Welcome to Finding Nico.

The podcast where you follow me, comedy writer Nico Tatarowicz, trying to figure out who I am and what my purpose is in this crazy, unpredictable era of shifting tides, wonky career paths and general madness.

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Okay Hi Everyone. You may note it has been a bit quiet on my free feed the last few months. That's because there has been a lot going on personally. If you follow _finding_nico_ on Instagram you may already know that I had a bit of a bumpy journey after my beloved camper. van and sometimes, my home 'Linda' was stolen in early April. Alongside a protracted house sale and some other nonsense I have not been in a great place.

That said, I somehow found the wherewithal to create 6 episodes of Looking For LInda, a sort of petty true crime account of eveything that happened when the van was nicked with a LOT of personal stuff in it, and literally my bed!

For now Looking for Linda is exclusive to my Patreon listeners at patreon.com/findingnicothepodcast

Despite all the pain it's a bloody good listen and is made of audio I captured as I was bang in the middle of the ordeal that played out. It's sad and funny and if you have not heard it yet I humbly ask you to consider signing up on Patreon and giving it a listen as a paid member. Every sub helps me cushion the blow of such a huge faff.

Meanwhile back here in 'wherever you get your podcasts' land. I will now continue sharing my life journey and adventures, as there is still plenty of finding of the real nico for me to do.

I have been trying to line up teaching work, have had some fun comedy based stuff starting to warm up but one of the things making me happiest is when I get paid in any capacity to be part of the music scene.

You may or may not know that I have a little venture going that I call Music Dad or @itsmusicdad on Insta....And today I am uploading a 'Music Dad' episode!

Why, because in late April I was hired as Music Dad to drive up and coming Geordie Fusion Jazzers KNATS on their UK Tour. And KNATS have just been nominated for the actual Mercury Music Prize. Amazing news.

Anyway this episode is made of various bits I recorded along the way as they toured their soon to be celebrated album A Great Day In Newcastle.

The tour was just what I needed at the time as the fallout from Linda being nicked had got me pretty low, on top of the ongoing saga of trying to sell my house. Also it was just a bit of work with me knowing what I was doing for a 10 days which is rare in my freelance life.

It was great spending time with a young band just as the music world starts to notice them.

Enjoy

Nico

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If you enjoy what I do and would like to help support all the time and effort I lovingly put into the show, then PLEASE consider becoming a paid subcriber to my Patreon!

You will have immediate access to a well stocked treasure trove of really cool extra podcast bits. Every paid sub really helps me keep going, even if it's just to try it out for a month! And all for around £5! Bargz

Either way. I'm still super happy you are here at all so thank you so much for listening!

Oh and if you want to see me on an almost daily basis trying to get my new era of non telly projects up and running come and follow _finding_nico_ on Instagram,

BTW - The new theme tune for Finding Nico is a song I wrote over a brilliant bit of music by Chris Smith aka Broken Actors. It will eventually be out a collaborative EP we haven't got round to finishing yet!

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Production support from Drew Toynbee

Welcome to Finding Nico.

The podcast where you follow me, comedy writer Nico Tatarowicz, trying to figure out who I am and what my purpose is in this crazy, unpredictable era of shifting tides, wonky career paths and general madness.

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Hello there sods

So after dragging my patreon subscribers through a pretty tough mental health moment with me a couple of weeks ago, I have been trying to piece myself together and get podding in the wild again after a very tough winter.

Tbh I was not quite sure where the ole Finding Nico spirit was going to start to flourish again, but then the time came for me to jump in Linda and head down to Tavistock in Devon, and then Southampton for double-gig weekender supporting Oasis Supernova.

It's the third time I have done this pilgrimage and as soon as I set off my nervous system knew we were doing something we knew we were going to enjoy. Which is pretty good stuff after weeks of rumination or anxiety. As you will hear my winter of discontent began to fall away and then the gigs themselves were a powerful reminder of what it feels like to be the proper you, doing something you love and reminding you you have stuff in your locker to be proud of. 1865 club in Southampton now holds two very special memories for me and has given me a thirst for many more musical experiences. Something my brain was not capable of just a few short weeks ago.

Thank you all for your patience with me the last few months. There's life in the old dog yet.

Enjoy the episode

Nico x

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If you enjoy what I do and would like to help support all the time and effort I lovingly put into the show, then PLEASE consider becoming a paid subcriber to my Patreon!

You will have immediate access to a well stocked treasure trove of really cool extra podcast bits. Every paid sub really helps me keep going, even if it's just to try it out for a month! And all for around £5! Bargz

Either way. I'm still super happy you are here at all so thank you so much for listening!

Oh and if you want to see me on an almost daily basis trying to get my new era of non telly projects up and running come and follow _finding_nico_ on Instagram,

BTW - The new theme tune to Finding Nico is a song I wrote over a brilliant bit of music by Chris Smith aka Broken Actors. It will eventually be out a collaborative EP we haven't got round to finishing yet!

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Production support from Drew Toynbee

Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz

Welcome to Finding Nico (Formerly Known as Stupid Hearts Club)

The podcast where you follow me, Nico Tatarowicz, trying to figure out who I am and what my purpose is going to be, now that the TV industry has melted like a snowman in a volcano. Taking my career with it.

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One of the hats I am wearing as I figure out how to survive in the cruel hinterland of my TV writer comedy heyday is that of 'Music Dad'. A badge and idea that has become very dear to me as I submerge myself into the grass roots music scenes of Brighton and beyond, anbout 30 years later than you are supposed to.

Ronnie, as you will hear, actually played a key part in me daring to start fraternising with musicians again as a middle aged old fool.

I recorded our chat last week in the Lion and Lobster in Brighton. Have been meaning to get Ronnie on for ages but we could never get the timing right and then BOSH, there he was already not shutting up at any point for over three hours. Taste of my own medicine without a doubt.

He's got a story or two has Ronnie. Enjoy.

Music Dad

x

BTW if you hear this before the 16th Nov and there are any tickets left, Ronnie is DJ'ing for Babyshambles! Hear all about it in the ep!

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If you enjoy what I do and would like to help support all the time and effort I lovingly put into the show, then PLEASE consider becoming a paid subcriber to my Patreon!

You will have immediate access to a well stocked treasure trove of really cool extra podcast bits. Every paid sub really helps me keep going, even if it's just to try it out for a month! And all for around £5! Bargz

Either way. I'm still super happy you are here at all so thank you so much for listening!

Oh and if you want to see me on an almost daily basis trying to get my new era of non telly projects up and running come and follow _finding_nico_ on Instagram,

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Production support from Drew Toynbee

Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz