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Welcome Thru Effingham, brought to you by Sketchpad Comedy

Welcome Thru Effingham is a sketch comedy podcast brought to you by the St Louis-based comedy writers at Sketchpad Comedy. Originally known as STL SketchPAD was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their written work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, paying rent for stage time, or having enough material to put on an entire show. We’d love for you to check out one of our never-to-be-seen-again monthly shows. If you recently thought to yourself “man, my face just doesn’t laugh enough.” Then this is the show for you! Also, that’s weird self-talk – we like it. We like you. Click for information about our next show. If you’d like to learn more about how you can see a show or even participate yourself, check back often and consider signing up for the newsletter. We will never spam you and we promise that we will only email you about comedy in St. Louis (unlike Groupon who will email you mercilessly, even after you’ve unsubscribed 4 times. I don’t need to save 15% on a trip to Branson, Groupon! Geez.).
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Welcome Thru Effingham features characters and stories (that we made up) about the little town with the Big Ol' Cross; Effingham IL. Based upon the sketch comedy stylings of Sketchpad Comedy, it explores everything involved in small town life; political scandals, dating sites, satanic cult worshipping, superheroes and more. 

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For more information about us, visit Sketchpad Comedy's website

Welcome Thru Effingham is produced by Hugmonster Sound and is a part of the St. Louis podcast network STLVernacular.

 

Apr 14, 2016

This week we return to Season Two of Welcome Thru Effingham with a visit to the Effingham Retirement Home, where questions are answered, plots thicken, and foods are pureed.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Kevin Strader, and Frank Zito.

Marketing efforts developed by Blank Page Marketing

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham

Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Mar 31, 2016

This week on Welcome Thru Effingham Jimbo reads a book to school children as part of his campaign for mayor and we hear a commercial for the Anti store, with music from Alt Control Delete.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Kevin Strader, and Frank Zito.

Marketing efforts developed by Blank Page Marketing

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham

Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Mar 25, 2016

On this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham we meet the oldest person in town and find out what people think of Jimbo Fiish's campaign for Mayor. Also, we learn about the mobscene in Effingham, Kansas. Just how much is an updated LinkedIN profile worth?

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Kevin Strader, and Frank Zito.

Marketing efforts developed by Blank Page Marketing

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham

Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Mar 17, 2016

Things are heating up on this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham! It's election time which means, low blows, monster truck announcers and Effing Land?


Also, we get a little bit more insight into the origins of Mark Twain Killer and her relationship with Father Bruce.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Kevin Strader, and Frank Zito.

Marketing efforts developed by Blank Page Marketing

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham

Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Mar 10, 2016

In this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham, Fireman Stan stops by with a public service announcement and we get a recap of the Oscars with the help of a few truck drivers.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul and Frank Zito.

Marketing efforts developed by Blank Page Marketing

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham
Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

 

Mar 3, 2016
Guy Cornish sits down with citizens of Effingham to ask the tough questions about the events surrounding this season of Welcome Thru Effingham. Jimbo Fish tries to hijack the show for his campaign, Lisa Chimmons tries to turn the tables, and the mystery of Effingman becomes only more complicated.
 
Plus, how do they feel about the Mark Twain Killer? Will Effingham ever get a Chilis? And where is Ms Jean Dean?
 
 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham
Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

 

Feb 24, 2016
In this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham, meetups don't go as planned. We get a confession to a crime and the Effingham antique store gets bought out by a dentist's son.
 
The Effing Alliance is splintered and schemes are being executed upon. Join Guy Cornish as he attempts to piece it all together one week at a time.
 
This episode of Welcome Thru Effingham features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Kevin Strader and Frank Zito.
 
 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham
Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

 

Feb 18, 2016
In this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham, Jimbo Fiish starts his smear campaign in his quest to overthrow Mayor Dewgood. Miss Jean Dean wants to know who's DTF. And Father Bruce is tormented by a familiar calling.
 

Darkness has cast its ugly head over the townspeople of Effingham and who knows where this may lead them.  Join Guy Cornish as he attempts to piece it all together. This is Welcome Thru Effingham.  

This week’s episode was written and performed by Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Kevin Strader and Frank Zito.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. 

