Norm Macdonald in Studio Q

Stand-up comic and actor Norm Macdonald swings through Studio Q to chat with guest host Shad.
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[@AfroRyan]

Norm lying about his age in every interview is a great running gag.

[@JackKlumpass]

And him pretending to not know his son’s age was a hoot too😂

[@sbon4771]

Norm: The shorter the joke the better. Also Norm: A moth walks into a podiatrist’s office…

[@arran6369]

I’m inclined to say he means the “joke” part of it. The “Moth Joke” as it were is 95% story, 5% joke. The joke part being the set up, “a moth walks into a podiatrist” and the link up and punchline “why did you come here? Cos the light was on”. That was the joke. The rest was just essentially filler, a narrative, that could be separate from the “joke” part of it.

[@sbon4771]

The genius of Norm is that he takes this cheesy old joke and subverts your expectation of setup/punchline. Instead the funny part is the improvised meandering middle and the laugh at the end is only the last of many in that bit and mostly funny because he almost makes you forget the premise!

[@tima7756]

@@sbon4771 The other humor element is that the meaningless filler is actually a captivating story in itself. The juxtaposition of a deep engaging story and a completely stupid 2 liner joke no one would laugh at

[@sbon4771]

@@tima7756 I totally agree!

[@jameswilliams7059]

I believe he said "the shorter the joke, the harder it is to write." Not better

[@davidjulesarseneau6364]

Out of all the celebrities who have ever passed away..Norm has hit me the hardest. 😭

[@BigDome1]

Sorry to hear that. It's a shame he's not around to face the consequences of what he did to you.

[@davidjulesarseneau6364]

@@BigDome1 lol

[@thaqafi]

Same here, bro. When I first read the headline, my immediate reaction was that it was some kind of joke. Moments later when I realised it was true, I audibly gasped and let out a gut-wrenching "Nooo"

[@theoriginaltommysteward]

It sucks so bad. Loved this man.

[@ericclifford4781]

I couldn't agree more. Norm is still the best.

[@hankochai]

Agree that this guy was an excellent interviewer of Norm. He went along with Norm, didn’t have his own agenda, was very laid back but also quick to follow what Norm was laying down.

[@destroybot3000]

For me it's the fact that he's really listening to Norm's answers, and responding intelligently. A bad interview is the interviewer just reading questions, but not pushing the dialogue further with responses to the answers.

[@Fenriz1222]

Definitely..One of the best semi-serious interviews with norm ive seen an it's partially because of the interviewers way of going with it but still asking good questions that pertain to what they're already talking about but segues into something else nicely. Had a nice flow to it.

[@Koogz406]

He was a fan like us that simple.

[@rawpower12xu]

One of the best Norm Macdonald interviews. “I’ve seen more sunsets that I’m gonna see” 💔

[@clockworkNate]

"I've seen more sunsets than I'm gonna see"** It means he's never going to live long enough to see the same amount of sunsets that he's seen before that point in his life again. He knew his time was short here. 😔

[@johnsong853]

@@clockworkNate that needed to be interpreted?

[@clockworkNate]

@@johnsong853 For op's comment yes. It seems some people think he said "that I'm gonna see" instead of what he actually said "than I'm gonna see" that one word switch changes the meaning a lot.

[@johnsong853]

@@clockworkNate you must think most people are mentally challenged to be putting out such obvious information.

[@clockworkNate]

@@johnsong853 Well I don't think most people are, actually just you at this moment.

[@alexbaker1902]

norm was an angel sent from heaven. he loved everyone and never changed for anyone. rip buddy

[@AaronMass-hr8ls]

Very nicely said!!🙏

[@aaronreeder5753]

👍

[@paulforsell5197]

He was like a dog who loved everyone and just gave joy

[@iThomas2000]

This is a really good stream of consciousness

[@edgeheadxCOD]

It's called conversation

[@johnsong853]

@CaptainOblivious you sir, need to watch more Norm clips it seems.

