Joseph Scrimshaw
@JosephScrimshaw
SF SketchFest
RiffTrax
Wits
Rebel Scum

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Joseph Scrimshaw is a comedian, writer, originally from Minneapolis, but based in Los Angeles. As a comedian, he’s appeared at SF SketchFest, Chicago Improv Festival, headlined on Jonathan Coulton’s JoCoCruise, and more. Joseph’s a contirubting writer for the movie riffing group, RiffTrax and previously worked as a writer/performer on Wits, where he wrote sketches for Paul F. Tompkins, Dave Foley, Neil Gaiman, and more. Joseph has released multiple comedy albums including 2015’s Rebel Scum and 2013’s Flaw Fest. John Hodgman said of the album, “I am glad Joseph Scrimshaw has the power of thought and audible speech, or else this very funny album would not exist.” Joseph is also an avid tweeter and has won @midnight’s Tweet of the Day competition three times.