Episode #1135
Ari Shaffir
Books mentioned
The Talent Code
Mentioned by Ari Shaffir · at 00:11:48
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Torah
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:51:37
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The Talmud
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:51:37
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The Bible
Mentioned by Ari Shaffir · at 01:55:30
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Comedian and podcast host Ari Shaffir joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering comedy development, mental health struggles, societal controversies, and natural disasters. They discuss performance decline, depression, medication, free speech, and online harassment, along with topics like cults, sports, and Harvard admissions.
What they talked about
- Rapping and fast lyrics
- Fake boobs and beer can smashing
- Ari's freedom vs. friends' obligations
- Stand-up comedy and open mics
- Lakers and sports fans
- Artie Lange's nose and addiction
- Eric Garner and police brutality
- MMA fights and Nate Marquardt
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