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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 33 MIN

Mark Normand: Why Comedy Can’t Be Taken So Seriously

from On Par with Maury Povich

Comedian  @marknormand joins Maury for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation about the survival of stand-up comedy. Mark opens up about grinding it out in NYC with  @DanSoder and other comedy greats, dealing with relentless hecklers, and the night he literally had to kick a fan to protect his set. Mark also pulls back the curtain on the comedy industry's biggest shift, explaining why YouTube completely destroys traditional late-night TV appearances when it comes to selling out theaters. Equal opportunity offender and self-proclaimed inclusive comic, Mark leaves no topic unturned as he breaks down why modern culture has forgotten how to laugh and why he is determined to fix it.Plus, Mark gives a behind-the-scenes look at the launching of his new YouTube series,   @human.trials , and what went into filming his hit Netflix stand-up special!Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they’re entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it just gets more "On Par."Subscribe for more legends, no filters.#MarkNormand #MauryPovich #Comedy  #StandUpComedy __Maury Povich is a legendary journalist and cultural icon whose unfiltered authenticity and deep curiosity drive every conversation he has, both on and off the air.Maury has always understood that the best content is rooted in compelling, personal storytelling, and that's what he's set out to do on Season 2 of On Par With Maury Povich'.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42mhOM6🔹 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43zDzJC📱 Find Maury:🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onparpod  🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onparpod/?hl=en🔹 YouTube:  @onparpod  🔹 X: https://x.com/MauryOnParLIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay On Par with Maury for new episodes and special guests every week! 🎙️

Comedian  @marknormand joins Maury for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation about the survival of stand-up comedy. Mark opens up about grinding it out in NYC with  @DanSoder and other comedy greats, dealing with relentless hecklers, and the night he literally had to kick a fan to protect his set. Mark also pulls back the curtain on the comedy industry's biggest shift, explaining why YouTube completely destroys traditional late-night TV appearances when it comes to selling out theaters. Equal opportunity offender and self-proclaimed inclusive comic, Mark leaves no topic unturned as he breaks down why modern culture has forgotten how to laugh and why he is determined to fix it.Plus, Mark gives a behind-the-scenes look at the launching of his new YouTube series,   @human.trials , and what went into filming his hit Netflix stand-up special!Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they’re entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it just gets more "On Par."Subscribe for more legends, no filters.#MarkNormand #MauryPovich #Comedy  #StandUpComedy __Maury Povich is a legendary journalist and cultural icon whose unfiltered authenticity and deep curiosity drive every conversation he has, both on and off the air.Maury has always understood that the best content is rooted in compelling, personal storytelling, and that's what he's set out to do on Season 2 of On Par With Maury Povich'.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42mhOM6🔹 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43zDzJC📱 Find Maury:🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onparpod  🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onparpod/?hl=en🔹 YouTube:  @onparpod  🔹 X: https://x.com/MauryOnParLIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay On Par with Maury for new episodes and special guests every week! 🎙️

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