Podcast Summary

We Might Be Drunk — Ep 265: No Guest — Mark Normand & Sam Morril

Release Date: January 5, 2026
Hosts: Mark Normand & Sam Morril
(With regulars Joe List, Peters, and Gary in the studio)

Episode Overview

In this lively, no-guest episode, NYC comedians Mark Normand and Sam Morril (with Joe List, Peters, and Gary) riff on classic cocktails, touring tales, comedy-life peeves, cringey celebrity culture, and wild personal stories—all blended with their trademark irreverence and banter. The episode is a boozy smorgasbord, featuring everything from behind-the-scenes comedy gig tales to an unexpectedly candid segment about swingers parties and fetishes. The crew also share movie and doc recommendations, examine the link between power and inappropriate celebrity behavior, and rattle off classic “peeves” both petty and profound.

Highlights & Key Topics

Cocktail Culture & Comedy Life

• Martinis and Hangovers
  [00:06] Mark recounts a martini-fueled night, lamenting the deceptively potent nature of the drink.
  Notable Quote:
  Mark: “Even a martini’s bold, because martinis fuck you… I got fucking hammered on martini. I stumbled into the strip house on Saturday. I got fucking lit up, dude.” (00:06)

• The Myth of Classy Drinking
  [00:13] Joe List jokes about martinis’ reputation contrasted with how they’re just “liquor in a cup.”
  Mark retorts: “You know who drank martinis? Churchill. He looked like shit.” (00:18)

• Gigging with Shane Gillis & Touring Tales
  [01:50–07:15] The group swaps stories about huge gigs in Tucson and Phoenix, casinos, and wild after-hours adventures. They describe the thrill and exhaustion of big crowds and the camaraderie (and open bars) that keep them going.

Comedy World & Carnegie Hall

• Mark’s Carnegie Hall Set
  [03:16] Mark gets a suit compliment from Jerry Seinfeld, recounts the pressure of performing with him in the audience, and hosting a wild after-party, where Dave Attell shows up—much to the excitement of every young comic.

  Memorable Segment:
  Mark: “You can’t really get out of your head that [Jerry’s] in the crowd… I probably—I did 50, I usually do an hour plus, but I was like, let me just… hammer.” (03:43)

Entertaining Anecdotes & Industry Gossip

• Batting Cages & Late-Night Antics
  [06:20] Post-gig bar stories include batting cages after too many drinks, “chasing each other with bats,” and viral tweets causing surprise fan invasions.
  Mark: “Batting cages is drunk… after the first few, just like, ‘let me take one!’”

• Playing Hoops with Adam Sandler
  [07:22] Mark details playing basketball with Adam Sandler, describing Sandler as “Jason Kidd on the Knicks… not as quick, but still crafty.”
  Mark: “He had one behind-the-head pass, and everyone was like, oh shit.” (08:04)

Pop Culture, Docs & Movie Recommendations

• Movie Rec: Blue Moon (Ethan Hawke/Richard Linklater)
  [09:38] Mark recommends Blue Moon, calling it “really funny and sad,” a one-room play-style film about Lorenz Hart. Mark: “He plays like an under 5-foot, weird balding guy… It’s like a play, it’s all in one room, the whole movie.” (10:15)

• Diddy Doc Dissection
  [11:24–19:39] The team dives deep into the recent Diddy documentary, discussing its sleaziness, accusations, and appalling revelations.

  Memorable Breakdown:
  Joe: “He got Tupac killed. He got Biggie killed.” (14:00)
  Mark: “Anyone who’s that publicly mourning is full of shit.” (15:12)

• Celebrity Culture & the Power of Fame
  [17:13] The group riff on public adoration for “bad” celebrities:
  Mark: “People do that for serial killers, though… There are women who are like, ‘I want to have your baby, Charles Manson.’” (17:57)

Peeves, Petty Gripes & Laughs

• Jerry Seinfeld’s Peeves
  [21:43] The crew shares Jerry’s famous pet peeves, notably “being in anyone’s way” and “doing something without a plan.”
  Mark’s Story: Boxing out rude passengers deplaning, “I box him out, and Gary’s like, good.” Result: the crowd rallies around them, creating a united front against inconsiderate travelers. (22:44)

• Dating App Annoyances
  [36:12] Mark and Joe riff on “artsy” dating profiles and the irony of people posting group shots with hotter friends.
  Mark: “I’m just trying to figure out what you look like here—oh, with all the artsy shit.”
  Joe: “Let me show you how cultured I am. Like, I just want to see your ass.” (36:33)

• Tall Sandwiches
  [38:19] Mark rails against overstuffed sandwiches:
  Mark: “Guess what? My mouth doesn’t go open to here… You’re creating a mess.” (38:26)

• Browser Glitches & Password Frustrations
  [40:20] Everyday tech grievances, like browser content shifting and strong password mishaps.

