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    The History of Standup

    The History of Standup

    The History of Standup

    ratings:
    Length:
    22 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    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 interesting moments, places, and people.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 22 episodes

    Title

    Introducing Book Dreams

    Book Dream is a podcast for everyone who loves books and can’t stop wondering about the...

    53 minutes
    		Jul 22, 2021

    Introducing Green Eggs & Dan

    Taking a new look at “you are what you eat,” comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai and Kevin J...

    47 minutes
    		Jun 22, 2021

    Introducing Trail Weight

    Trail Weight follows a year in Andrew Steven's life as he attempts to lose weight and p...

    47 minutes
    		Apr 22, 2021

    Scenes and Venues (Bonus Episode)

    A brief look at where we’ve been and were were going as we continue exploring the histo...

    9 minutes
    		Jul 23, 2019

    S2 Ep. 07: Lyons Den and The Lincoln Lodge

    Hear how an open mic and an alt room become the center of standup in Chicago in the ear...

    44 minutes
    		Jul 16, 2019

    S2 Ep. 06: Meltdown

    Find out how, for six years, the back room of a comic book store became one of the best...

    49 minutes
    		Jul 09, 2019

    S2 Ep. 05: Broadway

    Only a few standups were able to parlay their talents into a successful Broadway run. H...

    50 minutes
    		Jul 02, 2019

    S2 Ep. 04: The Academy Awards

    The Academy Awards has showcased standups throughout its 91-year history, most notably ...

    52 minutes
    		Jun 25, 2019

    S2 Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit

    An iconic New York City theater and a collection of black venues provided opportunities...

    54 minutes
    		Jun 18, 2019

    S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit

    Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy ...

    45 minutes
    		Jun 11, 2019