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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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172. Lizzie Allan

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/10/04

In this episode I spoke with comedian and therapist Lizzie Allan who talked about Hilarapy, a sophisticated house party, small town fame and a place of wellness.Instagram @lizzieallanvision YouTube @lizzieallanvision lizzieallan.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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56:41

171. Nicole Harris

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/09/27

In this episode I spoke with comedian Nicole Harris who talked about being more different, making a connection and doing the work.Instagram @nicoleharriscomedy YouTube @NicoleHarrisComedy The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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54:26

167. Gail Porter

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/08/23

In this episode I spoke with presenter and comedian Gail Porter who talked about messing with the dark side, Greyfriars Bobby's nose, back-to-back Top of the Pops and panic.Instagram @iamgailporter The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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33:09

166. Mark Vigeant

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/08/16

In this episode I spoke with comedian Mark Vigilant who talked about warrior training, tracking a moose, consensual clowning and a certain set of skills.Instagram @mark_vigeant YouTube @markvigeant markvigeantcomedy.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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56:29

163. Chloe Reynolds

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/07/26

In this episode I spoke with comedian Chloe Reynolds who talked about a vision board, balancing sincerity with silliness, a creative sweet spot and scotch eggs behind an Asda.Instagram @chloereynoldscomedy The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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50:20

153. Hamish Lloyd Barnes

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/05/17

In this episode I spoke with comedian Hamish Lloyd Barnes who talked about Wally's son, Legionnaire's Disease and accents."Hamish Lloyd Barnes: Stage Presence" at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @hamishlb123 hamishlloydbarnes.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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58:11

152. Paul Hilleard

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/05/10

In this episode I spoke with comedian Paul Hilleard who talked about a little bit of looseness, a substitute teacher, the funny bits and taking a step."Paul Hilleard: Grog" at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @acatnamedpeaches The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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76:48

148. John Robertson

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/04/12

In this episode I spoke with comedian John Robertson who talked about a 5-year vendetta, a wall untouched, transparent video cases filed with offal and the Pagliacci game.Instagram @mr_dark_room YouTube robbotron www.thejohnrobertson.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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62:02

145. Bec Hill

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/03/23

In this episode I spoke with comedian Bec Hill who talked about confidence, finishing high school all over again and becoming Neil Buchanan.Instagram @bechillcomedian YouTube @BecHillComedian bechillcomedian.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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44:46

143. Tom Mayhew

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/03/09

In this episode I spoke with comedian Tom Mayhew who talked about going back to bed, karaoke and knowing what to do with a stick.Instagram @tommayhewcomedy tommayhew.co.uk The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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48:19

142. Cheryl Hurst

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/03/02

In this episode I spoke with comedian Cheryl Hurst who talked about friendship, the title police and following the rules.Instagram @cherylhurstcomedy YouTube @cherylhurstcomedy The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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58:47

141. Ray O'Leary

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/02/23

In this episode I spoke with comedian Ray O'Leary who talked about Pangea, a captive audience, Immanuel Kant and mattress protectors.Instagram @rayolearycomedy YouTube @rayolearycomedy The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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77:17

140. Kate Smurthwaite

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/02/16

In this episode I spoke with comedian and activist Kate Smurthwaite who talked about where the chairs are, the Oasis effect, Fringe funding, the film game and a thermal lunchbox.Instagram @kate_smurthwaite www.katesmurthwaite.co.uk The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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54:56

138. Schalk Bezuidenhout

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2026/02/02

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 schalkbezuidenhout.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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51:49

134. Stuart Goldsmith

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/12/02

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 www.stuartgoldsmith.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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48:16

133. Jojo Maberly

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/11/24

In this episode I spoke with comedian Jojo Maberly who talked about being angsty as hell, a specific man and the loudest silence."Jojo Maberly: Angst & Angstability" at Leicester Comedy Festival Instagram @jojo_mahahaberly jojomaberly.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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58:34

130. Amelia Hamilton

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/11/03

In this episode I spoke with comedian Amelia Hamilton who talked about the duality of stand-up, feeling the heft, winning comedy and play.“Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not” at Soho Theatre Instagram @ameliahamiltoncomedy ameliahamiltoncomedy.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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54:41

129. Katie Pritchard

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/10/27

In this episode I spoke with comedian Katie Pritchard who talked about a violin graveyard, amazing little treats, really good lights and peanuts.Robin Hood at The Capitol Theatre, Horsham Instagram @katiepritchards katiepritchard.co.uk The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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50:03

127. Heidi Regan

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/10/12

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 heidiregan.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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54:07

121. Liam WIthnail

Comedy in a Nutshell ·

2025/08/21

In this episode I spoke with comedian Liam Withnail who talked about total control, a toxic environment and goblin mode.'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' at Edinburgh Fringe 'Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy' UK Tour 2025 Instagram @liamwithnail The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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