 

About Welcome Thru Effingham
Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Feb 11, 2016
In this episode Jimbo Fiish announces his campaign for Mayor or Sheriff... we're still not sure which. And just where in the world is the former host of our show, Todd Hammers? Decisions will be made, lines in the sand are drawn and the repercussions of our characters' actions will reveal themselves later.
 
Join Guy Cornish as he tries to answer these questions while planting some more in your head, that may never be answered. This is Welcome Thru Effingham.
 
This week’s episode was written and performed by Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Kevin Strader and Frank Zito.
 
About Welcome Thru Effingham
Sketchpad Comedy creates Welcome Thru Effingham. Sketchpad Comedy is a sketch comedy group based in St. Louis to help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. 

Sketchpad Comedy began in July of 2014. It started with STL SketchPAD, a live sketch comedy show that is put on by writers and performers in St. Louis, MO. Since then the team at Sketchpad has helped over 80 writers put on hundreds of live sketches. Their motto is simple: They believe comedy should be accessible to anyone who wants to write, perform, or watch it. They accomplish this through community, collaboration, and creation. 

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.
Feb 4, 2016

Things have changed in the town of Effingham. Todd Hammers is nowhere to be found. The Mark Twain Killer is on the loose and Jimbo Fiish... is in love? Lucas introduces the game show "How much change can you handle?" Lisa Chimmins is on the street asking the townspeople of Effingham if they support the campaign to use public funds to build a new High School football stadium. 

 
And it's all going to lead to a tragic conclusion... we hope.
 
This week's episode was written and performed by Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith and Kevin Strader.
 
 

We are Sketchpad Comedy.

Comedy makes the world a better place & everyone should have access to it.

Since 2014, we’ve put on sketch comedy shows written and developed by a new cast every month. Comedy is important to us because we see it’s usefulness in our everyday lives. The ability to laugh in the face of sadness, depression and heartbreak is priceless. Everyone deserves a chance to be happy. We will continue doing this through podcasts, more shows, workshops and comedy courses.

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Originally entitled "STL Sketchpod," Welcome Thru Effingham is produced by Hugmonster Sound, and is a proud part of the STLVernacular Network.
Dec 22, 2015

In the final installment of the season 1 finale, the Effing Alliance takes on Bruce's band of Satanists, but will they save the day?

Welcome Thru Effingham Season finale part 2 features Shea Ballantine, Brain Dooley, Jason Flamm, Adam Frick, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Kevin Strader, and Frank Zito; and is sponsored by Shock City Studios.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy

Originally named STL SketchPAD was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, rent , or having enough material. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members.  Find out more at www.sketchpadcomedy.com. Originally entitled "STL Sketchpod," Welcome Thru Effingham is produced by Hugmonster Sound, and is a proud part of the STLVernacular Network.

Dec 15, 2015

In this clip, we listen in to the Star Wars talk show on Welcome Thru Effingham. Matt tries to keep it together, but when his mom puts brothers George and Lucas on the line, he loses his $&!% and narrowly misses tickets to The Force Awakens!

This clip is from Episode 5 of Welcome Thru Effingham, available at STLVernacular.com/shows/stl-sketchpod/ or on iTunes and Stitcher.

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Dec 10, 2015

In this season 1 finale, we are celebrating Christian boy band Proverbs 31 with the Concert at the Cross. All is fine until the concert is interrupted by the satanic underbelly of Effingham. When the town needs a hero the most, who will be the one to step up and deliver them from evil? The Effing Alliance is born.

Welcome Thru Effingham Season finale part 1 features Shea Ballantine, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, and Kevin Strader; and is sponsored by Shock City Studios.

 

STL SketchPAD was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, rent , or having enough material. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members.  Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com. STL SketchPOD is produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Network.

Nov 19, 2015

Star Wars Talk show, inadequacies, and revenge this week. Yes, Effingham has feelings too.

Welcome Thru Effingham EP 5 features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dooley, Adam Frick, Jason Flamm, Laura Lanigan, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith, Gelene Strecker-Sayer, Kevin Strader and Frank Zito.

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Nov 3, 2015

We celebrate Effinghams loners, weirdos and dogooders as we go deep into the loneliness (and oddities) of the small town of Effingham.

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Oct 20, 2015

What is there to do in Effingham? Depends on who you ask. We check out the hot new clubs and explore the city's nightlife on this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham.

