Jim Norton on Sex Addiction, Marriage & Why the “Good Old Days” Were Miserable | Chris Distefano

Jim Norton on Sex Addiction, Marriage & Why the “Good Old Days” Were Miserable | Chris Distefano

From Chris Distefano Presents: Chrissy Chaos by Chris Distefano

August 19, 2026 · 1h 10m

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Jim Norton joins Chris Distefano for an honest conversation about marriage, sex addiction, and the realities of a comedy career.

#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #Comedy Jim Norton joins Chris Distefano on the Chaos Bus for an insanely honest conversation about marriage, sex addiction, getting older and surviving the highs and lows of a career in comedy. Jim looks back on the days when he planned gigs around escorts, explains why the “good old days” weren't actually that good, and talks about how marriage changed his life. Chris opens up about his own career fears after selling out Radio City, while Jim shares what nearly four decades in comedy have taught him about success, failure and staying in the game. Plus, the guys talk jiu-jitsu, Jonah Hill, Dave Attell, the changing comedy world, Matt Dillon and plenty more. 00:00 Jim Norton Used to Plan Tours Around Escorts 01:17 Jim Norton Joins the Chaos Bus 05:35 Getting Married After a Lifetime of Freedom 08:21 Sex Addiction, Escorts & Being Single at 60 09:46 Chris' Wild Atlantic City Story 12:05 Would Jim Norton Have Been a Good Dad? 13:43 Chris & Jim Talk Fighting and Jiu-Jitsu 16:18 Jonah Hill's Jiu-Jitsu Confidence 20:04 Chaos on the Streets 21:04 Can Jim Norton Actually Defend Himself? 25:05 The Highs and Lows of a Comedy Career 28:03 Chris Gets Honest About…

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