Episode #376
Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
Currency Wars
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The Big Short
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:14:01 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Republic Lost
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:19:35 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Going Clear
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:46:37 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Looming Tower
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Guns, Germs, and Steel
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:44:41 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Actor, stand-up comedian, and podcaster Bryan Callen joins a wide-ranging conversation about outdoor survival, mathematics, simulation theory, creativity, relationships, loss, and personal growth. They also discuss medical technology, financial systems, political corruption, government secrecy, surveillance, religion, electric vehicles, and environmental challenges, before turning to MMA, weight cutting, injuries, jiu-jitsu, and lessons from major fights.
What they talked about
- Hunting trip in Wisconsin
- Rainforest experiences and insect life
- Plato's allegory of the cave and reality
- Mathematical equations predicting physical reality
- Guitar virtuoso and original music
- Edward Snowden and government surveillance
- Campaign finance reform and money in politics
- MMA techniques and fighter stories
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