A few recent Applause Break articles examined the negative side of podcasting.
Bill Maher and Kevin Hart want to emphasize the positives – the biggest of which is that a podcast allowed comedians to reach their audiences in an unfiltered way. They can be themselves and speak directly to people who want to hear from them.
Of course, it helps if you are funny. And can offer different opinions or ideas from what others provide.
Today’s Stand-Up Spotlight then takes an international turn. For fans of British comedy, there’s a list of the Top 50 (mostly British) comedians of all time. There’s also a Top 15 list of current Indian comedians.
Maybe you’ll find a new favorite. There’s funny everywhere.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – August 8, 2023
“They’re my people”: Kevin Hart and Talk Show Host Bill Maher Call Stand Up Comedy and Podcasts the Only Medium People Can Express Themselves Freely
Talk shows, Podcasts, and standup comedy have become popular mediums in the entertainment industry. Many celebrities have rose to fame with their talk shows. One of the biggest examples of that is Jimmy Kimmel. Kevin Hart, one of the most popular comedians in America, started his talk show Hart to Heart, whose first season premiered on August 5, 2021, and the second aired from July 14, 2022.
The 50 funniest comedians of the 21st century
This list is a bit of a joke. This sort of list always is. Rank the 50 best anything – novels, crisps – and people start fuming. “Why isn’t Middlemarch #1?” “How dare you snub Wotsits?”
Comedy is subjective. Stand-up is a broad church, taking in character comedy (the Pub Landlord) and musical parody (Bill Bailey). But we had to set limits somewhere, so ruled out troupes and groups (sorry, Pappy’s; farewell, Flight of the Conchords).
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15 Top Stand-Up Comedians From India You Should Follow
The emergence of social media and online pop culture has caused a significant transformation in the Indian comedy scene. In the last decade, Indian stand-up comedians have witnessed a surge in popularity, with the establishment of numerous comedy clubs across the country and their acts going viral on various social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube. These comedians have taken over the online conversations and are now an essential part of Indian pop culture. Here is a compilation of the top-notch and widely admired stand-up comedians from India whose content on YouTube and social media can leave you in splits.
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