Episode #333
David Lee Roth
Books mentioned
The Count of Monte Cristo
Mentioned by David Lee Roth · at 01:26:07
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Van Halen singer David Lee Roth discusses his life and work in Japan, including learning Japanese, swordsmanship, radio hosting, and adapting to local culture. He and Joe Rogan also explore music-industry economics, his career and fitness routines, combat sports, UFC, performance-enhancing drugs, genetic technology, and controversies involving transgender athletes.
What they talked about
- David Lee Roth’s real name
- Living and learning Japanese in Tokyo
- Smoking habits and electronic cigarettes
- Japanese culture and sumo wrestling
- Rock star lifestyle before the internet
- Early Van Halen wet T-shirt contests
- Music sampling and royalty payments
- Transgender athletes in women’s MMA
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