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 May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Hannah Platt who talked about bad poetry, bad burlesque, what Hugh Dennis would say and plant pots.
Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism at Edinburgh Fringe
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Twitter @HannahThePlatt
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Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Jack Hester who talked about small town things, learning under pressure and gambling.
Instagram @Comedian.Jack.Hester
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
In this episode I spoke with character comedian Rosalie Minnitt who talked about ruining a play, entering the gladiatorial arena and an inspiring grandma.
Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine at Edinburgh Fringe
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Twitter @RosalieMinnitt
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Pravanya Pillay who talked about the academic year, the Bollywood scene, the Milliband rap and swimming.
Instagram @PravanyaPillay69
Twitter @PravanyaPillay
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode I spoke with character and stand-up comedian Aimee Cooper who talked about permission to relax, crying on the toilet and Alan Bennett on a bus.
Sitting Pretty With Kitty at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @AimeeCooperforms; @HiyaItsMeKitty
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Steve Bugeja who talked about learning in a very public way, a surprising level of pride and Debate Club.
Steve Bugeja: Shiny at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @SteveBugejaComedy
Twitter @SteveBugeja
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Elaine Fellows who talked about strong women, being terrified and excited, too many words and jazz hands.
Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (WIP) at Edinburgh Fringe
Instagram @ElaineFellows
Twitter @ElaineFellows_
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
In this episode I spoke with pole-dancing comedian Siân Docksey who talked about the scowling lizard, the Dutch postal service, the lemon and the cruise ship, a sexy funeral and too many legs.
Instagram @SianDocksey
Twitter @SianDocksey
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society webpage
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell