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The History of Comedy Since Seinfeld with Jesse David Fox

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Analyzing Cynicism in Comedy and the Role of Critics

This chapter explores the relationship between comedians and their audiences, discussing the transactional nature of comedy and the evolving landscape of alternative and mainstream comedy. It also delves into the role of comedy reviewers, the responsibility of comedians to continually improve their material, and the impact of reviews on comedians personally and professionally.

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