#1894 - Suzanne Santo
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Suzanne Santo is an actress, model, and singer-songwriter. "Yard Sale," her most recent album, is available now.
www.suzannesanto.com
Episodes with Suzanne Santo
Episode Timestamps
The benefits of exercise and Dr. John Sarno's ideas about back pain
- Joe and guest Suzanne discuss different types of workouts, with Suzanne preferring weightlifting
- They talk about the mental benefits of exercise, including reducing anxiety
- They discuss Dr. John Sarno's book "Healing Back Pain" and the idea that some back pain can be mental
Setting boundaries and living with a pit bull husband
- Suzanne discusses her tendency to be a doormat and get into dysfunctional situations with family and friends
- She talks about learning to set boundaries and how her husband helps her
- Joe and Suzanne discuss the importance of having someone looking out for you
The impact of COVID-19 on people's mental health
- COVID-19 has been overwhelming for people with existing anxiety
- Some people are not resilient and have been struggling
- The pandemic has exposed a serious problem with personal health
- People who were already living a sedentary lifestyle were at higher risk
The importance of personal health
- Many people do not take care of themselves
- Taking care of personal health is the way to be resilient
- COVID-19 impacted obese people more
- The issue of obesity should be acknowledged
Politics;
- the speaker expresses their viewpoint on the upcoming midterms, criticizes Beto O'Rourke and other politicians, and discusses the influence of social media on people's opinions.
Mental Illness and Social Contagions;
- the speaker and others discuss the dangers of groupthink and the importance of logical, critical thinking, including reference to some notable intellectuals in the field.
Kyle Dunnigan's Sketches are National Treasures,
- Joe Rogan praises Kyle Dunnigan's comedy sketches with Kurt Metzger, calling them national treasures.
- Rogan mentions their hilarious face swap video and laughs at their humor.
Comedy and Memes on the Internet,
- Rogan emphasizes the importance of comedy during tough times.
- He applauds the creativity of memes and how they provide a much-needed break from reality.
- Rogan talks about independent comedians like Kyle Dunnigan and Shane Gillis and the freedom they have to create their content.
- He mentions how Comedy Central rejected Kyle Dunnigan's show and its too racy content.
Discussion about BLM and racism
- Critique of overcorrections and extremist thinking
- Discussion about racism and recognizing it as a problem
- Critique of the narrative around racism and diversity
- Discussion about the misuse of charitable funds in BLM
- Critique of donating to causes without understanding or researching them
Discussion about meritocracy and prejudices
- Discussion about the value of hard work and meritocracy
- Critique of gender-based advantages and disadvantages in certain areas
- Discussion about women in comedy and prejudice against them
- Critique of men's attitudes towards women being the center of attention
Starting time
- People blame external reasons for their lack of success
- Self-improvement is essential, and there is a need to work hard and be self-critical
- Those who work hard and are dedicated are likely to succeed
- Making excuses for one's own shortcomings is pointless
Starting time
- Wanting recognition for one's work by being recognized for one's creations
- The importance of live performances and how it enhances one's life
- Social media and the reluctance to do it
- Limitations and limitations of oneself
Gary Clark Jr.'s Talent
- Discusses Gary Clark Jr.'s distinctive sound
- Acknowledges his talent as a guitarist and vocalist
- Describes Gary Clark Jr.'s live performances and band
- Shares appreciation for him as a person
Escaping LA's Collecting Angst
- Reflects on the negativity of LA
- Describes moving to Austin and finding a better environment
- Talks about coping with depression and anxiety
- Mentions reading as a form of escapism
Entertainment during COVID,
- Unprecedented time for entertainment, the anxiety of watching too much TV and the need for other activities, and the newfound interest in puzzles.
Writing Music,
- The importance of sticking to a schedule and chipping away at a song, the haunting feeling of an unfinished song, and the process of building tracks and writing lyrics.
