WMBD – Dolph Lundgren with Mark Normand and Sam Morril
We Might Be Drunk Podcast – Dolph Lundgren Episode Breakdown Comedy Cellar Celebrity Encounters (0:00 – 2:40) Mark Normand and Sam Morril kick off the episode with stories from the Comedy Cellar, including spotting Adam Sandler and NBA star Carl Anthony Towns (aka “Bodega Cat”). A discussion follows about Bodega Cat merchandise and the comedy world’s intersection with celebrity culture in New York City. Wild Discussions & Personal Anecdotes (2:40 – 8:20) Topics range from controversial Uber driver stories to the quirks of lesbian bars, body hair, and ponytails. The hosts joke about using Viagra and BlueChew, with a tangent on cartoon porn including the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Seinfeld. Sponsor Segments – Part 1 (8:20 – 11:00) Rocket Money helps track and cancel subscriptions, and Chubbies brings the laughs with fun and functional apparel. Pop Culture & Nostalgia (11:00 – 15:20) Surprising trivia like Bart Simpson’s voice actor is a woman is discussed. Mark and Sam compare Uber ratings and reflect on the addictive McDonald’s Monopoly game and fast food evolution. TV & Film Recommendations (15:20 – 18:20) Discussion of Mad Men, Severance, Mob Land, and French Film Noir like Le Samurai. Andrew Santino gets a mention for his charisma. Lifestyle & Pre-Guest Hype (18:20 – 20:50) Mark shares excitement over his new hot tub and considers a cold plunge. They also talk about using TaskRabbit and prepare for guest Dolph Lundgren. Dolph’s Early Life & Relationships (20:50 – 23:20) Dolph Lundgren reflects on his past relationships with Grace Jones and recounts meeting Richard Pryor. There’s also a nod to his ex’s relationship with Flavor Flav and his Hollywood entrance. Rocky IV & Ivan Drago (23:20 – 26:20) Dolph describes the training for Rocky IV alongside Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers. He also mentions a small role in A View to a Kill. From MIT to Studio 54 (26:20 – 29:50) Revealing his MIT background in chemical engineering, Dolph talks about Studio 54 in the 80s, meeting Andy Warhol, and the era’s notorious excesses in New York City. Hard Cut Vodka & Drago Legacy (29:50 – 33:50) Dolph introduces Hard Cut Vodka, made from Idaho potatoes. He revisits his Ivan Drago role and the lasting reaction it receives in places like uptown NYC. Creed II & Industry Contrasts (33:50 – 36:00) Discussing Creed II, Dolph explores father-son dynamics and contrasts the movie business vs. liquor business, calling the latter more pleasant and predictable. Sponsor Segment – Part 2 & 80s NYC (36:00 – 39:30) Kalshi is introduced as a legal prediction market. Dolph paints a wild picture of 1980s New York City nightlife, including carrying guns for protection. Expendables & NYC Nightlife (39:30 – 42:50) Dolph discusses working on The Expendables and his time bouncing at Limelight in Chelsea, a church-turned-nightclub where cocaine and bribes were commonplace. 80s Decadence & Early Roles (42:50 – 45:50) Dolph touches on cocaine in comedy clubs, Grace Jones’s LGBTQ+ following, and his role as The Punisher. There’s discussion of nightlife on Christopher Street. New Film Project: Broken Leash (45:50 – 49:00) Dolph unveils Broken Leash, a dog-centric action-comedy inspired by the Lady Gaga dog-napping story. It features him recruiting Expendables cast members to recover stolen French Bulldogs, showing how dog-related themes evoke strong emotion. Film Inspirations & Close Calls (49:00 – 53:20) Dolph talks about missing out on Gladiator and his love for Scorsese’s King of Comedy and Taxi Driver. He also recounts receiving fan mail from Death Row and channeling that into his writing. Where to Find Hard Cut & Podcast Outro (53:20 – 56:40) Hard Cut Vodka is now available in California, New York, and online via Flaviar. Mark and Sam close out with their upcoming podcast tour dates and call Dolph a legend. Named Individuals Mentioned in the Episode Hosts Mark Normand Sam Morril Guest Dolph Lundgren Comedians Adam Sandler Matteo (Matteo Lane likely) Will (Will Miles likely) Joe List Woody Allen Stavi (Stavros Halkias likely) Andy Haynes Santino (Andrew Santino likely) Richard Pryor Joan Rivers Chazz Palminteri Other Celebrities & Public Figures Carl Anthony Towns Leonardo DiCaprio Orlando Bloom Billie Eilish Brigitte Nielsen Flavor Flav Anna Nicole Smith (referred to as Nicole Smith) Grace Jones Sylvester Stallone Carl Weathers Chris Walken Andy Warhol Johnny Carson Dan Castellaneta Harry Shearer Hank Azaria Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Nancy Pelosi Conrad Hilton Tom Hardy Guy Ritchie Pierce Brosnan Helen Mirren Alain Delon Randy Couture Jet Li Terry Crews Russell Crowe Ridley Scott Martin Scorsese Ingmar Bergman Lady Gaga Sean Combs (P. Diddy) Cassie Todd Phillips Other Notable Individuals Liz (Comedy Cellar Manager) Lewis Gomez Greta (Dolph Lundgren’s daughter) Mark Spicer (Director) Dale DeGroff (Bartender) Fred (Limelight Doorman) Sackler Family Locations Mentioned Countries America Australia Canada France Iran Jamaica New Zealand Norway Spain Sweden US States California Colorado Connecticut Florida Idaho Massachusetts Nevada New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Texas Utah Cities Adelaide, Australia Akron, Ohio Boston Brisbane, Australia Brooklyn Calgary Chicago Dallas Dayton, Ohio Eugene, Oregon Halifax Hattiesburg Helsinki Huntsville Irvine Las Vegas Los Angeles Malibu Manhattan Melbourne, Australia New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Ottawa Paris Redbank, New Jersey Rochester, New York Salt Lake City San Jose Stockholm Sydney, Australia West Hollywood, LA Winnipeg Specific Locations / Venues Atlantic Avenue Balcony Bank and West (West Village) BCB (Brooklyn bar) Bemelmans Bar Bricktown Comedy Club Broadway Spirits Carnegie Hall The Chicago Theater Christopher Street Chuck E. Cheese Club A The Comedy Cellar Count Basie Theater Cubby Hole (Lesbian Bar) Discovery Zone The Factory (Andy Warhol Studio) The Hamptons Hudson Malone Irvine Improv Limelight (Nightclub) The Lounge (Comedy Cellar) McDougall Room (Comedy Cellar) The Mirage (Vegas) Parks Casino PJ Clark’s Playland (at McDonald’s) Rainbow Room Rocky Mountain Water Studio 54 Sugar Monk Top of the Rock Uber Upstate New York The Venetian (Vegas) Sponsors, Companies & Consumer Items Sponsors & Companies Rocket Money: Personal finance app – rocketmoney.com/drunk Chubbies: Apparel brand – chubbiesshorts.com (Code: drunks) Kalshi: Prediction market – kalshi.com/drunks Uber: Ride-sharing service – Amazon link Flaviar: Platform to order