About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 175 episodes
- 176. Joey Page · 1 h 1 min · Episode 176In this episode I spoke with comedian Joey Page who talked about miming the action, years in the darkness, and four people and a dog. Instagram @joeypagecomedy The Comedy Nerd…
- 175. Amanda Baker · 1 h 11 min · Episode 175In this episode I spoke with comedy director and author Amanda Baker who talked about inventing a laugh, comedy as music, adding flavour and Pope Gregory the First. Get the book…
- 174. Jim Hooker · 55 min · Episode 174In 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…
- 173. Lawrence Dodd · 57 min · Episode 173In this episode I spoke with comedian Lawrence Dodd who talked about a capacity for vulnerability, something accidentally profound, keeping it interesting and having hands…
- 172. Lizzie Allan · 55 min · Episode 172In 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…
- 171. Nicole Harris · 57 min · Episode 171In this episode I spoke with comedian Nicole Harris who talked about being more different, making a connection and doing the work. Instagram @nicoleharriscomedy YouTube…
- 170. Stacey Edwards · 1 h 3 min · Episode 170In 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…
- 169. Alex Mason · 46 min · Episode 169In 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…
- 168. CeeKay Brown · 55 min · Episode 168In 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…
- 167. Gail Porter · 54 min · Episode 167In 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…
- 166. Mark Vigeant · 1 h 0 min · Episode 166In 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…
- 165. Spooky Dookie · 58 min · Episode 165In 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…
- 164. Mark Forward · 1 h 6 min · Episode 164In this episode I spoke with comedian Mark Forward who talked about a marionette without strings, premeditated heckling, a McDonalds metaphor and Peter! Instagram @markforwardd…
- 163. Chloe Reynolds · 56 min · Episode 163In 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…
- 162. Mel Hudson · 53 min · Episode 162In 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. Instagram…
- 161. John Achkar · 58 min · Episode 161In this episode I spoke with Lebanese comedian John Achkar who talked about Arabic comedy, reflection, connection, entrepreneurship and being part of something. Instagram…
- 160. Bilal Zafar · 59 min · Episode 160In this episode I spoke with comedian Bilal Zafar who talked about not fitting in, a different audience, jealousy and finding happiness. Instagram @zafarcakes_ YouTube…
- 159. Raj Poojara · 52 min · Episode 159In this episode I spoke with comedian Raj Poojara who talked about insufficient bullying, a brutally honest barber, bursting for a pee and being groomed. Instagram @lord_rajj…
- 158. Kathryn Higgins · 1 h 1 min · Episode 158In this episode I spoke with comedian Kat Higgins who talked about wardrobe malfunctions, getting inspired, taking command of the pub and an echoey cement shell. Instagram…
- 157. Richard Stott · 47 min · Episode 157In this episode I spoke with comedian Richard Stott who talked about emotional vulnerability, a journey of discovery, a grey area and a sense of achievement. Instagram…
