Episode #1968
Jason Everman
Books mentioned
Tribe
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:01:02 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Dove
Mentioned by Jason Everman · at 01:36:22 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Jason Everman reflects on his early career with Nirvana and Soundgarden, his decision to enlist in the U.S. Army, and his experiences as a Ranger and Green Beret in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also discusses combat psychology, family, adversity, wealth and status, his unrealized book proposal, Team Supernautiloid, and planning a crewed Race to Alaska.
What they talked about
- Playing bass for Nirvana and Soundgarden
- Leaving bands due to lack of creative input
- Unhappy childhood and parental relationships
- Transition from musician to Army Ranger
- Special Forces training and 9/11 impact
- Combat experiences in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan's history and cultural differences
- Sailing and the Race to Alaska
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