Jim Norton: Behind the Punchlines | Planet Tyrus

Описание: Comedian Jim Norton sits down with Tyrus for an unfiltered conversation about what comedy is allowed to be in 2026, and what audiences actually want. They dig into the craft of being funny, the influence of Richard Pryor, the tension around cancel culture, and how performing changes when everyone is watching for the “wrong” line.

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00:00 – Welcome to Planet Tyrus
01:05 – Jim Norton on comedy, politics, and not picking sides
03:15 – Comedy as survival: bullying, pain, and fear
05:40 – Why nothing should be off-limits in comedy
07:20 – Archie Bunker, cancel culture, and why comedy changed
09:00 – Richard Pryor’s legacy and the danger of sacred cows
11:05 – Eddie Murphy, generational comedy, and changing tastes
14:00 – The dark side of comedy and life after the laughs stop
16:10 – Trump, humor, and why sharp minds matter in leadership
20:45 – Why comedians shouldn’t lecture audiences
23:15 – When comedy bombs: hecklers, crowd work, and recovery
28:40 – Personal struggles, relationships, and self-destruction
33:05 – Weight loss, discipline, and hitting personal rock bottom
39:50 – Fame, family trauma, and cutting toxic ties
45:20 – Trans issues, culture wars, and common sense
51:10 – O.J. Simpson, celebrity justice, and media hysteria
57:30 – Why politics rewards outrage, not honesty
1:03:10 – Aging, ego, and losing your edge
1:09:45 – Marriage, happiness, and not apologizing for your life
1:15:30 – Final thoughts on comedy, truth, and freedom