Episode #1909
Stavros Halkias
Books mentioned
The Iliad
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The Immortality Key
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The Queen's Gambit
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The Hustler
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Stavros Halkias is a stand-up comedian and host of the Stavvy’s World podcast. He and Joe Rogan discuss religion, mythology, historical violence, combat sports, fitness, relationships, farming, food, and extreme body modification, before turning to comedy touring, creative burnout, pool culture, classic and modern filmmaking, practical stunts, and visual effects.
What they talked about
- Austin vs. LA celebrity culture
- Early podcasting with low expectations
- Muscular women in porn and historical strongwomen
- Comedy touring and balancing success
- Combat sports as a substitute for war
- Catholic Church scandals and priest celibacy
- University endowments and tuition costs
- Viking history and Robert Eggers films
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