The "Prodigal Sam" and LA Adventures

• ✈️ Mark Normand recounts his recent trip to Los Angeles, initially intending to visit Sam Morril, who expressed disdain for the city.
• 🌴 Despite Sam's negativity, Mark enjoyed LA's palm trees and sunshine, contrasting it with his New York perspective.

Jelly Roll Roast and a Major Bomb

• 🎤 Mark details his experience at the Jelly Roll roast in Nashville, an event featuring many comedians and celebrities.
• 🍻 After a day of drinking and travel, Mark went on stage unprepared, leading to a significant bombing experience.
• 😬 He describes the panic attack and humiliation of realizing his jokes weren't landing in front of peers and a sold-out crowd.
• 🤦‍♂️ The experience served as a wake-up call about taking on too much and not preparing adequately.

Comedy Showdowns and New Ventures

• 🎙️ Joe List discusses his new monthly show at Sesh, highlighting the lineup and the venue's history with the Beastie Boys.
• 🥳 Joe also shares details about a recent party at his apartment, which unfortunately led to some guests contracting norovirus.
• 🎭 Mark and Sam Morril are collaborating on jokes for Netflix's Roast of 2024, describing the intense writing process as a "Manhattan Project."

Travel Woes and Showbiz Realities

• 🚗 Mark recounts a series of travel mishaps, including a car boot, a canceled Uber, and borrowing a friend's car that wouldn't start.
• ✈️ He also describes the luxury of Delta One travel, noting the exclusive airport entrance and lounge, but a drawback in the inability to self-serve food.
• 🎬 The discussion touches on the complexities of Showbiz, including Netflix's rules about product placement on sets, highlighting the red tape involved.
• 🎤 The episode concludes with plugs for upcoming shows, the podcast's Patreon, and a mention of the show's 12th year on the air.