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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!#MarkNormand #MauryPovich #Comedy  #StandUpComedy __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.🎧 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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