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.
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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
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
1hr 6 min
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
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Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
56 min
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
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
53 min
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
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
58 min
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
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
58 min
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
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
51 min
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
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1hr 1 min
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
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
47 min
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