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
3 days ago
3 days ago
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 @The ComedyNerd
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 @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
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 @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
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 @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
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 @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
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 @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
In this episode I spoke with comedian Bec Hill who talked about confidence, finishing high school all over again and becoming Neil Buchanan.
Instagram @bechillcomedian
YouTube @BecHillComedian
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
In this episode I spoke with comedian Ali Brice who talked about fake glasses, finding your people, a wheelie bin and an experiment.
Instagram @twicebricebrice
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell