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
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
57 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jordan Gray who talked about groupies, grandad, a yogic stance, a man named Igor and Crimson-on-the-Nase.
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Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
54 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout who talked about an afternoon in a strip club, a sufficient level of fame, a terrible thing to say and The Office SA.
Instagram @schalkiebez
YouTube @schalkiebez
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Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
1 hr 9 min
In this episode I spoke with character and sketch duo Siblings who talked about basking in the flop, the Glue Boys, what Alan Rickman said and a colander.
Instagram @siblingscomedy
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Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
46 min
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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Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
48 min
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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Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
51 min
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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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
48 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jojo Maberly who talked about being angsty as hell, a specific man and the loudest silence.
Instagram @jojo_mahahaberly
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
47 min
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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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell