This is episode fifty-seven of the Baehr and Curadh podcast. We are going to talk about comedy and satire.
- How has the rise of social media and the internet affected the world of comedy and satire?
- How does the concept of "punching up" versus "punching down" apply to comedy and satire?
- Can comedy be used as a tool for social and political commentary?
- How has the role of stand-up comedy evolved over the past century?
- What are some examples of satire in popular culture and what impact have they had?
- How do comedians and satirists navigate the line between being funny and being offensive?
- How does the use of irony and sarcasm differ in comedy and satire?
- How has the comedy scene changed in response to the ongoing pandemic?
- How does comedy and satire reflect and shape societal norms and values?
- How do comedians and satirists use parody and mimicry in their work?
