Episode #38
Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
Outliers
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:25:07
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The Strain
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:30:25
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Cujo
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:06:44
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On Writing
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:07:59
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The Dark Stuff
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:08:35
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Actor and comedian Bryan Callen joins Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about personal responsibility, rational self-improvement, health, relationships, masculinity, and cultural differences. They also discuss comic books, politics, psychedelics, addiction, creativity, longevity, technology, travel, and memorable personal stories.
What they talked about
- Criticism of ideology and tradition
- Religion and rational thinking
- Golden rule and morality
- Government regulation of health
- Dating and personal growth
- Pool as a creative problem-solving game
- Blue zones and longevity factors
- Drug use, addiction, and self-medication
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