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Judd Apatow Takes Adam Behind the Scenes of the Norm Macdonald Documentary

Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter who helped define modern American comedy through films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Funny People. He also developed and produced influential television comedies including Freaks and Geeks and Girls, becoming known for launching comedic talent and blending raunchy humor with emotionally grounded stories about relationships and adulthood. Check out his two new documentaries on Netflix Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald & Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. IN THE NEWS: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz clashes with Cuban officials during tense remarks surrounding the U.N.’s Cuba embargo vote. Kara Swisher says Elon Musk “might be in jail right now” under a Kamala Harris presidency, while Robert Reich calls for Democrats to “defund Musk” and target his companies. Plus, Gavin Newsom says the Democratic Socialists of America are poised to become “dominant” and “mainstream” within the Democratic Party.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH JUDD APATOW:DOCUMENTARY: Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford StoryOut Now On NetflixDOCUMENTARY: Norm: The Tale of Norm MacdonaldOut Now On NetflixBOOK: Comedy NerdOut NowFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineethos.com/adamhometitlelock.com/adamcarolla promo code: ADAMhuel.com/ADAM code: ADAMmod.com Promo code: ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Duration
1h 49m
Broadcast on
28 Oct 2026
Audio Format
other

Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter who helped define modern American comedy through films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Funny People. He also developed and produced influential television comedies including Freaks and Geeks and Girls, becoming known for launching comedic talent and blending raunchy humor with emotionally grounded stories about relationships and adulthood. Check out his two new documentaries on Netflix Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald & Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. 

IN THE NEWS: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz clashes with Cuban officials during tense remarks surrounding the U.N.’s Cuba embargo vote. Kara Swisher says Elon Musk “might be in jail right now” under a Kamala Harris presidency, while Robert Reich calls for Democrats to “defund Musk” and target his companies. Plus, Gavin Newsom says the Democratic Socialists of America are poised to become “dominant” and “mainstream” within the Democratic Party.

GET IT ON!

FOR MORE WITH JUDD APATOW:

DOCUMENTARY: Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

  • Out Now On Netflix

DOCUMENTARY: Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald

  • Out Now On Netflix

BOOK: Comedy Nerd

  • Out Now


FOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:

INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobson

LIVE SHOWS: 

  • October 30 - Atlanta, GA
  • October 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)
  • November 1 - Atlanta, GA
  • November 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)
  • November 13 - Napa, CA


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Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter who helped define modern American comedy through films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Funny People. He also developed and produced influential television comedies including Freaks and Geeks and Girls, becoming known for launching comedic talent and blending raunchy humor with emotionally grounded stories about relationships and adulthood. Check out his two new documentaries on Netflix Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald & Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. IN THE NEWS: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz clashes with Cuban officials during tense remarks surrounding the U.N.’s Cuba embargo vote. Kara Swisher says Elon Musk “might be in jail right now” under a Kamala Harris presidency, while Robert Reich calls for Democrats to “defund Musk” and target his companies. Plus, Gavin Newsom says the Democratic Socialists of America are poised to become “dominant” and “mainstream” within the Democratic Party.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH JUDD APATOW:DOCUMENTARY: Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford StoryOut Now On NetflixDOCUMENTARY: Norm: The Tale of Norm MacdonaldOut Now On NetflixBOOK: Comedy NerdOut NowFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineethos.com/adamhometitlelock.com/adamcarolla promo code: ADAMhuel.com/ADAM code: ADAMmod.com Promo code: ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.