The History of Standup
The History of Standup
Wayne Federman & Andrew Steven / The Podglomerate
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.
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 bibliotherapy to the who, what, when, where, and why of books bound in human skin.  Whether they’re talking to Bryan Washington about how reading cookbooks as a kid helped him become one of President Obama’s favorite authors; or to Professor Rebecca Falkoff about hoarding in her family specifically and in society more broadly, Book Dreams explores topics we can’t stop thinking about.  In this episode, comedian and author Adrianne Chalepah discusses the formative influence of her Native American heritage and upbringing on her comedy. And comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff shares stories of Native Americans who have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to influence and advance comedy. Book Dreams is brought to you by The Podglomerate. New episodes run every Thursday. You can listen by subscribing to BOOK DREAMS on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this show.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021
53 min
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 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021
47 min
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 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2021
47 min
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, Dana Gould, Paula Poundstone, Lily Tomlin, and Willie Tyler (but not Lester). Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven. The History of Standup is produced by The Podglomerate.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019
9 min
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 Kinane, John Roy, and Nick Vatterott. 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2019
44 min
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. This episode was sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce. The History of Standup is produced by The Podglomerate.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2019
49 min
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 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2019
50 min
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. The History of Standup is produced by The Podglomerate.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2019
52 min
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 today. Featuring interviews with Tom Dressen, Kliph Nesteroff, and Willie Tyler. 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2019
54 min
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 Greene, Kliph Nesteroff, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Willard. 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.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to The History of Standup, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding comedy, entertainment, and history like Green Eggs and Dan, Micheaux Mission, and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2019
45 min
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