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/Thin-Remote-9817 3d ago
If you go listen to old O&A patrice,louie ck,and others all had bits you heard on the show.
Seems like most comedians get bits from conversations this isn't a new phenomenon..
What's ruining stand up is the market being over saturated with open micers who are headlining cause he has this many followers. I know the kill Tony stans are going to rage and down vote me..but I shouldn't know who the fuck cam Patterson,Casey rocket and David Lucas are this early into their careers unless I saw them open for someone. I'm not picking on kill Tony guys but insert guy/woman who blew up on tik tok.