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Comedy in a Nutshell

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 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

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48:15

26. Michael Odewale

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2023/01/16

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Michael Odewale, who talked about taking inspiration, taking your time, and the woman with the powerful grip. Instagram @michaelodewalecomedy Twitter @MichaelOdewale The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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56:34

25. Martin Graham

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/11/10

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Martin Graham, who talked about shouting at Romesh, imposter syndrome, when the material doesn't fit and racing to the punchline. Instagram @Martinstagraham Twitter @theMartinGraham Martin Graham webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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01:00:01

24. Juliette Burton

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/11/04

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Juliette Burton, who talked about mental health in comedy, boundless energy, slogan t-shirts and glitter, Rogue from the X-Men, and getting enthused by nerds. Instagram @Juliette_Burton Twitter @JulietteBurton Juliette Burton webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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01:00:30

23. Lauren Pattison

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/10/23

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Lauren Pattison, who talked about not being happy with a B, windowless hotel rooms, podcast fan-girling, not being on Taskmaster and having too much and too little material. Instagram @Lauren_Pattison Twitter @LaurenPattison Lauren Pattison webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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50:25

22. Silky

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/10/16

In this episode I spoke with stand-up and musical comedian Paul 'Silky' White, who talked about being blackmailed into comedy, running a comedy course, having the best superpower, kindness and blowing raspberries. Instagram @Silkythecomedian Twitter @PaulSilkyWhite Silky webpage Laugh at Leeds comedy courses The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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43:31

21. Luca Cupani

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/10/11

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Luca Cupani, who talked about being the funny one, the penis and the gong, not being a fan of your mum, and being in the best place for comedy. Instagram @LucaCupani Twitter @LucaCupani The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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50:32

20. Carl Donnelly

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/10/02

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Carl Donnelly, who talked about running around with foil on your head, not doing enough gigs, how long before tragedy is funny, and swans. Instagram @CarlDonnelly Twitter @CarlDonnelly The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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01:01:55

19. Quip Shed Comedy

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/09/25

In this episode I spoke with Jocasta King and Lyle Barke who run Quip Shed Comedy, who talked about starting a comedy night, booking a mixed bill, following the musical act and different kinds of stress. Instagram @QuipShedComedy Twitter @QuipShedComedy Quip Shed Comedy webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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57:20

18. Rich Wilson (Part 2)

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/09/18

In this second episode of two, I spoke with podcaster and stand-up comedian Rich Wilson, who talked about touring internationally, Insane in the Men Brain mental health podcast, music and the Tuned-up Time Machine, being down in a pandemic and being grateful to comedy. Instagram @iamRichWilson Twitter @iamRichWilson Rich Wilson webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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47:02

17. Rich Wilson (Part 1)

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/09/11

In this first episode of two, I spoke with podcaster and stand-up comedian Rich Wilson, who talked about getting started in comedy, underestimating gigs, the comedy greats, noticing the little things, kicking yourself in the nuts and dying on your arse. Instagram @iamRichWilson Twitter @iamRichWilson Rich Wilson webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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59:35

16. Ros Hale

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/09/04

In this episode I spoke with broadcaster and stand-up comedian Ros Hale, who talked about her remembering the members of Blue, trying out a greyhound coat, wanting to perform from a toilet and not joining in. Instagram @Ros501 Twitter @RosHale The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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58:41

15. Jamie Mykaela

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/28

In this episode I spoke with comedy cabaret artist Jamie Mykaela, who talked about her idol Tomás Ford, being called a firecracker, gender politics in the UK vs. Australia, and cleaning up ping pong balls while topless. Instagram @jamiemykaela Twitter @jamiemykaela The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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39:17

14. Judith Critchley

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/21

In this episode I spoke with founder of Tickled Pink All-Star Comedy Night Judith Critchley, who talked about diversity, and Showcasing Women in Comedy. Instagram @tickledpinkallstarfemalecomedy Twitter @tickledcomedy Tickled Pink Comedy webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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52:38

13. Kate McGann

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/14

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Kate McGann, who talked about acting, being terrible in competitions, and the World's Best Boss. Instagram @katemcgannarang Facebook KateMcGannComedian World's Best Boss on YouTube The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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43:05

12. Tatty MacLeod

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/11

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Tatty MacLeod, who talked about acting, Anglo-French humour, cross-cultural comedy in London, creating an online presence, and getting into character. TikTok @tatty.macleod Instagram @tatty_macleod Twitter @TattyMacleod The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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51:13

11. Trevor Lock

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/07

In this episode I spoke with comedian Trevor Lock, who talked about not reading reviews, being cast by mistake, the magic of nothing becoming something, and how Lee and Herring are unnecessarily kind. Instagram @trevor_lock Twitter @TheTrevorLock Trevor Lock webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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47:08

10. Stefania Licari

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/08/03

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Stefania Licari, who talked about acting out fairy tales, being a woman and a foreigner in comedy, finding empowerment in tragedy, and life-saving in more ways than one. Instagram @LicariStefania Twitter @StefaniaLicari Stefania Licari webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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51:54

09. Chelsea Birkby

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/07/31

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Chelsea Birkby, who talked about having your jokes explained, Hunk of the Month, the heavy bit, and making it on the spreadsheet. Instagram @ChelseaBirkby Twitter @ChelseaBirkby Chelsea Birkby webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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46:40

08. Nathan Cassidy

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/07/27

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Nathan Cassidy, who talked about being oneself on stage, being uplifting and winning awards. Instagram @theNathanCassidy Twitter @NathanCassidy Nathan Cassidy webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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48:02

07. Robyn Perkins

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2022/07/24

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Robyn Perkins, who talked about science, being ready for competitions, when cocktails are or are not funny, and deciding who to be. Instagram @RobynHPerkins Twitter @RobynHPerkins Robyn Perkins webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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