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DTF Podcast
DTF Podcast: In this bifurcated podcast, comedian Sam Norton explores his interests in both Comedy and Star Wars entertainment.
Drunks Talking Force (Star Wars): Two cantina bar flies meet every week for a drink as they discuss every facet of the Star Wars universe in this comedic, debauched podcast in a galaxy far far away.
Dissecting The Frog (Comedy): In this comedic symposium, Sam discusses joke structure, crowd psychology, subjectively funny & historically humorous. Intellectually dissecting his passion for your education and entertainment.
Episode XIII: Spaceballs Documentary footage about The Mandalorian has finished but that doesn't mean your two favorite scoundrels are done wheelin', dealin' & creating a good feelin' Clamm & Pink are on their way back to Tatooine to meet up with Gonk, Boba the Hutt and President Skroob to collect thier money from their new "Gronk" drug smuggling, sex droid, business venture.
Episode XII: Mando Finale Clamm & Pink celebrate a documentary well done and say good bye to the Mandalorian in their galaxy far far away.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode XI: Mando s2 e7 A little Cinder Clause Day vacation for these two scumbags in a galaxy far far away. Clamm is simultaneously terrified of Gonk making Gronks while being overstimulated by the amazing does of Star Wars footage dumbed on us. Meanwhile, Pink is living the highlife and enjoying new found stability in the credits rolling in.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode X: BOBA! Put simply the boys swoon over the return of Boba Fett!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode IX: Grogu Baby Yods is GROGU! Pink and Clamm plan out the rest of their lives together over drinks in a galaxy far far away. The scoundrels' love for Grogu and the Mandalorian is a little overwhelming and has them feeling sensitive and DRY!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode VIII: Mando s2 e3 & 4 A double shot of The Mandalorian as Clamm & Pink, fully recovered from their Life Day debauchery, they tackle more information dumped from the new episodes about their galaxy far far away. Clamm has a new boss & Pink is off the wagon that we are sure he was never on to begin with. Fun, theft, drugs and Star Wars. Enjoy!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode Happy: Life Day Happy Life Day from a galaxy far far away! On today's special episode Pink and Clamm meet up for a special holiday drink as they discuss the (Star Wars) Holiday Special.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode VII: Mando s2 e2 As the Mandalorian captivates the galaxy Pink & Clamm continue their decent into debauchery. Clamm shares more stories from his droid inventory that include a few rare units & Pink gives unsolicited parenting advice while offering to sell everyone in the Cantina death sticks.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode VI: Mando Pink's Tusken prejudice takes center stage after they collect a Kyrat Dragon pearl & Clamm drowns his sorrow in a galaxy far far away. Coming off a bender in the his Jawa's mobile home, Clamm enjoys their time together after watching the Mandalorian but misses his wife. Pink on the other hand is jealous Sand people hog all the spot light on Tatooine. Gonk continues to be the most interesting man in the world. Enjoy!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode V: Drugs
Do you wanna buy some death sticks or listen to Pinky and Clamm talk drugs? Either way you will need to go home and rethink your life. Pinky scores big with a massive death stick sale and suggests for the two buddies to party on his sand crawler. Clamm describes his urge to try death sticks and how spice makes his hold body slippery and moist. Come laugh with them as they anticipate the new documentary footage from The Mandalorian season 2.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode IV: Droids
Danger Master Luke, Danger!, Clamm & Pink discuss the relationship that a galaxy far far away has with metal men. Pink's hesitancy toward the droids come from his conspiracy that they are all waiting to kill him for crashing IG88's ship. Meanwhile, Clamm tells of his enjoyment of the electric folk and of his special friend Gonk. Enjoy!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode III: Sexuality
Filling a cantina with raw sexual energy, Clamm & Pink dive deep into their relationships and passions in their galaxy far far away. Clamm, unknowingly reviels that through his travels he has had countless relations while traveling millions of parsecs across hundreds of hyperspace lanes. And Pink escapes into his blue milk to forget his past indiscretions while again, praise his boy, Jabba The Hut. Enjoy!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Episode II: Politics
Once again Clamm & Pink coalesce at the Cantina filled with scum & villainy to discuss a topics about their galaxy far far away. Clamm, inebriated boarding on hallucination after drinking fermented cactus dissect the politics of the universe. Pink hopped up on to much blue milk showcases that notorious Jawa aggression. Enjoy!