[@doubleuponbob3397]

6:35 "And she, the lady with the clothespins imagines your life". Norm is a poet ❤

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

Ya know the more I learn about this Norm guy, the more I care for him

[@funisnumberone1]

SHAD really did his job well.. Understated style and understands that the show is about the guest, not the host. Norm really felt comfy and gave a great interview. I loved that he complimented Shad at the end, which I rarely see because Norm wouldn't say it to blow smoke. Nice job Shad. Thanks Norm.

[@drewmichael9173]

I love that this guy just lets Norm take the lead

[@AwesomePossum342]

couldn’t help but come back to this interview after hearing the news.. one of the most authentic conversations i’ve seen of norm. wish we got to see more from norm and shad together, you can tell there was a real energy between the two

[@s4ckm4n]

Yes, there was sth. going on. A real stream of consciousness thing.

[@scottsmith8162]

yes, a real meeting of the MIND

[@capt_howdy]

I've never been to Canada but i'm gonna make it a point to take that train ride sometime. RIP Norm

[@johnsong853]

Read one of my favorite books, "The Catcher in the Rye" for the fifth time recently and found that Norm used a lot of the expressions/words depicted in it, such as "on account of."

[@MarroniMusic]

Sweet

[@ordinarycitizenn]

Yeah that book invented those phrases

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

This is the first time ever that I've seen Norm relax and actually be himself and actually share some things about his real life. I just didn't think he ever did that, until this. Maybe it takes going back up home to Canada, where he can let his hair down again to pull that out of him? On a related side note, I had been spending most of my time following American news the year Trump got elected. It was riveting and I was totally ignoring Canadian news and content, so had to take a 2 week crash course to bone up before our election that year. That's when I noticed the stark difference between rubbing shoulders w/ mostly Americans all the time, and then suddenly being back w/ Canucks again. More easy going, definitely more polite, as per the stereotype, just a very different vibe and truly much more relaxed.

[@NeTxGrl]

I've listened to some very good interviews that Norm has given here in the US. He's very relaxed, philosophical and soul searching. I think it may depend on who's interviewing him. A lot of these interviews have popped up on you tube since his passing.

[@mmm6325]

This Shad guy is really good. Too bad this isnt longer.

[@AyAy008]

That's what she said

[@JosephMuin]

@Brian Kimball you don't have a doghouse.

[@randolfo1265]

Shad was a very good host in his time on Q. He is also a very talented recording artist but you knew that already

[@DoctorFurioso]

If you're into hip-hop, or maybe just pop culture, his Netflix documentary series "Hip-Hop Evolution" is very good.

[@rjbubba203]

@C M bad call, this is a great interview

[@Doooooooooooood]

The interviewer is good. It looks like Norm respects him too

[@Lilsushi352]

s/o to the interviewer, hope he sees this. norm isn't easy to interview but he did great

[@thegrimyeaper]

I've seen pretty much everything Norm has ever appeared on, and this guy is by far the best interviewer he's had. Everyone else tries to be funny or interject, and they always end up being in the way and annoying. This guy actually makes Norm think and relax. You can tell Norm likes him too, and that makes it even better.

[@thegrimyeaper]

Musiccalgary I listen to Howard every day. Going through the Gilbert Gottfried catalog right now, can't get enough. Howard is good for fucking around, this is good for getting real and philosophical.

[@MulletKid]

Musiccalgary u lose

[@jamesgabany1]

Same I've seen everything with Norm. Guy's just so damn funny. Even when he's not he's incredibly entertaining. Guy's a genius that never got the respect he deserved.

[@LoewenRanger]

That's because this is an actual legitimate arts and entertainment radio program and not a two-bit shock jock show (which is what he's usually on).

