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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Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
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
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
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
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
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
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday May 25, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
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
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
In this episode I spoke with comedian Hamish Lloyd Barnes who talked about Wally's son, Legionnaire's Disease and accents.
"Hamish Lloyd Barnes: Stage Presence" at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @hamishlb123
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
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
Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
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
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
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