Overview of Matteo Lane - Nick Smith w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril - We Might Be Drunk Podcast
This episode is a loose, fast-moving hang between Sam Morril, Mark Normand, Matteo Lane, and Nick Smith that blends comedy nostalgia, trash talk, and a lot of joking around masculinity, sexuality, fitness, and survival. The conversation jumps from old-school comedy club stories and late-night TV breaks to gay/straight “coding,” video games, outdoor skills, and what it takes to survive in the woods—or onstage.
Key Topics Discussed
Comedy scene nostalgia
- The crew reminisces about early stand-up days: open mics, bar shows, Caroline’s, the Creek, the Cabaret, and other now-defunct or legendary rooms.
- They talk about how different the comedy landscape was before clips, social media, and YouTube changed the game.
- Several stories center on first big TV moments:
- Conan, Seth Meyers, and other late-night appearances
- how comics used to “work out” material in clubs before it was ever clipped online
Mentors, first supporters, and gatekeepers
- They name comics who were kind early on, including:
- Amy Schumer
- Ted Alexandro
- Gary Gulman
- Vitor
- Michelle Wolf
- They also tell stories about difficult club gatekeepers, especially old-school club management that embarrassed comics publicly.
- A long anecdote focuses on a bad early interaction with club booker Burt Haas at Zanies, followed by a later “redemption” moment when the same guy had forgotten the past.
Nick’s upbringing and “small-town gay” material
- Nick talks about growing up in New Milford, Pennsylvania, a tiny town near Scranton.
- The group jokes about how isolated it felt, how little gay nightlife existed there, and how odd it was for him to come from such a rural background while having such a distinct voice and persona.
- They repeatedly tease him about his softness, arms, and “Victorian ghost” look.
Gay/straight/bi labels and comedy bits
- A huge chunk of the episode is the group debating whether various sports and behaviors are “gay,” “straight,” or “bi.”
- They riff on:
- hockey, tennis, soccer, basketball, wrestling
- Broadway and musicals
- bodybuilding and body hair
- butt shape, grooming, and bidets
- The conversation is playful and intentionally absurd, with everyone leaning into stereotypes for laughs.
Surviving in the woods
- The episode spends a lot of time on a hypothetical: how long each person could survive if dropped into the woods with basic gear.
- Mark and Matteo insist Nick would fail quickly, while Nick argues he’d last much longer than they think.
- They joke about:
- hunting rabbits
- skinning animals
- making fires
- drinking pond water
- watching survival shows like Alone and Naked and Afraid
Video games and “gamer” identities
- The group compares gaming habits and what kind of games feel “straight” or “gay.”
- Nick and Matteo talk about games like:
- Fortnite
- Dress to Impress on Roblox
- Counter-Strike
- GoldenEye
- N64 and older console nostalgia
- They joke that Dress to Impress is basically for “40-year-old gay men and 7-year-old girls,” but also praise its creativity.
Physical comedy, masculinity, and strength
- A running bit is Nick insisting he could survive hard situations despite his slender build.
- This leads to:
- arm wrestling
- comparisons of shoulders, arms, and butt shape
- talk about who would win in a fight
- The arm wrestling gag becomes one of the episode’s funniest recurring moments, with Nick losing repeatedly and still refusing to give in.
Travel, Europe, and audience differences
- Sam and Mark discuss touring internationally and how crowds differ country by country.
- They mention audience vibes in:
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- the Netherlands
- Scotland and Belfast
- The takeaway: some audiences are warm and expressive, some are cool and reserved, and some require big adjustments to the material.
Social media, clips, and modern comedy
- They debate whether young comics should post too early and whether viral clips help or hurt long-term development.
- The consensus is mixed:
- clips can build an audience fast
- but early exposure can stunt growth or lock comics into unfinished material
- They acknowledge that modern comics have to navigate a very different path than the one they came up in.
Notable Stories and Bits
The Conan tie moment
- Mark tells a classic story about dabbing sweat with Conan O’Brien’s tie after a set.
- Conan’s reaction is both annoyed and amused, making it a memorable “young comic overstepping” story.
The “Nick is weirdly strong” debate
- Despite looking delicate, Nick keeps trying to convince everyone he could last in the woods, fight, or win physical contests.
- The others keep undercutting him with jokes about his arms, hands, and lack of apparent toughness.
The “gay coding” sports segment
- The funniest recurring mini-game is everyone assigning sexuality labels to sports.
- It becomes a way for the group to riff on stereotypes without taking any of it seriously.
Cab and restaurant pet peeves
- Several small pet peeves are shared:
- people pretending to know historical facts
- delivery food arriving without utensils
- cab drivers using apps instead of driving with style
- annoying airplane bathroom rules
Tour, Dates, and Promo Mentions
Matteo Lane
- Promotes an upcoming special on Netflix, mentioned as dropping September 29.
- Also references upcoming tour stops including:
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Cleveland
- Madison
- Maryland/West Palm and other dates
Mark Normand
- Mentions club and theater dates including:
- Denver Comedy Works
- Portland Helium
- San Jose Improv
- Atlantic City
- Vegas
- Charlotte
- He also talks about building a new hour and getting ready to tape later.
Nick Smith
- Mentions an upcoming tour in February/March
- Also notes a Chicago Zanies date in November
- His social links and ticketing are described as being available through his Linktree / Zanies
Podcast plug
- The episode also promotes I Never Liked You, the co-hosted podcast from Matteo and Nick.
Main Takeaways
- This episode is less an interview and more a chemistry-heavy hangout full of stories, roasts, and callbacks.
- The strongest themes are:
- old comedy scene nostalgia
- identity and stereotype jokes
- physicality vs. perception
- modern comedy’s social-media shift
- Nick Smith comes off as the most endearingly delusional character in the room, while Matteo, Mark, and Sam constantly poke holes in his bravado.
- The result is a very inside-comedy, very talky episode that’s especially fun for fans of club lore, stand-up culture, and low-stakes competitive trash talk.