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The History of Standup

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. Copyright 2019 History of Standup

Introducing Book Dreams
Book Dream is a podcast for everyone who loves books and can’t stop wondering about them. Over the past sixty-plus episodes, co-hosts Julie Sternberg and Eve Yohalem have explored everything from
22nd Jul 2021
51m
Introducing Book Dreams
Book Dream is a podcast for everyone who loves books and can’t stop wondering about them. Over the past sixty-plus episodes, co-hosts Julie Sternberg and Eve Yohalem have explored everything from
22nd Jul 2021
53m
Introducing Green Eggs & Dan
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
22nd Jun 2021
45m
Introducing Green Eggs & Dan
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
22nd Jun 2021
47m
Introducing Trail Weight
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
22nd Apr 2021
45m
Introducing Trail Weight
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
22nd Apr 2021
47m
Scenes and Venues (Bonus Episode)
A brief look at where we’ve been and were were going as we continue exploring the history of standup. Featuring moments with James Adomian, Cameron Esposito, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll, Emily V. Gordon,
23rd Jul 2019
9m
Scenes and Venues (Bonus Episode)
A brief look at where we’ve been and were were going as we continue exploring the history of standup. Featuring moments with James Adomian, Cameron Esposito, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll, Emily V. Gordon,
23rd Jul 2019
9m
S2 Ep. 07: Lyons Den and The Lincoln Lodge
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
16th Jul 2019
42m
S2 Ep. 07: Lyons Den and The Lincoln Lodge
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
16th Jul 2019
44m
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,
9th Jul 2019
47m
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,
9th Jul 2019
49m
S2 Ep. 05: Broadway
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
2nd Jul 2019
49m
S2 Ep. 05: Broadway
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
2nd Jul 2019
50m
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
25th Jun 2019
50m
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
25th Jun 2019
52m
S2 Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit
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
18th Jun 2019
52m
S2 Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit
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
18th Jun 2019
54m
S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit
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
11th Jun 2019
43m
S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit
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
11th Jun 2019
45m
S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo
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,
4th Jun 2019
49m
S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo
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,
4th Jun 2019
51m
Season 2 Trailer
Wayne Federman and Andrew Steven are back for Season 2 of The History of Standup — taking a closer looking at the rooms, scenes, and places where standup happens, and the people who were there. Full
14th May 2019
1m
Season 2 Trailer
Wayne Federman and Andrew Steven are back for Season 2 of The History of Standup — taking a closer looking at the rooms, scenes, and places where standup happens, and the people who were there. Full
14th May 2019
1m
Judd Apatow meets Totie Fields (Bonus Episode)
One of the exciting things about making The History of Standup has been discovering relationships that connect standup over generations. On this episode we hear how Judd Apatow was influenced by the
2nd Apr 2019
13m
Judd Apatow meets Totie Fields (Bonus Episode)
One of the exciting things about making The History of Standup has been discovering relationships that connect standup over generations. On this episode we hear how Judd Apatow was influenced by the
2nd Apr 2019
15m
Jimmy Pardo and the History of Comedy Podcasts (Bonus Episode)
Earlier in the season (episode 6) we spoke with Never Not Funny podcast host Jimmy Pardo about podcasting's influence on the standup comedy scene. This episode is an unabridged look at our full
22nd Jan 2019
43m
Jimmy Pardo and the History of Comedy Podcasts (Bonus Episode)
Earlier in the season (episode 6) we spoke with Never Not Funny podcast host Jimmy Pardo about podcasting's influence on the standup comedy scene. This episode is an unabridged look at our full
22nd Jan 2019
45m
Live with Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson (Bonus Episode)
Recorded Live at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth in Los Angeles, Wayne and Andrew join comedians Ian Abramson and Demetri Martin for a special live episode of The History of Standup.The History of
20th Nov 2018
1h 23m
Live with Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson (Bonus Episode)
Recorded Live at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth in Los Angeles, Wayne and Andrew join comedians Ian Abramson and Demetri Martin for a special live episode of The History of Standup.The History of
20th Nov 2018
1h 24m
Ep. 06: Boom 2.0
Social media provides new ways for standups to communicate directly with their fans, comedy content is democratized, Netflix floods the market, and a new comedy boom explodes that is even bigger than
23rd Oct 2018
36m
Ep. 06: Boom 2.0
Social media provides new ways for standups to communicate directly with their fans, comedy content is democratized, Netflix floods the market, and a new comedy boom explodes that is even bigger than
23rd Oct 2018
38m
Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy
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,
16th Oct 2018
51m
Ep. 05: Alt Comedy and Def Comedy
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,
16th Oct 2018
53m
Ep. 04: The 1980’s Comedy Boom
A fast and unexpected proliferation of comedy clubs cover the country. Long Island natives Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld ascend to legendary status as a growing glut of standup TV programs crowd
9th Oct 2018
41m
Ep. 04: The 1980’s Comedy Boom
A fast and unexpected proliferation of comedy clubs cover the country. Long Island natives Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld ascend to legendary status as a growing glut of standup TV programs crowd
9th Oct 2018
42m
Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO
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
2nd Oct 2018
35m
Ep. 03: Carson, SNL, and HBO
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
2nd Oct 2018
36m
Ep. 02: Records and Clubs
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
25th Sep 2018
42m
Ep. 02: Records and Clubs
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
25th Sep 2018
43m
Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup
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
18th Sep 2018
38m
Ep. 01: In One, Television, and the Birth of Standup
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
18th Sep 2018
39m
Season 1 Trailer
Join comedian Wayne Federman and Andrew Steven for The History of Standup, a look back at some of comedy’s most interesting moments. Full episodes start September 18th. Brought to you by The
28th Aug 2018
4m
Season 1 Trailer
Join comedian Wayne Federman and Andrew Steven for The History of Standup, a look back at some of comedy’s most interesting moments. Full episodes start September 18th. Brought to you by The
28th Aug 2018
4m