Episode #1016

Whitney Cummings

· 4 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:11:06

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  2. I Amaze Myself

    Mary McConaughey

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:49:59

    Amazon (opens in a new tab; affiliate link) Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  3. Jerusalem Syndrome

    Marc Maron

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:58:00

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Whitney Cummings, a stand-up comedian and actress, joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation about vulnerability, perfectionism, body image, discipline, public speaking, and loneliness. They also discuss comedy, combat sports and their risks, extreme endurance, dating and money, while devoting considerable attention to dog behavior, exotic animals, animal welfare, nutrition, and consumer health treatments.

What they talked about

  • Self-analysis and neuroses in comedy
  • Human vulnerability and evolution
  • Dog attacks and rescue dogs
  • Driving aggression and fight-or-flight
  • Fighting, hand structure, and knockout factors
  • Extreme endurance running (Moab 240)
  • Body image and eating disorders
  • R. Kelly's controversies and net worth

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