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Jun 2024
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The Best Comedy Specials of 2024 so far

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About this episode
Johnny Mac presents ta summer Sunday edition of the daily comedy news, discussing Paste Magazine's top 10 comedy specials of 2024, including Jacqueline Novak's 'Get On Your Knees' and Ian Abramson's 'The Heist.' He comments on the difficulties of watching all the specials amid a busy schedule, shares his personal top comedy specials of the year, and highlights discussions about the evolving role of crowd work in stand-up comedy. Various perspectives from comedians like Ethan Hall and Nick Callis about the impact of social media on the comedy scene are also explored.

 
00:25 Top Comedy Specials of 2024 So Far
01:49 Discussion on Comedy Special Accessibility
04:29 Johnny Mac's Personal Top Comedy Specials
07:02 Crowd Work in Modern Comedy
08:46 Spotlight on D.C. Based Comedians
09:09 Conclusion and Subscription Pitch

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