The History of Standup

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.

Are you in LA? Join us for a special live version of The History of Standup podcast as we look at some of comedy’s most interesting moments, with special guests Demetri Martin and Ian Abramson. Tickets available at http://historyofstandupnov18.eventbrite.com

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 the last one. This is the final episode of a 6-part series featuring interviews with comedian Jimmy Pardo and journalist Julie Seabaugh. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

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. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

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 the airwaves. This is episode 4 of a 6-part series featuring interviews with comedians Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, and Ritch Shydner. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

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. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

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. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

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. The History of Standup is a Castbox Original, produced by The Podglomerate.

Find out the secret to great stand up from Judd Apatow, and subscribe to The History of Standup — new episodes start next week, September 18th.

Here's a sneak peek at what's in store on "The History Of Standup" as we talk with journalist Julie Seabaugh about the Roast Battle. “Every Tuesday night at midnight in a dark corner of the Comedy Store, a beautiful and hilarious fight breaks out. Starving comedians drown their prejudice in comedy. It’s scary. It’s hilarious. It’s completely punk rock. Burgeoning comics and cast-aside performers have moments of heroism, and we all get the rare chance to cleanse our sins in humor.” - Jason Reitman Episode 1 of The History of Standup coming September 18th.

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 Castbox with production help from The Podglomerate. Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven

Wayne Federman has been performing standup for over 30 years and has appeared in numerous television programs and films including Step Brothers, Crashing, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and was the head monologue writer for Jimmy Fallon. Federman is also a professor of standup and comedy history at USC, and a comedy historian, having written articles for Vulture, Splitsider, and The Atlantic. He appears in the second season of CNN’s The History of Comedy and co-produced the HBO Documentary The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling. Andrew Steven's credits aren't as impressive. Together they're looking back at 'the history of standup.' Episodes start September 18th on Castbox, Apple Podcasts, or whoever you listen to podcasts.

If you’ve ever watched a standup comedy special on Comedy Central or Netflix and wondered, how we got here — “The History of Standup” looks back at the evolution of standup from vaudeville to Netflix. Each week, Comedian Wayne Federman teaches Andrew Steven about the history of standup in a casual, conversational history class, looking over some of comedy’s most interesting moments. "The History of Standup" starts September 18th