Mark Normand's Latest Special: Soup to Nuts

Also: Maria Bamford, Roy Wood Jr, and Paul Reubens

Happy International Beer Day! Hello, I’m Geoff Plitt, and welcome to What You Need to Know, the brief, weekly newsletter where I share the best comedy videos I’ve seen all week. It will always be free, and you’re welcome to become a friend by following me on Twitter, Threads, Instagram, or TikTok, where I share my own jokes every day.

And now, the funny videos you came for:

1. Mark Normand has a new special out on Netflix, and it’s amazing. I know I usually focus on free YouTube content here, but most people have Netflix and you just gotta watch this thing. It’s jam-packed with jokes and guaranteed to make you laugh. Watch the full special on Netflix, and here’s the trailer:

2. You probably know Roy Wood Jr. from The Daily Show, but Comedy Central just put out a compilation of his standup, which is quite a treat. Check it out:

3. Here’s another fun reel from Comedy Central that just came out, featuring the best of Maria Bamford, one of the funniest comics out there:

4. Finally, RIP Paul Reubens, a.k.a Pee-Wee Herman. I could post clips from his movies or TV show, but here’s something a little different— his appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1985:

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend.

- Geoff

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