Episode #564
Sturgill Simpson
Books mentioned
The Phenomenon of Man
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A Brief History of Time
Mentioned by Sturgill Simpson · at 01:26:52 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72
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Country singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson discusses his unconventional musical influences, creative evolution, and experiences making and financing independent albums. He and Joe Rogan explore the Nashville music business, changing ways of hearing music, psychedelics and consciousness, drug policy, Japanese culture, economic shifts in Kentucky, and the cosmic and natural themes of his work.
What they talked about
- Psychedelic country music style
- Traditional vs. modern country music
- Music industry business challenges
- Samurai culture and discipline
- DMT and ayahuasca experiences
- Marijuana legalization benefits
- Floating tank sensory deprivation
- Five-album career plan
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