Adult Posers with Mark Normand | Soder Podcast | EP 6
Dec 20, 2023
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Comedian Mark Normand joins Dan to discuss posing as different personas to fit in, their high school experiences and drug use, the goth culture's mindset, finding acceptance through comedy, and their experiences performing comedy in Arizona.
The podcast explores the challenges of fitting in and the pressures to conform in various social groups while growing up in New Orleans.
The speaker reflects on the thrill and excitement of childhood escapades, highlighting the impact of such experiences on their perspective on boredom and the need for excitement.
Deep dives
Growing up in New Orleans and the dynamics of fitting in
The podcast episode explores the speaker's experiences growing up in New Orleans and the challenges of fitting in. They discuss various social groups, such as goths, kunasses, and skaters. The speaker highlights the pressures to conform and the fear of being judged by peers. They also touch on the importance of finding a sense of belonging and how comedy provided a community where they could be themselves.
Childhood escapades and the thrill of being chased
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's childhood escapades and the thrill of being chased. They share stories of running away from kids who wanted to pick fights or cause trouble. The podcast explores the sense of fear, excitement, and the rush that came with such experiences, highlighting how it shaped their perspective on boredom and the need for excitement.
The sense of camaraderie and acceptance within the comedy community
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance and sense of camaraderie the speaker found within the comedy community. They discuss the bond formed among comedians, the ability to discuss niche interests without judgment, and the shared experiences of being outsiders in some ways. The speaker also reminisces about the early days hanging out with other comedians, talking bits, getting drunk, and performing at open mics together.
Navigating college and realizing one's true passions
The podcast episode touches on the speaker's college experience and the realization that their true passion lay in pursuing comedy. They discuss their brief college stints and how they felt like outsiders within the traditional college social scenes. The speaker reflects on finding their place in comedy, the sense of purpose and belonging it brought, and how it shaped their overall journey and career.
This episode Dan is joined by comedian Mark Normand. They talk about how everyone is really just a poser. Growing up in New Orleans. Public School vs Private School. Getting in trouble as a teenager. The Mark Normand high school years. Growing up in Colorado. Trying hard to fit in with people as you become an adult. Mark's goth brother and hillbilly friends. Mark Normand the college years and more!
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