Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Calm: calm.com/lex to get 40% off - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - Onnit: lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off - Grammarly: grammarly.com/lex to get 20% off premium - ROKA: roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order 0:36 - Love 3:42 - Childhood in New Orleans 18:28 - New York 27:02 - LA vs NY 36:15 - Advice for new comedians 50:47 - Crafting jokes 52:50 - Norm Macdonald 1:00:22 - Favorite medium 1:04:34 - Austin 1:10:55 - Sending people to space 1:12:27 - Robots with human emotion 1:15:59 - Self-driving vehicles 1:20:05 - Future of human interaction 1:24:13 - Advice for young people 1:28:13 - Rapid random questions 1:46:00 - Meaning of life

[@Deafca7]

Its 08:32

[@alesandrocilantro1542]

Thank you

[@here7036]

Hey Lex, loved this interview. I wanted to get Mark's back a little bit and let you know he was saying you were a little impish, it has a different connotation than the word imp. imp·ish /ˈimpiSH/ adjective inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous.

[@Xxoax]

The casimir effect can explain the Cheerios or docking a boat.

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

Ah this guy and Theo are easily the most creative and funny comedians in America at present.

[@flamingbronze76]

I love when Lex said "this will never come out" and Mark says "and neither will you" lmao

[@BarackObamaJedi]

Timestamp please

[@flamingbronze76]

@@BarackObamaJedi 30:34 is the moment

[@bdo7915]

Lmaooo

[@isaacshamie9338]

The crossover of all crossovers!

[@minnesocalgolf7182]

Zinger baby! Marks comebacks are so quick and impulsive in a good way 😂 like too quick witted if that’s a thing. I’m sure he didn’t even realize he used said zinger till it was too late kinda

[@span3631]

Mark almost hides or… is embarrassed of his quick wit, intellect, and depth. It’s a really endearing. Loved the episode.

[@SWHBOYCE]

And drives a really nice car . ( I used to own one ;a '76 2002 .)

[@Thisisahandle701]

I think it's more that being perceived to be really smart is often antithetical to being funny. Jokes don't hold up to being analysed it's usually more about the vibe. Norm macdonald famously ridiculed people who tried to be too smart, and he always played the fool on purpose.

[@span3631]

@@Thisisahandle701 I believe the key lies in “who tried to be too smart” he’s not trying.

[@Cheesusrice69222]

@@SWHBOYCE thats my dream beamer

[@DekkarJr]

Yeah - classic Imposter syndrome - it's a syndrome where people can't recognize their own greatness outloud.

[@infinite9100]

Mark: “I imagine you’re packing a pretty big tool” Robot: “That matters for girls?” So cool to see how far AI has come!

[@md5820]

Timestamp

[@EyeOfThePhi]

@@md5820 very beginning

[@ameliavanderzee]

too funny!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SWHBOYCE]

And why not ! AI has an algorithm too ! Shocker !🤑😂🤪 !!!

[@miamidecotours]

Haha

[@go2wardlove]

I love how Mark talks about relationships being an archaic and unnatural concept and immediately pivots to, "so I'm engaged now."

[@michaelclay2415]

Normand is the king of juxtaposition, based in irony, hypocrisy, and most importantly funny

[@yankees21393]

And then follows it up with “it’s really all for her I’m still here”

[@Hal2718]

Are you aware of what an open relationship is?

[@Art_official_intelligenc3]

That means he wants to make the woman he loves happy… even if he thinks marriage is archaic. he’s willing to do it to make her happy

[@kickinwing1103]

Normand Markdonald

[@DannySullivanMusic]

Totally did not expect this. The perfect crossover episode.

