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The History of Standup

Comedian and professor Wayne Federman has spent his life studying the art and history of standup comedy. Join him and fellow student, Andrew Steven, as they look back at some of standup’s most interes... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup

Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup

Television and standup have been intertwined since their conception. Which is why, when two historic television programs... Read more

18 Sep 2018

39mins

Ranked #2

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Ep. 02: Records and Clubs

Ep. 02: Records and Clubs

The comedy albums of the 1960’s ushered in a new era of standup, eventually leading to the the worlds first comedy clubs... Read more

25 Sep 2018

43mins

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Ranked #3

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Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO

Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO

In the 1970s a successful appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” was the goal of every young standup, a... Read more

2 Oct 2018

36mins

Ranked #4

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Ep. 04: The 1980’s Comedy Boom

Ep. 04: The 1980’s Comedy Boom

A fast and unexpected proliferation of comedy clubs cover the country. Long Island natives Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfe... Read more

9 Oct 2018

42mins

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Ranked #5

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Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy

Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy

As the comedy club boom goes bust, standups adapt to this new reality. A DIY ethic emerges and spreads from coast to coa... Read more

16 Oct 2018

53mins

Ranked #6

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S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo

S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo

Hear how a small clubhouse influenced the city of San Francisco and inspired a new wave of comedians that helped shape m... Read more

4 Jun 2019

51mins

Ranked #7

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Ep. 06: Boom 2.0

Ep. 06: Boom 2.0

Social media provides new ways for standups to communicate directly with their fans, comedy content is democratized, Net... Read more

23 Oct 2018

38mins

Ranked #8

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Live with Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson (Bonus Episode)

Live with Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson (Bonus Episode)

Recorded Live at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth in Los Angeles, Wayne and Andrew join comedians Ian Abramson and Dem... Read more

20 Nov 2018

1hr 24mins

Ranked #9

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S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit

S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit

Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy between night clubs and the comed... Read more

11 Jun 2019

45mins

Ranked #10

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Jimmy Pardo and the History of Comedy Podcasts (Bonus Episode)

Jimmy Pardo and the History of Comedy Podcasts (Bonus Episode)

Earlier in the season (episode 6) we spoke with Never Not Funny podcast host Jimmy Pardo about podcasting's influence on... Read more

22 Jan 2019

45mins

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