Stand-up comedy has evolved from vaudeville-era storytelling to a complex art form shaped by cultural shifts, technological advances, and boundary-pushing performers. Josh and Chuck explore its messy, often problematic history—from early pioneers like Charlie Case and Frank Fay to the Borsc
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