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
Drinking! These two friendly bar flies meet up every week at a local backwater Cantina to discuss all things Star Wars & pop culture. These two degenerates drown themselves in the minutia of a galaxy far far away as they await more history from the Star Wars Universe to play out.
CREDITS: Hosts- Sam Norton & Kevin Kogan Editor- Ryan Walker Art by- Jon Lyons frogisis.artstation.com/ Theme Song- "Star Wars - Cantina Band" by: Star Wars www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvX7nMxKhvknepZ6Z_VFLA
SAM NORTON: WHITE NOISE VR The worlds 1st 360 Virtual reality comedy special is available NOW for download at: www.isamcomedy.com/white-noise or www.vrcomedy.net/
Due to the ongoing pandemic I am releasing the special for download with a simple donation to the Martin Comedy Grant. Your donation will go to countless amounts of out-of-work comedians giving them the ability to pay for life's essentials in these trying times. (Not me I have a wonderful doctor wife)
PLEASE, Donate. Download, ENJOY!
(Let me give you an entertaining night in/virtual night out while you donate to be a kind-hearted person)
A bit from 2007 perfectly tailored for our current state of the world, Joe Rogan rants about humanities potential devolution. On this episode of Just a Tad Sam enjoys an earm worm from a decade ago. Absurd isolation reflection layer seemly on top of Joe's smoke fueled prophetic musings.
On this latest episode of the DTF podcast, Sam sits down to remember a more communal time with the memory of a simple radio show, The Opie & Antony Show! Known as crass, rude, volatile, ruthless & obscene to a Puritan humorless public. But ground breaking to comedians & comedy nerds, alike, O & A was something deeply special & complex from the right vantage point, like a hilarious rainbow. Today, Sam investigates the, history, humor & legacy of this profoundly influential show.
On this 2020 St Patrick's Day locked up and isolated in his basement Sam Norton celebrates his heritage by trying to create another stereotype toward the Irish. Grab a fella or filly, raise a pint of the Black and enjoy Sam rambling about descendants of the Emerald isle.
We're back! After a year of silence the DTF podcast stampedes back onto the internet with a brand new episode. On this episode Sam gives a quick update on what has been going on with him over the last year then drops napalm onto the business that is comedy writers/promoters. Enjoy as Sam destroys his career by hating on the very same people who would be able to make it easier.
Dumb and Dumber, a modern day classic comedy on par with great humorous films like Airplane and its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. All devoid of meaning or intelligence but not sophistication of gags. On this epsiode Sam dives into one of his favorite comedies ever made and boy does he sound dumb.
On this episode of the DTF podcast we dissect the drive of comedian Bo Burnham to become the most authentic artist he's able to be. Navigating his way through so many simultaneous paths only to emerge from his metamorphism as a new creature. Within his career he's been able to change from a boy to a man, Youtube star to comedic icon and musical comedian to deeply introspective artist. Bo teaches us that authenticity and vulnerability go hand in hand with greatness.
Within in recent years many of comedies most once beloved artist have had a real fall from grace. Today Sam dives into his feeling about the three highest profile cases in comedy, Bill Cosby, Louie CK and Roseanne Barr. For Sam it became an unraveling personal journey that ends with the realization of the shallowness of his morality. ENJOY!
Hot out of the year 2007 we talk about one of the greatest openings of any comedy record EVER. From Patton Oswald's 2nd album Werewolves and Lollipops, Patton hit fast and hard with his opening bit about KFC's famous all-in-one bowls. Listen as Sam sings a love sonnet about this bit/performance.
Today on this episode of Dissecting the Frog, I want you to just let your soooouuuuul glow baby, feeling oh so silky smooth. Just let it shine through, yeah! Just let your soooouuuul glooooow ooo... That's right on the this episode of Dissecting the Frog we peel back the genius and charm of two comedic LEGENDS and the MASTERPIECE chick flick that is "Coming to America". Listen, relax and give it up for Mr. Randy Watson!
Take me out to the ballgame give me comic who is loud. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. All I want is George Carlin's real facts. So its root, root root for a big dream, the one that comics think of, it is one, two, three, jokes said right on "Just A Tad". .... I like baseball and George Carlin so listen, like and share.
