Words with Nerds: It's like TED Talks, but way, way funnier.

Join us on Thursday, January 18 for the first Words with Nerds of 2024! 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 – previous performers 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.

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.

Speakers and topics slated at this show include:

Lisie Kitchel - “The Weird and Wonderful World of Our Native Mussels”

Devin Blake - “The Bald Truth: A Hair-Raising Lecture about Male Pattern Baldness

”A.R.J. - “Some Like It Raw: The Dangers of Raw Dairy and Its Parallelism to STD Risk”

Plus: Stand-up comedy by Devin Blake, A.R.J, and special guests!

Hosted by:Sasha Rosser

Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite, $15 cash at the door:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-tickets-751132646967

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS: $5 cash cover with a student ID

RSVP on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/847544636869724

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

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.