Comedy in a Nutshell

Comedy in a Nutshell

In this podcast I ask the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it? To help me I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, performers, promoters, and fans like myself, to discuss what comedy means to them, and to sum all their experience up in a nutshell. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review and share. Thank you! For information about me and the more than 1600 comedians I’ve seen live over the last 40+ years, as well as links to upcoming live comedy shows and more, visit my website www.thecomedynerd.com

Episodes

August 20, 2025 54 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Liam Withnail who talked about total control, a toxic environment and goblin mode.

'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' at Edinburgh Fringe

'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' UK Tour 2025

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In this episode I spoke with comedian Kayleigh Jones who talked about needing permission, life changing things, pushing the ridiculousness and a skill bucket.

‘Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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August 7, 2025 56 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Marjolein Robertson who talked about the year of the funk, the Brothers Grimm, DMT and shadow work.

‘Marjolein Robertson: Lein’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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July 31, 2025 52 mins

In this episode I spoke with actor and comedian Charlie Mulliner who talked about facing a little drum, forgetting how to make conversation and being in it for the long game.

‘Love Hunt’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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July 24, 2025 42 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Alfie Packham who talked about doing a little dance, a good fun friend and two different games.

‘Alfie Packham: My Apologies to the Chef’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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July 17, 2025 49 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Holly Spillar who talked about performing for bears, Grimes' rooftop instruments and determination.

‘Holly Spillar: Tall Child’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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July 10, 2025 57 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Ben Pope who talked about loneliness, Princes of Main, a new funny word and a big, juicy entertaining show.

‘Ben Pope: The Cut’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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July 3, 2025 51 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Sam Nicoresti who talked about identity, Weirdos unwashed wigs, splashing around in a puddle and having nothing.

‘Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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June 26, 2025 45 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes who talked about choosing between bitches, ugly laughing, wrestling and immigration.

‘Sikisa: Serving Justice’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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June 19, 2025 46 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Jonny Pelham who talked about digging into the truth, trying to be more silly and a French Post-Modernist.

‘Jonny Pelham: Is it Me?’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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June 12, 2025 51 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Candace Bryan who talked about tequila, Meyers-Briggs, a giant statue of Elvis and Ping-Pong.

‘Candace Bryan: MILF - Mom I'd Like to Find’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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June 5, 2025 44 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Green who talked about staying in your lane, trauma bonding and a raincoat in August.

"What Men Want" (Katie Green & Evaldas Karosas) at Edinburgh Fringe

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May 30, 2025 62 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Burt Williamson who talked about poetry, boredom, SNL and that marine biology bit.

‘Burt Williamson: 104kg of Pure Banter’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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May 17, 2025 56 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Darran Griffiths who talked about being unreasonable, dark comic moments and redemption.

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May 1, 2025 49 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Norris who talked about The Angel Agency, not taking their clothes off and the Bloomsbury connection.

‘Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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April 17, 2025 65 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Juliet Meyers who talked about trembling bum cheeks, the open mic scene, getting a dog and willies.

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April 9, 2025 60 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Charlie Vero-Martin who talked about a potted plant, an unwanted dog cage, birthing characters and being a weirdo.

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April 2, 2025 47 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Lucas Jefcoate who talked about being a terrible employee, confidence in your voice and a full-circle moment.

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March 19, 2025 41 mins

In this episode I spoke with singer and comedian Anna Hale who talked about an idea for a tune, a mix of two therapists and an ever-ready kazoo.

‘Anna Hale: Control Freak’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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March 12, 2025 66 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Abby Wambaugh who talked about the Danish comedy scene, being a vacuum cleaner, a surprising big number 9, winning 12 pairs of shoes and finishing something.

'Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows' at Edinburgh Fringe

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