Nick Rado
Presenter | MC | Comedian | WriterNick Rado is not just the only comedian to clinch the title of Best Comedy MC six times at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards, but was also voted Best Male Comedian of 2019. His stellar performances have led him to the Sydney Opera House for the prestigious Just for Laughs Sydney showcase and have seen him open for legends like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari, and Russell Howard on their global tours.
On top of his success in comedy Nick has made his mark as a broadcaster, receiving several Sony Awards and serving as the Executive Producer for Heart Breakfast with Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston in London. He now hosts the award-winning podcasts, 'Socrates Walks into a Bar' and 'Sporting Rumble,’ both honoured at the New Zealand podcast awards. His on air experience also includes The Rock’s Saturday Morning Breakfast and More FM Rodney’s Breakfast shows.
From 2014 to 2021 Nick excelled as the head writer for TV3's award-winning news comedy show, 7 Days, penning over 300 episodes. His comedic influence extends across America on Sirius XM’s Laugh USA and Comedy Greats channels, and he is the first Kiwi comic to record a US comedy special for Drybar, which boasts over 8 million followers. His debut album, On-Trend, reached number 4 on iTunes’ all albums chart.
On television, Nick has made memorable appearances on various platforms, including on The Comedy Channel Australia, The Nightwatchmen, Narrow World of Sports for Fox Sports Australia, and Comedy Galas on both TVNZ and TV3 in New Zealand. He has showcased his acting skills in Rhys Darby's Netflix sitcom, Short Poppies; and more recently garnered International acclaim writing and starring in short film Mission I’m Possible.
On top of his success in comedy Nick has made his mark as a broadcaster, receiving several Sony Awards and serving as the Executive Producer for Heart Breakfast with Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston in London. He now hosts the award-winning podcasts, 'Socrates Walks into a Bar' and 'Sporting Rumble,’ both honoured at the New Zealand podcast awards. His on air experience also includes The Rock’s Saturday Morning Breakfast and More FM Rodney’s Breakfast shows.
From 2014 to 2021 Nick excelled as the head writer for TV3's award-winning news comedy show, 7 Days, penning over 300 episodes. His comedic influence extends across America on Sirius XM’s Laugh USA and Comedy Greats channels, and he is the first Kiwi comic to record a US comedy special for Drybar, which boasts over 8 million followers. His debut album, On-Trend, reached number 4 on iTunes’ all albums chart.
On television, Nick has made memorable appearances on various platforms, including on The Comedy Channel Australia, The Nightwatchmen, Narrow World of Sports for Fox Sports Australia, and Comedy Galas on both TVNZ and TV3 in New Zealand. He has showcased his acting skills in Rhys Darby's Netflix sitcom, Short Poppies; and more recently garnered International acclaim writing and starring in short film Mission I’m Possible.
Full Biography
Credits
Broadcast
2020 - Present - Host - The Sporting Rumble - Saturday Morning Breakfast Show - The Rock
Television Appearances
2022, 2021, 2019, 2015 - TVNZ Comedy Gala - Comedian - TVNZ
2021 - 2011 - 7 Days - Recurring Guest Panelist - Mediaworks
2020 - Narrow World Of Sports - Comedian - Fox Sports Australia
2020 - Guest Presenter - The Crowd Goes Wild - Prime TV
2020, 20019 - The Nightwatchmen - Fox Sports Australia
2019 - Have You Been Paying Attention? - Panelist - TVNZ
2018 - TV3 Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2017 - TV3 NZ International Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2016 - Own Stand Up Comedy Special - TV3 After Hours
2015 - Just For Laughs, Sydney Season - The Comedy Channel, Australia
2015 - Guest Panelist - Word Up - TVNZ
2012 - Stand Up Comedy - Next Big Things - TV3’s AotearoHA’s
Television
2014 - Short Poppies - Jeff Mason - Director - Jemaine Clement - NETFLIX
2013 - 2014 - Auckland Daze – Nick - Director - Kiel McNaughton - Brown Sugar Apple Grunt
2013 - A Night at the Classic - Nick Rado -TVNZ
Writer
2023 - Head Writer - Bouncers - Comedy Central TV
2019 - Stand-In Comedy Writer - The Project NZ - TV3
2015 - Script Consultant - Hardball- ABC Australia
2011 - 2015 - Head Writer - 7 Days for 162 episodes - TV3
2015 - Head Writer - Word Up - TV1
2014 - Head Comedy Writer - Sol3mio’s DVD Special
2014 - Table Writer - Best Bits - TVNZ
2020 - Present - Host - The Sporting Rumble - Saturday Morning Breakfast Show - The Rock
Television Appearances
2022, 2021, 2019, 2015 - TVNZ Comedy Gala - Comedian - TVNZ