[@ryancikovsky6641]

Norm on marc Marons wtf podcast was way better I promise

[@jameswilliams7059]

I've been looking for this interview since Norm's passing. I saw it a while ago, but couldn't remember where it came from. This is the best Norm interview for true fans of the man himself. Finally he gives a true interview. And I feel he knew the end was coming and wanted to give a true interview of himself, along with giving a small time guy (whom he felt worthy) a once in a lifetime interview. Respect, norm

[@VangeliRock]

Shad is a great interviewer and host. This one is priceless.

[@woofwoof1345]

Norm's moth joke is a work of art. I could listen to a group of old bearded intellectuals break apart/interpret that joke like they were analyzing Gatsby.

[@stephaniet907]

This is the best interview I have ever heard of Norm Macdonald. Thank you.

[@6663000]

Good interview. Shad is a great host, and of course Norm is among the best guests possible (on any show).

[@randolfo1265]

Shad was a very good host in his time on Q. I listened to him daily. He is also a very talented recording artist but you knew that already

[@milkyway4623]

Howdy, Nietsczhe?

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

Very thankful for our excellent public broadcaster.

[@bmason182]

Shad is such a great host. He would probably have conflicts with his life as an artist but I wish he'd stick around for a long-term stint on Q

[@EverettNewell]

you are correct (in my opinion). Also, anyone is better than Gomeshi - but those are different points.

[@justinc2777]

He was awful and awkward like every interview he did...hence why he was fired. He had to look at notes half the time and was unprepared.

The 'host' is receiving Q-uestions in his left ear. One of the best examples of a 'cardboard' host. He had no idea who or what Norm is.

[@RW77777777]

I like the part @ 11:50. There's a lot of phonies you'll find that never put themselves out there. They're like politicians, eager to flatter or agree. Norm's not giving marks for a right or wrong answer; he only wants people to try and talk with him. and sometimes that takes courage.

[@pferderber]

@ You couldn't be more wrong

[@michelemacdonald8600]

A very revealing and excellent interview. I liked the honesty of the host.

[@jomac841]

I’m from Moncton and remember that ordeal. Norm’s thoughtful tweets about his friend and genuine concern for our city is the one positive memory I have from those 36 hours. He had such a big heart and I still miss him a year later. Rip Norm ❤

[@watershedbarbie9685]

I took the train from Toronto to Prince Rupert once. I sneaked out to the caboose and sat outside on the steps all across the prairies.

[@jsv438]

This was a great interview. These were very good questions and not the obvious ones you hear from most TV broadcasts. We got to hear some very personal insight and unusual perspective he didn't talk about in most interviews. I like these rare moments when Norm would get a bit serious. His comedy act was about being g00fy, and any time we see him serious it becomes more obvious how intelligent he really was. Very good! ~JSV

[@deadliestvice5356]

Thank you for signing off with your name there; i had trouble reading it when it appeared above your comment. ~Joseph Stalin

[@mikegonzo2986]

@@deadliestvice5356 you have a point there ~ Mao Zedong

[@stewrmo]

I really hope he got to take the train across Canada once more. We will miss you Norm.

[@rapunzelagain]

"I figured I'd have my sexual awakening with a 78 year-old man." Oh God, I laughed really hard at that one.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"How is that cool, thinking you're not even a human?"

[@TVDaJa]

Laught so hard. You can also hear that he wanted to say "a 78 year-old black man" but didn't.

[@77chev73]

It's nice to be able to see people are able to talk these days ! I don't know how to explain. These guys did well ! Have a blessed day .

[@michealkelly9441]

This needed to be an hour longer, great host and interview

[@hermesperseus8586]

one of the best Norm interviews, props to the interviewer

[@goldkhw]

That train talk was great. I made that trip so many times. Back and forth across Canada. The first time we got to the British Columbia mountains in the middle of the night in late December, I looked out of the window and all I could see was wet, black rock disappearing up higher and higher into the night right next to where I was sitting. That was the view. Black as coal.

[@Toeflresources]

But did you inexplicably start in Moncton?