On this episode Sam goes back to his white trash roots and dissects a controversial blue collar sitcom from the 90's. "Roseanne" as a show was both ground breaking & familiar to millions of American working class folks. Iconic for the last 30 years, Roseanne has recently been rebooted for a new audience in a new millennium so we dissect the old to usher in the new.
Look its a bird, it's a vulture, no it's Batman. That's right! On this episode "Just a Tad", Sam dissects multiple award nominated Michael Keaton... Known to the masses as a comic book movie hero and/or villain, but his surname suggests he is so much more. Let's dive into the mind of this multi-talented sick minded man of cons-"tit"-ution.
AFTER AN ENTIRE YEAR THE D.T.F PODCAST IS BACK BABY!!!
On this episode Sam makes his triumphant return with a dissection of why Hollywood only seems to allow one black comedian super star at a time. He pontificates about how each generation of black comedian elites seem to have to step down and knight the next one for another generation. From Pryor to Murphy. Murphy to Rock. Rock to Chappelle, and Chappelle to Hart. Join us today as we dissect Hollywood, racism and the passing of Unfortunate Torch.
On this episode of the DTF podcast Sam really just nerds out about two comedians he has had the privilege working "around" (done the same rooms). Modern day surrealist who push the boundaries of what comedy can conceptually be, Nick Vatterott and Reggie Watts are the Dali and Seurat of their generation. Listen as same sucks both of them of long and hard in this love letter of an episode.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam records his last Chicago based episode before he jumps the northern boarder and becomes a canuck. He is joined in a basement, that doubles as a painting studio, for the friend of his guest, Sonal Aggawarl. They discuss Eddie Izzard, Tommy Tiernan, Maz Jabroni, Trevor Noah, Veer Das & the positive influence comedy is having on an international scale and the people who are leading the new world wave. Comedy is going global and so are we.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" you travel (literally) with Sam as he convoys from a gig all the way back home to Chicago with fellow comedian and infant troubadour, Tristan A Smith. Sam and Tristan discuss the strange circumstances of being a travelling comedian in the new millennium from both a professional and novice outlook, while simultaneous trying not to die in a car accident.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam is joined yet again by his good friend and fellow comedian Matt Riggs. Matt introduces Sam to the little know show "The Chris Gethard Show" and Sam FALLS IN LOVE. They both swoon over a comedy show so original and loose that it hooked both of them through how pure its entertainment value has become.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam takes you back to the early 2000's to dissect an old Comedy Central showcase "Tough Crowd Stands Up" to end his #30DaysofToughCrowd month. A showcase for hard hitting New York based stand up of Colin Quinn, Nick Di Palo, Judy Gold, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Patrice Oneal & Keith Robinson. Sam swoons over this group of comedians who have meant a lot to his personal/professional development and then deconstructs what makes them so precious.
On this very festive holiday episode "Just a Tad", Sam dissects the great American classic "Scrooged". A movie parodying 'A Christmas Carol' starring Bill Murray puts him again at odds with ghost & ghouls but the only thing that matters is the redemption of his soul. Its a dumb comedy classic I grew up on and its a few days before Christmas so I talked about it.
On this episode of the DTF podcast Sam goes deep into his favorite comedy show of ALL TIME, "Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn". Sam gets nostalgic, angry, & inspiring while he drives the point home as to why this short lived Comedy Central show was something special. Listen as he lists out all the reasons Tough Crowd was such a unique moment in time and may never be duplicated ever again.
On this Episode of "Just a Tad" Sam is joined by long time friend and comedy powerhouse Kellye Howard as they dissect Kellye's top comedians of all time. Sam asks Kellye to give her personalized Mount Rushmore of comedy and like a true outsider she gave 5 names instead of four. Hart, Mac, Lucille, Pryor, and Carlin, all these legends defined her life and she tells how.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" Sam sits down before heading home for Thanksgiving to say what he is thankful for in comedy and life. However his temper (as always) rears its head and the heart warming sappy tone quickly becomes and confusing emotional mess of yelling and gratitude.
On this episode of "Just a Tad", Sam dives deep into a real odd-ball character that was birthed from the complex mind of John C Reilly, the one, the only, Dr. Steve Brule. Dr. Brule, like his show "Check it out!", is surprising deep and flushed out. Not a serious character by any means but a deep, layered, complex character none the less. So enjoy it, ya dingus!
