S2 Ep. 05: Broadway
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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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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.
This episode was sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.
The History of Standup is produced by The Podglomerate.
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S2 Ep. 04: The Academy Awards
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.
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
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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