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How Podcasts Are Changing Comedy

The New Yorker has published a feature examining how podcasts are reshaping the comedy world. The piece looks at how comedians are using long-form audio shows to build audiences, test material and bypass traditional gatekeepers like clubs and television. Conversations around the topic reflect a broader debate about whether podcasts are becoming comedy's dominant medium, offering creative freedom while raising questions about what comedy sounds like when it moves away from the stage and screen.

Why now: Ongoing debate about podcasts displacing traditional comedy venues and formats

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