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
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
57 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Becky Goodman who talked about the New York comedy scene, the reality of tour support, being really stupid and the vulva.
Instagram @beckygoodtimes
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
58 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Amelia Hamilton who talked about the duality of stand-up, feeling the heft, winning comedy and play.
Instagram @ameliahamiltoncomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
54 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Pritchard who talked about a violin graveyard, amazing little treats, really good lights and peanuts.
Instagram @katiepritchards
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
53 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Adam Larter who talked about scruffy young urchins, not being that weird, pantomime and cardboard.
Instagram @adamlarter, @weirdoscomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
50 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Heidi Regan who talked about film analysis, freaking out, a complete beam and not writing drama.
Instagram @heidi_regan
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
53 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Caroline McEvoy who talked about a lightening bolt moment, mad expeditions and someone else's kitten.
Instagram @carolinemcevoycomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
56 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Laura Lexx who talked about a little puzzle game, a background in comedy and a bit of blue.
YouTube The Comedy Bureau
Instagram @lexxlaura
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
1 hr 9 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Gareth Mutch who talked about wetting the bed, marmalade, a man with a gun and a pint before the rugger.
Instagram @garethmutch
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell