Episode
#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
1:19:38
Published: Sat Sep 26 2020
Description
Joe Rogan is a comedian, UFC commentator, and the host of the Joe Rogan Experience. Please check out our sponsors to get a discount and to support this podcast: - Neuro: https://www.getneuro.com and use code LEX - Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX - Dollar Shave Club: https://dollarshaveclub.com/lex Episode Links: Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joerogan Joe's Twitter: http://twitter.com/joerogan JRE (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk JRE (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272 JRE (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQUP1qoWDoEbmsQxvdjxgQ If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/podcast or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify, or support it on Patreon. Here's the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction 05:17 - Fear of mortality 06:48 - Chaos of 2020 and beyond 10:32 - Are we going to be okay? 19:30 - Violence, competition, and Sober October 26:45 - Mike Tyson 27:49 - Managing obsession 30:13 - Jiu jitsu game 35:55 - Best martial art for self defense 39:30 - Guns 43:59 - Memorable JRE moments 49:31 - Ideas breed in brains of humans 56:08 - Advice for Lex 1:06:09 - Long-form conversation 1:12:28 - Meaning of life
Chapters
Chewing gum could be a great way to start off a deep work session as it builds up a sense of urgency for the task at hand.
00:00 - 06:58 (06:58)
Summary
Chewing gum could be a great way to start off a deep work session as it builds up a sense of urgency for the task at hand. Joe Rogan is an inspiration due to his diverse interests and love for learning.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker expresses concern regarding the current trend of enforcing force compliance and behavior in people through the "woke culture," which may lead to chaos and destructive tendencies.
06:59 - 13:02 (06:03)
Summary
The speaker expresses concern regarding the current trend of enforcing force compliance and behavior in people through the "woke culture," which may lead to chaos and destructive tendencies. The example of the man who shot a Trump supporter in Portland is cited as an instance of such behavior.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the guest discusses how he was inspired by the kindness and lack of jealousy in a successful comedian he admired.
13:02 - 19:02 (06:00)
Summary
In this episode, the guest discusses how he was inspired by the kindness and lack of jealousy in a successful comedian he admired. He reflects on how this helped him overcome his own jealousy and become a better person.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how having too much energy and not exerting it in a positive way can negatively impact their view of the world and how they are perceived by others.
19:02 - 23:43 (04:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses how having too much energy and not exerting it in a positive way can negatively impact their view of the world and how they are perceived by others.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan discusses how the intensity and motivational drive of David Goggins helped him attain the level of success he has reached today, particularly in his fitness and workout regimens.
23:43 - 28:12 (04:29)
Summary
Joe Rogan discusses how the intensity and motivational drive of David Goggins helped him attain the level of success he has reached today, particularly in his fitness and workout regimens.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan talks about how important it is to take care of your body, especially the meniscus, as well as his preference for mounting with his legs crossed, and why he can't play competitive video games.
28:12 - 35:55 (07:42)
Summary
Joe Rogan talks about how important it is to take care of your body, especially the meniscus, as well as his preference for mounting with his legs crossed, and why he can't play competitive video games.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The best martial arts are the ones that work on other martial artists rather than just untrained people, making it crucial to truly understand the sport.
35:55 - 40:45 (04:50)
Summary
The best martial arts are the ones that work on other martial artists rather than just untrained people, making it crucial to truly understand the sport. In a fight between a Krav Maga practitioner and a mixed martial artist, it is more likely that the MMA fighter who trains with killers will come out on top.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host discusses how owning a gun could potentially change the way he views and interacts with the world, and the possibility of putting himself in dangerous situations.
40:45 - 46:11 (05:25)
Summary
The podcast host discusses how owning a gun could potentially change the way he views and interacts with the world, and the possibility of putting himself in dangerous situations.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker explains his personal appreciation for muscle cars, particularly those from the 1960s and early 70s, and how they speak to him on a deeper level.
46:11 - 49:16 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker explains his personal appreciation for muscle cars, particularly those from the 1960s and early 70s, and how they speak to him on a deeper level.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of respecting the muse is introduced, as Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art, is discussed.
49:16 - 54:36 (05:20)
Summary
The idea of respecting the muse is introduced, as Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art, is discussed. The conversation revolves around the uniqueness of creativity as an idea and whether or not it chose humans rather than the other way around.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how negative and positive interpretations can impact creativity and gives advice on how to overcome creative blocks.
54:36 - 1:00:34 (05:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses how negative and positive interpretations can impact creativity and gives advice on how to overcome creative blocks.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Giving yourself enough time to explore a podcast can lead to discovering new ways of thinking and seeing things.
1:00:34 - 1:04:57 (04:22)
Summary
Giving yourself enough time to explore a podcast can lead to discovering new ways of thinking and seeing things. CEOs like Elon Musk could benefit from giving themselves more than 30 minutes to listen and engage with a podcast.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan expresses that he finds good podcasts to be immersive and feels like he is in the room during the conversations.
1:04:57 - 1:10:03 (05:06)
Summary
Joe Rogan expresses that he finds good podcasts to be immersive and feels like he is in the room during the conversations. He schedules guests based on their political leaning and speaks of his early Ustream episodes.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan discusses diverse topics from David Fravor's experience with UFOs to David Sinclair's work on life extension and explores different lifestyle choices, including living off the land and hunting.
1:10:03 - 1:14:34 (04:31)
Summary
Joe Rogan discusses diverse topics from David Fravor's experience with UFOs to David Sinclair's work on life extension and explores different lifestyle choices, including living off the land and hunting.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
By spreading love, we create a butterfly effect where others recognize our kindness and begin to spread it themselves, improving the quality of their lives and relationships.
1:14:34 - 1:18:10 (03:35)
Summary
By spreading love, we create a butterfly effect where others recognize our kindness and begin to spread it themselves, improving the quality of their lives and relationships. Being kind to others not only benefits them, but also helps us feel better and spreads positivity outward.
Episode#127 – Joe Rogan: Conversations, Ideas, Love, Freedom & The Joe Rogan Experience
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the honor of talking to Joe Rogan and mentions that Neuralink is one of the memories he will be replaying in the future.
1:18:10 - 1:19:28 (01:17)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the honor of talking to Joe Rogan and mentions that Neuralink is one of the memories he will be replaying in the future. The podcast also thanks the sponsors Neuro, A Sleep, and Dollar Shave Club.