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Mark Normand & Joe List Discuss Shingles, Comedy Club Openings, and Dating Advice

Tuesdays with Stories!April 12, 20211h 6min61,342 views
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Return to Live Comedy

  • 🎤 Comedy clubs in NYC are reopening, with shows at The Cellar, The Stand, Gotham, and New York Comedy Club.
  • ✨ The Cellar is described as a magical and alive venue, hosting sets from notable comedians like Seinfeld, Romano, Chris Rock, and Louis C.K.
  • 🎭 The Village Underground is also highlighted as a great room, with a recent lineup featuring Jackie Fabulous, Colin Quinn, and Louis C.K.
  • ⚠️ Some venues, like The Olive Tree, still have plexiglass, creating a disconnect between performers and the audience.

Health Concerns and Personal Anecdotes

  • 🤒 Joe List suspects he has shingles, describing an itchy rash and self-medicating with Valtrex.
  • 💡 Shingles is explained as a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, often triggered by stress.
  • ✈️ Mark Normand recounts a difficult gig in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he had to perform a 60-minute set in a sparsely filled theater due to social distancing.

Dating and Relationships

  • 💬 The hosts engage in a lengthy discussion about penis size and its perceived importance in sexual satisfaction.
  • 💡 They explore various factors that contribute to attraction, including personality, confidence, and clothing choices.
  • 👖 The debate on whether clothes make the man is explored, with differing opinions on their significance compared to other attributes.
  • 👩‍❤️‍👨 The conversation touches on the differences in sexual experiences with various partners and the nuances of intimacy.

Scheduling Chaos and Career Moves

  • 🗓️ Mark Normand describes a chaotic scheduling conflict involving two gigs on the same day, one a Zoom performance for the University of Pittsburgh and another a sold-out in-person show in Long Island.
  • 🤝 The situation is resolved by having opener Gary Vider drive to Long Island to perform in person, allowing Mark to do the Zoom show remotely.
  • 💼 The discussion touches on the changing role of managers and the increasing viability of self-produced content through platforms like Patreon.

Podcast and Content Promotion

  • 🎙️ The hosts promote their Patreon, offering early access to full episodes and bonus content.
  • 👕 New merchandise, including shirts and mugs, is available for purchase.
  • 🎧 Sponsors for the episode include Native Deodorant, Raycon earbuds, and Manscaped grooming products.
  • 🎬 Upcoming content includes a Seinfeld watch-along on Patreon and Sarah's YouTube special.
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