On this episode of "Just a Tad", Sam watches and deconstructs the classic dark comedy "King of Comedy" starring Robert Di Niro, and directed by Martin Scorsese. Sam's greatest fears bubble up and an emotional confession about the horrors of the entertainment business. He comes face to face with the worst possible scenario of his career in the fun house mirror that is Rupert Pupkin.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam is joined by his long time friend and fellow comedian/podcaster Matt Riggs. Here they dissected the 2016 The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, Both presidential candidates Trump & Hillary go after one another in a roast battle in front of ultra wealthy New York Catholics to show some humility. Luckily, Matt & Sam are there to deconstruct the sets of these non comics to speak on what really matters, their jokes.
On this episode of the D.T.F podcast Sam dissects the classic 1984 movie "Ghostbusters" and the new 2016 reboot, "Ghostbusters". Both movies full of talent and studio support but with two very different outcomes. Sam tries to answer why the movies feel so different and why there was so much controversy from a silly supernatural comedy. A story involving two generations of racism, sexism and studio involvement that culminated in MASS HYSTERIA!
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam has another special guest on to discuss comedy, Chicago's own, Matt Riggs. This time the boys dissect the complexity of Dave Chappelle's "Chappelle Show" in one sketch titled the "Racial Draft". Sam & Matt question the depth at which the writers and Dave himself purposefully went into with this one. From racist to racial, fun to fundamental, systematic to silly this sketch has more in it then whats on the surface.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" Sam tackles the misogynistic idea that women are not funny by looking at articles, interviews, and a documentary that have explored it before. He dissects the possible origins of this idea and the ramification that continue to ripple out from such a pervasive philosophy. Sam also challenges himself to find a kernel of truth in the idea that women are not as funny as men.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" Sam dissects an appearance of Patrice O'Neal discussing the concept of funny vs unfunny and how both come from the exact same place. After listening to an episode of FOX news from 2007, Sam manages to pull some real comedic meaning from such an obscure segment. We learn that true equality takes the conviction of a true individual to protect the individuality of all individuals.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam praises one of the most unique acts to out of the world of comedy, The Amazing Johnathan. His Las Vegas based, San Fransisco born act had equal parts pizazz and subversiveness from both cities. Today Sam dissects how using the well know troupes of magic and stand up comedy allowed the Amazing Johnathan to hook the audience into his chaotic Brain. Enjoy this a terrifying tour through the Amazing Johnathan's maze of smoke and mirrors... and pranks.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam dissects a childhood movie that became his first self discovered piece of art, the bock office bomb that was 'Dirty Work'. Despite this late 90's comedy being panned by critics and ignored by the public it managed to sneak it's way into becoming a cult classic. Sam pontificates on why it wasn't a more universal hit when it was armed with an intellectual script and immature punchlines.
On this episode of "Dissecting the Frog" Sam finishes his first two part episode on an American stand up icon, Don Rickles. In Episode one Sam dove into the history and lore behind Don's illustrious career as a Vegas legend and Hollywood starlet darling. In this episode we dissect every facet of what makes Mr Rickles so unique and lasting in his nearly 60 year career.
On this episode of Dissecting the Frog, Sam sends out a love letter to one of his personal favorites Mr Warmth himself, Don RIckles. Don is not only one of Sam's personal favorites but also one of the most successful comedians of all time. A career that spans nearly 60 years with appearances on 39 separate television shows and countless appearances on "The Tonight Show". Quick, ruthless, entertaining and inviting. This giant of comedy has it all and has done it all.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" Sam is on the road, in Madison Wisconsin, and joined by his two new friends comedians Dane Arden & Siyang Sun. Today they dissect the long battle between political correctness and indecent fun. The conversation finds that the cultural tides that wax and wain from sensitivity to obscene are more shallow than one would think.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" Sam is joined again by the fabulous Kevin White to dissect another part of the comedy world. The two dive deep into the question of weather or not the 1966 Batman Movie is comedy gold or a horrific Hollywood catastrophe. Using "Batman" as a beautiful example of the knife's edge between sarcastic and ironic, Sam and Kevin find that beatniks, beach bums and proto-hipsters all started the annoying tasteless debate between "funny good" and "funny bad". Today the two finish that debate.
