The Stand Comedy Club Podcast · The Stand

Nick Helm

November 23, 2025·1 hr 32 min·5 clips
Nick Helm shares how bipolar medication made him happier on stage after years of mental illness.
Comedian Nick Helm joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering his career, mental health diagnosis, sitcom experiences, and creative process. He shares personal stories about his bipolar and ADHD, the challenges of working with child actors on 'Uncle', and his inspirational views on artistry and vulnerability.

As heard by us

A loose gripe session that keeps turning small annoyances into better jokes.

It opens with complaints about construction upstairs, loud jazz, and that familiar frustration of a solo that has outstayed its welcome. The pace stays brisk, with interruptions and shared jokes giving the exchange a loose, lived-in feel without letting it drift too far from the…

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When you want comic bickering that starts with jazz gripes and ends in roast-dinner chat.

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