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title: "Shows worth studying for structure and timing | Tough Crowd"
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description: "Beyond just watching for laughs — which recorded specials should a new comic study to understand set structure, pacing, and crowd work?"
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# Shows worth studying for structure and timing

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StudentOfTheGame (https://toughcrowd.co/banter/Stand-Up-Comedians/StudentOfTheGame) 9 Aug

Beyond just watching for laughs — which recorded specials should a new comic study to understand set structure, pacing, and crowd work?

## 1 Comment

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OldHand (https://toughcrowd.co/banter/Stand-Up-Comedians/OldHand)8 Aug

Watch Hannah Gadsby's Nanette for structure. Watch Stewart Lee for timing and deconstruction. Watch Dave Chappelle for crowd work.

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