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169. Ira Glass Returns: Ira Tries Stand-Up Comedy (For Real)

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Crafting Comedy: From Ideas to Performance

This chapter explores the transition from brainstorming topics to constructing structured jokes that resonate with audiences. It emphasizes storytelling's role in stand-up comedy, highlighting live performance nuances and humorous personal anecdotes. The discussion includes how identity, societal norms, and everyday experiences contribute to comedic value in both urban and natural settings.

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