Summary
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The hosts spend the episode riffing on the absurdities of daily life, public transit encounters with overly eager young comedians, and the unique challenges of developing new material in crowded comedy cellars. They dive into random pop culture topics, reviewing notoriously terrible movies like Citizen Vigilante and debating the logistics of true crime documentaries, historical actors, and sports updates. Later, they transition into their regular segment of workshoping new joke premises, testing out routines about sex work, Ozempic usage, and the peculiar nature of modern patriotism.
- When approaching established comedians in public spaces like the subway, it is crucial to give them space and a polite out rather than trapping them in unwanted career consultations. 5:05
- Comedians often start their new hours with material that is too aggressively dirty, requiring them to gradually tone it down as they refine the set. 14:16
- When evaluating action movies or crime thrillers, the pacing and overall runtime significantly impact the viewing experience. 22:37
- Trying out new joke premises in front of a live audience requires testing multiple angles, even when initial comparisons or analogies fall flat. 32:00
Chapters
- 0:06Intro and Reunion
Mark and Sam kick off the episode with a casual catch‑up after a long break.
- 0:58Bagel‑Themed Jokes
They dive into a stream of food‑related punchlines, mixing bagels, slushies, and drink references.
- 1:28Bagel License Banter
The hosts riff on the absurdity of bagel licensing and local food regulations.
- 4:45Train Ride Anecdotes
Mark shares a memorable subway encounter with a young comic, highlighting the challenges of networking on the go.
- 27:37Sex Work and Comedy Parallel
Mark and Sam explore the similarities and tensions between comedy and sex work, touching on authenticity and public perception.
- 39:47Patriotism vs. Immigration Debate
The hosts wrestle with the paradox of loving America while questioning immigration, using party analogies to frame the argument.
- 41:01Wrap‑Up and Final Thoughts
They close the episode with reflections on the conversation, teasing future topics and thanking listeners.
- 44:23Shopify Business Setup
The conversation shifts to how Shopify can help comedians launch an online store, highlighting templates, AI tools, and sidekick support.
- 45:29Joke‑Writing and Relationship Humor
Mark and Sam brainstorm bits about being present in relationships, the difficulty of writing jokes during sex, and the absurdity of trying to capture moments in comedy.
- 49:05Ozempic and Body Image Bit
The hosts discuss the cultural impact of Ozempic, body image, and the humor potential around weight loss and health trends.
- 50:23Quince Apparel Promotion
Sam promotes the Quince brand, detailing its ethical sourcing, price points, and how listeners can support the show through purchases.
- 1:07:23Snooze Button and Morning Routine
The conversation turns to the snooze button, morning routines, and the comedic angle of being a “go‑getter” versus a procrastinator.
Highlights
- 4:45
Subway Encounters With Young Comicsstory
A speaker describes getting trapped on a crowded New York City subway ride by an overly ambitious young comedian asking for career advice.
- 7:23
Mentorship Versus Professional Boundariesinsight
The hosts discuss the fine line between being approachable to newcomers and maintaining necessary boundaries during everyday travel.
- 12:26
Working Out Dark Materialstory
A speaker reflects on the awkward experience of working out controversial or dark material in suburban comedy clubs and getting negative crowd reactions.
- 15:01
Green Room and Stage Mishapsstory
The hosts share amusing anecdotes about host mix-ups at comedy cellars and near-meltdowns in green rooms before going on stage.
- 20:29
Reviewing Citizen Vigilanteinsight
The hosts mock the critically panned movie Citizen Vigilante, discussing its abysmal review scores and bizarre narrative choices.
- 33:55
Drawing Parallels Between Comedy and Sex Workinsight
A speaker tests a premise comparing the struggles, unusual hours, and public perceptions of stand-up comedy and sex work.
- 50:56
The Absurdity of Ozempic Cultureinsight
The hosts joke about the rise of Ozempic use among overweight individuals and compare modern weight-loss trends to historical survival struggles.
- 1:09:34
Heckling Comedians in the Showroominsight
A speaker shares a frustration about fellow comedians talking too loudly during sets in showroom audiences and inadvertently acting like hecklers.
Quotes
“I just had the Fourth of July. I was gone for six days. My flight got canceled, so...”
Mark Normand · 0:13 “The hard part of the suburbs is, there's kids everywhere, which is great. It's fun.”
Mark Normand · 0:20 “You just throw them into the pool. That's one of my favorite things.”
Sam Morril · 0:40 “I was like, 'You're two days open. You don't have any bagels?' He stole it out.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:57 “I'm like, fat people are gonna be, um, going away. They're gonna be like endangered.”
Mark Normand · 50:56 “I don't wanna lose a joke, and I'm like, 'That's not a good partner for you.'”
Sam Morril · 45:53
Sponsored segments
- Willie's Social Tonic 41:28–42:52
- Zbiotics 42:59–44:22
- Shopify 44:23–45:33
- Quince 49:12–50:41
About this episode
No guest this week, but Mark and Sam keep the drinks and new material flowing. They break down awkward fan encounters, comedy’s strangest workplace problems, Ozempic, romance, snooze-button etiquette, and the jokes they’re still trying to crack. Plus, they review Hoop Dreams and Beef, talk World Cup fever, and create the ultimate Bodega Cat Whiskey slushie. Sponsored by: Live like a legend: 20% off Willie’s Social Tonic, plus free shipping on orders over $95 https://www.drinkwillies.com — code WMBD Enjoy tonight and feel your best tomorrow: 15% off ZBiotics https://www.zbiotics.com/drunk — code DRUNK Start your free Shopify trial https://www.shopify.com/drunk 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 #Willies #ZBiotics #Shopify #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #BodegaCatWhiskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcript
17,847 words · 6 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Chefs
- New York
- Chicago
- Buffalo
- Gilgo
- Pepsi
- Ninja
- World Cup
- Utah
- Fourth of July
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