Monthly episodes discussing this topic, 2018-09 to 2026-04.
Positions people took on this topic in transcripts, grouped by school of thought. Within a camp, people with demonstrated expertise on the topic come first, then those who reached the most listeners on it. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
The quality of a comedy performance is measured by specific elements of the craft or the comedian's approach to the stage.
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Tony Hinchcliffe indicates that the interview portion of the show is the most important part for evaluating a comedian's potential.
“it's not necessarily about the minute. It's about being honest in the interview.”
Kill Tony · Jun 2025 · 15 episodes · 24.3M views on this topicChanning Crowder believes that professional football players who pursue comedy should treat the craft as a genuine art form.
“everybody knows like what football is throwing catching running touchdowns whatever you know what I'm saying tackling breaking tackles but the great do it as an art and that's what I'm I'm starting to figure out”
The Pivot Podcast · Mar 2024 · 1 episode · 230K views on this topicPerforming comedy involves dealing with psychological strain or fear regarding the act of appearing on stage.
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Jeremiah Watkins expresses that the fear he experienced during a past spelling bee competition was similar to stage fright.
“it's the the the first and last time I got legit stage fright I spelled the word wrong and I knew that I was doing it wrong because I was feared because I wanted out I was so scared”
Bad Friends · Jun 2021 · 2 episodes · 1.4M views on this topicMike Cannon experiences anxiety before performing comedy despite it generally going well.
“I really panicked till uh it was over yeah everything I do I have this phase which typically lasts right up until the moment where I'm like who do I think I am whoa every 100 single time and just like and it typically always goes okay and if it doesn't it's a funny story to tell”
Are You Garbage · Feb 2023 · 1 episode · 91K views on this topicThe merit of a comedy routine or topic is determined by the audience's approval or disapproval of the subject matter.
2 people · 1 episode
Olajide Olatunji expressed disapproval of the comedic presentation regarding Crocs.
“I don't like Crocs, and I don't like that presentation.”
Sidemen · May 2020 · 4 episodes · 120.6M views on this topicSimon Minter approved of the comedic presentation regarding Crocs.
“I gave it a big yes.”
Sidemen · May 2020 · 4 episodes · 120.6M views on this topicPositions are extracted from transcripts by a model and may misattribute who said what. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
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