Episode #955
Al Madrigal
Books mentioned
Jack Reacher
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:36:11
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Joe Rogan and comedian and actor Al Madrigal discuss smartphone addiction, comedy craft, career changes, creative independence, and the development of an independent comedy network. They also talk about travel, parenting, work-life balance, anxiety, ambition, gun policy, weight gain, and Madrigal’s new Showtime special.
What they talked about
- Phone addiction and dopamine responses
- Comedy club culture and heckling
- Al Madrigal's early stand-up career
- Comedy material theft and originality
- Road gigs and audience dynamics
- Gun control and mass shootings
- Parenting and work-life balance
- All Things Comedy network and business
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