Comedy in a Nutshell

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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 1300 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 read less

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75. Patrick Monahan

75. Patrick Monahan

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Patrick Monahan who talked about comedy legends, children and pensioners, and over-running. Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @PatrickJMonahan Twitter @PatrickJMonahan Patrick Monahan webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

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75. Patrick Monahan

75. Patrick Monahan

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Patrick Monahan who talked about comedy legends, children and pensioners, and over-running. Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @PatrickJMonahan Twitter @PatrickJMonahan Patrick Monahan webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

74. Hannah Platt

74. Hannah Platt

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Hannah Platt who talked about bad poetry, bad burlesque, what Hugh Dennis would say and plant pots. Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @HannahThePlatt Twitter @HannahThePlatt The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

73. Jack Hester

73. Jack Hester

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Jack Hester who talked about small town things, learning under pressure and gambling. Jack Hester: I Am Napoleon at Brighton Fringe Jack Hester: I Am Napoleon at Hastings Festival Instagram @Comedian.Jack.Hester Jack Hester webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

72. Rosalie Minnitt

72. Rosalie Minnitt

In this episode I spoke with character comedian Rosalie Minnitt who talked about ruining a play, entering the gladiatorial arena and an inspiring grandma. Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @RosalieMinnitt Twitter @RosalieMinnitt The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

71. Pravanya Pillay

71. Pravanya Pillay

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Pravanya Pillay who talked about the academic year, the Bollywood scene, the Milliband rap and swimming. Instagram @PravanyaPillay69 Twitter @PravanyaPillay The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

70. Aimee Cooper

70. Aimee Cooper

In this episode I spoke with character and stand-up comedian Aimee Cooper who talked about permission to relax, crying on the toilet and Alan Bennett on a bus. Sitting Pretty With Kitty at Brighton Fringe Sitting Pretty With Kitty at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @AimeeCooperforms; @HiyaItsMeKitty The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

69. Steve Bugeja

69. Steve Bugeja

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Steve Bugeja who talked about learning in a very public way, a surprising level of pride and Debate Club. Steve Bugeja: Shiny at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @SteveBugejaComedy Twitter @SteveBugeja Steve Bugeja webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

68. Elaine Fellows

68. Elaine Fellows

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Elaine Fellows who talked about strong women, being terrified and excited, too many words and jazz hands. Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (WIP) at Brighton Fringe Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (WIP) at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @ElaineFellows Twitter @ElaineFellows_ The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

67. Siân Docksey

67. Siân Docksey

In this episode I spoke with pole-dancing comedian Siân Docksey who talked about the scowling lizard, the Dutch postal service, the lemon and the cruise ship, a sexy funeral and too many legs. Instagram @SianDocksey Twitter @SianDocksey Siân Docksey webpage Alternative Comedy Memorial Society webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

66. Farah Sharp

66. Farah Sharp

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Farah Sharp who talked about comedic thoughts bubbling over, being distracted and juicy juice. Farah Sharp: Normal (WIP) at Brighton Fringe Instagram @FarahSharp Twitter @FarahSharp_ The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

65. Michael May

65. Michael May

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Michael May who talked about being an envoy, a trip in someone else's brain and a terrible short film awards. Instagram @MichaelMay3000 Michael May Webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with comedy duo Shelf who talked about when hysterically funny isn't funny at all, microphone anxiety and getting a dog. Instagram @Shelfcomedy Twitter @Shelfcomedy Shelf webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

63. Sasha Ellen

63. Sasha Ellen

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Sasha Ellen who talked about putting a positive spin on things, character building, and an image of a crab. Sasha Ellen: work in progress at Brighton Fringe Character Building Experience at Edinburgh Fringe Twitter @SashaKEllen Sasha Ellen Webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

62. Richard Cobb

62. Richard Cobb

In this episode I spoke with author and stand-up comedian Richard Cobb who talked about chopping up the story, seeing what happens and being gentle or not. Richard Cobb: Running Joke (WIP) at Brighton Fringe Instagram @theRichardCobb Twitter @theRichardCobb The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

61. Ginnia Cheng

61. Ginnia Cheng

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Ginnia Cheng who talked about adding 0.36%, sex positivity, chess-boxing and having one weird thing. Instagram @Ginnypie Twitter @GinniaCheng The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with musical comedian Amy Webber who talked about putting the ukulele in the cupboard, overcoming the broken cable and being a weird kid. Amy Webber: No Previous Experience at Brighton Fringe Amy Webber: No Previous Experience at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @AmyWebberComedian Twitter @AmyWebberSop Amy Webber webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Luke Nixon who talked about being a little brother, the secret doctor sessions and Nick Helm's advice. Instagram @LukeNIxonComedy Twitter @LukeNixonComedy The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with sketch comedy duo Hooked. Holly and Brooke talked about being funner, being Fringe first-timers and turning yourself inside out. Instagram @HollyandBrookeareHooked Twitter @HollyandBrooke The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

57. Alex Farrow

57. Alex Farrow

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Alex Farrow who talked about observational routines about bacteria, being the philosophy guy, performing to a car park and the dusty toaster bit. Instagram @AlexFarrowComedy Twitter @Alex_Farrow Alex Farrow webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

56. Abi Carter-Simpson

56. Abi Carter-Simpson

In this episode I spoke with stand-up and musical comedian Abi Carter-Simpson who talked about not being 'princessy' enough, saying something for the first time every time and living the dream. Instagram @AbiCarterSimpsonUK Twitter @abicartercomedy Laughing Lock website The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage