174. Jim Hooker

In this episode I spoke with ventriloquist and comedian Lachlan Werner who talked about a shy kid, permission to play, digging for treasure and not knowing who’s driving. Instagram @lachywerner The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

In 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 Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

In 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 On Jokes by Amanda Baker, Abi Grant & Jimmy Carr Instagram @unrealamandabaker amandabakerdirectslive.com jokecraftcourses The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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 jimhcomedy.com The Comedy Nerd Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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 Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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

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

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 a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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 thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com

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 Instagram @TheComedyNerd thecomedynerd.com Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell comedyinanutshell.podbean.com