Nick Schuller: Bad Pandemic Timing and The Art of Deadpan
All My Clothes Need Burning (formerly Television Times) · Steve Otis Gunn
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Nick Schuller: Bad Pandemic Timing and The Art of Deadpan
📺 Episode Summary:
In this sharp, dry, and frequently hilarious episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with Australian comedian Nick Schuller about the perfect storm of bad timing — moving to London just before the pandemic — and his brilliantly understated approach to comedy.
What you’ll hear:
- Comic Timing, Literally: Why Nick arrived in London in March 2020 — and what it’s like launching a comedy career during a global shutdown.
- Free Wine as Performance Art: How offering booze at the Melbourne Comedy Festival became an unlikely calling card.
- Deadpan Done Right: Dissecting the subtle art of deadpan delivery — and why not cracking a smile is harder than it looks.
- Cultural Crossovers: Nick talks about the UK’s obsession with Neighbours, what SAS Australia gets spectacularly wrong, and why comedians like Nathan Fielder and Stewart Lee still matter.
- Life Beyond the Algorithm: Honest thoughts on social media, audience-building pressure, and why not every joke needs to be a clip.
This episode blends observational wit with industry insight — perfect for fans of understated comedy, niche telly references, and comedians who think before they Tweet.
🎭 About Nick Schuller
Nick Schuller is an Australian comedian and writer known for his razor-sharp deadpan style, dry wit, and subversive take on comedy culture. He’s performed around Australia and the UK, with appearances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, garnering him a growing international following.
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Guest: Nick Schuller – Australian Comedian, Deadpan Specialist
Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Duration: 44 minutes
Season: 3, Episode 14
Release Date: Nov 22, 2024
All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn
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