[@Ethan-fh9lq]

Funny you should mention coal, on account of this ol' chunk of coal they dragged into the studio.

[@andrewrank9512]

Christopher Marlowe coal infested

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Norm is brilliant...super intelligent...absolutely magic in terms of his delivery...he could get away with much more than any comedian...love that he was an unpredictable character.

[@steveyOhmey]

this is the realest I've ever seen Normie. Miss that guy

[@DiskoSpider]

I will preface this with the fact that Norm MacDonald is often regarded as one of the best talk show hosts; Shad did an amazing job. I love how he really just lets Norm talk and doesn't try to be the star of the show. On top of that, huge props for him saying he has the exact opposite opinion on comedy as an artform in a respectful manner.

[@Petey90112]

Its great when two people you admire mix unexpectedly.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

@I'm unsubscribing. It's great when they die unexpectedly?

[@dondevice3342]

That was a really great interview ! I’ve never seen anyone get him to open up and speak clearly about his craft and his personal life like that, with the exception of his appearance on the Marc Maron podcast about six years ago- nice job!

[@scottscott9150]

I've never seen Norm let his guard down like this in hundreds of interviews. Leave it to Q, or norm's respect for Q . Awesome

[@Ogaitnas900]

norm's "on accountah" jokes always make me laugh, the phrase can be crazy funny and norm knows hahah

[@BoqPrecision]

Because of him "I reckon" is part of my lingo

[@ElectricLadyland87]

Man of all the interviews that would have been so much better to be longer, this one would be fantastic. Him and Shad had great chemistry, hes a great interviewer.

[@JohnSmith-gb1gb]

Thank you. I hadn't seen this. I love anything Norm. He is my hero. I always laugh and learn listening to Norm. Can't find that with most entertainers.

[@NathanHassall]

Norm is a fascinating guy and it's nice to hear him being asked different questions from time to time. Excellent interviewer!

[@SMacCuUladh]

One of the best interviewers to interview Norm

[@Beeznitchio]

This is the most unique interview with Norm out of the countless interviews I've seen. This was great.

[@MattMonk]

Norm is smart.

[@ThatJetstream]

"I've seen more sunsets than I'm going to see." Damn Norm RIP

[@Zelig2Cents]

I have seen most everything there is of Norm on KZbin and I agree with other comments below about how special Norm is. His level of effortless genius and pithiness constantly make me shake my head in admiration. I particularly love how he simply will not let people put him in their convenient box that they've built for him. It's not even like he's reacting to them either. It's more like natural instinct. Like a whale's reaction if a scuba diver tried to push it in a different direction than where he's headed. The whale is like, "Yeah, I'm not going that way." One of my favorite moments was when Norm was interviewed by Larry King. Larry - seemingly bored with his own question - is working his way through his list of obligatory questions, when he asks Norm, "What's something people don't know about you?" What happens next is brilliant. Watch how quickly Norm gets Larry's legit attention. Here's a link that starts at that exact moment... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZzFc3yNo7udpqM&t=1298

[@devadasn]

This was a really great interview. Man I miss norm already

[@PowerfulKundalini]

Watch what Norm does after 0:55 in order to make the host feel more comfortable talking to him. Wow! A great guest and host go a long way.

[@deadliestvice5356]

That Shad fella is a real hell.

[@LN-Lifer]

Flipping the script on late night... Love you Norm. Greatest guest and funniest comic ever

[@MKaufman850]

this was fantastic. one of the best interviews and interviewers I've seen with Norm.

[@russcurt]

great interview! i love all things norm. I didn't know who Shad was before watching this but he did a great job here.

[@randolfo1265]

Shad was a very good host in his time on Q. I listened to him daily. He is also a very talented recording artist but you knew that already

[@KaninTuzi]

This is almost the only interview out there where Norm seems absolutely sincere and with him being generous about his real thoughts on comedy etc

[@superintelligentapefromthe121]

His WTF episode is even better.