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry, aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Join us at weekly St Louis events at the Marcelle Theater to see our sketch comedy shot live. http://sketchpadcomedy.com/buy-tickets/

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Sketchpad Comedy, originally STL Sketchpad, was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their written work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, paying rent for stage time, or having enough material to put on an entire show.

We’d love for you to check out one of our never-to-be-seen-again monthly shows. If you recently thought to yourself “man, my face just doesn’t laugh enough.” Then this is the show for you! Also, that’s weird self-talk – we like it. We like you. Click for information about our next show. 

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If you’d like to learn more about how you can see a show or even participate yourself, check back often and consider signing up for the newsletter. We will never spam you and we promise that we will only email you about comedy in St. Louis (unlikeGroupon who will email you mercilessly, even after you’ve unsubscribed 4 times. I don’t need to save 15% on a trip to Branson, Groupon! Geez.).

Produced by Hugmonster Sound

Distributed by STLVernacular Network

 

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Oct 6, 2015

What's in a name? Join Todd Hammers as he fights for naming rights. A name is very important in life. It should reflect something you love. 

On this week's show, we get a little saxy talk from Steve, tips on how you can save some cash over the holidays, and a guest visit from local Effingham celebrity Tommy Wasau.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

Sep 30, 2015
Just how deep does the war between insurance spokesman go? Find out in this sketch comedy scene from Sketchpad Comedy. 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry, aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Join us at weekly St Louis events at the Marcelle Theater to see our sketch comedy shot live. http://sketchpadcomedy.com/buy-tickets/

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Sketchpad Comedy, originally STL Sketchpad, was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their written work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, paying rent for stage time, or having enough material to put on an entire show.

We’d love for you to check out one of our never-to-be-seen-again monthly shows. If you recently thought to yourself “man, my face just doesn’t laugh enough.” Then this is the show for you! Also, that’s weird self-talk – we like it. We like you. Click for information about our next show. 


Read more at http://stlsketchpod.libsyn.com/#1TC7L5ykH5qoSfsd.991
Sep 30, 2015
Lenny tries to find his place in this world. From Ep 1
 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry, aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Join us at weekly St Louis events at the Marcelle Theater to see our sketch comedy shot live. http://sketchpadcomedy.com/buy-tickets/

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Sketchpad Comedy, originally STL Sketchpad, was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their written work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, paying rent for stage time, or having enough material to put on an entire show.

We’d love for you to check out one of our never-to-be-seen-again monthly shows. If you recently thought to yourself “man, my face just doesn’t laugh enough.” Then this is the show for you! Also, that’s weird self-talk – we like it. We like you. Click for information about our next show. 


Read more at http://stlsketchpod.libsyn.com/#1TC7L5ykH5qoSfsd.99
Sep 22, 2015

Todd Hammers introduces the only show in the world that explores the (made up) characters and stories of small town Effingham. Tune in each week for hilarity from the team that brings you Sketchpad Comedy St Louis.

Welcome Thru Effingham is a project of Sketchpad Comedy, produced by Hugmonster Sound and a proud part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

 

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.


Read more at http://stlsketchpod.libsyn.com/#1TC7L5ykH5qoSfsd.99

Sep 1, 2015

A short clip of the theme music from Welcome Thru Effingham.

About Sketchpad Comedy:

We help human people create comedy. Sorry, aliens. Interested? Subscribe to our mailing list to learn how. We have collaborated with more than 60 writers & performers in St. Louis to put on over 100 live sketches in front of hundreds of audience members. We know what's up.

Join us at weekly St Louis events at the Marcelle Theater to see our sketch comedy shot live. http://sketchpadcomedy.com/buy-tickets/

Find out more at www.stlsketchpad.com

Produced by Hugmonster Sound. Part of the STLVernacular Podcast Network.

Sketchpad Comedy, originally STL Sketchpad, was created in 2014 as a way for local comedy writers to get their written work performed on stage without having to worry about silly things like lights, paying rent for stage time, or having enough material to put on an entire show.

We’d love for you to check out one of our never-to-be-seen-again monthly shows. If you recently thought to yourself “man, my face just doesn’t laugh enough.” Then this is the show for you! Also, that’s weird self-talk – we like it. We like you. Click for information about our next show. 


Read more at http://stlsketchpod.libsyn.com/#1TC7L5ykH5qoSfsd.99

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