# Comedy (Season 3, Episode 6)

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Podcast: [The BetterPears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-betterpears-podcast-6088752)
Published: 2024-09-28T13:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://betterpears.com/2024/09/28/comedy/
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## Resource

Season 3, Episode 6: Comedy This episode considers the Hellenic origin of the word “Comedy” and considers both the analysis of Aristotle and the witness of John’s Gospel. The origin of the episode was my 40-page undergraduate thesis which has now been consolidated to less than 1,000 words. Unlike that thesis, the ensuing analysis does consider more the non-extant Greek comedies, which despite their no longer existing does provide a fuller lens with which to ponder St. John the Evangelist’s diction and account of Jesus’ ministry. On the whole, this is certainly another episode that Big Lexi, the lexicography cartel does not want you to hear nor enjoy. If you do enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast if you have not already, and leave us a message in the comments. Your likes, subscriptions, and comments truly help us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. To view all the podcast episodes arranged by season, episode number, and topic, head over to BetterPears.com/Schedule . Each episode on the list is hyperlinked to assist you with sharing a particular insight with friends and family. On the topic of patronage, earlier this week BetterPears announced a prayer campaign seeking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Head on over to BetterPears.com/Memorare to support the labor and fruit of BetterPears and grow closer to your mother in heaven. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterP…

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