[@gregtronica3569]

there's plenty of other ones like that

[@christieharrison9542]

Wow this is the best norm interview!!!

[@chipperet]

"I've seen more sunsets than I'm going to see" wow, poignant.

[@cindyo6298]

Nah he hates sunsets

[@themegastud]

Too poignant, today.

[@thebrutusmars]

It’s a sort of common phrase, but yeah. It’s pretty.

[@BoqPrecision]

Not poignant...applies to most people above age 38.

[@OldWorkingMan]

In the '80's, I was given Ellis' first novel 'Less Than Zero', by someone who I thought was smart, and she told me that it was a great book. When I finished the book my opinion of her had changed. Thanks Norm

[@JDub420247]

Norm rocking the Winnipeg Jets sweater 🔥🔥🔥. Also, Shad should still be on the CBC.

[@theloniousm4337]

Shad was good in this interview but he quickly became horrible. He was lazy and never prepped for interviews and just read all the canned questions his producers prepared and the interviews had zero flow. He got canned for a reason.

[@JoshMitnick]

Interviewer was great and I loved his hoodie

[@jakethunderstriker9231]

Why did this end!? You don't get norm macdonald and only do 20 minutes this should be 6 hours long at least!

[@mishmashinsiderecessesofth666]

Truth

[@ST-fk3jz]

Because CBC had more important things to do like talk about how some woman is doing good at sports

[@5days61]

This is one of the most candid norm interviews

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

As an American, back in the 1970s... My family traveled across (most of) Canada on a train! It was sort of forced on us, as our car broke down (permanently) in Black Rock Ontario (Black Lake? Black something...). We had a BLAST!!! Ending in Vancouver (the formerly MOST BEAUTIFUL city in the world...). I think I was 11 years old... Running up and down the train with these crazy french Canadian kids... From the baggage car to first class, WE RULLED THE TRAIN!!! No porter could stop us, but they tried to reason with us... But we were as unreasonable as we were UNRULY!!! Back in the 1970s....

[@r.edward5701]

Red Rock? Outside of thunder bay

[@dennislever5942]

I love this story, and I'm grateful I wasn't in the same train as you.

[@thebeatwontstop]

One of my favourite guys interviewed by another favourite! Loved it great interview - part 2, 3 and 4 welcome

[@ThusSpokeFrankie]

"I just do it because it's late at night and I'm alone and I don't drink or smoke or do drugs or be promiscuous or anything so I just kind of reflect a lot." ...Oh Norm🖤🖤🖤

[@dakotashanenunley6928]

Wow Norms take on art/comedy shows how brilliant he really is.

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

Norm was semi-cancelled right before he died. When he defended Louis C.K, it was not taken well and he was banned from The Tonight Show, and his Netflix show was stopped after one season. To make a comeback, he had to die.

[@melany5506]

True , but his actual fans still loved him

[@user-vg2eg7oo5n]

I never understood why Jimmy Fallon did not stand by Norm? What a jerk.

[@odaydrums]

oddly honest Norm.... he seems to need to warm up. Then does and.... WOW

[@bennievargas2673]

I like how Norm is from the South

[@HueyPLewis]

Great interview. You really drew it out of him. That's a gift.

[@stevecapizzi]

Norm just saying the name Cosby at the end might be the greatest teaser I've ever heard.

[@lehtinen21]

It's nice that Norm's more secure now about his age.

[@jakubevolved311]

super dope canadian moment. respect to both these legends

[@jamesw3741]

6:31 Nice "Road to wigan pier" reference by Norm there

[@doctoreeeveal]

best interview of norm ever. well done host.

[@karenhynes217]

I'm still so sad, He was the best. Rest well with your Lord, I hope your room has a big stage and a mike !!!

[@1992pkc]

Such a good conversation between a great comedian and a great interviewer!

[@lakaskafad]

God, what a great interview! This made my Saturday night.

