In this podcast I ask the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it? To help me define the meaning of this broad term I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, performers, creators and promoters, as well as fans like myself, to discuss what comedy means to them.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this podcast I ask the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it? To help me define the meaning of this broad term I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, performers, creators and promoters, as well as fans like myself, to discuss what comedy means to them.
Recent episodes include "174. Jim Hooker" (18 October 2026, 55 minutes), "173. Lawrence Dodd" (11 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "172. Lizzie Allan" (4 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Comedy in a Nutshell publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 172 episodes.
Booking probability for Comedy in a Nutshell is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Comedy in a Nutshell requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Comedy in a Nutshell's contact route on record: public web form.
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Comedy in a Nutshell is a comedy show with 172 episodes published.
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Episode #174
In this episode I spoke with comedian Jim Hooker who talked about long dark nights of the soul, the bald men of Edinburgh, talking to the dog and seeing the world like a Simpsons episode. Instagram @jimhcomedy...
Episode #173
In this episode I spoke with comedian Lawrence Dodd who talked about a capacity for vulnerability, something accidentally profound, keeping it interesting and having hands. Instagram @pleaselozplease The Comedy Nerd...
Episode #172
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...
Episode #171
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...
Episode #119
In this episode I spoke with comedian Stacey Edwards who talked about headmistress energy, Al Pacino's sausage and a comedy daddy. Instagram @lestass The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in...
Episode #169
In this episode I spoke with comedian Alex Mason who talked about a few mathsy bits, friends to lean on, being bitchy and a child crying. Instagram @masonmakesjokes The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd...
Episode #168
In this episode I spoke with comedian CeeKay Brown who talked about long-winded storytelling, a horrible car crash, a bitey personage and staying grounded. Instagram @ceekaycomedy punchup.live/ceekay The Comedy Nerd...
Episode #167
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...
Episode #166
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. “Mark Vigeant: Out There” at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram...
Episode #165
In this episode I spoke with Claire McFadden and Maureen Monahan, sketch duo Spooky Dookie who talked about cleaning up vomit, getting granular, long walks and crawling on the ground looking for a ukulele in the dark...
Episode #164
In this episode I spoke with comedian Mark Forward who talked about a marionette without strings, premeditated heckling, a McDonalds metaphor and Peter! Instagram @markforwardd You Tube @ForwardMark www.markforward.com...
Episode #163
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...
Episode #162
In this episode I spoke with actor and comedian Mel Hudson who talked about showbiz abuse, a magic porridge pot, spreading joy and a prescription for sanity. "Mel Hudson: Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido" at Edinburgh...
Episode #161
In this episode I spoke with Lebanese comedian John Achkar who talked about Arabic comedy, reflection, connection, entrepreneurship and being part of something. "John Achkar: His Country is Collapsing..." at Edinburgh...
Episode #160
In this episode I spoke with comedian Bilal Zafar who talked about not fitting in, a different audience, jealousy and finding happiness. "Bilal Zafar: Rubicon" at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @zafarcakes_ YouTube...
Episode #159
In this episode I spoke with comedian Raj Poojara who talked about insufficient bullying, a brutally honest barber, bursting for a pee and being groomed. "Raj Poojara: Dice" at Edinburgh Fringe Instagram @lord_rajj...
Episode #156
<p>In this episode I spoke with comedian Lianna Holston who talked about the cake you buy yourself, crying upright, loudly not laughing, a capacity for delight and a dramatic monologue.</p> <p>"Lianna Holston: Haha Oh...
Comedy in a Nutshell
<p>In this episode I spoke with comedian Olaf Falafel who talked about floaters, not being Swedish, last words, going for a walk and the Blue Danube.</p> <p>"Olaf Falafel Presents: I Used to Work in a Helium Balloon...
Episode #154
<p>In this episode I spoke with comedian Zoe Wohlfeld who talked about being bad, sitting on the floor, the craft and banana peels.</p> <p>"Zoe Wohlfeld: Dog Funeral" at Edinburgh Fringe</p> <p>Instagram...
Episode #153
<p>In this episode I spoke with comedian Hamish Lloyd Barnes who talked about Wally's son, Legionnaire's Disease and accents.</p> <p>"Hamish Lloyd Barnes: Stage Presence" at Edinburgh Fringe</p> <p>Instagram...
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