Words with Nerds

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Crucible | Madison

Cheshire Cat Comedy
Publisher/HostCheshire Cat Comedy
Words with Nerds
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Join us for Words with Nerds an infotainment bonanza that's like TED Talks but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Speakers and topics slated at this show include:
Ben O'Connell -- "Mayor Bud: The Important History of Animals in Political Office"
Darrell Cochran -- "Blerd: The Rags to Riches Story of Black Nerds"
Adyn Hamann -- "Sax Sells" (with a live saxophone performance)
Hosted by: Sasha Rosser (winner of Madison's Funniest Comic Competition 2025)
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August 21 2025
Doors open at 6:30PM show starts at 7:00PM
Crucible
3116 Commercial Avenue
Madison WI 53713
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Tickets are $15 advance $20 DOS.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-tickets-1415823138119
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID.
RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/706619085657180
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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 [email protected] to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.
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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.
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 [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53714, United States

Tickets

USD 7.50 to USD 20.00

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