Episode #5
John Heffron, Ari Shaffir
Books mentioned
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Mentioned by John Heffron, Ari Shaffir · at 00:25:44
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John Heffron and Ari Shaffir join Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, neuro-linguistic programming, livestreaming, MMA officiating, technology, conspiracy theories, climate change, and changing male biology. They also discuss online scams, social-media privacy, celebrity culture, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and drug policy through stories about a family using medical cannabis to manage their child’s autism.
What they talked about
- Last Comic Standing winner John Heffron
- Neuro-linguistic programming for stand-up
- MMA refereeing and fan complaints
- Conspiracy theories: Star Wars scientists, CIA drugs
- Medical marijuana for autistic children
- Facebook privacy and online scams
- Jiu-jitsu training and getting tapped
- Ashton Kutcher vs Bruce Willis debate
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