Real Talk: Swingers Parties, Fetishes & Relationships

• Gary’s Swinger Stories
  [53:44] Gary shares deeply personal stories about his former marriage, threesomes, and swinging via Craigslist.
  Notable Exchange:
  Gary: “She had a fetish that I was not into… it’s called CBT—cock and ball torture.” (56:54)
  Mark: “Oh, my God—she wanted to go Guantanamo in your nut sack. Jesus.” (57:17)

  Group discusses discomfort, envy, and emotional fallout from such open relationships, offering both humor and candor.

• The Dynamic of Desire & Loneliness
  [74:33] Discussion about singlehood, the push-pull of freedom and loneliness, and how comedians often delay or question marriage and family.

Comedy Craft: Writing, Inspiration, and Distinctiveness

• Joke Writing Process
  [66:43] The hosts describe their approaches to inspiration (“gifts” vs. “chiseling”), the importance of letting ideas come naturally, and how environment/routine affects creativity.

• Voice and Uniqueness in Comedy
  [51:27] The panel muses on how a distinct voice or look (e.g., Owen Wilson’s nose, Jennifer Grey’s nose job) can make or break a performer’s career.

  *Joe: “With comedy, distinct can be good. I mean, look at Owen Wilson’s nose.” (51:37)

Movies & Recommendations

• Blue Moon (Ethan Hawke): Highly recommended by Mark (09:38)
• Deconstructing Harry (Woody Allen): Strongly endorsed by Peters (70:56)
• Once Upon a Time in America (Sergio Leone): Praised for its scope, darkness, and “gorgeous” visuals (30:51)
• The Diddy Doc (via 50 Cent): “A crazy, crazy doc” (19:12), dissected at length.

Notable Quotes

• On Dignity & Booze:
  “You know who drank martinis? Churchill. He looked like shit.” — Mark Normand (00:18)

• On Big Gigs:
  "Carnegie Hall, baby." — Mark (02:46)

• On Imposter Syndrome:
  “You can’t really get out of your head that [Jerry’s] in the crowd.” — Mark (03:43)

• On Dysfunctional Fame:
  “Anyone who’s that publicly mourning is full of shit.” — Mark (15:12)
  "People do that for serial killers, though." — Mark (17:48)

• On Relationship Extremes:
  “She wanted to go Guantanamo in your nut sack. Jesus.” — Mark (57:17)
  "That's not a fetish, that's torture." — Joe (57:44)

• On Single Life:
  “I've always said, I love being single Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday and Monday, not the best single days, right?” — Mark (75:00)

• On Comedy Writing:
  “I think you write—you have an idea and then you build off that idea.” — Mark (68:23)

Timestamps for Segments

• Martini Riffs & Booze Classiness: 00:06–01:12
• Comedy Gigs / Carnegie Hall / Jerry Stories: 01:50–04:43
• Tour Life with Shane & Sandler Basketball: 06:20–08:15
• Media & Movie Recs: 09:38–19:39
• Diddy Doc Deep Dive: 11:24–19:39
• Pet Peeves (airports, tech, dating): 21:43–44:07
• Tall Sandwiches & Soup: 38:19–40:03
• Swingers, Fetishes & Candid Real Talk: 53:44–67:00
• Comedy Writing, Inspiration: 66:43–69:23
• Movie & Doc Recap / Wrap-Up: 70:56–79:47
• On the Road & Upcoming Shows: 84:26–87:24

Final Thoughts

This episode is classic We Might Be Drunk: a messy, hilarious window into the backstage world of modern stand-up, full of stories you won’t believe and laughs you won’t forget. Whether they’re dissecting the Diddy doc, bickering about tall sandwiches, or making each other squirm with tales of ball torture and swingers parties, Mark, Sam, and the gang keep things sharp, punchy, and just the right amount of wrong.

“Life’s all right—Hoops with Sandler, comedy with Jerry. So you’ll be doing a movie with Woody, God willing. And on a plane with Epstein… All the influential Jews, let’s do it.” — Mark Normand (08:32)

Don’t miss the dozens of peeves, pop culture takes, and no-holds-barred bits of honesty sprinkled throughout.