[@babeslayer5]

Literally first thing I thought as a recent Mark Norman patreon subscriber

[@thechold7062]

I agree

[@durplehaze6484]

Mark trying to make Lex crack up is hilarious

[@snakecat586]

Same 😂 just watched him on Tim Dillon so he’s on a comedy run I assume 😂🤘 I’ll take it

[@sumboy6183]

now bobby lee is on lol

[@arizonatea3734]

This is the most hilarious podcast ever. Lex is so serious are Mark can barely even speak without making a joke 🤣🤣🤣. This is amazing

[@paullemiremusic3101]

The polarity in personalities makes this interview outstanding

[@theonoordeloos8733]

Well said

[@Gomjabbar28]

2 robots?

[@Bansheeman6100]

Watching an emotionally-stable, Russian robot try and have an emotional conversation with a comedian was amazing

[@drawcoder]

Impin' ain't easy

[@ryanr4556]

Damn Lex! You REALLY ARE blowing up - getting guests like Joe Rogan, Ray Dalio, Elon Musk, and now KEVIN HART?! Incredible work brother.

[@1vootman]

Haha

[@godlymajins]

Lol

[@mike20855]

Joe Rogan isnt a "guest". he made Lex

[@serhat2174]

These two should make a sitcom together. Two brothers just moved in to new york sharing an apartment. Mark trying to make as a comedian and Lex trying to complete his phd or sth.

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Lex watches others love.. so long as he doesn't have to do the clinics

[@kerrysullivan9907]

They’ll call it Perfect Strangers Too

[@octoking9611]

"-Do you drink? -Of course I drink. -I don't know! I can't tell if you have fun!" Cracked me up !

[@opiebluwsit9751]

Gee thanks for letting us know.

[@robin222]

@@opiebluwsit9751 u seem like a fun guy🙄

[@paulw2074]

Thank you i was cracking up. Had to go through the comments to see if anyone caught it.

[@sharpcheddar172]

3:50

[@porkysugrim]

Mark is in my opinion one of the best off the cuff funniest people I know of 😂😂😂😂 “sorry that’s my reminder for my…birth control”

[@RonJobbins]

It's funny watching Mark wanna have fun and Lex trying to keep his serious face on

[@epyon7773]

Oh well get there 🤣

[@funtimes8296]

Once he figures out the meaning of life he'll loosen up a bit

[@ar-yack9526]

I want to like this, but that would ruin the number of likes here...

[@bongiboyx]

Thanks for the diversity of guests you bring on!

[@srai6433]

Finally kevin Hart is getting recognition he deserve. Go Comedy

[@BarackObamaJedi]

The comment 80% of all of us wanted to write

[@anarchistador7785]

Praise allah

[@zKINGv9399psn]

@@BarackObamaJedi there’s not a comedy movie without hart in it, how does he not get recognition

[@austinricky]

Can you explain this comment to me? cus I don’t get it

[@petergriffinowl]

@@austinricky He always ends his stand-up by saying "I'm Kevin Hart".... I have no idea why but it's hilarious.... 😊

[@saxogrammaticus3917]

Mark Normand is visible self conscientious how quick witted he is.....he is awesome

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

"You married? No, single " ahh Virgin" 🤣🤣🤣 Mark is the best podcast guest on anything he's on lol

[@LoveJungle420]

So good! Also he's got a big hog.

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

@@LoveJungle420 lmfaooo

[@user-kc7bz1km6i]

Maybe if he stops burping like on rogan

[@imakrewitatl]

Watch his interview with Dr Drew Pinsky if you haven’t yet its fuckin hilarious

[@Chipsandsalsa183]

@@user-kc7bz1km6icry more lol

[@the_best_of_times]

Mark's mannerisms, hand movements, facial expressions. His brain moving a million miles a second. And all the while trying to avoid any eye contact.

[@Santiaqo2115]

vulnerable mark was something beautiful to see. Lex is great at bringing these things out. we all go through hardship so seeing people we admire be so human speaks to our soul. Great episode lex

[@TPilly]

Dr drew after dark episode with mark Normand is very similarly vulnerable and a great listen

[@TPilly]

Also2 appearances on take your shoes off with Rick glassman

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

@@TPilly That mf is a fake ass doctor who is exploiting people it’s fucked yo

[@TPilly]

@@thatguydownthestreet8036 it’s a good podcast with mark nonetheless angry man

[@LoveJungle420]

Lex was too serious. He barely even laughed when Mark was being hilarious. He came out of the gate hilarious and Lex just couldn't go there. It almost felt like his vulnerability inducing questions were a defense mechanism to cover up his uncomfortability to engage in banter. Many people like Bobby Lee have brought up Mark Normand's past growing up in Treme and it was still hilarious.

