Episode #720
Tait Fletcher & Andy Stumpf
Books mentioned
Sex at Dawn
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:01:45
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The Quran
Mentioned by Tait Fletcher & Andy Stumpf · at 00:22:58
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The China Study
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:58:16
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Tait Fletcher, an actor and jiu jitsu black belt, and Andy Stumpf, a retired Navy SEAL and wingsuit record holder, discuss military service, combat trauma, and extreme physical challenges. The conversation ranges from U.S. foreign policy and conspiracy theories to jiu-jitsu technique, veterans' rehabilitation, and the psychological effects of danger and control. They also touch on performance-enhancing drugs, future warfare, and the discipline required for high-risk sports.
What they talked about
- SEAL training and BUD/S attrition
- Wingsuit world record flight details
- Combat experiences in Afghanistan
- US military foreign policy criticism
- Guantanamo Bay and ethical dilemmas
- CrossFit philosophy and injuries
- MMA striking evolution and technique
- Drone warfare and future military tech
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