Stuff You Should Know · October 6, 2026 · 45m

Stand-Up Comedy Pt I

Chuck and Josh explore the craft of stand-up comedy, tracing its beginnings in vaudeville and the pivotal shift in the 1960s when comedians abandoned formal attire and embraced a more casual, edgy style.

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Comedy as a craft

Stand-up comedy is not just telling jokes but a deliberate craft requiring refined skills.

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Vaudeville origins

Stand-up comedy has its roots in the vaudeville variety shows of the early 20th century.

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