Comedy Through the Ages: 🎭: A Comedy Odyssey🤣

Is comedy actually dead, or are we just living in a "homogenized" era? 🎭🤣In this episode of the After School Special Podcast, Aaron, Staffman and Don take a deep dive into the legendary lineage of stand-up and sketch comedy. We’re tracing the evolution from the physical chaos of Buster Keaton and Gallagher to the boundary-pushing eras of Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy.We tackle the "Cancel Culture" debate head-on, discussing how the genre has shifted from the raw energy of Deaf Comedy Jam to the modern-day specials of Dave Chappelle and Flame Monroe. Plus, we look back at the 90s greatness of Chris Farley, the genius of Phil Hartman, and why Tommy Boy remains a 10/10 masterpiece.Inside this episode:• The Legends: Red Foxx, the Wayans family, and the SNL greats.• The Debate: Is "woke" culture killing the punchline?• The Classics: Why Tommy Boy and Friday are essential viewing.🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro: The State of the Comedy Stage04:50 - Red Foxx and the Triple-X Legend11:20 - The Legacy of Deaf Comedy Jam22:15 - Is "Woke" Culture Killing Comedy?27:53 - Defending the Craft: Chappelle & Flame Monroe36:58 - The Tragedy of Chris Farley & Phil Hartman53:40 - Why Tommy Boy is a 90s Masterpiece01:02:24 - Trade Secrets: How to Start a Podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH USVisit afterschoolspecialpodcast.com for more episodes.Follow us on Instagram: @AfterSchoolSpecialPodKeywords: History of stand-up comedy, Dave Chappelle controversy, Chris Farley tribute, Gallagher smashing watermelons, 90s comedy movies, SNL history, Phil Hartman, Richard Pryor vs George Carlin, Deaf Comedy Jam legends, Flame Monroe, Tommy Boy movie review, After School Special Podcast, Comedy debate 2026, Stand up comedy evolution, Detroit podcast.