Podcast picks

Our October podcast is all about comedy and drama – with two men named Nick! Nick from Mates Rates Comedy Club talks about their new weekly shows at the Penta Hotel and building a strong grassroots comedy scene in Reading. And Nick from Reading Rep Theatre talks about their two shows this month – Dracula and Two Halves of Guinness – as well as a look towards this year's Christmas Carol.

Plus, we round up our other highlights of the month, including Black History Month, half term and Halloween!