2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

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

Aug 12, 2024

Nick Swardson, a talented comedian and actor known for his sketch comedy chops, joins in for a hilarious chat. He brings a special impression of his late friend Norm Macdonald, envisioning what Norm would sound like as a ghost. The duo dishes about body image norms in comedy, shares laugh-out-loud gymnastic anecdotes, and recalls absurd moments from their careers, including Swardson’s wild watermelon wrestling days. They dive into the evolving comedy scene while keeping the banter lively and engaging—grab a drink and enjoy this comedic ride!

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Nick Swardson

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Quick takeaways

Bert's sudden hearing issues highlight the humorous yet serious camaraderie within the comedy community, as friends rally for support.

Nick and Tom reminisce about Bert's early comedy journey, celebrating his growth from a hopeful newcomer to a confident performer.

The conversation about the changing comedy landscape illustrates a shift from traditional platforms like Comedy Central to the rise of streaming services.

Deep dives

Bert's Hearing Issues

Bert's recent hearing problems are addressed, highlighting the sudden onset of his auditory issues and the balance problems that accompany them. Doctors are currently evaluating him for possible solutions, including a cochlear implant, as his hearing has significantly declined. While the situation is concerning, the humor in the struggle is evident, especially in the way co-hosts share their sentiments about Bert's state. The community around him expresses hope for his recovery, reflecting the camaraderie within the comedy world.

Intro

2min

The Comedic Journey: Reflections and Anecdotes

6min

Comedic Antics and Body Image Banter

8min

Gymnasts and Growing Pains

10min

Comedy Roots and Watermelon Wrestling

4min

Laughs and Legends: A Comedic Journey

19min

Cheers to Comedy and Friendship

3min

Cultural Comedy Clash

16min

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This week on 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Bert is out once again, something going on with his ear or something, so Tom is joined by Nick Swardson. Nick does a mean impression of Bert so it's almost like he's still here. Speaking of someone who's still here, Nick's BFF Norm Macdonald also appears in impression form and the two talk about what he'd sound like as a ghost. The two also talk about Carrot Top's jacked physique, what Tom eats in the morning, a cool chloroform prank, Comedy Central, the greats of alt-comedy, Tom's tour name, South Park, Minnesota, and so much more! Grab some vodka and hangout.

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