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
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.
"Spooky Dookie: Cool New Planet!!" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @spookydookieduo, @czmcfadden, @maurmon
clairemcfadden.com/spooky-dookie
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
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.
"Mel Hudson: Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido" at Edinburgh Fringe
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.
"John Achkar: His Country is Collapsing..." at Edinburgh Fringe
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.
"Bilal Zafar: Rubicon" at Edinburgh Fringe
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.
"Raj Poojara: Dice" at Edinburgh Fringe
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.
"Kat Higgins: In Memory of Me" at Edinburgh Fringe
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.
"Richard Stott: Streets Won't Forget" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @the_rstott
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Lianna Holston who talked about the cake you buy yourself, crying upright, loudly not laughing, a capacity for delight and a dramatic monologue.
"Lianna Holston: Haha Oh God 2.0" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @liannaholston
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Olaf Falafel who talked about floaters, not being Swedish, last words, going for a walk and the Blue Danube.
"Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show: This Time It’s Stupider!" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @olaffalafel
YouTube Olaf Falafel Art Club
In this episode I spoke with comedian Zoe Wohlfeld who talked about being bad, sitting on the floor, the craft and banana peels.
"Zoe Wohlfeld: Dog Funeral" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @zoewohlfeld
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Hamish Lloyd Barnes who talked about Wally's son, Legionnaire's Disease and accents.
Unfortunately Barnes’ Edinburgh Fringe show has been cancelled due to ill health.
Instagram @hamishlb123
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Paul Hilleard who talked about a little bit of looseness, a substitute teacher, the funny bits and taking a step.
"Paul Hilleard: Grog" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @acatnamedpeaches
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Kate Hammer who talked about the apple butter & cheese festival, a philosophical awakening, naturally high energy and goat-fisting.
"Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @katethehammer
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Mitch Benn who talked about a big tent, a lot of contrivance, a pizza wheel, a wooden block and a hatstand and the one about the badgers.
Mitch Benn: The Lehrer Effect Tour
Instagram @mitch_benn
YouTube @mitchbennpatreon3997
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Rachel Creeger who talked about a crossroads, a little poem, a lump of clay and 'nachas'.
"Rachel Creeger: Queen of the Jews" at Edinburgh Fringe
"Rachel Creeger: Ultimate Jewish Mother " at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @rachcreeger
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian John Robertson who talked about a 5-year vendetta, a wall untouched, transparent video cases filed with offal and the Pagliacci game.
"John Robertson: Excitable Boy" at Edinburgh Fringe
"John Robertson's The Dark Room" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @mr_dark_room
YouTube robbotron
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
In this episode I spoke with comedian Andy Barr who talked about breaking the spell, a bag of wine, a benefit gig and being in step.
Instagram @catballbag
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
In this episode I spoke with comedian Lara Ricote who talked about filling a hole, a special relationship, watching women think and faffing.
"Lara Ricote: Inkling" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @lararicote
YouTube @lara.ricote
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
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