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
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
57 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Ben Pope who talked about loneliness, Princes of Main, a new funny word and a big, juicy entertaining show.
Instagram @popesbenedict
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Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
51 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Sam Nicoresti who talked about identity, Weirdos unwashed wigs, splashing around in a puddle and having nothing.
Instagram @samnicoresti
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
45 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes who talked about choosing between bitches, ugly laughing, wrestling and immigration.
Instagram @sikisacomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
46 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jonny Pelham who talked about digging into the truth, trying to be more silly and a French Post-Modernist.
Instagram @jonny_pelham
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
51 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Candace Bryan who talked about tequila, Meyers-Briggs, a giant statue of Elvis and Ping-Pong.
Instagram @CandaceBryan
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
44 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Green who talked about staying in your lane, trauma bonding and a raincoat in August.
Instagram @KatieGcomedy
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025
1 hr 2 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Burt Williamson who talked about poetry, boredom, SNL and that marine biology bit.
Instagram @BurtComedian
The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd
Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell
May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025
56 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Darran Griffiths who talked about being unreasonable, dark comic moments and redemption.
Instagram @DarranGriff
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Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell