Finding Nico

Nico Tatarowicz

Nico Tatarowicz was a busy, in-demand TV comedy writer and actor between around 2005 and the bloody pandemic. He loved it. It was sort of who he was. Since then 72% of the freelancers in the telly industry have found themselves seriously struggling for work. Including Nico who is now pluckily trying to find new ways to stay afloat, inspired and frankly alive. Follow his brutally honest accounts of his sometimes bleak, sometimes joyous and often hilarious adventures, which were usually in Linda the camper van- (until she was stolen) As he keeps us updated on his mission to find himself and a sense of purpose in a fractured world.

  1. 6d ago

    It's Getting Better Man: Oasis News Special

    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. ------------------- Well what a mad fer it turn of events the last few days have been. As I will explain in this episode I wasn't sure what I would talk to you all about but wanted to do a solo pod for you all then two things happened. Firstly I found the audio of me getting my Liam Gallagher wig cut in May before depping as Liam with Oasas for a couple of gigs, then Oasis' amazing teaser campaign kicked in and gave us all a date to get excited about. Of course today has gone and been the day that Oasis 27 has been announced and it looks like an absolute mammoth of a tour, wow. I mean how many tickets are we talking? 2 Million? Someone do the maths for me I'm shite at it. Off the back of this ace news for Oasis fans everywhere, I have fashioned you an episode with my Oasas depping experience in the miggle with a sort of excited catch up as the bread (barm if you're asking). Enjoy and good luck getting tickets everyone Looks like it's time for me to crawl right up Morgans arsehole again maybe I'll Find Nico was up there all along. Nico ------------------- 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! ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee

  2. Sep 2

    The Music Dad Podcast: A Seafront Busk with August Radio Project.

    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. ------------------- No you are not seeing things. I have REALLY edited and posted a second podcast episode in a few days. Surely this is some sort of personal record of efficiency and productivity. Imagine what will be possible when the ADHD drugs finally arrive. There is also another CUYC episode in the bag. Which I will drop next week. This one though, if I may say so, is a pretty special episode in my opinion. I met up with one of the best buskers in Brighton 'August Radio Project' and we had a joint busk, as well as interviewing each other. I interviewed him for you guys, and he interviewed me right back for his excellent youtube channel all about navigating the busking life. An episode he charmingly titled 'Is it CRINGE to be an Older Musician?' You can watch it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg_qkWkBJCY&t=32s Anyway enjoy the episode. And be warned it does contain a few songs so skip on to the talky bits if you are dead inside and have no soul Nico x ------------------- 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! ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee

  3. Aug 31

    Finding Nico: Cheer Up You C***s

    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. ------------------- Well here we bloody are look. A new dawn in Finding Nico lore begins. With the Linda the Campervan era now sadly, firmly behind me (rest assured I will buy a new Van as soon as is humanly possible) I have been stroking my rather stressed and somewhat depressed chin for the summer trying to figure out what me podcasting looks like that that four-wheeled gorgeous side-kick is no longer here to five proceeding a context and literally a drive to my attempts to try and get some momentum in my life. I have had quite a tough summer mentally with one thing or another and it has not felt like the road ahead for my listeners is to record myself when I'm despondent or lacking in hope, so for that reason I have come up with a monthly formula that should shake things up a bit. Instead of moping about on benches on my own, I am going to be teaming up with my friend Robin (Rob, but Robin suits him better) in his lovely Georgian Brighton flat in and attempt to raise a smile or two from each other, and hopefully for you. These episodes will be called 'Cheer Up You C*nts, though I probably won't say it out loud as much as we have in this one, which starts in Robins flat and ends up on The Beach with a little barbecue on the go. You will also hear from Sir Allan Crisp for the first time. A local highly regarded eccentric, who has agreed to answer readers problems. If you would like Sir Allan to help YOU with a life problem, send them via Nico's inbox @_finding_nico_ on Istagram ------------------- 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! ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee

  4. Aug 4

    The Music Podcast - On Tour With Knats

    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. ------------------- 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 ------------------- 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! ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee

  5. Mar 27

    Finding Nico: Back on the road baby!

    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. ------------------- 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 ------------------- 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! ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz

  6. 11/13/2025

    Music Dad Episode- With Ronnie Joice

    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. ------------------- 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! ------------------- 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, ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz

  7. 10/23/2025

    Linda does just outside Leicester

    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. ------------------- Hey my angels Summer has well and truly gone but I still have a few weeks to go until I move into a rented room for the winter. Last week I decided to set off slowly from Brighton to Manchester. I stopped in London to see friends, then swung by St Albans where I stocked up on van snacks in the Iceland in The Range (classy). I decided to stop halfway, just outside Leicester for a pub scran and kipped in the carpark as the pub was on 'Search for Sites', an app that is super useful for vanlifers, caravan owners etc that shows you lots of places you can legally stay overnight. You simply check out the map and tap on the suggested campsites, laybys, pubs and caravan sites to see what they have to offer. I got in the poddy mood as I was on the road, had a little giggle at a sticky toilet floor and then chilled in Linda before bed which is where most of this ep is recorded. And as usual, I slept like a baby. Enjoy my musings..... Nico (actually Nicko not Neeco but its better for the pun innit) ------------------- 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, ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz

  8. 10/01/2025

    Hot Linda Summer: Endgame

    Welcome to Finding Nico: The Podcast (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. ------------------- Hullo there my loves This week I found myself parked up near Basildon where I am helping to cut back and old lady's front garden (Stop it) for one of my lovely Patrons. I will kind of do anything for cash at this point, and it's actually becoming quite liberating. My head has been quite messy lately but on Monday night I suddenly got the urge to catch talk so you can now catch up on all my Linda based misadventures. I will be safely indoors in an Air BnB in a few weeks so this summers mission of house-sitting and van-lifing will soon be at an end. Though my plans for Linda and me are really only just getting started now I know how to handle being inside her (stop it) for days and weeks at a time. Anyway, if you are new here know this. I have no f*cking idea how I am supposed to survive the next few years but I am going to bloody keep cracking on until I figure it out.... I hope you enjoy this rather open and honest episode of the newly christened Finding Nico..... (I'm actually Nicko not Neeco, but it makes the pun work) Nico x ------------------- 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, ------------------- Production support from Drew Toynbee Copyright 2026 Nico Tatarowicz

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About

Nico Tatarowicz was a busy, in-demand TV comedy writer and actor between around 2005 and the bloody pandemic. He loved it. It was sort of who he was. Since then 72% of the freelancers in the telly industry have found themselves seriously struggling for work. Including Nico who is now pluckily trying to find new ways to stay afloat, inspired and frankly alive. Follow his brutally honest accounts of his sometimes bleak, sometimes joyous and often hilarious adventures, which were usually in Linda the camper van- (until she was stolen) As he keeps us updated on his mission to find himself and a sense of purpose in a fractured world.

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