Episode #2192
Raanan Hershberg
Books mentioned
The Bible
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Best Evidence
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:19:48 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Raanan Hershberg, a standup comic, joins the show to discuss his comedy process, including works-in-progress and stage presence, alongside wide-ranging topics like drug use, historical conspiracy theories, and personal stories. The conversation also covers the JFK assassination, old films, and the craft of developing material.
What they talked about
- Cold showers and discipline
- ADHD as a hunter-gatherer advantage
- Developing comedy material and taking risks
- Historical mistreatment of performers and workers
- Bill Hicks' comedy style and legacy
- Panic attacks on stage and anxiety medication
- Anti-Semitism and the Israel-Gaza conflict
- Conspiracy theories and government incompetence
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