Episode #233
Jim Norton
Books mentioned
Happy Endings
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:36:34
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Comedian and writer Jim Norton joins Joe Rogan to discuss his career, comedy specials, and the pressures of television and free expression. They also talk about podcasting, UFC, health, technology, censorship, personal experiences, and the making of his book Happy Endings.
What they talked about
- UFC's mainstream growth and New York ban
- Martial arts as physical and mental outlet
- Stand-up comedy and audience dynamics
- Podcast saturation and comic popularity
- Pornography, fetishes, and free speech
- Artificial intelligence and the singularity
- Sleep apnea and cognitive effects
- Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva comparison
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