On this episode of the "Just A Tad" Sam is joined yet again by podcast favorite and fellow Chicago comedian, Kevin White. Today they both go deep down the rabbit hole and up their own asses, as they dissect who are the comedians other comedians adore. From Dave Attell & Maria Bamford to Eddie Murphy & Robin Williams, this seemingly easy conversation becomes a much more difficult debate.
On this episode of D.T.F podcast, Sam dives deep inside the comedic brilliance of the most unhinged individual to every grace the squared circle, Rowdy Roddy Piper. A pro wrestler who found fame in both sports entertainment and film, Roddy was blessed with the ancient Celtic gift of gab. A unique voice on the mic, Roddy took the spot light anywhere he went because he was not a man but an ele"mental" force of nature. Let's start the mayhem.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" Sam really gets weird with his weird with his chosen topic. Today he dissects a sketch made famous or infamous (depending on your taste in comedy) by Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler. Sam goes deep into the idea of what a joke is and can be, while also discovering something about himself. Strap on your goggles for this episode because he gets microscopic with his analysis.
On this Episode, Sam is joined in his mania with one of his best friends, comedian extraordinaire Kevin White. Both of these unhinged angry Irish men sow a combative love tale towards one of the greatest cartoons EVER, Freakazoid! Freakazoid is given reverence for being in the pantheon of 90's WB animation. However Kevin and Sam both freak out over Freakzoid's ability to pull the rug out from underneath itself constantly.
On this episode of Just a Tad, Sam is by himself but never alone, for he has the company of you the listener. He also has the unbridled ego of his topic of dissection. The one and only "Jiminy Glick". A creation straight out of the mind of Martin Short, Jiminy is a character based on many, praised by few but surpassed by none. Sit back and enjoy the terrible personality of the hardest working man in show business, Jiminy Glick.
On this episode of the "D.T.F Podcast" I sit down with my friend co-producer and fellow comedian, Ryan Walker, to dissect the wonderful world of musical comedy. Today we discuss the talented Tom Lehrer and the legendary Weird Al Yankovic. Both are unappreciated geniuses. One lost to time and academia the other hiding behind his own insecurities of a costume of bright colors and an accordion. Today we dissect the two comedians who managed to strike our funny bone and tuning fork.
On this episode the great Dan Friesen (Friesen Point Podcast) makes triumphant return to "Just a Tad". On this day we discussed the epic mic drop of a set Stephen Colbert of "Late Night"/"Colbert Report" had at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. We dissect what it means to be provocative and push the boundaries ourselves in our own debate on the subject. Enjoy the madness that ensued.
On this Episode of "Just a Tad" Sam is yet AGAIN joined by his long time friend & fellow comedian (host of the Friesen Point Podcast), the baritone bastard himself, Dan Friesen. Today they both dive deep into the controversial opening monologue of the 2016 Golden Globe award ceremony performed by Ricky Gervais. Was it controversial and subversive or was is a vapid contrived ratings grab? Listen to find out.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" we have a special guest, the one and only Dan Friesen. Dan is not only a long time dear personal friend of mine but is also a brilliant comedic mind with a judgmental soul. With that judgmental soul, Dan and I become the divine scales of justice as we deconstruct the subtle complexities of what is and is not theft in the comedy community.
On this episode of Just a Tad we stray away from the world of comedy and into the world of music. To me, Hip Hop has always been the musical equivalent of stand-up comedy and at the top of that world is, M.F Doom. This MC brings humor to the craft through his mastery of rhyme, keen eye of observation and unmatched originality.
On this episode of "Dissecting The Frog" Sam dissects the progenitor of modern stand up comedy, Lenny Bruce. That's right and hour long discussion on the life and impact of the original alternative comedian. We dive into the far reaching influence of this child-like revolutionary that helped created (in one way or another)every comic who came after. He may not be the funniest comic to have ever graced the stage but without him you don't have any of us.
On this episode of "Dissecting The Frog" Sam dissects the complexities of keeping clean in the underbelly of entertainment, which is stand up comedy. Brian Regan, Ellen DeGeneres & Jim Gaffigan all put up boarders around 'blue' humor without compromising their artist image and vision. We unravel the true surgical creativity it takes to run up to the cliff of toilet humor to only jump off and fly over all the filth.