The New Punk Rock
- Discussion about how people are realizing their brains are being captured by devices
- Mention of Jack White not having a cell phone
- Personal experience of phone breaking on vacation and realizing the benefits of not having a phone
- Discussion about the intoxicating nature of social media
Falling in Love with Social Media
- Discussion about the rush people get from checking text messages and emails
- Mention of the likes feature on social media being a "carrot at the end of the stick"
- Personal experience of feeling good after posting wedding photos and sharing real moments with loved ones
- Discussion about the negative impact social media can have on attention span and self-confidence
Life-changing role on News Radio
- Comedian discusses his time on the show News Radio
- Comments on the show's cancellation
- Talks about the number of seasons he was a part of
- Discusses how it didn't set up his financial stability
Importance of finding happiness through passions
- Comedian discusses the value of pursuing the things that make you happy
- Talks about how sometimes wealth and money can become a problem
- Discusses the negative effects of fighting over money in families
- Shares how some people's focus on making money can take away from their enjoyment of life
Napster Days and the Human Experience of Music
- Talks about the Napster days and having a personal agreement to buy the CD if the music was good
- Feels gross about using Napster while being on television
- Shares that if someone can't afford their music, they can listen to it
- Believes that artistic commodities should focus on the human experience of music
- Shares how playing music for others is their favorite thing in the world
Comedy, Vape Pens and Building a Local Community
- Discusses a meme of them and Theo Vaughn talking about vape pens
- Talks about the rise of comedy in Austin with Tom Segura, Christina Pazitzky, Tony Hinchcliffe, and others moving there
- Shares dream of building a theater focused on music storytelling and local talent
- Believes in focusing on art locally whenever possible, balancing it with family priorities
- Talks about rethinking priorities when moving to a new city
- Shares how getting away from phones and technology can lead to personal growth
Talking in my sleep,
- talks in her sleep and tries to justify what she says
- used to have taekwondo dreams and wake up kicking fast
- believes programming your mind in your sleep can make sense, like with songwriting
- discusses how having conversations about necessary negativity can lead to resolving disputes.
Discussing family heritage,
- reflects on the bravery of her grandfather, who was a prisoner of war in World War II and carried a sick friend during an 82-day march
- talks about the legacy of hustlers in her family and how she wants to heal generational wounds and bad habits for her children
- discusses the importance of looking at oneself and making corrections to continue improving.
Transitioning from Industrial Farming to Natural Cycles
- Discussion on the difference between external herbicides and pesticides and their impact on the land
- Transitioning from industrialized farming to a natural cycle over 20 years
- Importance of mimicking a natural cycle
H.P. Lori infection and COVID preventative measures
- Discussion on H.P. Lori infection and its prevalence
- Personal experience with antibiotics and vitamin deficiencies
- Use of Ivermectin for parasite cleanse and COVID preventative measures
Theories About an Ancient Advanced Civilization
- The speaker plans to have two experts on their podcast who believe that there was an advanced civilization before we currently believe.
- The experts have studied this idea for decades, and their theories are based on the "Younger Drys Impact Theory."
- This theory suggests that something catastrophic occurred about 12,000 years ago, potentially an asteroid impact, that wiped out an advanced civilization.
- The speaker ponders the possibility that human beings could have been far more advanced than previously believed, with evidence pointing towards a reset of civilization.
The Threat of an Impending Apocalypse
- The speaker discusses the force of the planet and Mother Gaia, indicating that humans are vulnerable to the power of nature.
- They assert that Armageddon-like events have happened before, and are likely to happen again.
- The speaker mentions the possibility of a comet whizzing by Earth, and that it has happened many times.
- The discussion of an impending apocalypse leads the speaker to share their desire not to be a survivor of such an event.
Governmental Video Manipulation,
- Governments are capable of creating fake videos or manipulating actual footage to support their respective agenda.
- An example is the viral video that went around during the Ukraine War, which was a scene from a video game.
