Reviews
Being a life long fan of stand up comedy I was looking for something to listen to to enrich my knowledge of the behind the scenes of stand up. I got that and so much more from The History of Standup. I wholeheartedly recommend this podcast to any fan of comedy!
MoonBooksBrandon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/21
It’s obvious they put a ton of work into every episode. The hosts do a great job of letting the subject shine. This is not one of those thrown together podcasts where the hosts talk all over each other trying to be entertaining. This is a high quality, in depth, well-researched, and fun podcast....Read full review »
Comedy Fan 007 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/29/20
Such a joy to Listen to. I hope there will be more.
audio fan 781 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/20
Started listening to season 2 on accident and loved it so much I went back to listen to season 1. I finished both seasons in 3 days because they are so great. If you have ever been interested in stand up comedy such as when it started or what were some of the best clubs to catch a good comic,...Read full review »
JamesLDennis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/17/20
This podcast is so informative.. I was blown away at the historic facts both good and bad... amazing work guys
Jimmy Zografopoulos via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/18/20
I have just finished season 1 and I have really enjoyed it! Thanks guys! I have been recommending it to my podcast gang.
Bladerunner_J via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/09/20
Wayne you are a great teacher!
Christ the nickname is taken via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/20/20
Fun
History class should have been this interesting in college. Great odcast.
Flylooper via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/25/19
This is awesome! I love this podcast. I wish each episode were 3 hours long! Netflix should hire these guys to do a history of standup documentary! Keep them coming guys!
Worth The Wait. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/07/19
Funny and smart about being funny and smart.
mxyplyzyx via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/19
So interesting
I uhhhmm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/19
This is a great history of standup comedy. You will learn a lot, especially about the comedians from before you were born. However, like most modern historians trying to tell you the entire story, it is heavily weighted towards what has happened most recently. Similar to the history of baseball,...Read full review »
Yanq7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/19
If I was gonna teach, or take a class on comedy of any form... I would 100% expect this to be a required part of the curriculum. Every young comic should know this stuff and every comedy nerd will love it.
Amigo64 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/05/19
Great for morning bus rides and walking from class to class while on campus.
Mr.Anonymous5678 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/04/19
Absolutely terrific treatment of comedy history. In hindsight, hearing how great it is, I wish they had taken more time with the chronology. With this superb quality, I would embrace 100 episodes. Thank you!
Peter N Hillman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/23/19
I love comedy and I love backstage stories. This show is great and makes you appreciate all the comedy you’ve seen over the years that much more. Thank you thank you thank you for doing this!
New Age Sensitive via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/09/19
This show is incredible. Thank you so much for making it. Binged both seasons in two days.
bonethrowerinc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/05/19
To quote Katie Couric “I love humor” and this podcast is essential for any humor lovers out there. It’s funny, informative and entertaining.
JBridgeHudson via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/27/19
Very engaging and informative
Too Critical via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/23/19
Excellent insight.
GMan3449 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/23/19
I'm a huge fan of standup and comedy in general. I've listened to every episode of The History of Standup, and I'm blown away. I'll be 70 in December, so I lived through a lot of the history covered so far. The episodes have brought back great memories, and they've also given...Read full review »
PJFaur via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/23/19
Great podcast! Wayne is very knowledgeable and Andrew provides a great role as a “layman” so it’s not too “inside baseball”. I love the tempo of the podcast, it’s not just people yelling and talking over each other. I very much like the style of interjecting recorded bits as a supplement to what...Read full review »
Bunnies R Fat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/18/19
The beauty of the History of Standup is that it mixes thing you know with things you THINk you know with things about most of us had no idea. A splendid stroll down Standup Comedy lane, helping us understand not only how Comedy has evolved, but how we as a culture have evolved along with...Read full review »
RLA-262 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/13/19
Amazing primary sources, the content is entertaining and insightful... like I actually hear things I’ve never heard before. Great podcast.
Samsgotgreenspicks via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/11/19
Well produced and informative. A must for stand up fans.
oldmanapps via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/11/19
Best podcast I’ve heard in a long time. Outstanding!
IrishLadOKC via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/10/19
My review is great too.
TallRaymond via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/09/19
Great research on an interesting subject; Professor Federman and Mr. Steven are unpretentious yet reverant. Hilarious old clips are a real treat!
Tilky44 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/06/19
My favorite podcast. Funny, insightful, filled with stories and clips. I listened to one and I was hooked.
Thomas Neeley via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/04/19
This is a fun listen. Wayne Federman is a comedy great and a joy to spend time with; for both his co-host and everyone else. The topic is inherently compelling and entertaining. Wanye Federman is as skilled an interlocutor as one could hope for, when tracing the history of stand-up. History...Read full review »
@GuitarSunCat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/03/19
This is one of the shows I look forward to each week. It’s insightful, fun and includes fascinating excerpts from the comedians they cover.
Jason of the JSA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/19
This has taught me so much and having the audio with it is perfect. Keep up the good work
montana osu via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/19
Great cast
joey_arruda via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 06/25/19
This show makes my wanna learn more about one of my favorite subjects.
covey_love18 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/20/19
So glad I’m not alone in comedy geekdom. I love the nuance and you always deliver.
THEDavetor via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/20/19
Interesting and well produced.
RachelAanstad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/30/19
The hosts were very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to. Would listen to more of whatever they put out.
@gremck via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/19
Very well done, glad it will be coming back for a second season!
Jorononon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/19
Delicious AND nutritious
Kaiser Soso via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/19
Leave a review to say this is a well done podcast
ChristopherAllEars via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/19/19
I love guys keep it up.
Gooodjdjdj via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/06/18
I've loved comedy since I was a little kid, and this podcast brings back a lot of memories. Great stuff!Read full review »
Eddiet29 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/12/18
Great podcast, please keep them coming!
MartyCASH via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/12/18
Deft production by engaging and personable professionals. Caught wind of it through “Ridiculous History”, very happy.
Duke Brutus via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/18
Fascinating and compelling, this is required listening for comedy enthusiasts. I just hope they continue the podcast after they complete the timeline. Maybe deep dives on particularly impactful performers and venues?
asanzotta via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/18
This is the podcast I didn’t know I needed but now I know it is everything! In a world gone mad I’m ecstatic to know there’s now a podcast that describes the thing that will save us all. Comediy nerds talking about comedy to comedy nerds. As someone who’s been lucky enough to live through both...Read full review »
LBITV via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/18
Everything Wayne Federman touches, turns to gold. Be it standup comedy, acting, critiquing the music of Eagles (NOT The Eagles... just Eagles), reading aloud from a KISS autobiography, etc This man is an American treasure. We now add podcast hosting to his ever growing list of achievements. Bravo...Read full review »
Pulptom via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/30/18
Listened to all 6 in one day, so yeah I’m a fan. For such a brief overview of such a big topic, the breadth of coverage is great. Great format and interplay with The (Adjunct) Professor and Fellow Student, their skills combine for a really enjoyable listen! Learned a lot, took notes of books to...Read full review »
BillJr206 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/30/18
A truly funny, inciteful and enjoyable show. Well researched, and worth it.
Me. Adam C. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/09/18
Found out about this from Wayne Federman's appearance on Never Not Funny 10/8/18. Love the show, could listen to this forever!Read full review »
Tom Bolton via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/08/18
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