Beyond The Norm

Beyond The Norm is back! In this episode, Norm sits down with broadcast legend Jordan Rich, of WBZ and host of "On Mic with Jordan Rich." Norm and Jordan chat about everything that's been going on since our last episode, so you'll hear about our brand new facility, the Asylum CoLab, you'll hear about how the theater has been doing, and what we've been up to. All that and more on this episode of Beyond The Norm. Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

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 hereor atlouiefreeshow.comDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny hereCheck out our new biweekly streaming show Anything For Money here

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 sport of armored combat in North America and beyond. For more info, go to http://www.theknightshall.com/ or https://www.armoredcombatsports.com/You can also find The Knights Hall and Jaye on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @TheKnightsHall and @sirjaye respectively.Questions for Jaye? You can email him directly at jaye@armoredsports.com Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norestCheck out our new biweekly streaming show Anything For Money here: Improvasylum.com/live

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 @TheyoungvicDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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 GroundlingsLisa's Twitter: @lisaschurgaDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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: @WinedietDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest 

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 @HoagieJR Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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 FacebookJesse's YoutubeJesse's TwitterJesse's InstagramWeibo: @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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Kiley is an actor with The Second City Chicago and will be featured on an up coming episode of the Those Who Aunt podcast follow them @ThoseWhoAunt on Instagram and ITunes!IG: @KileyFitzTwitter: @Kiley FitzgeraldDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

Paul hosts his own podcast "The Paul Mecurio Show" with guests like Paul McCartney, Kevin Costner, Laura Prepon, Stephen Colbert, Kristin Chenoweth & more. Paul's youtube channel (www.youtube.com/paulmecurio) hosts his very popular comedy videos that Paul makes on a regular basis. Paul's stand up and other content can be seen on his website www.paulmecurio.com. On social media Paul can be found at instagram.com/paulmecurio, twitter.com/paulmecurio, and facebook.com/paulmecurio.  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.