[@natevelar]

Loved the pushback from Mark. Great comedians are often unnoticeably inteligent.

[@thebenevolentsun6575]

You have to be smart to be a good comedian. Almost all the great comedians are intelligent. Mark mentioned before that his brother went to Berklee at 17 years old so obviously intelligence is in his family.

[@wjkrug]

Comedy is about observation and listening

[@Riley99]

Lex has the #1 podcast for people that want to hear an intelligent conversation. Big respect for the preparation that Lex puts into these interviews.

[@raudeloruna2600]

#2

[@bdo7915]

@@raudeloruna2600 🙌

[@bwa_8]

👍

[@thatguydownthestreet8036]

@@raudeloruna2600 #1?

[@raudeloruna2600]

@@thatguydownthestreet8036 you know who #1 is...😉

[@KatotownUSA]

Mark has been in a league of his own with comedy the last few years. No duds. He truly never misses. Obviously a really thoughtful guy.. crazzyy smart too

[@matthewcook6737]

Lex: “my natural inclination is to go a dark historical place like Stalin or hitler” Mark: “yeeeaaaahhhhh”

[@viktorsaurus]

Mark getting out of the queefy "love" intro by deflecting and talking about Lex's v-card and dong is the most 'Mark' way to do it 🤣

[@Chrisoaxaca1]

Lex was squirming when mark was talking about his “hog” omg I love it!

[@bettermanchannel770]

Smooth transition into reality

[@uvsa2833]

They both made each other uncomfortable xD

[@nathancanavan2765]

Mark’s parents forced him to hang out with Lex for a couple of hours.

[@davidcla2457]

😁

[@enzomma3284]

LOL never thought in a million years Mark Normand would be a guest on such a sophisticated podcast. I love the variety on this channel

[@michaelrenouf9173]

Marks improv about robots and AI was absolutely hysterical and really highlights how funny this dude is

[@tophmeister3]

Hardware? Looks more like software to me. Had me dying 😂

[@onyxwalkingtank]

Oh one wise ass comedian and a robot, this shall be a treat.

[@amitabhsharma3916]

Lmao. The absolute contrast between the two is giving me whiplash

[@bettermanchannel770]

The polarities

[@inFiniteTraCer]

💀💀💀

[@pudbass]

Lex needs to just say he wants to stay single and needs to get laid. Women will be proposing just to convert him!

[@dariusradu2369]

Seeing this makes me think how insane a Lex-Norm Macdonald podcast would have been. They both think in the same bizarre, poetic, whimsical way.

[@timothyh7053]

YES! I agree 100%. Or maybe a conversation between Lex, Norm MacDonald, and Christopher Hitchens...

[@dang8584]

Im so glad you had Mark Normand on. He's the best. One of a dying breed. Two shades of brilliant sitting across from each other, I can't wait to listen.

[@Tacos27182]

Lex’s ability to formulate and ask questions that we, especially in the west, are so afraid to confront ourselves, is a big part in what makes his podcast the best in the world.

[@Tacos27182]

@@tapitforever I wouldn’t say there was much “brilliance” in this particular podcast as this one was more casual. I was speaking more to the philosophical, emotional questions that are not discussed as frequently in modern conversations. It doesn’t take a genius to ask these questions, however you rarely hear them discussed seriously.

[@Tacos27182]

@@tapitforever yes even convinced Elon of it. Let me guess, he’s a fake and a fraud too? I’d love to hear your great contributions to society, but I’d bet you’d just prefer to put people who are smarter than you down to boost your ego.

