Aimee LeCours, who over the past five years has endeared herself to Orlando audiences eager for her style of comedy, is set to be the new host of legendary Milk District indie-comedy showcase Shit Sandwich. This news comes as Ross McCoy decided that after a decade, it was time for him to step back.
When Orlando comedian Matt Gersting launched Shit Sandwich back in June 2012, he wasn’t just filling an open Saturday night at Bull & Bush Pub in the Milk District — he was carving out space for a more curated and community-rooted style of stand-up. Shit Sandwich was never an open mic, never built for big names or quick hits. It was a showcase for comics who took their craft seriously, and it quickly became a central artery in Orlando’s indie comedy scene.
Over the years, Shit Sandwich evolved into a proving ground and gathering place, shaped by Gersting’s sensibility and sustained after his passing in 2016 by McCoy, who kept the flame alive while respecting the show’s original blueprint. Under McCoy’s stewardship, the showcase retained its reputation for smart, weird, often subversive comedy, while quietly becoming one of the longest-running shows of its kind in the area.
Now, as Shit Sandwich enters its 14th year, the mic is being passed again. LeCours, whose own stand-up journey has roots in Shit Sandwich, is stepping in to host the Saturday night series. Her appointment came together only recently but those who know the show — and LeCours — see it as a full-circle moment.
McCoy describes LeCours as “the best possible choice,” citing her deep respect for the show’s legacy and her steady presence in Orlando’s comedy scene.
“She gets the core concepts. I remind people that it was never my show. It was Matt Gersting’s show, and I just tried to keep doing the same things he was doing. With Aimee, they picked a good person, and I’m very confident that she will do the right things with it,” McCoy says. “She’s the best.”
Doug McPherson, who handles the show’s technical production, says,“I’m excited for her to take over because she’s shown an ability over the past few years to make great comedy shows happen while also not being afraid to innovate and try new things. I’m excited to see her bring that creativity to Shit Sandwich and hopefully as time goes on, she’s not afraid to try new things with the format and reinvigorate the show.”
That admiration and respect run both ways. For LeCours, Shit Sandwich is more than just another gig. It’s one of the forums where she found her footing, discovered her voice and watched friends and mentors do the same. Now, she’ll be steering it.
LeCours recently spoke to Orlando Weekly about how life handed her this particular Shit Sandwich.
When were you first approached about taking over hosting duties for Shit Sandwich?
It’s very, very new. The first conversation about me taking over happened on Saturday. Doug spoke to me right after the show. I had no idea before then. He told me it was a done deal just yesterday. So yeah, this is all very fresh.
What’s your history with the show?
I was a fan from the beginning, like 13 years ago. This was before I even started doing comedy. I always thought it was such a great show. Once I started doing stand-up, I felt honored every time I got to be a part of it. I’ve been around a long time, and I think that’s part of why they asked me. I knew Larry Fulford through my husband because they were in a band together. I thought, ‘Oh my god, this is indie comedy in Orlando. This is so cool.’ My husband also knew Matt Gersting a little. I’d sit in the audience thinking, ‘One day, I want to do this.’ The first time I ever did stand-up was actually at the open mic there with Tim Murphy, about five years ago. Shit Sandwich is one of the reasons I’m doing comedy. I have a lot of love for that space and want to honor what it is and what its creators have built.
When and how did you get into stand-up comedy?
I started seriously thinking about it about eight years ago, after watching Don’t Think Twice by Mike Birbiglia. It’s about improv and finding your people, and it just clicked for me. I’d wanted to do stand-up since I was 6, but I had horrible stage fright. That movie showed me you could take classes and work your way in. That same night, I googled Sak Comedy Lab and signed up. I started with improv to get more comfortable on stage. I went through classes there for years. I loved all my teachers.
What are your intentions for the show?
It’s still early, so for now I want to keep things steady and sane. The first show with me taking over hosting will be the 13th anniversary, which is Saturday, June 7, so I definitely want to do something special to honor Ross and Doug. I really don’t want to change much. It’s inclusive, funny, an institution. It’s already beautiful.
I still want to pour one out for Matt out back after every show, if I can. Right now I’m messaging the OGs like Doug and Larry because I want to make sure I’m honoring what they created. I’ll definitely bring myself to it, but I want to be thoughtful about it. These are big shoes to fill.
I’ll probably keep booking it the same way Ross does. Over time, maybe I’ll add something small like a piece of music or a little tech touch. But nothing fancy. No need to mess with something that’s already working so well.
Shit Sandwich
First and Third Saturday of every month, 9 p.m.
Location: Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St., Orlando
Bull and Bush
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This article appears in Jun 4-10, 2025.