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

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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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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March 6, 2025 70 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Alex Kitson who talked about the Bristol comedy scene, an un-soundproofed yurt and doing something different.

‘Alex Kitson: This is Water’ at Edinburgh Fringe

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December 15, 2024 53 mins

In this episode I spoke with founder and editor of Chortle.co.uk Steve Bennett who talked about local newspapers, a passion for comedy, eighteen hour days and Jimmy Saville The Musical.

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December 1, 2024 43 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Davina Bentley who talked about accolades, self-doubt and the friends we made along the way.

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November 10, 2024 56 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Milo Edwards who talked about fixing the Yaris, disgusting meats, the constant logistics of life and a bat in the house.

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November 3, 2024 54 mins

In this episode I spoke with alternative comedian Lillian Wenker who talked about Uncle Gary, a hunger for alternative comedy, clown school and cling-film hands.

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October 28, 2024 57 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Ruby Carr who talked about telling stories, celebrating other peoples successes, bringing joy and bullying Stuart Laws.

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October 20, 2024 90 mins

In this extended episode I spoke with comedian Steffan Alun who talked about the Welsh comedy scene, a community drill, a different perspective and a little Italian restaurant in Swansea.

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October 13, 2024 58 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Aalex Mandel-Dallal who talked about time, therapeutic writing, making friends and gorilla's willies.

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