[@Tacos27182]

@@tapitforever we weren’t talking about character as a whole, we were talking about whether or not Lex is genuinely smart or fraudulent, Elon’s opinion on that is valid. To agree with someone who says Lex is “dumb”, neglects facts that would suggest otherwise. Maybe, like Elon, he is socially awkward, many smart people are. I don’t understand how that, and him bringing up his relations to MIT, which he’s only 8 years removed, brings you to the conclusion he is fraudulent. Unless there are other personal motives to get you there.

[@thedanholmes]

He grew up in the U.S. Fridman is more American than Russian. He's not Russian in any other way than he was born there and lived there until he started to get peachfuzz on his nuts. Anyone falling for this fraud is so stupid they deserve to be fooled by him.

[@the-warriors-heart]

Give this man his own Netflix special already!

[@wesleyvinal9801]

Stand ups on Netflix he had an episode it's hilarious

[@the-warriors-heart]

@@wesleyvinal9801 No way! How did I not know? THX

[@hllymchll]

Netflix is for degenerates and sellouts. the real ones find other avenues

[@freebirdjackson5511]

Netflix has become a propaganda outlet

[@TheWTFMatt]

Don't give Mark anything, he will take what he wants. He's that good

[@dallasonfire604]

Mark, sounds like you've got a good new bit with the robots and cutting them down emotionally. Very clever

[@Thearbiter96]

I feel like all my favorite podcaster and comedians and intellectuals have been unexpectedly getting together past several months. Love it. Makes me feel like I’m doing something right lol.

[@Nitrotix1]

The algorithm is strong with you.

[@freebirdjackson5511]

Unfiltered and unscripted…much more compelling than “typical media.” I don’t feel like Lex is pushing and agenda. He’s asking famous or accomplished people about their life experiences. One of the best podcasts for sure!

[@michaelhallen2808]

I love when Mark goes on a podcast run. Such a fun guest.

[@JRC_86]

Mars - "It's just red, dusty bullshit.'' 🤣

[@jakewardwell1043]

This immediately put a smile on my face. Mark needs more coverage! Fantastic comedy. Thank you Lex.

[@ENikolaev]

He also can’t go 5 minutes without mentioning trans women and his hatred for them. It’s gross and so are his stans.

[@bwa_8]

@@ENikolaev Wrong.

[@sayandebnath6445]

After watching this interview I am fascinated how artists hide their despair inside their performance

[@ajrob77]

Forget envying his intelligence... I just wish I had access to whatever part of Lex’s brain that allows him to truly believe in “there’s good in all people”. Man... I really want that.

[@sunte91]

Same… same PS wtf is up with all the bots spamming?🤖🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ajrob77]

@@sunte91 I know... There's a spam comment response on almost everyone’s comments these days. They clearly don't discriminate audiences. Or maybe they do and I'm in strange company😂

[@sunte91]

@@ajrob77 right? Usually I don’t get to bothered by it but occasionally you see someone pouring their heart out in a comment, being vulnerable, only to get one or more responses exclusively by bots (often sexually suggestive spamming) and no “real” people. Makes me sad to think how those individuals react when they get a notification(s) only to be met by all that inhumanity. Enough complaining from me for now. I’m glad to see you and others like Lex striving for positivity and a better world. Have a good morning (or day/night depending on where you are in the world) 👍🏻

[@DesigningPixels]

read dostoyevsky, friend

[@donaldmacgregor7297]

I agree. But I suppose if we admire him so much in this regard, we can also figure out how to feel it. Perhaps our perceptions of life are off. I'm gonna read 'The Four Agreements' again soon. That tends to set me right for a good few weeks.

[@MiloMackComedy]

Mark sounds like he’s being sarcastic while dropping absolute gold

[@endeuinable]

Awesome clash of personalities! I was amazed to see that these two were able to talk for that long having such wildly different interests.

[@NewArchipelago]

I've never heard Lex speak this fast.

