Welcome Thru Effingham, brought to you by Sketchpad Comedy

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.).

Episodes

December 22, 2016 11 mins
We've come to the season 3 finale and the town of Effingham has gathered for their annual gift exchange. And our host, Todd Hammers, embarks on a quest.
 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballentine, Jason Flamm, Mat...

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Everyone's favorite beat reporter is in the hospital... making wishes come true for the children! Meanwhile, our host Todd Hammers struggles to maintain his sanity after discovering that "no one is out there."
 

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December 9, 2016 9 mins
In this week's episode Mayor Dewgood is shocked to find that Sheriff Jimbo has left for his book tour and elected Bottom Tooth Bill, a former mafia boss, as the new Sheriff of Effingham. Also, The Town Witch opens up her own store: Say Tan.
 

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December 1, 2016 7 mins

The Town Witch is going through a bit of an identity crisis, while Lucas Dukie tries to enlist #LisaChimmons to sell his cones.

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballentine, Brian Dooley, Jason Flamm, and Alexis Winford.

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November 23, 2016 2 mins

Our intrepid host seems to be missing, but Happy Thanksgiving anyways! Enjoy this witch musical.

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Brian Dooley and Alexis Winford.

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November 17, 2016 9 mins

The Town Witch doesn't quite seem to understand her new job at Hot Topic. Meanwhile, Lisa Chimmons still thinks she's more famous than she actually seems to be.

 

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, Nathan Maul, John Richey, Alex Thompson and Alexis Winford.

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November 10, 2016 9 mins

In this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham we meet a sweet elderly couple who owns a lock store. Also, Lucas uses his radio platform to get idea names for his brand new delicious product. 

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Brian Dool...

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November 3, 2016 6 mins
On this week's episode of Welcome Thru Effingham Sheriff Jimbo interrogates the Town Witch over her alleged eating of children and we tune into the newest radio program Bats, Bats and Matts, hosted by Tyler.
 

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October 27, 2016 9 mins

We are celebrating Halloween, Effingham style. Join Matt from Star Wars Talk show and Lisa Chimmons as she takes to the streets to see what the kids are dressing up as this year.

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Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Jason Flamm, John Richey, Ale...

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October 20, 2016 10 mins

Clean Maureen stops by to give us some Halloween tips for Effingham. Also, we play the hot new show "What's in the Bowl?" 

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Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballantine, Jason Flamm, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Alex Thompson and Alexis Winford.

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October 13, 2016 11 mins
The Town Witch heads to the Effing Temporary Solutions Temp Agency to look for a job. Unfortunately, her "skills" don't quite meet a lot of the criteria she would need to work at Hot Topic.
 

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October 6, 2016 10 mins

Lisa Chimmons goes undercover to investigate... her own fame? Also, we have a hot new show in town, The Tim & Tom Show with Tim Curry and Tommy Wiseau. Yes, things are getting weird in Effingham.

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September 29, 2016 10 mins

As Todd Hammers continues to try to host the show remotely, Mayor Dewgood and Jimbo just can't quite see eye to hand on a busy fall slate of festivals.

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This episode is sponsored by Less Annoying CRM, a great company to work for and luckily for you - they're HIRING! Check out their website and apply if you meet their very demanding demands. Such as "Must like Imos Pizza" or "Consider wearing sweatpants to work." 

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September 22, 2016 8 mins

In this episode of Welcome Thru Effingham, Mayor Dewgood answers questions about the town's newfound fame. But, of course, these things never quite go as planned.

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This episode is sponsored by Less Annoying CRM, a great company to work for and luckily for you - they're HIRING! Check out their website and apply if you meet their very demanding demands. Such as "Must like Imos Pizza" or "Consider wearing sweatpants to work." 

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September 15, 2016 6 mins

We're back! And we're famous.

Well, at least the people of Welcome Thru Effingham think they are.

Check out this week's episode featuring The Effingham Historical Tour and the hot new radio game show NAME THAT FAMOUS FACE!

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July 7, 2016 7 mins

Effingham was left to burn, plots are fully revealed and we finally discover who the true Mark Twain Killer is. Also, everyone's favorite radio host makes his return.

 

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

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June 30, 2016 7 mins

We've finally come to the season finale of season 2. Well, part 1 of this season's finale, anyway. An old friend returns and we have the grand opening of the brand new Flaming Hearts football stadium! What could possibly go wrong?

 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Shea Ballentine, Jason Flamm, Erica Lee, Nathan Maul...

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June 23, 2016 5 mins
Cntrl-Alt-Del plays the Anti Store and we return an old friend to the show. Catch the penultimate-penultimate episode of Welcome Thru Effingham.
 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Jason Flamm, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul and Kevin Strader.

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June 16, 2016 7 mins
Effingman went home and is back... but he's leaving again. But, where is Effingman actually from? What powers does he have? The Effing Alliance gets together for one... last time.
 

Welcome Thru Effingham is created and performed by Sketchpad Comedy and produced by Hugmonster Sound with STL Vernacular. This episode features Jason Flamm, Matt Martin, Nathan Maul, Angela Smith and Kevin Strader.

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June 9, 2016 4 mins
Frank the Mafia Guy discusses taking over the family business with Phil and Glen. He doesn't like what he hears though and decides it's time to take action into his own hands.
 

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