Nate Kitch is a stand-up comedian based in Oxford who began performing in 2019. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2021 and received a five-star review from The Scotsman. He is currently on a spring 2026 UK tour and will return to the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2026.

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Timestamps

00:00 — Cold open: the terror of the first open mic 01:05 — Introduction

02:34 — On tour: how Nate decides where to play

05:50 — Starting out: Oxford open mics and 2019

09:20 — Making comedy for yourself vs. the audience

10:30 — Rick Rubin, creative instinct and ignoring what people want

12:15 — Working every room vs. doing what you do

38:50 — Stand-up as jazz: structure that doesn't look like structure

43:30 — Why some comedy can't be explained

50:10 — Dealing with criticism and trusted voices

54:30 — Reviews, five stars vs. two and a half, and why it doesn't matter

58:10 — Self-doubt and thinking about quitting

01:03:00 — The role of the comic in society

01:05:10 — Comedy, politics and speaking truth to power

01:09:40 — The royal family, power and accountability

01:16:48 — Reform, Restore and the political moment

01:17:30 — What gives Nate hope

Nate Kitch's Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/kitch.nate/

Nate Kitch's Illustrator Website: https://www.natekitch.com/