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

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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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.

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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.

'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' at Edinburgh Fringe

'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' UK Tour 2025

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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.

‘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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