- Video manipulation makes it hard to know what is authentic in the news and what is not.
Finding Happiness and Companionship,
- Finding happiness and deep companionship is important to individuals, yet some people never experience it.
- Some people do experience this, and Suzanne found it with her friend Nick.
- She loves how weed made their time together even more enjoyable.
Living in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles has too many people
- People there are always putting on an act to try to get hired
- The ideological lingo is very progressive
Virtual reality and its impact on society
- VR addiction can have negative impacts on relationships
- People may become bad at sex because of virtual experiences
- Porn addiction can wire kids' brains in unhealthy ways
The strange relationship between humans and technology
- The internet technology enhances our ability to do things, but there are both benefits and downsides to it.
- People need to be able to check themselves and handle technology properly.
- Technology seems to be constantly advancing in the same direction, which could lead to dangerous implications.
- Human neural interface could be implemented in the future which might be beneficial, but nobody is fully aware of the consequences.
Human Neural Interface
- Human neural interface could soon become a part of our body, which is not far away.
- People will probably jump on board as soon as the technology is introduced, and everybody will want to be a part of it.
- There might be potential harmful side-effects that nobody has thought about.
- There are already people who have begun to implement neural interfaces with technology, and this could become a trend in the future.
Fear of Demonic Possession
- Joe Rogan confesses his deep fear of demons and demonic possession
- Joe Rogan mentions that he has experimented with psychedelics to explore his consciousness
- Conversation about the existence of demons and the devil
- Speculation that the devil could be hiding in plain sight and whether belief in the devil reinforces belief in God
The Wild Shit in the Old Testament
- Conversation about the bizarre and violent stories in the Old Testament
- Example given of a man summoning a bear to kill boys who teased him for being bald
- Joe Rogan mentions that the New Testament was curated by Constantine and bishops in the early Christian Church
- Discussion on why ancient texts are fascinating and their relevance to contemporary issues
God's Punishment is Brutal
- The speaker discusses a story where God sends bears to attack a group of children for making fun of a bald man.
- Questions the accuracy of the translation and whether the insult was actually "bald" or something else.
- Regardless, believes that God would not send a bear to kill innocent children over an insult.
The Polarization of Society Due to Technology
- The speaker discusses how technology is causing increased polarization in society.
- Mentions how foreign governments are using technology to manipulate people into fighting with each other online.
- Believes that people must develop thicker skin to survive the "cyber winter" and be more cautious about the information they absorb.
- Speaks about how it is important for people who have lived in both the pre and post-Internet worlds to help guide future generations through the changes.
Living in the past
- The speaker discusses the hardships of living in the past, particularly during the time of brothels and syphilis.
- They talk about the theory that Europeans brought syphilis back to Europe from America.
Surviving in the wild
- The speaker talks about how difficult it must have been for settlers to survive and thrive in America, with dangers like disease, animals, and unknown terrain.
- They also discuss the importance of being aware of wind direction and avoiding detection by animals.
The potential dangers of giant praying mantises
- Discusses how scary and otherworldly praying mantises are
- Debates how dangerous they would be if they were as big as ostriches
- Makes comparisons to A Quiet Place movie
- Jokes about Thanos' jewel
Praying mantises as predators
- Discusses how praying mantises kill hummingbirds
- Expresses shock at the ruthlessness of the act
- Talks about how they eat all kinds of animals, such as mice
- Debates the scariness of insects versus reptiles
Evolution of Human beings to assume the power of Gods
- Human beings have evolved in a way that is unique and powerful
- If they continue to evolve and stay alive for a long time, they will eventually assume the power of Gods
- There is already enough nuclear weapons to kill everyone on the planet, and the situation is not stable
Social media and music promotion
- The guest musician has an audio tree session coming out soon
- The guest musician's social media handles are provided
- The guest musician's website is mentioned as the best way to buy their music
- Digital downloads may also be available from the website