Episode #1338
Roy Wood Jr.
Books mentioned
Rebel Without a Crew
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:46:13 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Dianetics
Mentioned by Roy Wood Jr. · at 01:37:18 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Roy Wood Jr. is a comedian, writer, actor, and longtime correspondent for The Daily Show. He and Joe Rogan discuss his path through comedy, creative burnout, technology’s effects on entertainment, bullying and martial arts, personal setbacks, systemic inequality, relationships, and the craft of developing material through experimentation and feedback.
What they talked about
- Apple ecosystem lock-in and compatibility issues
- Virtual reality haptic feedback and sensory deprivation tanks
- Comedy club life, touring, and parenting
- Evolution of comedy through YouTube and Instagram
- Pranks and hustling to get bookings
- Jail, redemption, and comedians' backstories
- Scientology and Dianetics
- Rat infestation and intelligence
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