Beste History Of Comedy podcasts (2024)

The British commanded US invasion of North Russia gets off to an awkward start. The Americans are showing just how green they are as soldiers and General Poole demonstrates just how arrogant a British General can be.Door Ryan VanDyke

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Thank U, Next 5:48

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BONUS EPISODE Thank you so much for all your support on this podcast series. This is a personal message to everyone who has listened to say thank you and explain whats next... (You should probably know this was recorded weeks ago and sat uneditted as other projects flew off - so if you're listening thinking "that already happened!" you would be tot…

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How to trap a husband: Dating in an online world 20:24

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BONUS EPISODE Finally, a proper piece of stand up comedy from comedian Aaron Twitchen. Deliving into the murky world of online gay dating apps and the tricks to snagging a husband out of short term relationships join aaron in this bonus episode of his podcast as he tackles ghosting, grindr and getting what you want…

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The Polar Bear Expedition - Open Shadow Diplomacy 23:48

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With the Central Soviet banning the use of ciphers in diplomatic cables we sort through the cables and reading the tea leaves a bit about what was said and what was being said between the lines. Don't worry, we finally get there, the Polar Bears arrive.Door Ryan VanDyke

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Body beautiful 27:47

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Have you ever been on a diet? Done a 12 week cardio course? Strived for the perfect pectoral? You're not alone. In the modern world, the desire to have the perfect body is imperative. We invest more in gyms and nutrition than ever before - but at what cost. In this episode we look at the wider impact of social media and societal expectations on bod…

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TERFy Potter and the gender recognition act 32:09

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This week we're discussing trans rights and why the LGB should stand firmly with the T. We'll cover the JK Rowling row, what a TERF is, the complicated process by which trans people can obtain gender recognition certificates and - of course - pressing issues like 'where can I pee?'. With host comedian Aaron Twitchen @aarontwitchen on all platforms …

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Gay Conversion Therapy 26:42

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What do we have to do to illegalise gay conversion therapy? Despite religious leaders and world governments announcing ban proposals for gay conversion therapy - the practise still exists. This episode, we delve deeper into what the practise involves - from electric shock treatment to lobotomy - and how an openly gay man can become the leader of a …

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Gay Blood Donation 23:17

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On June 14th 2021, the NHS Blood Transfusion service relaxed rules on blood donation to allow gay men to donate for the first time within monogamous relationships. Prior to that, rules had varied banning men who have sex with men from 12 months up to a life time of bans. This episode deep dives into the reasons behind this, where does this come fro…

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Who owns the Rainbow flag? 20:11

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Rainbow flag. With the rainbow flag now adopted as a supportive symbol of “clap for carers” - in particular the nhs nurses - where does that leave the gay pride 6 stripe flag created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker? In this episode, we consider the impact of symbol appropriation and the impact the flag has had over the past 40 years of pride progress answ…

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No Outsiders: The march against Birmingham schools 21:11

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In March 2019 crowds of parents gathered outside a primary school in central Birmingham. The angry, placard carrying mob tapped their feet and welded signs reading “My child, my choice”, “let kids be kids” Their concern? A program called No Outsiders which taught that bullying was bad and no one should be made to feel isolated. Oh, included in that…

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But first, a warning... 3:22

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Welcome to my new show, Matter of Pride: a comedy education for queers and allies. I am SO passionate about this project. After 10 years of stand up comedy this is my first audio show and I wanted it to be important. Its about all the social issues affecting our LGBTQ+ family. Its a fusion of data, jokes and real life stories. All weaved together w…

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The Polar Bear Expedition - Aide Memoire 17:04

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The Secretary of State to the Allied Ambassadors: Aide Memoire The whole heart of the people of the United States is in the winning of this war. The controlling purpose of the Government of the United States is to do everything that is necessary and effective to win it. It wishes to cooperate in every practicable way with the allied governments, an…

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The Polar Bear Expedition - The War on The Western Front Grinds On 28:33

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The western front, we talk about troop levels, lack of manpower reserves at home, and the Americans arriving. Also discuss Germany and its logistics, ability to move troops and the events as they unfold in Russia as we post our final preparation episode into what is happening for background before the American Expeditionary Force in North Russia (A…

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The Polar Bear Expedition - The US Sits Out 17:38

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The US was not interested in involving itself in a European Affair. At least that was the consensus overall in the United States. This feeling was especially strong in the West. Woodrow Wilson seems to have been a dove with a hawk cabinet. What changed the nation's mind to send its boys "over there"? How did a Mexican bandit get the US Army ready f…

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The Polar Bear Expedition 18:05

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U.S. President Woodrow Wilson sent the Polar Bear Expedition to Russia in response to requests from the governments of Great Britain and France to join the Allied Intervention in North Russia (also known as the North Russia Campaign)Door Ryan VanDyke

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The Undoing of Emperor Napoleon by Archduke Charles 18:41

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After answering the question "Did Napoleon ever say which general he regarded as his best opponent? If yes, who is it?" I shared it with friends when the subject came up and thought it had humor and was interesting. So I decided to share it here **Episode was republished on 15 August 2020 from the original recording and posting 8 January 2020 to re…

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2000-2005 27:51

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

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1995-2000 28:10

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

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1990-1995 27:46

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

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1985-1990 28:13

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

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1980-1985 27:49

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

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1975-1980 27:54

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The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were …

Podcasts die het beluisteren waard zijn

History Of Comedy Podcasts

Podcasts die het beluisteren waard zijn

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The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy

BBC Radio 4

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Random History - The Comedy (or Tragedy) of Our Species

Ryan VanDyke

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Matter of Pride: a comedy education of gay history (with comedian Aaron Twitchen)

Aaron Twitchen

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The Polar Bear Expedition - An Update 5:10

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The Polar Bear Expedition - The US Invades Russia 24:45

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Thank U, Next 5:48

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How to trap a husband: Dating in an online world 20:24

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The Polar Bear Expedition - Open Shadow Diplomacy 23:48

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Body beautiful 27:47

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TERFy Potter and the gender recognition act 32:09

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Gay Conversion Therapy 26:42

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Gay Blood Donation 23:17

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Who owns the Rainbow flag? 20:11

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No Outsiders: The march against Birmingham schools 21:11

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But first, a warning... 3:22

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The Polar Bear Expedition - Aide Memoire 17:04

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The Polar Bear Expedition - The War on The Western Front Grinds On 28:33

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The Polar Bear Expedition - The US Sits Out 17:38

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The Polar Bear Expedition 18:05

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The Undoing of Emperor Napoleon by Archduke Charles 18:41

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2000-2005 27:51

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1995-2000 28:10

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1990-1995 27:46

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1985-1990 28:13

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1980-1985 27:49

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1975-1980 27:54

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