Podcast Summary: Story Warz Episode 047. Jim Norton, Bryan Callen, & Tim Butterly | The Seven Deadly Sins
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Hosted by: GaS Digital Network
Live from: The Stand Comedy Club in New York City
Introduction to Contestants and Game Rules
In Episode 047 of Story Warz, hosts Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez welcome their esteemed guests—Jim Norton, Bryan Callen, and Tim Butterly—to engage in a spirited round of "Story Warz" centered around The Seven Deadly Sins. The game involves each participant submitting personal stories related to a chosen subject, with the objective of deceiving others about the story's ownership or accurately guessing the originator of each tale.
Game Overview:
- Participants: Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, Jim Norton, Bryan Callen, and Tim Butterly.
- Objective: Submit stories related to the seven deadly sins and engage in deception and guessing.
- Scoring:
- 2 points for correctly guessing the story's author.
- 1 point for each person fooled.
- Prize: A copy of Fierce Love by Reverend Dr. Jackie Lewis.
Luis emphasizes the game's simple yet engaging mechanics:
"It's a very simple game that sounds very complicated. All five of us on this panel have submitted three to five stories on one given subject."
— Luis J. Gomez [07:49]
Round 1: The Seven Deadly Sins
Story 1: "I once gave 100% of the money I owned to a prostitute."
"I mean, I swear to God, I almost submitted this exact story."
— Luis J. Gomez [11:22]
- Discussion: Participants debate the authenticity of the story, with Jim initially showing skepticism.
- Guessing: Luis suspects Big Jay, while the group considers various angles based on personal experiences.
- Reveal: The story is confirmed to belong to Big Jay Oakerson.
- Scoring: Luis successfully fools two participants, earning 2 points.
"That is correct."
— Big Jay Okerson [16:35]
Story 2: "I faked a stomach virus on a three-day trip with my friends so I could hide in a rest stop bathroom edging to dirty pics from a girl I was hooking up with."
"And then I lied and said that the money must have flown out of my pocket because I was wearing swishy pants."
— Big Jay Oakerson [19:02]
- Discussion: The panel scrutinizes the story's details, debating who among them could relate.
- Reveal: Tim Butterly admits to submitting this story, sharing a humorous anecdote about his deception.
- Scoring: Tim earns points from successfully convincing two participants.
"And that's my story."
— Tim Butterly [29:38]
Story 3: "On two occasions, I was chased out of black neighborhoods while attempting to act black."
"Sometimes a girl needs help with her rent. Does that count?"
— Jim Norton [12:29]
- Discussion: The story's provocative nature sparks debates about identity and cultural appropriation.
- Reveal: Jim Norton confesses to the story, explaining the backstory of his experiences.
- Scoring: Jim secures 4 points, leading the scoreboard.
"This story belongs to Jim Norton."
— Alex [38:52]
Scoring Update After Round 1
- Jim Norton: 6 points
- Big Jay Oakerson: 4 points
- Luis J. Gomez: 2 points
- Tim Butterly: 2 points
- Bryan Callen: 2 points
"Big Jay Okerson out of breath."
— Louis J. Gomez [52:27]
Round 2: Continuing the Battle of Wits
Story 4: "One time, in a moment of extreme anger, I threw a turkey sandwich on my roommate. It was my sandwich, and I ate it anyway."
"I remade the sandwich with all of the floor ingredients."
— Luis J. Gomez [48:29]
- Discussion: The absurdity of throwing and then consuming a sandwich leads to lively banter.
- Reveal: Luis J. Gomez takes ownership of the story, sharing a comical yet bizarre incident with his roommate.
- Scoring: Luis gains additional points for unmasking his own story.
"That story was long and boring."
— Big Jay Oakerson [20:44]
Story 5: "I broke both hands punching drywall when I hit a stud after my friends got in a fight at one of my shows."
"And I went through some bushes to what I thought was like a little clearing."
— Jim Norton [61:00]
- Discussion: Physical humor intertwines with destructive antics, prompting guesses about the narrative's origin.
