Beyond The Norm

Everyone loves a crossover! This week Norm takes the role of guest as we feature the conversation he had with radio show host Louie b. Free on his own show "BrainFood from the Heartland - The Louie b. Free Radio Show". Norm and Louie chat about current events, life lessons, and using Spongebob as an escape from reality.   You can find Louie on Facebook here or at louiefreeshow.com Donate to No Res...

Swords and axes and armor, oh my! Four time World Champion and eight time U.S. Champion Jaye Brooks joins Norm this week for a very peaceful talk about his field of work that is anything but. Jaye is the owner and founder of The Knights Hall, an armored combat training and fitness center with the mission to explore the best ways possible to motivate, train, and educate combatants and grow the spor...

Character extraordinaire and lover of pugs, Vicki Hanes joins Norm this week. Vicki tells Norm what it was like living in New York City at the height of the pandemic. They also discuss the question of how many years it takes to get to the main stage. In the moment it may feel like two is enough, but there is always more to learn.    You can find Vicki on Instagram @Theyoungvic Donate to No Rest Fo...

You know her from hit shows like Leverage, Clipped, and so many more but Norm knows her from the early days of The Asylum; Lisa Schurga is our guest today. All the way from Los Angeles, Lisa and Norm talk inground pools, auditioning vs. burgers, knowing when to move on to the next big thing, and getting the second best reading from a local psychic.    See Lisa at the Groundlings Lisa's Twitter: @l...

Doug DiPietro takes a break from being an absolute star and joins Norm in the studio this week. Doug and Improv Asylum go way back, all the way to 2003, so he has tons of juicy stories to tell. From cruise ships to drag shows to fake-orgasm-offs with drunk bachelorette parties, Doug shares some never before heard tales from the early days of the Asylum. Doug's Instagram: @Winediet Donate to No Res...

Self proclaimed renaissance man Trevor Livingston joins us on the show this week to tell his story.  From public school public defender to manager at a multi-million dollar seafood restaurant all the way to main stage at Improv Asylum in Boston and New York, Trevor takes us through his pre, post, and present (in that order) time with Improv Asylum. Also, BEES!   You can find Trevor on Twitter at @...

We hope you've brushed up on your Chinese for this week's episode! International improviser Jesse Appell joins Norm to discuss the comedy scene in China and his surprising rise to fame within it.  Jesse's Facebook Jesse's Youtube Jesse's Twitter Jesse's Instagram Weibo: @艾杰西 Bilibili: 爱笑的艾杰西   Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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Norm and Patrick talk about overcoming fear and planning an epic motorcycle trip. Who is Patrick? Listen to find out. There is nothing to be scared of, I promise.

Wait, Dump Albums? Yes, Dump Albums. Norm mentioned he likes titles to hold mystery rather than information, so, Dump Albums! Along with the titular topic Norm announces something pretty big! Something that one of you listeners will have the chance to win.

It's been a while since we've had a guest on the show but this one was certainly worth the wait. Joining us today is Main Stage actor John MacGregor. From California to Cape Cod, John tells us his story of where he started, where he went, and how he (almost never) got to where he was going. Other topics discussed include literal garage bands, exceptionally poor advice, and the importance of learni...

In this episode the crew talks "work life balance" and how different people at different places in their lives manage the balancing act. Other topics hit upon include secret comedy shows, smoked meat, and a new twist on brunch. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the...

Following up from last week's episode, Norm now takes Joey's question of how to compartmentalize when going to your place of work while not working. Other discussion topics include Boise Idaho, showing rather than telling, the difference and growth of performers from day one to their last show, and the oddly consistent way relationships work in the comedy industry. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the...

Norm asked Joey and Ari to each bring a discussion topic to the table. This week the crew tackles Ari's choice of House Teams. Listen to learn about how the program started, how it has grown, and among many other things, the difference between earning and deserving. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On...

2018 was one hell of a year! But that's the past now. Everyone is talking about 2019 these days. Us included! We discuss some upcoming plans and drop some hints about potential business ventures. Also history, and not the company's history either, but the country's. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On...