Are You Ready?! | We Might Be Drunk w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril
Hosted by Mark Normand and Sam Morril
- 1h 27m
- Transcript
Summary
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The hosts discuss public transit memories, fast-food preferences, and pet peeves while drinking whiskey and promoting their upcoming independent film project. They share anecdotes about riding Greyhound and Bolt buses, evaluate various fast-food burgers like In-N-Out and Shake Shack, and touch on classic television shows such as All in the Family and Married with Children. Along the way, they swap movie trivia about directors like William Friedkin and Christopher Nolan, complain about daily annoyances, and run through upcoming stand-up tour dates.
- William Friedkin's memoir details wild stories from Hollywood, including how he accidentally threw away original Basquiat paintings worth $14 million. 44:02
- Christopher Nolan attended a strict British boarding school that he credits with teaching him efficiency and discipline for filmmaking. 30:28
- When trying to get a movie made, unexpected setbacks like directors dropping out at the last minute are a normal part of the stressful process. 25:09
- A good massage not only relieves physical tension from constant traveling but also clears the mind. 1:09:14
Chapters
- 0:06Podcast Intro and Quick Banter
The hosts kick off the episode with playful greetings and a lighthearted exchange about free stuff and quirky observations.
- 2:00Fast‑Food Showdown: In‑N‑Out vs. Shake Shack
The duo debate the merits of regional fast‑food chains, critiquing burger quality, fries, and the cultural significance of each brand.
- 7:59Personal Stories: Family, Alcohol, and Childhood Memories
Mark and Sam share intimate anecdotes about their families, drinking habits, and formative moments that shaped their perspectives and humor.
- 8:51The Wigger Debate and Cultural Terminology
A spirited discussion unfolds around the use and evolution of the term “wigger,” exploring slang, identity, and the hosts’ personal experiences with the word.
- 25:13Behind the Scenes of Film Production and Industry Challenges
The hosts recount real‑world stories from filmmaking, including director changes, budget woes, and the unpredictable nature of getting a movie made.
- 35:59Product Advertisements and Sponsored Segments
The episode features a series of commercial breaks, promoting products ranging from pre‑alcohol drinks to cat litter robots and fashion brands.
- 37:07Closing Remarks and Final Musings
Sam and Mark wrap up the episode with final jokes, reflections on the conversation, and a nod to future topics and listeners’ engagement.
- 46:06Quince App Promotion
Hosts promote the Quince app, offering exclusive deals and free shipping for Canadian and UK customers.
- 48:04Director Jonathan Glazer Discussion
The conversation shifts to director Jonathan Glazer, his style, and his influence on the hosts' own projects.
- 50:45AI and Comedy Writing
They debate the impact of AI on comedy writing, arguing it stifles creativity and authenticity.
- 53:15Stand‑up vs Movie Production
Hosts compare the iterative process of stand‑up comedy to the more rigid, costly world of filmmaking.
- 57:04Wes Anderson & Film Peeves
They discuss Wes Anderson's recent film, share personal peeves, and reflect on the challenges of filmmaking.
Highlights
- 0:37
Women Hovering on Public Bathroomsinsight
The hosts discuss how women have to hover over toilets on public transit like Amtrak because the conditions are so foul.
- 1:26
Bolt Bus Injury Bitstory
Sharing a bit from Sean Murphy about asking if there is a doctor on an eight-dollar Bolt bus.
- 4:59
In-N-Out Burger Critiqueinsight
The hosts agree that In-N-Out burgers are overrated, comparing the thin patties to CDs and criticizing the fries.
- 27:40
Brian De Palma Finding Outstory
Brian De Palma discovered his father was cheating by filming him and used the proof to help his parents get divorced.
- 30:28
Christopher Nolan's Schoolingstory
Christopher Nolan's demanding military-style boarding school experience shaped his ability to stay under budget and ahead of schedule.
- 57:45
The Endless Guessing Gameinsight
A pet peeve about people who play a guessing game when trying to remember a movie title, refusing to let it go.
- 1:10:09
Physical Flexibility of Womeninsight
A discussion on how women are biologically more limber and flexible compared to men during stretching or physical activities.
Quotes
“The Waffle House of the road.”
Sam Morril · 2:33 “They got lines around the block for these.”
Mark Normand · 5:23 “I just think this AI shit, man, like if you're using it to cheat, it's like, it feels like it's cheating.”
Sam Morril · 50:45 “I think an acupuncture could be really good, but.”
Sam Morril · 1:07:25 “The average professional bowler between forty and fifty-five.”
Sam Morril · 1:14:32 “And it's also not even good at it. But maybe it'll get good at some point.”
Sam Morril · 51:15
Sponsored segments
- Zbiotics 35:38–37:26
- Marsman 37:09–38:47
- Whisker 39:07–41:07
- Quince 44:58–46:22
About this episode
No guest this week, but Mark and Sam cover nightmare bus rides, overrated fast food, whiskey memories, Christopher Nolan, and the chaos of trying to get their movie made. Plus, Sam gets immortalized in a rap song, the guys trade movie recommendations, and Mark unloads a fresh batch of pet peeves about yelling from other rooms, stolen jokes, indecisive dinners, and people who keep asking, “Are you ready?” Sponsored by: Save 15% on your first ZBiotics order https://www.zbiotics.com/drunk — code DRUNK Get 50% off for life, free shipping, and three free gifts from Mars Men https://www.mengotomars.com/ Take an additional $50 off Litter-Robot bundles https://www.whisker.com/WMBD — code WMBD Subscribe to We Might Be Drunk: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToWMBD Merch: https://wemightbedrunkpod.com/ Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/WMBDClips Sam Morril: https://punchup.live/sammorril/tickets Mark Normand: https://punchup.live/marknormand/tickets Produced by Gotham Production Studios: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com @GothamProductionStudios | Producer: https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters #WeMightBeDrunk #MarkNormand #SamMorril #ZBiotics #MarsMen #LitterRobot #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #BodegaCatWhiskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcript
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Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Cleveland
- Quiznos
- In-N-Out
- Subway
- New York
- Wendy's
- Popeyes
- Shake Shack
- Five Guys
- Baltimore
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