- Reveal: Jim Norton humorously narrates the mishap, highlighting his penchant for exaggerated stories.
- Scoring: Jim continues to lead with accumulated points.
"That story belongs to Jim Norton."
— Alex [71:36]
Story 6: "I once got caught staring at a woman in a bikini at the pool and she screamed at me, Jesus."
"So I went, I was going, ah. And I like pretending I was gonna scare her."
— Jim Norton [90:04]
- Discussion: The awkwardness of public scrutiny and unintended attention fuels the debate.
- Reveal: Jim Norton attributes the story to himself, sharing a cringe-worthy yet funny incident.
- Scoring: Jim maximizes his lead with additional points.
"That story belongs to Jim Norton."
— Alex [71:36]
Story 7: "Without actually knowing how to play my instrument, I made it all the way to the All City Band, made up of the best musicians from every school."
"But because I just went to a shitty school with, like, a shitty school system in West Philly."
— Big Jay Oakerson [75:02]
- Discussion: Musical incompetence mixed with bold aspirations sparks debates on authenticity.
- Reveal: Big Jay Oakerson shares his humorous struggle with the music scene, explaining his fabricated journey.
- Scoring: Jay's clever deceit earns him substantial points, narrowing the gap with Jim.
"That story belongs to Big Jay Okerson."
— Alex [80:05]
Story 8: "I broke both hands punching drywall when I hit a stud after my friends got in a fight at one of my shows."
"But how did you hit the same stud?"
— Big Jay Oakerson [86:51]
- Discussion: Repeating a story adds layers of confusion and humor, challenging the contestants' memory.
- Reveal: The story loops back to being associated with Jim Norton, adding to his dominant score.
- Scoring: Jim solidifies his lead with this revelation.
"That story belongs to Jim Norton."
— Alex [91:51]
Final Scoring and Winner Announcement
After intense rounds filled with laughter, strategic deception, and hearty competition, the final scores stand as follows:
- Big Jay Oakerson: 22 points
- Jim Norton: 14 points
- Tim Butterly: 10 points
- Bryan Callen: 8 points
- Luis J. Gomez: 4 points
Winner: Big Jay Oakerson emerges victorious in this round of "Story Warz," securing the coveted copy of Fierce Love by Reverend Dr. Jackie Lewis.
"And in the lead with 22 points, Big J Okerson."
— Alex [83:24]
Big Jay celebrates his win with exuberant gratitude:
"Austin, Texas. You guys made me feel like a princess tonight. Just an idiot from Philadelphia. ..."
— Big Jay Oakerson [82:29]
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
The episode concludes with the hosts and guests sharing information about their upcoming projects, specials, and tours. While the main gameplay wraps up, the camaraderie and banter hint at future episodes filled with more storytelling and laughter.
Notable Highlights:
- Luis J. Gomez promotes his book, Knives and Spoons, available on Amazon.
- Jim Norton teases upcoming appearances and encourages listeners to follow his shows.
- Bryan Callen and Tim Butterly share details about their respective podcasts and tours.
"Guys, see how insightful that is? He understands what that experience was."
— Brian Callan [45:13]
The hosts wrap up the episode with final shout-outs, maintaining the show's signature humor and energy, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the next installment of Story Warz.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
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"I mean, I swear to God, I almost submitted this exact story."
— Luis J. Gomez [11:22] -
"I gotta say, I think Tim, though, possibly being a guy who would go on a three day trip with friends, that's very..."
— Big Jay Oakerson [26:40] -
"I was gonna say Tim. It's Tim."
— Brian Callen [80:46] -
"And I went, ah. And I like pretending I was gonna scare her."
— Jim Norton [89:43] -
"She screamed at me, Jesus."
— Jim Norton [90:04]
Conclusion
Episode 047 of Story Warz delivers a blend of witty exchanges, personal anecdotes, and competitive storytelling among top comedians and entertainers. Big Jay Oakerson clinches the win, but the real victory lies in the laughter and connections forged among the participants, promising more engaging content in future episodes.