Nick Rado
Nick Rado clinched the title of Best Comedy MC six times at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and was also voted Best Male Comedian of 2019. His stellar performances 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.
From 2014 to 2021 Nick penned over 300 episodes as the head writer for the award-winning comedy news show, 7 Days. He is the first Kiwi comic to record a US comedy special for Drybar, which boasts over 8 million followers, and his debut album, On-Trend, reached number 4 on iTunes’ all albums chart.
On television, Nick has appeared on The Comedy Channel Australia, The Nightwatchmen, Fox Sports Australia, and in numerous Comedy Galas. He showcased his acting skills in Netflix sitcom, Short Poppies, and more recently garnered International acclaim writing and starring in short film Mission I’m Possible.
Hair Colour
Brown / Grey
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
35 - 45
Ethnicity
New Zealand European
Height
TBC
Eye Colour
Brown
Social Media
Instagram follower:
203
TikTok followers:
759
Facebook followers:
1,800
Showreel
Full CV
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Radio
2020 - Present - Host - The Sporting Rumble - Saturday Morning Breakfast Show - The Rock
Television Appearances
2015, 2019, 2021 2022 - Comedy Gala - Comedian - TVNZ
2011 - 2021 - 7 Days - Panelist (recurring) - Mediaworks
2020 - Narrow World Of Sports - Comedian - Fox Sports Australia
2020 - The Crowd Goes Wild - Guest Presenter - Prime TV
2019 - 2020 - The Nightwatchmen - Fox Sports Australia
2019 - Have You Been Paying Attention? - Panelist - TVNZ
2018 - NZ International Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2017 - NZ International Comedy Gala - Comedian - TV3
2016 - Nick Rado Stand Up Comedy Special - TV3 After Hours
2015 - Just For Laugh (Sydney Season) - The Comedy Channel (Australia)
2015 - Word Up - Guest Panelist - 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
Short Film
2023 - Mission I'm Possible - Rick Hope (lead) -
2024 - Official Selection at the Crystal Palace International Film Festival, London (UK) - Mission I’m Possible
2024 - Best Mockumentary at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US) - Finalist - Mission I’m Possible
2024 - Official Selection at the Houston Comedy Film Festival (US) - Mission I’m Possible
2024 - Best Film at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK) - Nominee - Mission I’m Possible
2024 - Official Selection at the Unrestricted View Film Festival (UK) - Mission I’m Possible
2022 - Best Comedy Podcast - Gold Winner - Socrates Walks Into A Bar - NZ Podcast Awards
2022 - Best Sports Podcast - Gold Winner - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2022, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 - Best Comedy MC - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2021 - Best Sports Podcast - Silver Winner - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards
2021, 2017, 2016 - Best Male Comedian - Nominee - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2019 - Best Male Comedian - Winner - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2018, 2013 - Fred Award - Nominee - NZ International Comedy Festival
2017 - Best Live Performance - Winner - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2015 - Best Comedy Show - Winner - Dunedin Fringe Festival
2013 - Best Show - Winner - NZ Comedy Guild Award
2011 - Billy T Award - Nominee - NZ Comedy Trust
2010 - Best Entertainment Show - Nominee - UK Sony Radio Awards
2010 - Best Competition - Bronze Winner - UK Sony Radio Awards
2009 - Best Promo - Silver Winner - UK Sony Radio Awards
2007 - Best Breakfast Show - Nominee - UK Sony Radio Awards
2005 - Best Entertainment Show - Nominee - UK Sony Radio Awards -
Comedian
MC / Speaker
Radio Host
Writing
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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 - 7 Days - Head Writer - TV3
2015 - Word Up - Head Writer - TV1
2014 - Sol3mio’s DVD Special - Head Comedy Write
2014 - Best Bits - Table Writer - TVNZ
