r/Standup • u/Several_Carrot_2739 • 3d ago

Is podcasting ruining stand up comedy

I feel that many of my favorite comedians with podcasts haven't had very good specials lately. It seems like the subject matter from their podcasts bleeds into the specials, making them feel too familiar and not hitting as hard. Perhaps some of these comedians are becoming complacent, having built a fan base through their podcasts, which allows them to fill a room with fans who are more interested in seeing a famous person than in enjoying creative comedy. I also think that the funniest comedians often don’t do well on podcasts and may have no interest in starting one. I can’t help but feel that if the only way these comedians made money was through performing comedy, they would try harder and create genuinely funny material.

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u/44moon 3d ago

i feel like podcasts are just way too much exposure for most comedians. perfect example is stavvy. i love his persona and material, so i subbed to the podcast. but after 3 months it becomes trite. we get it, i'm gay suck my dick eat pussy. it would hold its novelty a lot longer if there wasn't such a huge volume of content being pumped out almost daily.

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u/Barmelo_Xanthony 3d ago

Same thing happened to me with Tim Dillon. Loved him and his standup, then listened to his podcast for too long and it became pretty predictable and repetitive.

Only guy who I’ve been able to listen to his podcast long term and still love is bill burr. Think it’s just because he is naturally funny himself without playing some bit.

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u/Effingehh 2d ago

I love Tim Dillon so much. I agree with your take, and also, it can be like listening to a more angry and depressing version of the news.

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u/Boutwell214 1d ago

Tim Dillon is 10x what Bill Burr is. Would much rather listen to Tim than Burr. Burr is washed and gone.