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Jim Norton

Stand-up since 1990, third mic on Opie and Anthony, and now host of Jim Norton Can’t Save You.

Born
July 19, 1968
First set
April 1990
Podcast
UFC Unfiltered (since 2016)
Netflix
Mouthful of Shame (2017)
Jim Norton
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Who is Jim Norton?

James Joseph Norton (born July 19, 1968) is an American comedian, radio personality, actor, author and podcast host. He started stand-up in 1990, and in 1997 Andrew Dice Clay picked him as his opening act after seeing him on The Louie Show.

He became known as the third mic on Opie and Anthony with Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia (2001–2014), then co-hosted Opie with Jim Norton and Jim Norton & Sam Roberts on SiriusXM (October 2016 to December 2024). He has co-hosted UFC Unfiltered with Matt Serra since 2016 and has hosted Jim Norton Can’t Save You since January 2025.

He had a recurring role on Lucky Louie, was a regular panelist on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and wrote two books, Happy Endings and I Hate Your Guts. His specials include Please Be Offended, American Degenerate, Contextually Inadequate and Netflix’s Mouthful of Shame (2017).

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Timeline

  1. 1990First stand-up set (April)
  2. 1997Opens for Andrew Dice Clay
  3. 2001Third mic on Opie and Anthony (to 2014)
  4. 2003Album Yellow Discipline
  5. 2016UFC Unfiltered with Matt Serra; Jim Norton & Sam Roberts
  6. 2017Netflix special Mouthful of Shame
  7. 2025Launches Jim Norton Can’t Save You
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Specials, TV & more

Special · Netflix, 2017Mouthful of Shame
Special · EpixPlease Be Offended
Special · EpixAmerican Degenerate
Special · EpixContextually Inadequate
Radio · 2001–14Opie and AnthonyThird mic
BookHappy EndingsAlso I Hate Your Guts
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Jim Norton FAQ

What podcasts does Jim Norton host?

UFC Unfiltered with Matt Serra (since 2016) and Jim Norton Can’t Save You (since January 2025).

Was Jim Norton on Opie and Anthony?

Yes, as the third mic from 2001 to 2014.

Does Jim Norton have a Netflix special?

Yes, Mouthful of Shame (2017).

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