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
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode I spoke with comedian Shalaka Kurup who talked about a learning experience, the Roast Battle community, funny sounds and a cat error.
Instagram @shalakakurup
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Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
In this episode I spoke with comedian Ian Stone who talked about 'Look at me' mode, watching Arsenal, a phone call from Paul Weller and fun.
Instagram @ianstonecomedy
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Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Stuart Goldsmith who talked about The Comedian's Comedian, door-kicking, the holy grail and joy.
Instagram @stuartgoldsmithcomedy
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jojo Maberly who talked about being angsty as hell, a specific man and the loudest silence.
"Jojo Maberly: Angst & Angstability" at Leicester Comedy Festival
Instagram @jojo_mahahaberly
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Eoghan Collins who talked about the Irish accent, walking a tightrope, having fun and being a good boy.
Instagram @eoghancollinscomedy
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Becky Goodman who talked about the New York comedy scene, the reality of tour support, being really stupid and the vulva.
“The Day My Sugar Daddy Dumped Me” in London
Instagram @beckygoodtimes
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Amelia Hamilton who talked about the duality of stand-up, feeling the heft, winning comedy and play.
“Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not” at Soho Theatre
Instagram @ameliahamiltoncomedy
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Pritchard who talked about a violin graveyard, amazing little treats, really good lights and peanuts.
Robin Hood at The Capitol Theatre, Horsham
Instagram @katiepritchards
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell