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 1300 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 stand-up comedian Hannah Platt who talked about bad poetry, bad burlesque, what Hugh Dennis would say and plant pots.
Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism at Edinburgh Fringe
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Twitter @HannahThePlatt
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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Jack Hester who talked about small town things, learning under pressure and gambling.
Jack Hester: I Am Napoleon at Brighton Fringe
Jack Hester: I Am Napoleon at Hastings Festival
Instagram @Comedian.Jack.Hester
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with character comedian Rosalie Minnitt who talked about ruining a play, entering the gladiatorial arena and an inspiring grandma.
Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @RosalieMinnitt
Twitter @RosalieMinnitt
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Pravanya Pillay who talked about the academic year, the Bollywood scene, the Milliband rap and swimming.
Instagram @PravanyaPillay69
Twitter @PravanyaPillay
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with character and stand-up comedian Aimee Cooper who talked about permission to relax, crying on the toilet and Alan Bennett on a bus.
Sitting Pretty With Kitty at Brighton Fringe
Sitting Pretty With Kitty at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @AimeeCooperforms; @HiyaItsMeKitty
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Steve Bugeja who talked about learning in a very public way, a surprising level of pride and Debate Club.
Steve Bugeja: Shiny at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @SteveBugejaComedy
Twitter @SteveBugeja
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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Elaine Fellows who talked about strong women, being terrified and excited, too many words and jazz hands.
Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (WIP) at Brighton Fringe
Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (WIP) at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @ElaineFellows
Twitter @ElaineFellows_
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with pole-dancing comedian Siân Docksey who talked about the scowling lizard, the Dutch postal service, the lemon and the cruise ship, a sexy funeral and too many legs.
Instagram @SianDocksey
Twitter @SianDocksey
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society webpage
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Farah Sharp who talked about comedic thoughts bubbling over, being distracted and juicy juice.
Farah Sharp: Normal (WIP) at Brighton Fringe
Instagram @FarahSharp
Twitter @FarahSharp_
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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Michael May who talked about being an envoy, a trip in someone else's brain and a terrible short film awards.
Instagram @MichaelMay3000
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedy duo Shelf who talked about when hysterically funny isn't funny at all, microphone anxiety and getting a dog.
Instagram @Shelfcomedy
Twitter @Shelfcomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Sasha Ellen who talked about putting a positive spin on things, character building, and an image of a crab.
Sasha Ellen: work in progress at Brighton Fringe
Character Building Experience at Edinburgh Fringe
Twitter @SashaKEllen
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with author and stand-up comedian Richard Cobb who talked about chopping up the story, seeing what happens and being gentle or not.
Richard Cobb: Running Joke (WIP) at Brighton Fringe
Instagram @theRichardCobb
Twitter @theRichardCobb
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Ginnia Cheng who talked about adding 0.36%, sex positivity, chess-boxing and having one weird thing.
Instagram @Ginnypie
Twitter @GinniaCheng
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with musical comedian Amy Webber who talked about putting the ukulele in the cupboard, overcoming the broken cable and being a weird kid.
Amy Webber: No Previous Experience at Brighton Fringe
Amy Webber: No Previous Experience at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @AmyWebberComedian
Twitter @AmyWebberSop
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Luke Nixon who talked about being a little brother, the secret doctor sessions and Nick Helm's advice.
Instagram @LukeNIxonComedy
Twitter @LukeNixonComedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with sketch comedy duo Hooked. Holly and Brooke talked about being funner, being Fringe first-timers and turning yourself inside out.
Instagram @HollyandBrookeareHooked
Twitter @HollyandBrooke
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Alex Farrow who talked about observational routines about bacteria, being the philosophy guy, performing to a car park and the dusty toaster bit.
Instagram @AlexFarrowComedy
Twitter @Alex_Farrow
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with stand-up and musical comedian Abi Carter-Simpson who talked about not being 'princessy' enough, saying something for the first time every time and living the dream.
Instagram @AbiCarterSimpsonUK
Twitter @abicartercomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with actor and stand-up comedian Thomasin Lockwood who talked about auditioning, going it alone, and when being happy is enough.
Instagram @ThomasinLockwood
Twitter @thomasin_london
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
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