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 2000 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

December 1, 2025 51 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Stuart Goldsmith who talked about The Comedian's Comedian, door-kicking, the holy grail and joy.

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In this episode I spoke with comedian Jojo Maberly who talked about being angsty as hell, a specific man and the loudest silence.

"Jojo Maberly: Angst & Angstability" at Leicester Comedy Festival

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November 16, 2025 47 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Eoghan Collins who talked about the Irish accent, walking a tightrope, having fun and being a good boy.

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November 9, 2025 57 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Becky Goodman who talked about the New York comedy scene, the reality of tour support, being really stupid and the vulva.

“The Day My Sugar Daddy Dumped Me” in London

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November 2, 2025 58 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Amelia Hamilton who talked about the duality of stand-up, feeling the heft, winning comedy and play.

“Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not” at Soho Theatre

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October 26, 2025 54 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Pritchard who talked about a violin graveyard, amazing little treats, really good lights and peanuts.

Robin Hood at The Capitol Theatre, Horsham

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October 20, 2025 53 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Adam Larter who talked about scruffy young urchins, not being that weird, pantomime and cardboard.

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October 12, 2025 50 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Heidi Regan who talked about film analysis, freaking out, a complete beam and not writing drama.

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October 6, 2025 53 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Caroline McEvoy who talked about a lightening bolt moment, mad expeditions and someone else's kitten.

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September 29, 2025 56 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Laura Lexx who talked about a little puzzle game, a background in comedy and a bit of blue.

YouTube The Comedy Bureau

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September 21, 2025 69 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Gareth Mutch who talked about wetting the bed, marmalade, a man with a gun and a pint before the rugger.

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September 14, 2025 55 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedian Zara Gladman who talked about a defence mechanism, a vocal steamer, TikTok and being a control freak.

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September 4, 2025 56 mins

In this episode I spoke with comedy writer Annabel Edmonds who talked about hating pandas, predatory men and a good funny noise.

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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.

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August 14, 2025 51 mins

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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