''Norm Macdonald Live'' was a weekly audio and video podcast hosted by Canadian stand-up comedian, writer and actor

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's Adam Eget (b. 1979) served as the show's co-host, with former ''

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as executive producer. The show featured interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community, and ran for three seasons. Launched by the Video Podcast Network on March 26, 2013, and then produced by Jash, the show was also distributed on

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, with audio-only versions of the episodes uploaded via iTunes. On February 16, 2018, archived episodes of the show were taken off of YouTube, followed by most major digital platforms. ''

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'', a spiritual successor to ''Norm Macdonald Live'' starring Macdonald and Eget, was released on

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on September 14, 2018.

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. 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 third season featured a brand-new set as well as a new style of filming that seemed to prefer close-up camera shots on subjects rather than the traditional medium close-up.

Format

The podcast followed a talk show format, yet without a studio audience. 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.

Episodes

Season one

Season two

Season three

Specials

In the spirit of the ''

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Critical reception

Reviews for the series were positive, with warm notices from ''USA Today'' and ''Entertainment Weekly''. Darren Staley of ''America's Comedy'' wrote "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." 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.

References

External links

Norm Macdonald Live
at the

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