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. 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.
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Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO
The History of Standup
10/02/18 • 36 min
In the 1970s a successful appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” was the goal of every young standup, as was epitomized one night in 1973 with Freddie Prinze. Then Saturday Night Live and HBO changed the playing field. This is episode 3 of a 6-part series, and features clips with Freddie Prinze, Jimmie Walker, George Carlin, Steve Martin, and Richard Pryor, among others.
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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.
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Ep. 02: Records and Clubs
The History of Standup
09/25/18 • 43 min
The comedy albums of the 1960’s ushered in a new era of standup, eventually leading to the the worlds first comedy clubs opening their doors, helping drive the standup comedy boom of the ’80s. This is episode 2 of a 6-part series, featuring a look into Judd Apatow’s childhood record collection, plus we speak with Zoe Friedman, daughter of the founder and original proprietor of The Improv Comedy Club, Budd Friedman.
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Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy
The History of Standup
10/16/18 • 53 min
As the comedy club boom goes bust, standups adapt to this new reality. A DIY ethic emerges and spreads from coast to coast as more and more comedians take control of their own destinies. Meanwhile, FOX helps usher in a golden era for African-American comics. This is episode 5 of a 6-part series featuring interviews with comedians Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, Tig Notaro, and journalist Julie Seabaugh.
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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.
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Introducing Green Eggs & Dan
The History of Standup
06/22/21 • 47 min
Taking a new look at “you are what you eat,” comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai and Kevin James's The Crew) brings listeners in on conversations about food, life, and more, with some of his most entertaining friends. Not your typical, holier-than-thou food show, Green Eggs and Dan is the type of food podcast you’d make with your friends around the table, roasting more than just the food. This season, guests including legendary chef Jacques Pépin, Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Food Lab author J. Kenji López-Alt, and Emmy-winning actor Henry Winkler will show Dan what’s in their fridges.
In the first episode of season 4, Dan talks to legendary chef Jacques Pépin about creating accessible recipes, his relationship with Julia Child, and working as the personal chef to three French heads of state. Subscribe, listen, and discover something new about what your food says about you on “Green Eggs & Dan.” Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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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. 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.
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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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