#655 Fart In My Mouth and Call It a Love Story
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In this chaotic, self-aware episode of *Tuesdays with Stories!*, hosts Joe List and Mark Norman deliver a sprawling, unfiltered narrative that oscillates between absurd humor, personal confessions, and sharp cultural commentary. The episode opens with a meta-commentary on the podcast’s own evolution—its shifting studio locations, from sterile law offices to cramped apartments—culminating in a candid reflection on the creative highs of the 'Stand Up Labs' era, where raw, unfiltered comedy reigned. The core of the episode centers on Joe’s recent whirlwind weekend: opening for Shane Gillis in Nashville and Charlotte, a harrowing jet-induced vomiting episode, and a surreal dive into the world of celebrity, fame, and the emotional whiplash of transitioning from high-octane performances to family life. The story takes a poignant turn when Joe reveals his decision to go completely off social media, a move driven by the mental toll of constant outrage and performative outrage culture. He describes the liberation of disconnecting—reading books, watching hockey, and reconnecting with real people—while still grappling with the addictive pull of digital life. The episode concludes with a heartfelt, slightly absurd tale of Joe orchestrating a surprise birthday weekend for his wife, Sarah, involving a surprise visit from comedian Katie Hannigan, only to accidentally ruin the surprise by texting her in front of his wife.
Go completely off social media for mental clarity—delete Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to escape algorithmic anxiety and outrage fatigue.
The best creative work often happens in unfiltered, chaotic environments like the 'Stand Up Labs' era, where artists felt free to experiment without fear.
Authenticity in relationships comes not from grand gestures, but from the messy, unscripted moments—like accidentally ruining a surprise and still making it meaningful.
Digital detoxes can be powerful: blocking apps, using physical 'bricks' to lock phones, and limiting access to reduce addictive scrolling.
The most profound joy often comes from simple, offline experiences—reading, walking, watching a show with a child, or sharing a quiet moment with a partner.
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The Evolution of a Podcast Studio
The hosts reflect on the podcast's journey through various studio locations—from a sterile law office to a cramped bedroom and a basement—highlighting the emotional and creative impact of each space. They reminisce about the chaotic energy of Stand Up Labs and the bittersweet end of that era.
The Nashville Weekend: Fame, Chaos, and a Jet Puke
“I'm like, I can't be the guy who pukes on a jet. I just can't do it. Now, who's on the jet? Louis hit the brick, so it's just me, Derek, Shane, and his assistant. Okay. Yeah. And everybody's having a great time except me. But I hate to be the wet blanket.”
The Aladdin Theater Debacle
Joe and his wife’s family attend a Broadway production of *Aladdin*, but the kids quickly lose interest. The hosts share the absurdity of the kids’ boredom and the family’s decision to leave early, drawing parallels to past experiences with disengaged audiences.
The Social Media Breakup
“You take it off, and you're just fucking walking around. Everyone's quite friendly. Yeah, it's so true. I mean, the comments, not even my comments, like you said, those, hey, you're gay, hey, you're ugly, your earlobes are connected. All right, I can handle that. But it's just the constant, you know, do you see that?”
The Surprise Birthday Weekend
“I go, well, I sent her a sketch. Aha. And Sarah's like, sketch? Which sketch? And I'm like, she's coming tomorrow! Oh! I can't lie! Oh, man. Because here's the thing. You're like Jim Carrey. I can't lie!”
“You take it off, and you're just fucking walking around. Everyone's quite friendly. Yeah, it's so true. I mean, the comments, not even my comments, like you said, those, hey, you're gay, hey, you're ugly, your earlobes are connected. All right, I can handle that. But it's just the constant, you know, do you see that?”
“Yeah. I go, I sent her a sketch. Aha. And Sarah's like, sketch? Which sketch? And I'm like, she's coming tomorrow! Oh! I can't lie! Oh, man. Because here's the thing. You're like Jim Carrey. I can't lie!”
“looked at my call log. I made my call at 2 .06. The next train behind me. At my stop. Oh, my Lord. Like one train after me. So if I had stayed here, lingered, said hello to the baby, listened to Chuck's horse shit, you know what I mean? Wash my feet. I'm only kidding. I love your shit.”
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Joe List
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Mark Norman
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Sarah
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Shane Gillis
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William H. Macy
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Stand Up Labs
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Katie Hannigan
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Ari Shaffir
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The End
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Doug Key
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