On this episode of "Just A Tad" same goes deep into his nostalgia with the first big laugh he remembers having. Just like many first laugh, Sam's came from the Looney Toons and specifically from the daffiest of ducks, Daffy Duck. Let's dive into what made this character, above all else, the funniest.
On this episode of 'Just A Tad' we get an epic lesson in confidence when the original king, Bernie Mac, takes the Def Comedy Jam back in the early 90's. Faced with an unruly crowd this set showcases that true comics and turn hostility into hilarity.
In today's episode of 'Dissecting The Frog" we go deep inside the hearts and minds of three comics who have transcended into from stand up comedians into open bleeding hearts. Richard Pryor, Marc Maron & Bill Hicks all taught us that exposed nerves can be hard to witness but not do create the most sympathy possible in the human experience.
On this Episode of "Just A Tad" we dissect a scene from the cult classic 'Monty Python & The Holy Grail'. Just like the Black Knight, Sam slowly picks apart the humor of viloence, absurdity and the genius that is The "Mighty" Pythons (Thats what I have called them since I was a kid, kinda hard to break the habbit)
On today's episode we pay tribute to the great American artist, Prince. He may have passed away into the next life but back in this one, his unique spirit still brings us pure entertainment. Sam discusses the infamous Dave Chappelle sketch that was a personal favorite of the musical icon. He also talks about how and why Prince became such an influence on many different artists including himself.
On this episode we pay tribute to, who I think, was the greatest American artist to live, Prince. Dead at age 57 he will be missed by this host who holds artist integraty in the HIGHEST of regaurds. Now, how does a comedian pay tribute to Prince, you ask? By discussing the brillant subversive comedy of the Animaniacs thats how! "Oh, no let's go! Go crazy"-Prince
On this episode of "Just a Tad" we dissect a battle for the ages that happened on one of my favorite shows of all time. Greg Giraldo vs Denis Leary on Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn. We also have something a little special in the form of my co-producer Ryan Walker. He joins us today to dive deep into this battle of the Titans. Enjoy.
On this episode of "Just a Tad" we illuminate the comedic triumph of the brilliant Brit, Rowan Atkinson. Although he is known the world over for his character rolls such as the "Blackadder" and "Mr. Bean", few know that he had a stint as a kind of stand-up comedian in his one man show "Rowan Atkinson LIVE". Today we dissect one of his bits in that show about SMUT and find how and why he brought together both drooling idiots and pretentious intellectuals into a cacophony of laughter.
In today's episode we bring you three kings. All masters of their craft and lords over their domain but unique Gods in the pantheon of comedy Gods. Today we dissect Steven Wright, Rodney Dangerfield, and Mitch Hedberg. Listen as I analyze these defined characters and enjoy with me until I call a famous NYC comedy club "Rodney's" and not "Dangerfield's".
On today's episode of "Just a Tad" we discuss comedic impressions, the thought that goes into them, and the reigning king of them all, Jay Mohr. You may only know Jay from SNL or appearances in movies like "Jerry McGuire" and "Small Soldiers" but to me, he is actually the best comedic impressionist in show business ever! Here, I explain why he stand alone above all others.
On this Episode of "D.T.F: Just a Tad", Sam explores the art of burns, roasts and holding court w/ Jamie Foxx DESTROYING Doug Williams. He then reminisces on a time when his "friends" teased him so hard he changed his life. Listen as he dissects something so painful its funny, like getting kicked in the nuts.
HELLO! HELLO! It's DTF Podcast w/Sam Norton, new episodes every Tuesday. Come join me as we "Dissect the Frog" meaning "Talking about Jokes until you just wanna listen to a little bit of music" Podcast.
Because "Dissecting The Frog" takes so long to research and produce, Sam Norton gives you "Just a Tad". Weekly episodes with a little less research but a little more fun. On this episode, Sam introduces his favorite scene from one of his favorite movies and tries to step around the land mines of racism as he untangles the funny from it.
With the first episode of "Dissecting The Frog w/ Sam Norton", he begins to try dissect everything in comedy. From joke structure and crowd physiology to the objectionably funny and the history of humor itself.
On this episode Sam introduces both the show and himself to you in a personal breakdown of his own comedic influences and dissects what makes them so special to him and the world of comedy. Enjoy