Josh Tariff is a Longmeadow, Mass. native who earned a BM in Percussion at the University of Akron, and an MFA in Multi Focus Percussion from CalArts. Josh is an alum of iO West and uses his improv training as a professional host/performer. He was the longtime host of the famous competitive Los Angeles improv show “The Cagematch,” as well as hosted several Sports and Wrestling programs for AfterBuzzTV where he received worldwide notoriety and millions of audio downloads. An avid pro wrestling personality, Josh has been seen across the southland in various wrestling promotions. Josh’s voice has been heard on commercials for CarGurus and he has been seen on various films and TV shows.
Los Angeles, Calif.
2025 Festival Schedule
| Act | Date | Time | Stage |
| ___ & Josh | Fri, Aug 8 | 7:15 p.m. | The Commodore |
| Tacklebox | Sat, Aug 9 | 7:15 p.m. | HCC Rehearsal Hall |
Previous Countdown Improv Festival appearances
2024: Tacklebox