[@ssssssstssssssss]

Their personalities don't seem that different. They are both creative and are interested in a wide variety of things.. It isn't like Lex's interview with Jocko..

[@YunggKhalifaa]

You are one insightful person, the way you verbalized how parents failures don't intend to be malevolent but more so out of lack of understanding... so true

[@martifingers]

Lex is becoming one of the great interviewers.

[@span3631]

Becoming? He has arrived…

[@Clubskunk]

He is

[@trynachill]

I do agree, but he needs an actual spine

[@Analoguebubblebath89]

Nah

[@Maboma13]

Not really, he needs 2 minutes to say a sentence.

[@jdfortune1656]

1:24:15 despite him saying he might be asking the wrong person, that was a great answer.

[@danielbuhr4260]

Hearing marks stories of growing up in the hood makes me feel really connected to him, because I shared a lot of those experiences.

[@shelbybrown8312]

Same

[@rfphill]

He was deft on how he talked about it, but as a skinny white kid growing up I was a target, especially for the black and brown kids...

[@danielbuhr4260]

@@rfphill a lot of people experienced it, the trick is to remain non prejudice despite what others have done, especially when they were children.

[@YoutubSosetXui]

Animals

[@trombone_pasha]

The bit about emotionally bullying robots into submission deserves to be in a stand up special

[@Ajaxx47]

Mark Normand has become my favorite comedian hands down.

[@darianwillis8520]

Mark really is a border line Comedy genius. He's a lot like Norm. Only people looking at you from the outside see you're genius. That's the only way it can be

[@kylehustead5930]

Lex you deserve an award for getting the worlds best guests on your podcast. The variety is insane!

[@raghav4973]

I like how Lex sighed when Mark didn't share the same level of excitement about Mars and robots

[@-KillaWatt-]

It was like Rogan when a guest doesn't have interest in bears and elk.

[@genore1993]

This just made my day 10x better! Comedy folks!

[@gart76]

Never thought I would see Mark on this podcast.

[@mindyourownbusiness650]

Over the past couple of years Mark Normand has moved up my personal rankings to become one of my favourite comedians. Borderline genius wit!

[@MeticulousTechTV]

Lex: “It starts at love and ends at rockets” Mark: “That should be a tshirt” I would definitely buy that tshirt .

[@johnlemon3809]

Love and Rockets is a band too lol

[@jrenova]

What about when Mark said, "I'm a guinea pig, jizz on my face.... would you buy that shirt?

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

Also Elon's origin story.

[@codyleviwaffle]

@@johnlemon3809 and a great band at that

[@Whitedennisrodman]

Its a chain of strip clubs in my state

[@a.s.631]

I never imagined two completely opposite personalities like Lex and Mark will ever have this conversation together. The idea itself is funny 🤣 I haven't watched but looking forward lol.

[@patricknorris9334]

They're outward personalities are opposite but I think at one point they were very similar internally and just ended up focusing on different things to cope through their insecurities and introversion. Their mannerisms are legit pretty similar.

[@CringeLord-dr8pe]

@@patricknorris9334 Simply because they aren't living the characters, and they are VERY AWERE of the concept of a character. They simply think in bigger picture of life, than those who has a personality of a comedian, but dead inside, and an AI

[@MultiGames4You]

@@CringeLord-dr8pe they both have autism

[@ai24980]

"so I guess what you are saying is that comedy is important" - brilliant, great job Lex "this will never come out" then immediately "and neither will you" - Mark, pure gold

[@simianec4507]

when was this?

[@timj4601]

@@simianec4507 30:34

[@slapxshot96]

I like how Mark’s questions and responses are causing like a computing issue for Lex at times 😂 not in a bad way or anything but it’s like he’s actually having to think about things lol

[@HipHopAn0n]

😂😂😂

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Getting Kevin Hart on your podcast is huge!! Biggest guest yet, congrats on the success Lex!

[@alexpearson2920]

I think Elon Musk > Joe Rogan > Kevin Hart

[@lancet.346]

Praise Allah!

