About this episode
Nick Schuller: Bad Pandemic Timing and The Art of Deadpan ๐บ 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 โ moving to London just before the pandemic โ and his brilliantly understated approach to comedy. What youโll hear: Comic Timing, Literally: Why Nick arrived in London in March 2020 โ and what itโs 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 โ and why not cracking a smile is harder than it looks. Cultural Crossovers: Nick talks about the UKโs 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 โ perfect for fans of understated comedy, niche telly references, and comedians who think before they Tweet. ๐ญ 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. Heโs performed around Australia and the UK, with appearances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, garnering him a growing international following. ๐ Follow Nick Schuller Instagram ๐ข Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Guest: Nick Schuller โ 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 Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.