Nick Schuller: Bad Pandemic Timing and The Art of Deadpan

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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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Nick Schuller – Australian Comedian, Deadpan Specialist

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Duration: 44 minutes

Season: 3, Episode 14

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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