Episode #283
Dave Attell
Books mentioned
The Secret
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:53:25
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Robopocalypse
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:54:59
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Joe Rogan speaks with comedian Dave Attell about his career, New York and Boston stand-up scenes, and the differences between stand-up and sitcom work. They also discuss Hurricane Sandy, drug policy and addiction, comedy promotion, radio, corporate creative constraints, and the history and economics of pornography.
What they talked about
- Dave Attell's new t-shirt designs
- Melatonin vs. serotonin
- Hurricane Sandy aftermath in NYC
- Comedy scene in Boston vs. New York
- Porn industry and its decline
- Dave Attell's show about porn stars
- Road life and stand-up comedy
- Comedy clubs and audience appreciation
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