Episode #557
Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
The Happiness Hypothesis
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 00:43:37 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Bible
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:10:15 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Quran
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 01:38:25 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Actor and stand-up comedian Bryan Callen joins Joe Rogan to reflect on an arduous hunting trip in Alaska and the harshness of wilderness survival. They move through history, religion, sexuality, social issues, economic inequality, and political beliefs before discussing judo, MMA conditioning, weight cutting, and reducing brain injuries in fighters.
What they talked about
- Alaska hunting trip with Steve Rinella
- Layering wool clothing for cold weather
- Rinella's elite cardio and hunting endurance
- Historical Native American population decline and buffalo
- Hemp benefits and WWII propaganda
- Islam and moderate Muslim perspectives
- Stephen Collins child molestation confession
- BJ Penn's fighting career and conditioning
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