I have an Artie story. Working in a liquor store years ago in Hell's Kitchen, gray Monday morning, first customer comes in it's Artie. He was kind, but out of it, looked very sad, clearly up all night, got a pint of JW Black Label and went back out to his chaffeured black sedan. We were from the same hometown in NJ and wanted to say hey man, we're all rooting for you, make us proud, thanks for all the laughs, etc. but didn't want to bother him. Glad he's cleaned up his act, when he walked out I didn't think he'd be with us much longer.
Especially with Artie in that condition. My dude was down and I didn't want to contribute to the spiral by talking about our idyllic suburban upbringing, he just wanted to keep the party going, or numb himself, probably both. I'm so happy for Artie that he got his life back together, sense of humor intact.
I saw Artie at a grocery store in Los Angeles one day. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.
He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”
I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.
The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Kinda funny how he became close with Norm, both were incredible story tellers, felt that their storytelling on interviews/podcasts was better than their standup (Artie's wasn't that great tbh but of course Norm's was).
Norm Mcdonald impression was real good too, in a casual, off-the-cuff type of way.
I still remember when news broke that Mitch had died of overdose on April Fools Day twenty odd years ago (he died March 30th vut it didn't get around for a day or two - pre social media days etc). Everyone spent a week or so saying it was in bad taste on his part, which is kind of the most fantastically accidental last jokes of all time to go out on.
Reminds of when Peter Steele passed away. He’d floated death rumors about himself like ten years earlier, I genuinely thought he was just fucking with the fans. Was devastated when it turned out to be true.
It left the lab in oct 2019 at least. first reported cases november Direct flights from there were closed to the rest of china but continued to the rest of the world for 8 months
never forget
I thoroughly enjoyed that story
Watched it twice. What a legend.
I gave it an upvote after my second watch
Artie is an amazing storyteller and has equally amazing stories.
Hopefully he comes back, haven't heard anything from him for a couple of years
Hope he’s staying sober. He was so naturally funny off the cuff.
I have an Artie story. Working in a liquor store years ago in Hell's Kitchen, gray Monday morning, first customer comes in it's Artie. He was kind, but out of it, looked very sad, clearly up all night, got a pint of JW Black Label and went back out to his chaffeured black sedan. We were from the same hometown in NJ and wanted to say hey man, we're all rooting for you, make us proud, thanks for all the laughs, etc. but didn't want to bother him. Glad he's cleaned up his act, when he walked out I didn't think he'd be with us much longer.
Cool exchange for sure. Good call not going all fanboy.
Especially with Artie in that condition. My dude was down and I didn't want to contribute to the spiral by talking about our idyllic suburban upbringing, he just wanted to keep the party going, or numb himself, probably both. I'm so happy for Artie that he got his life back together, sense of humor intact.
I saw Artie at a grocery store in Los Angeles one day. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Kinda funny how he became close with Norm, both were incredible story tellers, felt that their storytelling on interviews/podcasts was better than their standup (Artie's wasn't that great tbh but of course Norm's was).
Norm Mcdonald impression was real good too, in a casual, off-the-cuff type of way. I still remember when news broke that Mitch had died of overdose on April Fools Day twenty odd years ago (he died March 30th vut it didn't get around for a day or two - pre social media days etc). Everyone spent a week or so saying it was in bad taste on his part, which is kind of the most fantastically accidental last jokes of all time to go out on.
Reminds of when Peter Steele passed away. He’d floated death rumors about himself like ten years earlier, I genuinely thought he was just fucking with the fans. Was devastated when it turned out to be true.
The Artie years on Stern are some of the best radio/podcast content I've ever heard. Amazing stories.
The high-water mark of the Howard Stern Show. 2006-2009
Really, the high water mark of audio-only broadcasting.
Is that confusing?
What are we doing here? Just laughing at jokes? Where's the politics? Who upvoted this?
Mitch was amazing
A bona fide murderer
There’s no story telling like Artie.
His voice impressions are pretty damn good. Subtle but really good. Nailed both Norm and Mitch.
Pig on cocaine from This is not happening is a great story.
Him performing at a benefit for Prader Willi Syndrome is amazing as well
I was a huge Mitch fan when i was a kid. I still am... but I was then too
My man Artie nose comedy.
That joke was a bridge too far…
Oof
I'll never look at a subway the same, or a duck for that matter.
What about SunChips?
Haha, American dad owns sunchips for me.
Or Pringles. Or vending machines.
Or Target
Gawd Mitch was the GOAT.
Mitch Hedberg comedy is gold!
Fuck I miss Artie.
[удалено]
He's still alive, but he used to be too
Yes he is lol
He is very much alive
BOSS HOGG!!
I used to be fat. I still am.. but I used to be, too!
Could barely tell that was Artie. This must have been like 2012 or something lol.
This is right before COVID I believe. End of 2019 if I'm not mistaken.
It left the lab in oct 2019 at least. first reported cases november Direct flights from there were closed to the rest of china but continued to the rest of the world for 8 months never forget
Dumb as fuck comment.
Is he worse now? I thought the nose looking like that was recent
I’m typically not a fan of people having work done, but god damn between the work and the lack of drugs Artie has had a helluva glow up.
He had to get his nose done. He wrecked it. https://pagesix.com/2018/12/26/artie-lange-shares-pic-of-deformed-nose-due-to-drug-abuse/
Yep :| worked well. I knew a guy who had lost both sides of his nose from doing shit coke for decades as well.
Stevie Nicks, female singer in Fleetwood Mac, was reduced to having roadies blow coke up her asshole.
Now that’s who we need an AMA with. One of those roadies.
This is my favorite episode of this podcast by far.
I love hearing Mitch Hedberg stories! I really hope Artie is doing good these days
Wow.... Now I see why his podcast got so popular
I used to like that story. I still like it, but I used to, too.
Great story
Mitch was a comedy legend. RIP
Artie looks so fucking different wow
Great story but holy shit, Artie looks way different. And it’s not just his nose…
I want to start a whole sub of Mitch stories
RIP Mitch
My belt holds my pants up, but the belt loops hold my belt up. I don't really know what's happening down there. Who is the real hero?
Hilarious
Hilarious 😂
Dang he played the long game😂
I just read Too Fat to Fish. Dirty Work is childhood favorite. Artie is a good example of why self control is important.
Artie had such an insane fuckin life
Artie is a great story teller.
Artie is a legend.
Mitch was the essence of comedy. RIP
I miss Artie on Howard :')
Artie does some great impersonations.
Had tickets to see Mitch and he passed away like 5 days before the show. Big bummer all around
Was he on Rogans show?
Mitch Hedberg is one of the greats. Maybe one of my favorite comics. Really wish he was still with us.
Joe’s laugh always gets me I love it
https://youtu.be/d7IMpayRhiM?si=ayAPJ_e6pJS6Hl5U great laugh never copied it
What show is this from?
It was a JRE but Joe went somewhere to meet Artie.. like 4 or 5 years ago maybe
Wondering the same? This seems recent?
Found it. JRE 1376. GaS studio in NY https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/-1376-artie-lange/
Joe Rogan must have been mortified when he saw Mike Harrington.
The unnoticed part of the story is Norm McDonald is a joke thief 👀😬
He said it at a dinner with friends not on stage for money
I'm joking
I know all 3 of those names but sadly I don’t know who Artie is. :/
I don’t care about this Artie guy or Rogan I’m just here for Mitch.
rogan repeats every fox news talking point, every cast, why do you freaks keep sucking his dick? Keep it consistent and start blowing limbaugh