2021 - 2011 - 7 Days - Recurring Guest Panelist - Mediaworks
2020 - Narrow World Of Sports - Comedian - Fox Sports Australia
2020 - Guest Presenter - The Crowd Goes Wild - Prime TV
2020, 20019 - The Nightwatchmen - Fox Sports Australia
2019 - Have You Been Paying Attention? - Panelist - TVNZ
2018 - TV3 Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2017 - TV3 NZ International Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2016 - Own Stand Up Comedy Special - TV3 After Hours
2015 - Just For Laughs, Sydney Season - The Comedy Channel, Australia
2015 - Guest Panelist - Word Up - TVNZ
2012 - Stand Up Comedy - Next Big Things - TV3’s AotearoHA’s
Television
2014 - Short Poppies - Jeff Mason - Director - Jemaine Clement - NETFLIX
2013 - 2014 - Auckland Daze – Nick - Director - Kiel McNaughton - Brown Sugar Apple Grunt
2013 - A Night at the Classic - Nick Rado -TVNZ
Writer
2023 - Head Writer - Bouncers - Comedy Central TV
2019 - Stand-In Comedy Writer - The Project NZ - TV3
2015 - Script Consultant - Hardball- ABC Australia
2011 - 2015 - Head Writer - 7 Days for 162 episodes - TV3
2015 - Head Writer - Word Up - TV1
2014 - Head Comedy Writer - Sol3mio’s DVD Special
2014 - Table Writer - Best Bits - TVNZ
Training
N/A
Awards
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Official Selection at the Crystal Palace International Film Festival, London (UK)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Finalist for Best Mockumentary at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Official Selection at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Nominee for Best Film at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Official Selection at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK)
2022 - Gold Winner - Best Comedy Podcast - Socrates Walks Into A Bar - NZ Podcast Awards
2022 - Gold Winner – Best Sports Podcast - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2022, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 - Best Comedy MC - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2021 - Silver Winner - Best Sports Podcast - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2021, 2017, 2016 - Nominee Best Male Comedian - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2019 - Winner Best Male Comedian - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2018, 2013 - Fred Award Nominee - NZ International Comedy Festival
2017 - Winner Best Live Performance Comedy Writer - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2015 - Winner 'Best Comedy Show' - Dunedin Fringe Festival
2013 - Winner Best Show - NZ Comedy Guild Award
2011 - Nominee Billy T Award - Best Up and Coming NZ Comedian
2010 - Nominated - Best Entertainment Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
2010 - Bronze Winner - Best Competition - UK Sony Radio Awards
2009 - Silver Winner - Best Promo - UK Sony Radio Awards
2007 - Nominated - Best Breakfast Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
2005 - Nominated - Best Entertainment Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Finalist for Best Mockumentary at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Official Selection at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Nominee for Best Film at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK)
2024 - "Mission I’m Possible " - Official Selection at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK)
2022 - Gold Winner - Best Comedy Podcast - Socrates Walks Into A Bar - NZ Podcast Awards
2022 - Gold Winner – Best Sports Podcast - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2022, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 - Best Comedy MC - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2021 - Silver Winner - Best Sports Podcast - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2021, 2017, 2016 - Nominee Best Male Comedian - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2019 - Winner Best Male Comedian - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2018, 2013 - Fred Award Nominee - NZ International Comedy Festival
2017 - Winner Best Live Performance Comedy Writer - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2015 - Winner 'Best Comedy Show' - Dunedin Fringe Festival
2013 - Winner Best Show - NZ Comedy Guild Award
2011 - Nominee Billy T Award - Best Up and Coming NZ Comedian
2010 - Nominated - Best Entertainment Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
2010 - Bronze Winner - Best Competition - UK Sony Radio Awards
2009 - Silver Winner - Best Promo - UK Sony Radio Awards
2007 - Nominated - Best Breakfast Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
2005 - Nominated - Best Entertainment Show - UK Sony Radio Awards
Skills
Comedian, Public Speaker, MC, Host, Presenter, Broadcaster