On Par with Maury Povich

Mark Normand: Why Comedy Can't Be Taken So Seriously

On Par with Maury Povich

Show Notes

Comedian @marknormand joins Maury for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation about the survival of stand-up comedy. Mark opens up about grinding it out in NYC with @DanSoder and other comedy greats, dealing with relentless hecklers, and the night he literally had to kick a fan to protect his set.

Mark also pulls back the curtain on the comedy industry's biggest shift, explaining why YouTube completely destroys traditional late-night TV appearances when it comes to selling out theaters. Equal opportunity offender and self-proclaimed inclusive comic, Mark leaves no topic unturned as he breaks down why modern culture has forgotten how to laugh and why he is determined to fix it. Plus, Mark gives a behind-the-scenes look at the launching of his new YouTube series, @human.trials , and what went into filming his hit Netflix stand-up special!

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