Episode #658
Greg Fitzsimmons
Books mentioned
Without Feathers
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Confederacy of Dunces
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Greg Fitzsimmons is a stand-up comedian and host of FitzDog Radio who discusses Abraham Lincoln, slavery, the Civil War, and historical social and economic conditions. He and Joe Rogan explore comedy history and craft, alongside technology, California’s water crisis, stand-up career development, survival scenarios, spirituality, psychedelics, and other cultural topics.
What they talked about
- Abraham Lincoln's resilience and self-education
- Civil War economics and slavery debate
- Comedy Store history and Mitzi Shore
- Bill Cosby and Little Rascals rumors
- Bruce Springsteen and Dylan's working-class themes
- Comedian suicide and mental health
- Jiu-jitsu vs. athleticism in fighting
- Prison escape and guard involvement
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