Should I Keep This?

About Should I Keep This?

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!

Publisher

Crossroads Comedy Theater

Category

comedy · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Sept 2022

Latest episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Episode 60: Tristan Wolfe

   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.

2. 

   2 Apr 2026

   Episode 59: Gabi Swain

   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.

3. 

   19 Mar 2026

   Episode 58: Shelley McLendon

   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.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

695

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

68

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