Jim Norton & Wife Nikki on Marriage + Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell on Heartbreak
Feb 8, 2024
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Jim Norton and his wife Nikki discuss their marriage and navigating trans culture. Perry Farrell joins the show and talks about his issue with the music industry. Plus, news stories about the Super Bowl, Gina Carano suing Disney, a tampon dispenser incident, and Luis Rubiales facing trial.
Jim and Nikki Norton discuss their marriage and overcoming obstacles as a transgender couple.
News stories discussed include the Super Bowl, Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney, a tampon dispenser controversy, and a former Spanish soccer president facing trial.
Perry Farrell shares insights on his background, including his upbringing in New York, various jobs, and lowest moment that inspired his music.
Perry Farrell emphasizes the importance of authenticity and DIY mentality in music for meaningful connections with listeners.
Deep dives
Connecticut high school installs tampon dispenser in boys restroom
A Connecticut high school installed a tampon dispenser in the boys restroom, but it was ripped out and destroyed shortly after. The school plans to reinstall it at a later date as it is required by state law.
Gina Carano teams up with Elon Musk against Lucasfilm
Gina Carano, previously fired from 'The Mandalorian,' is suing Lucasfilm over claims of wrongful termination due to her right-wing opinions on social media. She is seeking reinstatement or compensation of at least $75,000.
Taylor Swift plans to fly to the Super Bowl in private jet
Taylor Swift will be flying to the Super Bowl in a private jet, using nearly 4,000 gallons of jet fuel. Despite criticisms of wasting fuel, Swift does not discuss environmental issues publicly, making it difficult to critique her for it.
Jim Norton's wife gives up gym membership due to discomfort for others
Jim Norton's wife, Nikki Norton, decided to cancel her gym membership after realizing that her presence made others uncomfortable in the women's locker room. Nikki wanted to avoid putting herself and others in an awkward position.
Personal Background and Early Career
The speaker shares his personal background, including growing up in New York and later moving to Florida and California. He talks about his experiences working in construction and as a jewelry designer while pursuing his passion for surfing. The speaker also mentions his interest in music and his initial attempts at modeling and escorting.
First Broken Heart and Musical Development
The speaker recounts a heartbreaking experience where he discovered his girlfriend was dating someone else while he was working as a busboy. He shares his feelings of being devastated and broken-hearted, which ultimately shaped his musical journey. The speaker expresses how difficult moments like these inspired him to write songs and develop his unique sound.
The Value of Authenticity in Music
The speaker emphasizes the importance of authenticity in music and how it connects with listeners on a deeper level. He highlights the need for artists to tell their own stories and share real emotions, rather than relying on manufactured content. The speaker values the DIY (do-it-yourself) mentality in music, appreciating the rawness and honesty it brings to the industry.
Jim Norton and his wife Nikki talk about their marriage and how Jim’s family reacted after finding out Nikki is trans. Nikki talks about having trouble immigrating to the United States and the two share their philosophies on trans culture and navigating the various reactions to their relationship. Adam also reminisces about meeting Jim’s parents.
Chris shares news stories about the Super Bowl, Gina Carano suing Disney with Elon Musk’s help, a tampon dispenser torn from a high school boys' restroom minutes after being installed, and ex-Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales facing trial for kissing a player after winning the World Cup.
Lastly, Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell joins the show and talks about an issue he has with today’s music industry. He remembers selling and transporting jewelry in New York as a kid before moving to California on his own. Perry recalls many of the jobs he worked before revealing his lowest moment- which he credits to inspiring his music.
For more with Jim and Nikki:
● Watch their show Nikki and Jim, available on YouTube
● Catch Jim on the “Now You Know” tour
● http://JimNorton.com
For more with Perry Farrell:
● Porno For Pyros Farewell Tour: HORNS, THORNS EN HALOS FAREWELL
○ Santa Ana, CA - Observatory Orange County - Feb 13
○ San Diego, CA - Observatory San Diego - Feb 15
○ Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre - Feb 17
● For tickets and more dates visit http://LiveNation.com
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