Grace Fennell

    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.

    51 min
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On “Should I Keep This?” sketch performer Samantha Russell (Secret Pants, Goat Rodeo & Youth Large) talks with fellow comedians about props they’ve been holding on to and whether or not they should keep them. No matter how useless an item may seem, the emotional connection to comedy props can be strong. New episodes every two weeks!

Information

  • Creator
    Crossroads Comedy Theater
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Russell 2022
  • Show Website
    Should I Keep This?