Haunted By Norm Macdonald w/ Nick Swardson | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

Update: 2024-08-12

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This podcast episode features a lively discussion between comedians Bert Kreischer, Nick Swartz, and Dane Cook. The episode begins with Bert Kreischer discussing his recent hearing loss and Nick Swartz's new special, "Make Joke From Face." The hosts then reminisce about their early days in comedy, sharing stories about their first encounters with Bert and their observations of his early stand-up performances. They also discuss their own touring experiences, the importance of not taking comedy too seriously, and the absurdity of some comedian names. The conversation shifts to comedians and their intros, with the hosts expressing their dislike for comedians who take their intros too seriously. They share anecdotes about their own experiences with demanding comedians, including Bob Saget and Michael Winslow. The hosts then speculate about Bert's future in comedy, considering the possibility of him losing his ability to speak. They believe that Bert's resilience and creativity would allow him to continue performing even with hearing and speech loss. The episode continues with a discussion about the importance of boldness in comedy and how Nick Swartz's new special features a particularly bold moment. They praise Nick's willingness to push boundaries and his unique comedic style. The hosts then discuss Nick Swartz's agent, Carotop, and his impressive physique, jokingly suggesting that Carotop might be using steroids. The conversation then turns to the value of time and how Mando whole body deodorant has helped them save time by reducing their worries about body odor. They promote Mando's starter pack and offer a discount code for listeners. The hosts then promote Bluetooth, an online service that provides erectile dysfunction medication in chewable tablet form. They emphasize the affordability and effectiveness of Bluetooth compared to traditional ED medications. The episode continues with a discussion about the Olympics and the hosts' admiration for gymnasts. They share their personal experiences with gymnastics and their favorite Olympic events. The hosts then discuss Nick Swartz's early comedy career, noting his rapid rise to success and his early recognition by HBO. They reminisce about his early days in Minneapolis and his experiences with open mics and living in his car. The conversation shifts to Nick Swartz's move from Minneapolis to New York City and his time living with Zach Galifianakis. They also share the story of how Nick met Bert Kreischer in New York. The hosts then discuss Nick Swartz's recent dietary changes and how they have improved his bowel movements. They share their experiences with diarrhea and the benefits of cutting out dairy and sugar. The episode continues with a discussion about their experiences living with Zach Galifianakis in New York City. They share a humorous anecdote about their habit of approaching strangers on the street and engaging them in awkward conversations. They also mention a time when they wrestled a watermelon on stage. The hosts then promote NetSuite, a cloud-based financial system that helps businesses manage their accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR. They highlight the benefits of using NetSuite, including reduced IT costs, improved efficiency, and a unified platform. The conversation shifts to Uchi, a popular sushi restaurant in Austin, Texas. They share a humorous anecdote about Nick Swartz's sister working at Uchi, highlighting the irony of the situation. The hosts then discuss their Minnesota roots and their connection to the local sports community. They share their experiences with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and their memories of attending the first Timberwolves game. The episode continues with a discussion about Michael Jordan's brief baseball career and the theories surrounding his departure from the NBA. They also discuss Prince's legacy and Nick Swartz's connection to Minnesota through Prince and his own star on First Avenue. The hosts then discuss their experiences working with Salma Hayek and other famous actresses. They share their observations about the comedic sensibilities of actors from dramatic backgrounds and the importance of commitment in comedy. The conversation shifts to the nature of comedic roasting and how it's a common practice among friends. They share their experiences with roasting David Spade and Norm Macdonald, highlighting the importance of understanding the context of such humor. The hosts then discuss Norm Macdonald's last special and Nick Swartz's suggestion for a title, "Full Blown Spades." They share their thoughts on the title and Norm's decision to choose a different one. The episode continues with a humorous anecdote about their encounter with Norm Macdonald in a parking lot. They describe Norm's reaction to smoking weed and his ability to perform well despite being high. The hosts then discuss Mitch Hedberg's unique comedic style and his ability to embrace silence on stage. They share their own experiences with stage fright and how Hedberg's approach to comedy influenced them. The conversation shifts to Norm Macdonald's college performances and how they were often met with mixed reactions. They share a story about Norm's performance at the Iowa State Fair, which they consider to be one of his greatest comedic moments. The hosts then discuss the use of comment cards in comedy clubs before the internet. They share a joke by Mitch Hedberg about comment cards and Nick Swartz's own joke about getting his teeth whitened, which he later used on the "Tonight Show." The episode continues with a discussion about Nick Swartz's comedy career and his early influences. They express their pride in Nick's success and their enjoyment of watching him perform. They also share their memories of watching Zach Galifianakis and Mitch Hedberg perform in their early days. The conversation then turns to Dane Cook's recent stand-up success, including free shows and the crowd's reaction. They discuss the value of his shows and how he's a "fucking insane talent." Dane Cook then talks about his comedy career, including his Netflix special and a funny story about forgetting to bring pants to a show. He also mentions his experience in Montreal and his interactions with French Canadians. Dane Cook shares his observations about French Canadians and their comedy, particularly their love for pranks and the "height" of their humor. He contrasts this with Asian prank shows, which he finds more hardcore and hilarious. Dane Cook describes a hilarious Asian prank video he's seen, involving a fake office shooting. He also mentions a glass bridge prank and how the reactions in Asian culture differ from those in the US. Dane Cook continues to discuss the prank video, emphasizing how terrifying it is and how the victim's reaction is priceless. He expresses his love for pranks that challenge reality and make people think they're going to die. Dane Cook talks about a comedy show he created for Comedy Central called "Hellgig," which never got picked up. The concept involved setting up new comics with the worst gigs imaginable. Dane Cook reflects on the decline of Comedy Central and how it used to be the biggest deal for stand-up comedians. He discusses his own success on the network and how it's changed over time. Dane Cook recounts a funny story about a Comedy Central party where Netflix put up their banners over Comedy Central's, highlighting the shift in power between the two networks. Dane Cook praises Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of South Park, for their genius and how they've become legends in the comedy world. He discusses the success of South Park and how it's one of the best things ever. Dane Cook talks about the Daily Show and its rotating hosts, including John Stewart's occasional appearances. He jokes about his own lack of knowledge about politics and how he could host the show despite that. Dane Cook asks for Photoshop images of him doing Olympic events and introduces his new festival, "Tardacon." He clarifies his use of the word "retard" and discusses the evolution of its meaning. Dane Cook reveals that he's starting filming "Happy Gilmore 2" and shares the story of how he got involved with Adam Sandler's crew. He explains how Sandler saw his Comedy Central special and hired him to rewrite the script for "Grandma's Boy." Dane Cook discusses Bert Kreischer's rise to fame and how he wasn't immediately recognized as a proficient stand-up. He praises Kreischer's branding and his "call him sick to work" comedy tour.

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