Episode #1269
Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
Long Day's Journey into Night
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:37:15
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Bad Pharma
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:40:02
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Why We Sleep
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:43:32
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Waking Up
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:08:05
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Sapiens
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:08:36
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The Bible
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:17:54
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:17:54
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Actor and stand-up comedian Bryan Callen joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, comedy, philosophy, existential risks, politics, tribalism, and social conflict. They also discuss health, infectious diseases, vaccines, combat sports, hunting, dangerous animals, meditation, music, Stephen King, historical violence, and the preservation and spread of knowledge.
What they talked about
- Attitude toward fame and money
- Views on human tribalism and echo chambers
- Furry conventions and identity politics
- Jimmy Burke's tuberculosis and colorblindness
- Sleep science and cold exposure
- Senegalese wrestling and UFC matchups
- Gene for short sleep and longevity tech
- Fishing trip in Alaska and archery coaching
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