Episode #1966
Big Jay Oakerson & Ari Shaffir
Books mentioned
Chaos
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Stand-up comedians and podcasters Big Jay Oakerson and Ari Shaffir discuss cults, hypnosis, technology, AI, privacy, cannabis, psychedelics, and personal responsibility. They also cover comedy scenes, dangerous encounters, Alaska, animals, unusual foods, extreme film performances, conspiracy claims, disturbing real-life cases, and stories from podcast culture.
What they talked about
- NXIVM cult documentary discussion
- Cult leader Jaime Gomez's background
- CrossFit gym cult-like dynamics
- AI voice assistants and deepfakes
- Proposed TikTok ban and VPN criminalization
- Stoned ape theory and human brain evolution
- Comedy club construction and Louis CK advice
- MKUltra and CIA LSD experiments
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