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
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
1 hr 14 min
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.
Instagram @olaffalafel
YouTube Olaf Falafel Art Club
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
49 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Zoe Wohlfeld who talked about being bad, sitting on the floor, the craft and banana peels.
Instagram @zoewohlfeld
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
50 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Hamish Lloyd Barnes who talked about Wally's son, Legionnaire's Disease and accents.
Unfortunately Barnes’ Edinburgh Fringe show has been cancelled due to ill health.
Instagram @hamishlb123
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
58 min
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.
Instagram @acatnamedpeaches
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
1 hr 11 min
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.
Instagram @katethehammer
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
1 hr 58 min
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.
Instagram @mitch_benn
YouTube @mitchbennpatreon3997
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1 hr 37 sec
In this episode I spoke with comedian Rachel Creeger who talked about a crossroads, a little poem, a lump of clay and 'nachas'.
Instagram @rachcreeger
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
1 hr 16 min
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.
Instagram @mr_dark_room
YouTube robbotron
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell