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Comedy Podcasts, Satire, and Fandom

Comedy Podcasts, Satire, and Fandom

FromBut Is It Funny?


Comedy Podcasts, Satire, and Fandom

FromBut Is It Funny?

ratings:
Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Oct 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Suchandrika Chakrabarti offers a guide to comedy podcast types and tropes, as well as selecting some of her favourites. But are comedy podcasts more than just chat?Brian Logan reflects on the new TV series from Jon Stewart as well as the return of the Daily Mash. In a post-Trump world, is topical satire still able to deliver?Jamal Khadar speaks up for fans-as-critics - the people who know a show best can sometimes offer the most telling insights. Should fans be given more respect?
Released:
Oct 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (25)

Comedy critics in conversation: with The Guardian's Brian Logan, writer and comedian Suchandrika Chakrabarti, and writer Jamal Khadar. Each week they discuss what’s new in stand-up, who is making waves and dig deeper into what we laugh at and why. ‘But Is It Funny?’ is produced by Counterpoints Arts as part of its' PopChange (Pop Culture & Social Change) programme.