Episode #635
Jim Norton
Books mentioned
The Lord of the Rings
Mentioned by Jim Norton · at 00:53:44 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Jim Norton, a stand-up comedian and radio personality, discusses his comedy career, including his characters and an animated project, along with topics like addiction, sleep apnea, and the boundaries of offensive humor. The conversation also touches on his upcoming special 'Contextually Inadequate' and reflections on figures like Joan Rivers.
What they talked about
- History of radio and TV broadcasting
- Clean vs. dirty comedy debate
- Sex addiction and compulsive behavior
- Party lines and childhood poverty
- Breathing exercises and isolation tanks
- Blackmail and online harassment
- Jimi Hendrix death conspiracy theories
- Comedy characters and improv
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