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 2300 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
In this episode I spoke with comedian Joey Page who talked about miming the action, years in the darkness, and four people and a dog.
Instagram @joeypagecomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedy director and author Amanda Baker who talked about inventing a laugh, comedy as music, adding flavour and Pope Gregory the First.
Get the book On Jokes by Amanda Baker, Abi Grant & Jimmy Carr
Instagram @unrealamandabaker
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jim Hooker who talked about long dark nights of the soul, the bald men of Edinburgh, talking to the dog and seeing the world like a Simpsons episode.
Instagram @jimhcomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Lawrence Dodd who talked about a capacity for vulnerability, something accidentally profound, keeping it interesting and having hands.
Instagram @pleaselozplease
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian and therapist Lizzie Allan who talked about Hilarapy, a sophisticated house party, small town fame and a place of wellness.
Instagram @lizzieallanvision
YouTube @lizzieallanvision
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Nicole Harris who talked about being more different, making a connection and doing the work.
Instagram @nicoleharriscomedy
YouTube @NicoleHarrisComedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Stacey Edwards who talked about headmistress energy, Al Pacino's sausage and a comedy daddy.
Instagram @lestass
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Alex Mason who talked about a few mathsy bits, friends to lean on, being bitchy and a child crying.
Instagram @masonmakesjokes
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian CeeKay Brown who talked about long-winded storytelling, a horrible car crash, a bitey personage and staying grounded.
Instagram @ceekaycomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with presenter and comedian Gail Porter who talked about messing with the dark side, Greyfriars Bobby's nose, back-to-back Top of the Pops and panic.
Instagram @iamgailporter
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Mark Vigilant who talked about warrior training, tracking a moose, consensual clowning and a certain set of skills.
Instagram @mark_vigeant
YouTube @markvigeant
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with Claire McFadden and Maureen Monahan, sketch duo Spooky Dookie who talked about cleaning up vomit, getting granular, long walks and crawling on the ground looking for a ukulele in the dark.
Instagram @spookydookieduo, @czmcfadden, @maurmon
clairemcfadden.com/spooky-dookie
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Mark Forward who talked about a marionette without strings, premeditated heckling, a McDonalds metaphor and Peter!
Instagram @markforwardd
You Tube @ForwardMark
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Chloe Reynolds who talked about a vision board, balancing sincerity with silliness, a creative sweet spot and scotch eggs behind an Asda.
Instagram @chloereynoldscomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with actor and comedian Mel Hudson who talked about showbiz abuse, a magic porridge pot, spreading joy and a prescription for sanity.
Instagram @mc_melhudson
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with Lebanese comedian John Achkar who talked about Arabic comedy, reflection, connection, entrepreneurship and being part of something.
Instagram @johnachr
YouTube @TheJohnAchkar
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Bilal Zafar who talked about not fitting in, a different audience, jealousy and finding happiness.
Instagram @zafarcakes_
YouTube @Zafarcakes
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Raj Poojara who talked about insufficient bullying, a brutally honest barber, bursting for a pee and being groomed.
Instagram @lord_rajj
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Kat Higgins who talked about wardrobe malfunctions, getting inspired, taking command of the pub and an echoey cement shell.
Instagram @kat.higginscomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Richard Stott who talked about emotional vulnerability, a journey of discovery, a grey area and a sense of achievement.
Instagram @the_rstott
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
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