Episode #364

Tom Rhodes

· 2 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. The Fatal Shore

    Robert Hughes

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:06:47

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Tom Rhodes, an American stand-up comedian and host of "Tom Rhodes Radio," joins Joe Rogan. They discuss travel experiences in New Zealand and Australia, comedy culture, and a broad range of topics including sexuality, wealth inequality, and personal stories. The conversation also touches on technology, drugs, and societal issues.

What they talked about

  • Life as a traveling stand-up comedian
  • Experiences in New Zealand and Hobbiton
  • Shrunken head tradition
  • Violent media as catharsis
  • Ocean as a wild, uncontrollable environment
  • Sexual stories and cultural attitudes
  • Capitalism and economic inequality
  • Comedy camaraderie and rivalries

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