Jesse David Fox, senior editor at Vulture, and author of the forthcoming “Comedy Book,” talks with Jon about how the internet changed comedy and how comedy changed politics. They discuss the erosion of broadcast journalism under Reagan, the misplaced trust in comedians, the impact of the internet on humor, and why a comic’s success is no longer measured in laughs.

Jesse David Fox, a comedy expert, discusses the comedy boom and his book with Mike. They talk about comedy writing, John Mulaney controversy, and comedy criticism. They explore authenticity in performances, rising stars, and pet peeves of comedians.

Jesse David Fox, comedy writer for Vulture, discusses his new book on comedy's influence on culture. The podcast explores the evolution of humor, challenges in writing about comedy, and the shift towards more serious comedy criticism. They also touch on the market dominance of different comedy styles and the impact of live comedy experiences.