Episode #1290

Bryan Callen

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Actor and stand-up comedian Bryan Callen joins Joe Rogan to discuss evolution, wilderness survival, dangerous wildlife, boxing, MMA, and the long-term effects of combat-sport conditioning. They also explore athletic development, human potential, religion, mental health, war, and Russian politics, including the Kremlin’s treatment of journalists and LGBTQ people.

What they talked about

  • Asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs
  • Flat Earth and conspiracy theories
  • Giant chimpanzees in the Congo
  • Mosquitoes and extreme environments
  • Elephant and rhino conservation in Africa
  • Religion, morality, and the American dream
  • Comedy, discipline, and self-improvement
  • Sauna heat tolerance and endurance

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