Nick Rado
Presenter | MC | Comedian | WriterNick Rado is a highly accomplished and celebrated multi award-winning writer, MC, stand-up comedian, and radio personality. With a career spanning over 17 years, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his engaging and comedic presence. Nick's exceptional talents have been showcased on radio and television, earning him prestigious accolades and the recognition of peers and audiences alike.
Full Biography
Credits
Broadcast
2020 - Present - Host - The Sporting Rumble - Saturday Morning Breakfast Show - The Rock
Television
2022, 2021, 2019, 2015 - TVNZ Comedy Gala - Comedian - TVNZ
2021 - 2011 - 7 Days - Recurring Guest Panelist - TV3
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? - TVNZ
2018 - TV3 Comedy Gala - Stand Up Comedy
2017 - TV3 NZ International Comedy Gala
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
2014 - Jeff Mason - Short Poppies - Director - Jemaine Clement - NETFLIX
2013 - 2014 - Nick Rado (Himself) - Auckland Daze – Director - Kiel McNaughton - Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions - TVNZ
2013 - Nick Rado (himself) - A Night at the Classic - TVNZ
2012 - Stand Up Comedy - Next Big Things - TV3’s AotearoHA’s
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
2022, 2021, 2019, 2015 - TVNZ Comedy Gala - Comedian - TVNZ
2021 - 2011 - 7 Days - Recurring Guest Panelist - TV3
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? - TVNZ
2018 - TV3 Comedy Gala - Stand Up Comedy
2017 - TV3 NZ International Comedy Gala
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
2014 - Jeff Mason - Short Poppies - Director - Jemaine Clement - NETFLIX
2013 - 2014 - Nick Rado (Himself) - Auckland Daze – Director - Kiel McNaughton - Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions - TVNZ
2013 - Nick Rado (himself) - A Night at the Classic - TVNZ
2012 - Stand Up Comedy - Next Big Things - TV3’s AotearoHA’s
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
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
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