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Mark Normand & Joe List: Green Hulks, Mice, and a Texas Meltdown

Tuesdays with Stories!June 28, 20211h 5min67,638 views
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The Texas Gig and the "Green Hulks"

  • 🎤 Mark Normand recounts a disastrous comedy gig in San Antonio, Texas, starting with a terrible hotel.
  • 💊 He was given unsolicited "Green Hulks" (suspected Xanax) by an ex-addict emcee, which, combined with alcohol, led to a blackout.
  • 🏥 The next day, he woke up disoriented in the hotel lobby, having missed his planned river tubing day.
  • 🚑 To recover for the evening shows, he and his opener, Andrew Youngblood, opted for an expensive IV hydration therapy.
  • 🎭 Despite the ordeal, Normand performed both shows, with the first being a struggle and the second a success, even incorporating the story into his set.

The Mouse Hunt Saga

  • 🐭 Joe List details his ongoing battle with mice in his house, suspecting a new infestation.
  • 🧽 He describes setting various traps, including snap traps and humane tube traps, but with little success.
  • 🐈 The situation escalates when he brings over a friend's cat, hoping it will deter the mice, only to discover a mouse had been trapped in a humane tube trap the entire time.
  • 😥 List ultimately decides to release the mouse a mile and a half away at a comedy club, feeling a strange bond with the creature.

Comedy and Life Reflections

  • 🎙️ The hosts discuss various topics, including the absurdity of celebrity endorsements and the nature of bits in comedy.
  • 👽 They briefly touch on UFOs and the public's apparent indifference.
  • 🎤 Normand shares an anecdote about Chris Rock's appreciation for the film "Frances Ha," highlighting unexpected common ground.
  • ✈️ The conversation touches on travel frustrations, like being rerouted to undesired destinations.

Sponsorships and Show Promotion

  • 🛒 The episode features several sponsor reads, including Manscaped, Sheath Underwear, Keeps, Feels CBD, and Sunday Pest Control.
  • 🎟️ Both hosts promote their upcoming shows and encourage listeners to subscribe to their Patreon for early access and bonus content.
  • 📺 They also direct viewers to their YouTube channels for more content.
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