Episode #1287
Rich Benoit
Books mentioned
The War of Art
Mentioned by Rich Benoit · at 01:55:48 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Deep Self
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:14:16 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Rich Benoit is a car enthusiast who repairs salvaged Teslas and plans to open an independent repair shop. He and Joe explore EV engineering, Tesla performance and autonomy, classic-car conversions, technology and artificial intelligence, alongside comedy, extreme sports, survival, extraterrestrial life, and Rich’s ambitions for YouTube and podcasting.
What they talked about
- Rebuilding a flood-damaged Tesla
- Tesla parts scarcity and value
- Tesla motor swaps in classic cars
- Elon Musk's genius and fun side
- Homelessness in Los Angeles
- Elk hunting in Utah
- Quitting his job to pursue YouTube
- Sensory deprivation tanks and edibles
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