Norm Macdonald Live

Norm Macdonald Live was a weekly free audio and video podcast hosted by Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Norm Macdonald with The Comedy Store's Adam Eget serving as co-host and former "Late Show with David Letterman" producer Daniel Kellison serving as executive producer. Launched by Jash's Video Podcast Network on March 26, 2013, the podcast ran for three seasons. It featured interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community. The program aired on Amazon Video and was later archived on YouTube. On February 16, 2018, the series became unavailable on YouTube. "Norm Macdonald Has a Show", a spiritual successor to Norm Macdonald Live starring Macdonald and Eget, was released on Netflix 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. 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.
Critical reception.
Reviews for the series have been positive, with warm notices from "USA Today" and "Entertainment Weekly". Darren Staley of "America's Comedy" writes "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.