[@greaterthanharrowk1679]

I see you watched the special eh

[@99hockey54]

"work hard at something you care about and then love the result". What a great line from Mark it's got me charged up 💥

[@conorx3]

Damn, when Mark talked about Norm liking the russian books, I realized how great a podcast that would’ve been for Lex.

[@matthewmcclure1364]

Ouch. Too true.

[@andrewptob]

More like russian at books…

[@dkexpat2755]

This is why i love your podcast, a mix of good intellectual people and "real life" people.

[@corybrooks7842]

Ironically, Marks answer to Lex’s “advice” question is one of the best on the show

[@justanotherbeanboy9038]

He really nailed that one-if you catch my drift… beep beep honk honk AWOOOGA!

[@louisholland3057]

Great advice

[@frankiehernandez4954]

I feel like mark is the best current comedian. And him admiring he hates himself, is very telling

[@randnemo9687]

He and Bill Burr are my current favorites

[@silverlandkayak644]

Also Shane 😊

[@darktower0603]

That's the Mt Rushmore of living comics. Normand, Burr, Gillis. Who do you think the fourth would be? I'm tied on Joe List or Anthony Jeselnik.

[@bryanp3661]

The duo we never knew we needed. Great podcast Mark & Lex!

[@williamroby2836]

I wish we got more of this side of Mark. Awesome conversation.

[@BlackThoughts0]

“Comedy!” “Had one of those white lives matter rallies come by my house the other day. Freaked out; then I realized it was just a half marathon” - Mark Normand

[@puppyinacupmashups4731]

Thought I remembered it as a "gay pride parade".. turned out to be a half marathon..?

[@BlackThoughts0]

@@puppyinacupmashups4731 maybe he tells it differently in different sets?

[@app369]

@@BlackThoughts0 na you nailed it

[@deannad9105]

@@puppyinacupmashups4731 That specific joke is White Lives Matter around the 19 minute mark during his Out to Lunch special. But he does mention Gay Pride parade earlier in the special.

[@melissag5479]

I'm the cheerio that got away!

[@bobdavis7290]

Thank you, Mark Normand for breaking Fridmans' monotone blabble. Fridman totally does this on purpose: talk deeply into a microphone. You cracked him!

[@WeekendUpdate7]

Lex is really getting the best guests on here.

[@O0kalā]

Mark is one of the best guests you've ever had.

[@rickyhernandez769]

Lex is out Roganing Joe on his podcast lately! Hell yeah!

[@medicdovgoruky]

Rogaine'ing podcasts is brilliant.

[@ericmorris527]

What does this have to do with hair loss ?

[@theohuioiesin6519]

@@ericmorris527 woooosh

[@anthonylangston23]

@@theohuioiesin6519 I think he may be joking

[@bettermanchannel770]

The roganinator

[@chuch3448]

This is the realest I've seen Mark Normand

[@vama89]

Thanks!

[@morty4815162342]

This is like watching 2 sides of one brain have a conversation

[@bwa_8]

Bien vu 👌

[@KingAllenCreations]

🙏😀🙏

[@skribzonwhalz8007]

Always great interviews from Lex, but this one in particular is one of my favorites! Ha ha, the contrast between these guys and how they interact was really fun to watch.

[@ajsap8160]

I wanted this to be like 5 hours longer, great episode

[@icon.hiphop]

I believe Mark will eventually rise up to be one of the biggest and best comedians of all time.

[@GREY666KILLER]

I just had the biggest grin on my face seeing this on my feed. Gonna be a legendary interview! Queef it up! Praise Allah!

[@rafaelalvarez3052]

I identify a Mark Norman fan with a comment alone 😂

[@freebirdjackson5511]

I’m hungover, I’m gay and my dad hates me!

[@davidreed5144]

Hey hey!! My dads gay! Love the Tuesgays.

