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Are You Ready?! | We Might Be Drunk w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril

We Might Be Drunk

Hosted by Mark Normand and Sam Morril

1h 27m
Transcript

Original podcast

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

  1. 0:06
    Podcast Intro and Quick Banter

    The hosts kick off the episode with playful greetings and a lighthearted exchange about free stuff and quirky observations.

  2. 2:00
    Fast‑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.

  3. 7:59
    Personal 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.

  4. 8:51
    The 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.

  5. 25:13
    Behind 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.

  6. 35:59
    Product 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.

  7. 37:07
    Closing 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.

  8. 46:06
    Quince App Promotion

    Hosts promote the Quince app, offering exclusive deals and free shipping for Canadian and UK customers.

  9. 48:04
    Director Jonathan Glazer Discussion

    The conversation shifts to director Jonathan Glazer, his style, and his influence on the hosts' own projects.

  10. 50:45
    AI and Comedy Writing

    They debate the impact of AI on comedy writing, arguing it stifles creativity and authenticity.

  11. 53:15
    Stand‑up vs Movie Production

    Hosts compare the iterative process of stand‑up comedy to the more rigid, costly world of filmmaking.

  12. 57:04
    Wes Anderson & Film Peeves

    They discuss Wes Anderson's recent film, share personal peeves, and reflect on the challenges of filmmaking.

Highlights

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
  • 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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