Episode #16
Brian Redban
Books mentioned
Dracula
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:43:54
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Frankenstein
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:43:54
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Joe Rogan and longtime collaborator Brian Redban discuss Rogan’s travels through Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the Middle East, along with UFC events, judging rules, fighter psychology, and major bout strategy. The conversation also covers the UFC’s business growth, fight presentation, celebrity commentary, technology, drugs, relationships, graphic online violence, desensitization, and allegations of comedy plagiarism involving Carlos Mencia.
What they talked about
- Trip to Abu Dhabi for UFC
- Luxury cars and construction in the Middle East
- UFC 112 fight analysis and scoring controversy
- Anderson Silva's performance and fatigue
- Vitor Belfort as a potential Silva opponent
- Matt Hughes' fight strategy
- Comedy albums and joke theft
- Porn industry and exploitation
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