[@connorgc2899]

Interviewer is great, Norm actually seems to enjoy it

The 'host' is receiving Q-uestions in his left ear. One of the best examples of a 'cardboard' host.

[@OptimusSatanas]

You sure showed him, NORMALIZATION OF IGNORANCE. I like how the vast majority of the people who obsess with intelligence are usually stupid.

[@lonewolf3314]

NORMALIZATION OF IGNORANCE not really, but you keep believing what ever you want.

[@jennylovescats1917]

Could’ve listened to that for another couple hrs. Hope norm does that radio style comedic story podcast he mentioned.

[@m1t2a1]

Norm quoting Pat Paulsen is a brilliant way to start.

[@JeriDro]

"I've seen more sunsets than I'm going to see." I'm 32 but that scares the hell out of me..

[@AladdinBinLaden]

Death scares you ?

[@JeriDro]

@@AladdinBinLaden no, I wouldn't say death does but the leaving of the familiar (my life) does sometimes

[@TRPYGanja]

@@AladdinBinLaden you'd be lying saying it doesn't.

[@BoqPrecision]

@@TRPYGanja You don't go about broadcasting these kind of thoughts...get a diary, or a journal...all these TMI comments from soft ppl, yuck

[@deadliestvice5356]

@@TRPYGanja You'd be lying if you said you knew he was lying.

[@kingsuperbus4617]

Interviewer is extremely astute. This was probably my favorite.

[@funnymanroccoisdead]

This host also does the history of rap on Netflix….but norm can’t be topped

[@daveyboy_]

It was OK . They missed alot ..

[@deadliestvice5356]

Didn't even talk about the music videos of the Third Reich.

[@waynestarr6705]

This is A. the best interview ive ive seen... and B. the best one of norm

[@invisibot6602]

One of the best appearances of Norm. Thanks algorithm for NEVER recommending it.

[@ripper8771]

A friend and I all ended up on stage with Revene. I was unable to be hypnotized, but I remember that feeling relay relaxed and actually doing what he asked in the warmup up like playing violin and drums but I snapped out of it. He did not and did not remember a thing.

[@DreamJ2eaper]

cut off right when he brings up cosby lol

[@aaronfledge]

Half a minute in: 'HAH?'

[@simbad909]

Norm is one of the best...i like that he can look and speak of his profession from both sides ..not many do that or can .. I'd call norm a value added entertainer ...god took ya too soon big guy

[@jordanrioscreations]

Oh, this is Shad, the rapper, I didn't realize it till I read the comments. Dope.

[@ClaimClam]

+Jordan Rios yep, shad moss aka lil bow wow

[@SuperMrAffe]

+ClaimClam Nope, that's Shad K, not Shad Moss..

[@ClaimClam]

false, lil bow wow actually changed his name to shad

[@SuperMrAffe]

+ClaimClam Still two different guys. One was born in Kenya as Shadrach Kabango, raised in London, Ontario. He released 4 hip hop albums under his stage name Shad or Shad K. Today he still lives in Canada and is now the host of q. The other one was born in Columbus, Ohio as Shad Gregory Moss. He was noticed by Snoop Dogg, who gave him his stage name Lil' Bow Wow. He released 7 hip hop albums, did a little bit of acting and TV. Today he still lives in the US and has nothing to do with Canadian Radio.

[@BigDome1]

I wonder if there'll ever be anyone as great as Norm. He's sort of like the Leo Messi of comedy.

[@anomalek]

norm continues to shock me with his depth of analysis

[@westxranchin]

Whoever is doing the biographical doc YOU BETTER DO NORM'S STORY JUSTICE!!

[@co.1157]

A CBC interview that doesn't have an agenda?? Wow 👏

[@TheSmendrick]

Norm needs to host this show

[@NateDawg920]

Great interview...love interviews where you really get Norm's thoughts on comedy...was he sick here? Looks like he had a cold here w/ his nose being so red.

[@r.edward5701]

From drinking bathtub gin