Episode #1269

Bryan Callen

· 7 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. Bad Pharma

    Ben Goldacre

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:40:02

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  2. Why We Sleep

    Matthew Walker

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:43:32

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  3. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:08:36

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  4. The Bible

    Traditional

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:17:54

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  5. Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Harriet Beecher Stowe

    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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