The History of Standup
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Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup
The History of Standup
09/18/18 • 39 min
Television and standup have been intertwined since their conception. Which is why, when two historic television programs debuted just days apart in 1948, NBC’s Texaco Star Theater and The Ed Sullivan Show, the standup world was forever changed. This is episode 1 of a 6-part series featuring interviews with comedy icons including Judd Apatow and historian Kliph Nesteroff.
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S2 Ep. 07: Lyons Den and The Lincoln Lodge
The History of Standup
07/16/19 • 44 min
Hear how an open mic and an alt room become the center of standup in Chicago in the early 2000s.
Featuring Interviews with Nate Craig, Matt Dwyer, Cameron Esposito, Emily V. Gordon, Pete Holmes, Kyle Kinane, John Roy, and Nick Vatterott.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
This episode was sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.
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S2 Ep. 06: Meltdown
The History of Standup
07/09/19 • 49 min
Find out how, for six years, the back room of a comic book store became one of the best independent standup venues in the United States.
Featuring interviews with James Adomian, Marcella Arguello, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll, Emily V. Gordon, Dana Gould, Howard Kremer and Jonah Ray.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit
The History of Standup
06/11/19 • 45 min
Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy between night clubs and the comedy boom.
Featuring interviews with Dick Capri, Tom Dressen, Patty Farmer, Shecky Greene, Kliph Nesteroff, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Willard.
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That's a Wrap (Bonus Episode)
The History of Standup
07/23/19 • 9 min
Introducing Trail Weight
The History of Standup
04/22/21 • 47 min
Trail Weight follows a year in Andrew Steven's life as he attempts to lose weight and process grief as he traverses a hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Through audio diaries, recordings from the trail, and conversations with authors, experts, Olympians, and special guests, Andrew takes listeners through an eye-opening adventure of self-discovery.
In this episode, Andrew frames his journey from the perspective of his life's narrative arc and begins to plan his hike, only to find himself stuck in cycle of repeating loss. Listen to Trail Weight everywhere podcasts are available.
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S2 Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit
The History of Standup
06/18/19 • 54 min
An iconic New York City theater and a collection of black venues provided opportunities for comedians and entertainers during racial segregation, the civil rights movement, and continues through today.
Featuring interviews with Tom Dressen, Kliph Nesteroff, and Willie Tyler.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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S2 Ep. 04: The Academy Awards
The History of Standup
06/25/19 • 52 min
The Academy Awards has showcased standups throughout its 91-year history, most notably Bob Hope. We look at Bob and the other comedians who have hosted "Hollywood’s Biggest Night” including Billy Crystal, Johnny Carson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Benny, Ellen DeGenerous, Steve Martin, Chris Rock and even the first comedian to host, Will Rogers.
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S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo
The History of Standup
06/04/19 • 51 min
Hear how a small clubhouse influenced the city of San Francisco and inspired a new wave of comedians that helped shape modern standup.
Featuring interviews with Greg Behrendt, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Margaret Cho, Debi and Will Durst, Dana Gould, Kevin Pollak, Mark Pitta, Paula Poundstone, and Bobby Slayton.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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S2 Ep. 05: Broadway
The History of Standup
07/02/19 • 50 min
Only a few standups were able to parlay their talents into a successful Broadway run. Hear the story of those comics who conquered the legitimate theater like Victor Borge, Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Jackie Mason, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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How many episodes does The History of Standup have?
The History of Standup currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does The History of Standup cover?
The podcast is about Stand-Up, History, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The History of Standup?
The episode title 'Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The History of Standup?
The average episode length on The History of Standup is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of The History of Standup released?
Episodes of The History of Standup are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The History of Standup?
The first episode of The History of Standup was released on Aug 28, 2018.
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