Funny People Talking

The journey and drive of a stand-up comedian, nerd dating, fun socks, expensive Uber rides, and biopics. Plus, an improv comedy game discovers last words of celebrities moments before the meteor hits.
Comedian, writer and actor Mark Normand (@marknormand), who also cot-hosts the podcast “Tuesdays with Stories“, guests with hosts Marc Raco (@racomarc), Danielle Beckmann (@deebeck) and producer Elsie (@elsietheproducer) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser.

In this episode:
Obscure nerd dating sites
Comic vs. Comedian
Is Comedienne an archaic term?
Upcoming biopics
Uncomfortable (and expensive) Uber rides
A round of “What’s on Elsie’s Socks?”
The debut and finale of “Famous Last Words”!
What drives Mark’s passion for comedy and his career goals
The division of standup, improv, and acting
Comedy as a way of connecting with people
Comedy as a meritocracy and the “necktie” theory
The pains and gains of writing material
What makes a joke work or not work
Elsie brings in a sour End of Show Food! 
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Show Notes

The journey and drive of a stand-up comedian, nerd dating, fun socks, expensive Uber rides, and biopics. Plus, an improv comedy game discovers last words of celebrities moments before the meteor hits.

Comedian, writer and actor Mark Normand (@marknormand), who also cot-hosts the podcast “Tuesdays with Stories“, guests with hosts Marc Raco (@racomarc), Danielle Beckmann (@deebeck) and producer Elsie (@elsietheproducer) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser.

In this episode:
  • Obscure nerd dating sites
  • Comic vs. Comedian
  • Is Comedienne an archaic term?
  • Upcoming biopics
  • Uncomfortable (and expensive) Uber rides
  • A round of “What’s on Elsie’s Socks?”
  • The debut and finale of “Famous Last Words”!
  • What drives Mark’s passion for comedy and his career goals
  • The division of standup, improv, and acting
  • Comedy as a way of connecting with people
  • Comedy as a meritocracy and the “necktie” theory
  • The pains and gains of writing material
  • What makes a joke work or not work
  • Elsie brings in a sour End of Show Food! 

The post Mark Normand – The Necktie Theory appeared first on Funny People Talking Podcast.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Funny People Talking?

Marc Raco and hosts interview entertainers, influencers, icons, innovators, and incredible people who have one thing in common: they are funny! Episodes feature improv games, the latest and funniest news, plus unusual food and dead-pan delivery zingers from Elsie the Producer. From celebrity star stories to Star Trek references, “Funny People Talking” delivers a whole universe of things to laugh at and with.