#41 - How Comedians Perfect Their Craft | Mark Normand

Stand-up comedian Mark Normand is known for his sharp, punchy delivery and observational humor. He has appeared in major platforms like Conan, The Tonight Show, and The Late Show. In this episode, Mark and Dain discuss how to craft comedy materials, find your own style, handle hecklers, engage the audience, the art of improvisation, and how to continuously evolve as a comedian. Book Rivyl in for a free 30-minute call, here: http://l.rivyl.com/JUPbkj (00:00) Intro (03:24) The First Open Mic (04:16) Joke Writing Beginnings (04:52) First Comedy Meeting (06:01) A Troubling Comedy Debut (07:13) Gaming and Comedy Parallels (08:00) The Long Road to Mastery (10:00) Struggles and Resilience (12:00) The Transition to Professionalism (15:00) Building an Audience (17:30) Personal Success Defined (19:15) Evolution of Comedy Styles (22:00) The Comedy Process (23:30) Networking and Success (25:45) Creativity in Constraints (28:45) Independence vs. Gatekeeping (31:32) Comic Critique of Hollywood (33:45) The Rise of Podcasting (35:25) Building a Crew (36:12) The Value of Hard Work (38:10) Long-Term Struggle (39:45) Overcoming Impatience (41:30) Adjusting to New Media (43:10) Technology and Social Commentary (45:40) Comedy's Changing Landscape