In-Depth Comedy Talk with Jason Zinoman of the New York Times

In this episode, Johnny Mac interviews Jason Zinoman, a distinguished comedy critic for the New York Times. The discussion spans a variety of topics, including Zinoman's approach to covering comedy, his observations on Dave Chappelle's recent work, the changing nature of comic fame, and the intricacies of the current comedy scene impacted by streaming and digital platforms. 

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01:59 Interview with Jason Zinnaman Begins
03:16 Discussing the Comedy Scene
07:28 Dave Chappelle's Controversial Legacy
12:20 Jerry Seinfeld's Potential Political Turn
15:31 The Fragmented Fame of Modern Comedians
18:20 David Letterman's Late Night Legacy
24:42 John Mulaney's Show and Its Potential
25:42 Critics vs. Public Reaction
27:01 The Challenge of Sustaining a Show
27:27 The Art of Call-In Shows
28:41 Saturday Night Live's Future
31:08 The Comedy Special Landscape
40:03 Comedy Criticism and Snobbery
48:44 Regional Comedy and Internet Influence
 
Timestamps may vary depending on how long the commercials are.

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