Episode #1223
Greg Fitzsimmons
Books mentioned
Hell's Angels
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:01:59
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How to Change Your Mind
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:40:55
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Writer and stand-up comedian Greg Fitzsimmons joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, mental health, injury recovery, psychedelics, parenting, politics, and wilderness survival. They also discuss warfare, regional cultures, animals, fishing, food traditions, and Fitzsimmons’s podcasting work with Alison Rosen.
What they talked about
- Hunter S. Thompson's writing desk and daily schedule
- HIV/AIDS treatment and Magic Johnson's survival
- Damon Wayans' comedy and work ethic
- Cultural observations about Asian driving and personal space
- Evolution of women's fitness from Jane Fonda to CrossFit
- Government shutdown and Trump's border wall debate
- Comedy writing process and late-night sets
- Wild pig problem in California and hunting
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