Episode #1161

Jerrod Carmichael & Jamar Neighbors

· 2 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. The Bible

    Traditional

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:18:12

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  2. Best Evidence

    David S. Lifton

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:34:13

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Jerrod Carmichael and Jamar Neighbors discuss the influence of the Comedy Store’s late-night culture, stand-up preparation, artistic authenticity, and how comedians develop or resist a recognizable style. They also explore depression, exercise, meditation, cultural outrage, censorship, conspiracy theories, and Jerrod’s expanding focus on film, television, and music.

What they talked about

  • Comedy store atmosphere and history
  • Richard Pryor's bombing and old recordings
  • Stand-up context and comparison culture
  • Late-night TV comedy spots and format
  • Meditation and exercise for mental health
  • Cultural appropriation and outrage
  • Moon landing conspiracy theories
  • JFK assassination and Zapruder film

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