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 1600 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
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Alex Hylton, who talked about the worst Jongleurs gig, high-fiving your partner, and hanging out with Good Kids at an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet.
Alex Hylton hails from Manchester but has made Leicester his home, and it was here at the 2020 Leicester Comedy Festival that we met. He is an energetic performer and dedicated promoter of the local comedy scene, and I recognised an individual with a true passion for comedy. It was no surprise to hear him spoken of affectionately throughout the festival, and a delight when his third show "Get Rich or Die Cryin'" won Best Show at that year's Awards. It was two years before I saw Alex again, and he hadn't lost any of the energy and passion that are the true hallmarks of his character. It's a pleasure to know someone so synonymous with the comedy of Leicester and the Midlands not only for his devotion to local comedy, but for his hilarious and heartfelt stand-up.
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Tony Law, who talked about the NFL, the AI and comedy being cyclical.
I think I've seen Tony Law perform maybe thirteen times. From the first time I saw a full show - "Absurdity for the Common People" - in 2017, to just recently when I saw "A Now Begin in Again" for the fourth time at this year's Leicester Comedy Festival. Tony Law is not only a wonderful person to talk to, but also a comedic force of nature. He is unlike anyone I've ever seen perform comedy. On stage he is a whirlwind, with absurdist tangents being thrown out in every direction. As someone who sees a lot of comedy, the opportunity for me to see a performer who is devoid of a punchline is a rare treat, as I don't predict what will happen, but just let it happen, and it is never what I expected. That, for me, is one of the hallmarks of great comedy.
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Twitter @MrTonyLaw
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Live from the Leicester Comedy Festival in it's 30th Anniversary Richard Gill and Mark Duqueno join forces to talk about a few of their experiences at the festival.
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Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Fiona Ridgewell, who talked about getting in the bin, not being the most boring, and looking at watches.
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Victoria Olsina, who talked about comedy in Argentina, boring conferences, LGBT+ comedy and the funniest police report.
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Twitter @vic_comedy
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Michael Odewale, who talked about taking inspiration, taking your time, and the woman with the powerful grip.
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Twitter @MichaelOdewale
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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Martin Graham, who talked about shouting at Romesh, imposter syndrome, when the material doesn't fit and racing to the punchline.
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Twitter @theMartinGraham
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Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Juliette Burton, who talked about mental health in comedy, boundless energy, slogan t-shirts and glitter, Rogue from the X-Men, and getting enthused by nerds.
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Twitter @JulietteBurton
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