#1937 - Punkie Johnson
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Punkie Johnson
Punkie Johnson is a standup comic, writer, actress, and current cast member of "Saturday Night Live."
Episode Timestamps
Rising to Success
- Joe Rogan congratulates the guest on her success
- They discuss the excitement of seeing people rise in the comedy world
- The guest talks about how unreal it all feels and reminiscing about driving down Sunset Blvd.
Following Dreams
- The guest talks about her epiphany to leave New Orleans and chase her dreams
- They discuss the interview process for working at the Comedy Store
- Joe praises the guest's bartending skills and the family-like atmosphere at the Comedy Store.
Ciro's Nightclub and The Comedy Store
- The Comedy Store used to be Ciro's nightclub
- The big names were Ciro's and The Comedy Store
- Famous people frequented the nightclub such as John F. Kennedy and Tina Turner
- Bugsy Siegel owned the Comedy Store before Mitzi Shore
The History of The Comedy Store
- The building had a lot of murder and was owned by the mob
- Jen Kirkman gives haunted comedy tours of the building
- The Comedy Store opened in the 70s
- It has launched many careers over the years
Imposter Syndrome
- Questioning herself every day
- Wants to talk herself out of quitting
- Imposter syndrome is common
- Critiquing oneself is important
- Wishes she was delusional sometimes
Watch what you say
- SNL is her first corporate job with rules to follow
- Have to watch what you say
- Polar opposite of the Comedy Store
- People purposely misunderstand things
- Glass houses with buckets of rocks
Marijuana and Perspective
- The speaker thinks that as an artist, you need both confidence and humility
- Success can make it hard to maintain perspective
- Smoking weed helps the speaker understand that everyone is vulnerable and in it together
- It makes them more considerate and kind
- They share a story where they protected service workers and always try to tip at least 50%
Hollywood Ideology and Behaviors
- The speaker thinks many people in Hollywood are trying to be famous and attention-seeking
- This leads to a high percentage of narcissists and sociopaths
- They describe the audition process as degrading and forces people to behave a certain way
- They say that controversial or unique opinions aren't allowed in Hollywood
- They criticize the way people in Hollywood greet each other as robotic and fake
Kanye West's Mindset and Personality
- Kanye West is a genius but also petty and ruthless
- He used to be medicated and sluggish, but now he doesn't have a place to blow off steam
- Removing someone's ability to communicate is not a solution to their behavior
Talking to Geniuses
- It's exhilarating talking to geniuses like Kanye and Elon Musk because their minds work so differently
- Elon Musk is a good person despite his public persona
- Elon Musk and Kanye are just human beings with real lives
Comparing horsepower of rugged vehicles
- Discussion on the horsepower of the Ford Bronco Raptor
- Comparison to the Jeep with a similar setup
- Mention of the top-heaviness of the Jeep and caution when driving it
Burt Kreischer and his career
- Discussion on Burt Kreischer's success
- Advice given to Burt to quit his travel show and focus on comedy
- Mention of Burt's show "Hurt Burt" and the dangers of that career path
Talking about guns;
- The speaker discusses his family's background with guns and his first gun purchase.
- He emphasizes the importance of being responsible with a firearm and not using it for unnecessary reasons.
- He shares a story about a video he saw where someone accidentally killed their friend with a gun.
Boxing and fighting;
- The speaker talks about his interest in boxing when he was younger and his mother not allowing it.
- He discusses the importance of footwork in boxing and how it relates to self-defense.
AI Manipulation of Society
- Discussion on the potential of AI manipulating society
- Concerns about AI-generated deepfakes being indistinguishable from real people
- Fear of robots holding grudges against people who insult them
- Mention of SNL's difficulty in writing sketches
Legacy of SNL
- Reflection on SNL's legacy
- Name-dropping of past and current esteemed members
- Impressions of the work environment at SNL
The Comedy Store
- The Comedy Store is an iconic and legendary comedy club
- Performers like George Carlin, Damon Wayans, and Richard Pryor have all worked there
- At times, the club had a lull in big names, but it always builds back up
- Becoming a paid regular at the Comedy Store was a big achievement for Jerry
Mecca of Comedy
- The Comedy Store was always Jerry's goal
- Richard Pryor and Sam Kenison are famous comics who have worked there
- Becoming a paid regular at the Comedy Store was a big milestone for Jerry
- Ultimately, the Comedy Store is an iconic and important place in the world of comedy.
Becoming a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store
- Discussion about the process of becoming a paid regular
- Comedian "the Todd" helped the speaker by sitting next to Mitzi and laughing at his jokes
- The Todd became sick and may no longer be alive
Overcoming a Scarcity Mentality in Comedy
- Discussion about jealousy and scarcity mentality among comedians
- Personal experience and realization of this mentality being counterproductive
- Advice to focus on oneself and let go of jealous ideas
Joey Diaz's stage presence.
- Diaz's performance once caused the headliner to quit mid-show
- He has a strong stage presence that can captivate audiences
- When touring with other comics, Diaz's comedy can often overshadow the local comedians
Joe Rogan's workout routine.
- Rogan does a lot of kettlebell and bodyweight exercises
- He incorporates cardio on the erg bike and the punching bag
- He prefers working out alone to be in his own head
Boxing as an intense workout
- Boxing is an intense workout that can help with weight loss and calorie burning.
- Every bag in the gym can be used for a workout, and using a chest strap can measure calorie burn.
- Round timers can help with structure and interval training.
Working out for mental clarity
- The speaker feels his brain is engaged before his body during workouts.
- His girlfriend was impressed with his strength after he did leg work and squats.
- The speaker aims to do 100 push-ups in a row and cites an impressive world record of 10,000 in a row.
A discussion of Akiyama's MMA career and Bruce Lee's impact on martial arts
- Akiyama was a judo champion and a legit MMA fighter
- He fought and beat Melvin Manhoff, an incredible striker
- Akiyama competed in Pride Fighting in the early 2000s and recently fought in One Championship
- Bruce Lee was an Asian superhero who changed martial arts by combining different styles
A discussion of fitness and working out techniques
- Jumping rope is a fantastic exercise for footwork
- Plyometrics, footwork ladders, and shadow boxing are all great ways to improve agility
- Joe recommends doing 50 push-ups and jumping jacks before a performance
- Working out has incredible physical and mental benefits
Mayweather's defensive style
- Mayweather is known for his defensive style
- He's the best because he gets hit the least
- Some people don't like it, but he's just the right amount of aggressive
- Floyd can stand right in front of you and still avoid your punches
Tank Davis
- Tank Davis is a monster
- He measures his opponent before finding their weaknesses
- Davis is different from other boxers because he doesn't throw many punches initially
- Tank is humble despite his skills
Discussion about boxing, fighting, and boxers
- The conversation centers around boxing and fighting
- They talk about wanting to fight their peers for fun
- Joe Rogan mentions various boxers, including Anne Wolfe and Clarissa Shields
- They discuss the power and skill of female boxers and trainers
Discussion about alcohol, substance use, and its effects
- They talk about their preferences for different types of alcohol and their effects on behavior
- They discuss the potential shared experiences and history associated with drinking certain substances
- They consider the possibility of shared experiences taking place with substances like psychedelics
Psychedelic Preparations
- Discusses the importance of set and setting when taking psychedelics
- Mentions the benefits of preparing the mind and body beforehand
- Advises against filming the experience to get the most out of it
Psychedelic Therapy and Benefits
- Discusses the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for PTSD and end-of-life anxiety
- Mentions the work done by John Hopkins University and the company Maps
- Shares the story of a friend going to great lengths to obtain MDMA