Episode #56
Johnny Pemberton
Books mentioned
War Is Boring
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:40:18
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The Long Emergency
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:47:00
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Johnny Pemberton discusses his work as a comedian and television host, including his MTV vehicle show, along with stunt driving, bungee jumping, fear of heights, and his experiences with ulcerative colitis and a colostomy. He and Joe also explore religion, identity, gaming, technology, celebrity behavior, psychedelic experiences, drugs, violence in entertainment, and the effects of rapid cultural and technological change.
What they talked about
- Daft Punk's Tron soundtrack
- Stand-up comedy at Hollywood Improv
- Stunts and fear of heights
- Colostomy bag experience
- Number stations and Cold War spy codes
- Technology's effect on human senses
- Childhood adversity and motivation
- Japanese culture and capsule hotels
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