[@mdummy]

@@---GOD--- Haha, it’s just some of the random shit Mark says for fun 😂

[@johnpeterson3312]

@@---GOD--- ya it's not that deep it's just him being goofy lol

[@Xweapon9099]

Lex and Normand my favorite comedian and my favorite intellectual. Respectfully

[@samvallagomesa]

Laughed my ass off about philanthropy being a 'reverse Holocaust' 😂🤣

[@nacetroy]

@30:37 proves he's one of the quickest and will go for the funny at his own peril.

[@jimpayne9545]

"Do you think love can last?" Absolutely it can, and does. The love between a parent and child. The love between a person and their pet. The love between lovers. Sometimes it feels as if it turns to hate, but it's just a result of us feeling our love is not being reciprocated equally, and then the hurt just masks the underlying love that still remains. Love is a river that will twist and turn. Sometimes it can be shallow. Sometimes you feel you are drowning within it. Sometimes it carves a canyon that is deep and beautiful to behold, teeming with life on the surface and in the crevices. Love is what we make it. "It's work," just as Mark Normand states. The payoff is worth it, and it can indeed be everlasting.

[@matthewh6983]

Mark perfectly exposes that your personality is missing a key ingredient

[@jared0801]

what an AMAZING combination of people to bring together 😂 love you both, thank you for this Lex!

[@smarv8]

The two new kids in high school becoming friends at lunch

[@PaulMichaelOwens]

Two of my favorite people! I hope everyone appreciates the brilliance on display here.

[@dargis]

"hey robot i heard your life fucked that black and decker" is the thing im grateful for listening to this for. if mark could write a full joke for each of his hilarious in the moment one liners/zingers he would be unstoppable

[@JeffNixonComedy]

Whoa, this is going to be awesome! Mark is incredibly funny. And Lex just rocks.

[@Nanku42]

indeed

[@DameAndThatGame]

Kevin Hart and Lex Fridman, literally polar oppistits lol, love them both, great episode.

[@Bylandar]

Normand is amazing, everyone’s second favorite comedian

[@rondoe937]

Louis CK still hold the mantle for me but yes, Bill Burr is my second Dave is my third and Mark Normand is my fourth. Oh I guess the second didn't holdupFATTY

[@lilgiantsfan72]

Hahahahahahahah. Didn't know that was a thing. My second favorite comedian as well.

[@patrick815]

It was good to see Lex make Mark laugh

[@josepostable]

and just Lex laughing many times

[@imtesaalahmed2159]

Literally the crossover episode we never saw coming, in the second week of the year itself.

[@Jawnderlust]

The clash in natural energy and pace makes this interview very entertaining and interesting in a different way.

[@coldpopcast]

"I'm a Guinea pig, jizz in my face!" lmfao that was great. Maybe one day my show will have Mark Normand on when hes like 45

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Lex Friedman's studio is the black box of intense self-examination and self-audit one must pass through before being allowed into The Future.

[@BevisFriend2010]

Mark Normand is Laser Sharp. I remember him appearing on O&A maybe a decade ago and thinking this guy is Jim Norton quick AND Very Funny. His delivery is so light but his sense of humour is so dark. His cadence is great too. It sounds like he has a laugh permanently trapped in his voice. He's a likeable fella too. Great choice of guest! @Lex Attell is definitely a comedian's comedian, much-like Colin Quinn & Dave Chapelle although the latter is HUGE in terms of Global Audience, they are the foundations of modern US stand-up. There are a good few others I could name too not ALL US but mostly. Otto Petersen, Patrice & Bill Hicks to name a few. Brian Regan & Russell Peters seem to be Universally hilarious. My UK recommendation would be Stewart Lee, he'd make a fascinating guest, he loves music too.

[@Try_Gratitude.123]

Tom Waits best described New York City as "a giant ship, and the water's on fire"

[@dolphin7860]

"It starts with love, then goes to rockets" hit us with the merch Lex!

[@sc9084]

So funny when Mark is messing around and Lex has to try and real it in and get serious again lmao

[@Girrrrrrrr]

Hell yes Lex!!! You really saved us after JRE quit YT lol.