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The History of Comedy Podcast: from Apuleius to Zelensky

The History of Comedy Podcast: from Apuleius to Zelensky

By: (AR+IO) Eisel Mazard
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Yep, from the Ancient Greeks to New York City stand up geeks, it's THE REAL history of comedy with Rome and Shakespeare in-between (did you realize the extent to which Plautus and Terence influenced… well… EVERYTHING that came afterward?). AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.(AR+IO) Eisel Mazard
Episodes
  • Josh Menchions: the King of Comedy. In Newfoundland.

    Josh Menchions: the King of Comedy. In Newfoundland.
    Jun 19 2026

    Find me on Instagram. Support me on Patreon. Both will provide notifications for new podcast episodes (not just "here", but under many different headings).

    https://www.instagram.com/a_bas_le_ciel/

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    AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, and was formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.
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    18 mins
  • Antisemitism in Stand Up Comedy: Emptying Out the Left.

    Antisemitism in Stand Up Comedy: Emptying Out the Left.
    Mar 31 2026

    Find me on Instagram. Support me on Patreon. Both will provide notifications for new podcast episodes (not just "here", but under many different headings).

    https://www.instagram.com/a_bas_le_ciel/

    https://www.patreon.com/c/a_bas_le_ciel/posts



    AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, and was formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.
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    32 mins
  • ChatGPT Ruined Stand Up Comedy: A.I. Kills the Creative Writing Process.

    ChatGPT Ruined Stand Up Comedy: A.I. Kills the Creative Writing Process.
    Mar 27 2026

    Find me on Instagram. Support me on Patreon. Both will provide notifications for new podcast episodes (not just "here", but under many different headings).

    https://www.instagram.com/a_bas_le_ciel/

    https://www.patreon.com/c/a_bas_le_ciel/posts



    AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, and was formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.
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    9 mins
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