Norm Macdonald Live
Norm Macdonald Live is a weekly free audio and video podcast hosted by Canadian stand-up comedian, writer and actor Norm Macdonald, with co-host Adam Eget.[1] Launched on March 26, 2013, the podcast is currently in its third season. It features interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community. The program airs live on Mondays at 9 PM EST on the Video Podcast Network, and is later posted to YouTube. Former Late Show with David Letterman producer Daniel Kellison acts as executive producer.
Background
The first season premiered on March 26, 2013 and concluded after eleven episodes. After a year-long hiatus, the second season debuted on May 12, 2014.[2] It concluded after thirteen episodes in August 2014.
A third season was released in September and October 2016, but only aired 2 episodes before going on hiatus. On July 25, 2017 the season continued with guest David Letterman. The recommencement of the 3rd season also featured a director of photography that seemed to prefer close-up camera shots on subjects rather than the traditional medium to medium close-up.
Format
The podcast follows a talk show format. Each hour-long episode features opening remarks between Macdonald and co-host Adam Eget, often involving elaborate comedic bits and irreverent chit-chat, leading into a guest interview. The show concludes with a segment called "Jokes," in which the hosts and their guest take turns reading one-liners from index cards.
Season One
| Episode | Release Date | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 26, 2013 | Super Dave Osborne |
| 2 | April 2, 2013 | Tom Green |
| 3 | April 9, 2013 | Fred Stoller |
| 4 | April 16, 2013 | Russell Brand |
| 5 | April 23, 2013 | Billy Bob Thornton |
| 6 | April 30, 2013 | Larry King |
| 7 | May 7, 2013 | Kevin Nealon |
| 8 | May 14, 2013 | Simon Helberg |
| 9 | May 21, 2013 | Nick Swardson |
| 10 | May 27, 2013 | Andy Dick |
| 11 | June 11, 2013 | Gilbert Gottfried |
Season Two
| Episode | Release Date | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12, 2014 | Ray Romano |
| 2 | May 21, 2014 | Adam Sandler |
| 3 | May 26, 2014 | David Spade |
| 4 | June 2, 2014 | Carl Reiner |
| 5 | June 9, 2014 | Fred Willard |
| 6 | June 16, 2014 | Todd Glass |
| 7 | June 30, 2014 | Bob Saget |
| 8 | July 7, 2014 | David Koechner |
| 9 | July 14, 2014 | Roseanne Barr |
| 10 | July 21, 2014 | Marc Maron |
| 11 | July 28, 2014 | Martin Mull |
| 12 | August 7, 2014 | Jack Carter |
Season Three
| Episode | Release Date | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 15, 2016 | Stephen Merchant |
| 2 | September 26, 2016 | Bill Hader |
| 3 | July 25, 2017 | David Letterman |
| 4 | August 1, 2017 | Mike Tyson |
| 5 | August 8, 2017 | Bobby Lee |
| 6 | August 15, 2017 | Sarah Silverman |
Upcoming:
- Dana Carvey
- Judd Apatow
- Margaret Cho
- Conan O'Brien
- Bruce Vilanch
- Artie Lange
- Robert Blake
- Caitlyn Jenner[3]
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Rich Little[4]
- Jim Carrey[5]
- Tim Allen
Critical reception
Reviews for the series have been positive, with warm notices from USA Today[6] and Entertainment Weekly.[7] Darren Staley of America's Comedy writes, "The show is at all times smart, unpredictable, thought-provoking, and funny as hell," arguing that, "It's the best podcast out there right now."[8] Writing for IFC, Ron Mwangaguhunga called Macdonald, "a comedic force with which to be reckoned," noting that the show was, "a bit rough around the edges," in its first episode.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Norm Macdonal Live Review". IFC. March 26, 2013.
- ^ "Here's the Season 2 Premiere of 'Norm Macdonald Live' with Ray Romano". Splitsider. May 13, 2014.
- ^ Desk, TV News. "Letterman, Seinfeld & More Set for New Season of NORM MACDONALD LIVE". Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/NormMacdonald/comments/59eav3/i_was_on_the_norm_macdonald_live_show_while_they/#bottom-comments
- ^ http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/sf-norm-macdonald-casino-dania-beach-20170807-story.html
- ^ "Norm MacDonald launches a video podcast". USA Today. March 26, 2013.
- ^ "Norm Macdonald talks new video podcast, shares excellent advice: 'The best defense is an insane offense' - EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. March 27, 2013.
- ^ "'Norm Macdonald Live' in Retrospect". America's Comedy. May 29, 2013.
External links
- [1] - Official YouTube Channel