Words with Nerds: Halloween Edition

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Alyssa Underwood

Kristin Lytie drinking from a mug.

Kristin Lytie

media release: Join us on Friday, October 25 for a special Halloween Edition of Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh.

Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – performers at the show have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.

Speakers and topics at this show include:

Josh Glen - "The Downfall of Game of Thrones (with Data and Graphs and Stuff)"

Brandon Wein - "Living with ADH– Oooooh, Shiny!"

Kristin Lytie - "What Your Favorite Horror Villain Says about You"

Kristin Lytie is a stand-up comedian living in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She cut her teeth in the Chicago comedy scene and was named a “Comic to See” by the Chicago Tribune and "Comic of the Week" on the popular podcast, The Jackie and Laurie show. Kristin has opened for Eddie Pepitone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kyle Kinane, and Laurie Kilmartin in addition to being a featured performer in the Altercation Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), Limestone Comedy Festival (Bloomington, IN), Milwaukee Comedy Festival, and many more. She recently recorded her first album, "Disassociation Vacation", live at Altercation Festival with Burn this Records out of Los Angeles. It debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon in April of 2024.

Kristin also hosts Bloody Mary, a podcast about horror movies. Guests range from comics to professors to organizers--all talking about their favorite horror movies!

Hosted by: Josh Glen

Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite, $15 cash at the door. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS: $5 cash cover with a student ID!

Seating is first come, first served. It is recommended that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.

RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/922820912944719

Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in. Lineup subject to change. We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice.

Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.

Words with Nerds is produced by Best of Madison-winner Cheshire Cat Comedy and began in 2022 as a monthly event on the third Thursday of every month at Crucible, Madison’s premier alternative arts club. The showcase has since blossomed into a regular feature showcase at locations such as The Forward Club at Breese Stevens Field and Comedy Cabin in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Every now and then, Words with Nerds adds a little splash of something extra; past examples include Rick Sanchez of Rick and Morty performing a burlesque number and Batman doing stand-up comedy.

Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage. Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.