The History of Standup

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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.

Episodes

Season 1 Trailer

Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup

Ep. 02: Records and Clubs

Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO

Ep. 04: The 1980’s Comedy Boom

Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy

Ep. 06: Boom 2.0

Live with Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson (Bonus Episode)

Jimmy Pardo and the History of Comedy Podcasts (Bonus Episode)

Judd Apatow meets Totie Fields (Bonus Episode)

Season 2 Trailer

S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo

S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit

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

S2 Ep. 04: The Academy Awards

S2 Ep. 05: Broadway

S2 Ep. 06: Meltdown

S2 Ep. 07: Lyons Den and The Lincoln Lodge

Scenes and Venues (Bonus Episode)

Introducing The Lead