Club Shay Shay - Mark Normand Part 2

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What unique experiences from his childhood shaped Mark Normand's comedy?

0:01

I'm Daniel Alarcon, and this is my friend who's much more famous than I am. I wouldn't go that far, but I'm John Green, co-host of the podcast The Away End with my old friend Daniel. On our podcast The Away End, we'll share with you the magic of international football, all leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Together, we'll find out why, of all the unimportant things, football, soccer, is the most important. Listen to The Away End with Daniel Alarcon and John Green on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, I'm Wilmer Valderrama. And this is Freddy Rodriguez. And we're back. Dos Amigos season two, baby! Last time, we went deep on our careers, our lives, our art, and everything in between.

How did Mark's early relationships influence his comedic career?

0:42

Our big breaks, our auditions, the near misses, the epiphanies, the moments that changed our lives forever. This season, we're deepening our relationships, creating collaborations, and... The door always stays open for a third amigo to pull up a chair. Listen to Dos Amigos on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Miles Turner. And I'm Brianna Stewart. And our podcast, Game Recognize Game, has never been done before. Two active players giving you a real look at our lives and what we actually think on and off the court. Nothing's off limits. We talk tanking. I might get in trouble for this answer, but I think it's definitely happening in the WBA.

What challenges did Mark face while navigating the New York comedy scene?

1:22

We talk about our mistakes, too. They pulled me to the side and was like, hey, man, we got a call last night, man. You can't be rolling around the city like this tonight before games. Check out Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Miles on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Daniel Jeremiah. And I am Greg Rosenthal. I know that, Greg. We're teaming up on 40s and Free Agents, the podcast that owns the NFL offseason. This is where teams are built. Free agency, combine, pro days, trades.

How does Mark Normand define success in stand-up comedy?

1:51

Every move matters. From my draft boards and mock drafts. To my vaunted top 101 free agents and how rosters come together. Quarterback movement. Surprise signings. We'll tell you what it means and who really wins. Open your free iHeartRadio app, search 40s and free agents, and listen now. Thank you for coming back. Part two is underway. You saw what happened at the BAFTA.

What insights does Mark share about the craft of stand-up comedy?

2:14

Yes, yes. The gentleman has Tourette's, and we're not making light of someone with a disability. But what did you make of that? Well, it made me realize I think my uncle has Tourette's. I think it's a tough one because it's kind of this fork in the road for disability and minorities' feelings. And we don't know what to do. And I know my Twitter tells me a lot of black people are pissed. But then somebody showed me a video of a black lady going nuts in a grocery store who had Tourette's. And she was saying all kinds of crazy shit. So the guy did apologize.

How does Mark view the impact of current events on comedy?

2:50

I think it was a bad month for it to happen. Yeah. So I don't know. I got to sit out and hear your thoughts. Well, I think the thing is that they could have edited it out. It was two hours. You had that opportunity. But when someone yelled Free Palestine, you edited that out. There are other things you edited out, but you leave this in. Yeah, why?

What stories does Mark share about his experiences in New York?

3:09

Why would they leave it in, you think? For ratings or for buzz? I don't know why they did it. And then the host talking about if anyone was offended. If you start apologizing with them, you're not sincere. Yeah. Oh, interesting. And I agree with you. It's hard, but... I think there's a fine line that you have to walk with someone that has a disability and giving them carb range protection.

What lessons does Mark want to pass on to his son?

3:32

Like whatever they say, whatever they do, they have a disability. We just got to forgive that and we just got to look past it. I think you're going down a slippery slope. That's true. Because then you start having guys go, I actually have a little Tourette's. You're absolutely right. And in the movie, Michael Richards is going to play that guy. Yeah, yeah, yeah. What's they like? They'll Google Michael Richards. I'm glad you got it.

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8 chapters

1 What unique experiences from his childhood shaped Mark Normand's comedy? 0:01–0:42 2 How did Mark's early relationships influence his comedic career? 0:42–1:22 3 What challenges did Mark face while navigating the New York comedy scene? 1:22–1:51 4 How does Mark Normand define success in stand-up comedy? 1:51–2:14 5 What insights does Mark share about the craft of stand-up comedy? 2:14–2:50 6 How does Mark view the impact of current events on comedy? 2:50–3:09 7 What stories does Mark share about his experiences in New York? 3:09–3:32 8 What lessons does Mark want to pass on to his son? 3:32–1:03:56

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Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNONSave the everyday with Amazon Comedian and Netflix star Mark Normand joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about growing up wild in New Orleans, grinding through the New York comedy scene, and building one of the most respected careers in stand-up today. Mark opens up about his unconventional New Orleans childhood — growing up as the white family in a predominantly Black neighborhood inside a crumbling mansion his father purchased on a whim. He describes the constant break-ins, getting his bike stolen, and the surreal experience of having a cross-dressing Black man named Ennis as his nanny — who also happened to be the toughest person he'd ever seen. Mark reflects on the profound impact Ennis had on his life and the devastating news of his tragic death years later. He also shares the story of his family finally fleeing the neighborhood after a terrifying home invasion where his parents were tied up at gunpoint. The conversation turns to how those early years shaped Mark's comedic instincts — learning quick wit from public school "snaps" culture before being sent to private Catholic school, where he discovered rich kids had their own set of far darker problems. Mark also gets candid about bedwetting well into his teenage years that he attributes to childhood trauma, how it resurfaced during his early drinking years, and why he'd rather go bald than deal with Propecia's side effects. The discussion moves into relationships and dating — how his decade-long high school relationship faded when he moved to New York and went all in on comedy, how his wife showed up to one of his shows on a date with another man and DMed him after, and why Bill Burr telling him he wished he'd had a kid ten years earlier was the push he needed to change his life. Mark and Shannon also riff on dating apps, height preferences, the double standard between men and women, and why biology always wins in the end. The episode dives into the craft and business of stand-up — from his influences like Carlin, Seinfeld, and Richard Pryor, to surviving at legendary clubs like the Comedy Cellar. He breaks down why great stand-up takes years to perfect, how his Kevin Hart stage persona came to life after a string of bombing sets, and the moment he actually performed the bit in front of the real Kevin Hart. Shannon and Mark dig into current events — from the Epstein files and which powerful figures should be held accountable, to the racial politics of the Super Bowl halftime show, the Black national anthem debate, cancel culture, and what the Rodney King video started that cell phone cameras finished. The episode closes with Mark getting jumped three times in his first year in New York — including being body-slammed by an old man in Crown Heights before a group of drug dealers stepped in to save him — and his reverence for Dave Chappelle as the greatest stand-up orator of his generation after a late-night hang at Chappelle's club in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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