Episode #941
Greg Fitzsimmons
Books mentioned
Bhagavad Gita
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:21:33
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Greg Fitzsimmons is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host who discusses his comedy career, creative influences, family history, and struggles with mental health, education, and mortality. The conversation also covers audience psychology, dangerous behaviors and extreme sports, nutrition and the microbiome, addiction, politics, wealth, North Korea, and podcast banter.
What they talked about
- Early stand-up origins and open mic nights
- Steve Graham's wild personality and ski team story
- Moving to New York and staying with grandparents
- Grandfather's stories about the old neighborhood
- Comedy craft: stretching bits and crowd work
- Writing for the Pete Holmes show
- Zika virus concerns and pregnancy precautions
- Dubai's growth and the Erik Prince story
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