Episode #95
Bert Kreischer
Books mentioned
Naked
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:06:29
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The Book of Five Rings
Mentioned by Bert Kreischer · at 01:06:45
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Bert Kreischer reflects on leaving stable jobs at Barnes & Noble and elsewhere to build a stand-up career, comparing his experiences in New York, Boston, and Portland with Joe Rogan’s comedy background. They discuss his storytelling process, anxiety, extreme sports, travel mishaps, friends in comedy, television and podcasting, and personal habits.
What they talked about
- Bert's new Travel Channel show ratings
- Twitter promotion strategies for comedians
- Joey Diaz's personality and stories
- Comedy club dynamics and alternative rooms
- Barnes & Noble job and getting fired
- Early stand-up struggles and bombing
- Russian study abroad and 'The Machine' story
- Financial freedom and podcast success
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