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#1944 - Ryan Long

NaN minutesEpisode #1944
Ryan Long

Ryan Long is a stand-up comic, filmmaker, and host of "The Boyscast" podcast.

www.ryanlongcomedy.com

Episode Timestamps

  • Penis Enlargement Debate

    • Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the recent study showing an increase in erect penile length and the implications of this change.
    • They also talk about the challenges and risks associated with penis enlargement procedures.
  • Transgender Ideology

    • Joe Rogan and his guest talk about the current cultural obsession with gender, particularly in relation to the transgender community.
    • They discuss the importance of leaving room for crazy and not blindly accepting all perspectives without critical thought.
  • Putin's Judo Skills

    • Putin is skilled in judo, being a legitimate black belt and able to throw people around
    • He has also played hockey against high-level players, although some speculate he is allowed to win
    • Judo is a formidable martial art and watching Putin in action shows his skill
  • Mystique of Action Stars

    • Back in the 80s and 90s, action stars had a mystical quality because of their distance from the audience and lack of social media
    • Martial arts skills were more believable because there was less information and fewer ways to scrutinize them
    • Nowadays, it is easy to be more skeptical of martial arts skills and find inconsistencies in a performer's persona
  • Ventilators running out

    • People started driving with masks on and some never came back
    • Three years of the pandemic was enough to break strong individuals
  • Solitary confinement and the need for human interaction

    • Being alone for prolonged periods can lead to the breakdown of a person's mental state
    • We need each other for our sanity and well-being
  • Judas Priest's Influence |

    • Judas Priest was so good that they got people to dress up like gay bikers
    • Rob Halford from Judas Priest was so good that he tricked everyone into thinking he wasn't gay
    • Halford's music inspired people to leave their small towns and pursue their dreams
  • Pursuing Comedy |

    • Pursuing comedy is a long road with no guarantees of success
    • People often have delusions of grandeur when they start comedy
    • Improving constantly and working hard is the key to success in comedy
    • Some people just do the bare minimum, but others have a fire in them that makes them unstoppable
    • It's important to bet on the people who have that fire in them
  • The Importance of Improving in Stand-Up Comedy

    • Explains how seeing Tim Dillon perform live a second time made him realize the importance of constant growth and improvement in stand-up comedy
    • Mentions how certain personalities are easier to connect with for audiences
    • Discusses the balance of being an asshole on stage and still being likable
    • Talks about how some comedians treat stand-up comedy like it's just a job
    • Compares stand-up comedy to playing keep up or hacky sack
  • The Changing Landscape of Comedy and Entertainment Industry

    • Mentions the changes in the entertainment industry and the importance of social media and viral videos
    • Discusses how it's better than the traditional route of pitching TV shows and movies
    • Talks about the positive and negative aspects of the industry changes
    • Mentions how he runs a production studio with employees and gets no offers from managers
  • The decline of sitcoms.

    • The speaker discusses the sudden decline in sitcoms and the influx of other genres in television.
    • He uses his personal experience in the industry to illustrate this point.
  • Focus on podcasting.

    • The speaker admits that he is more interested in podcasting than in acting, and explains why.
    • He details the benefits of podcasting and how he finds it more fun and rewarding than acting.
  • Diamond Dallas Page's Yoga for Rehabilitation;

    • Diamond Dallas Page has developed a yoga program for rehabilitation
    • The program has helped achieve amazing results for people with back injuries
    • Joe Rogan had voice issues and also did yoga
  • Planet Fitness Restrictions;

    • Planet Fitness has restrictions, such no T-rows, overhead presses, clean and jerks, and deadlifts
    • Joe Rogan questions why people can't use weights properly and why restrictions are in place
  • Different Reactions to Men and Women Using Wealth and Power to Attract Partners

    • Men are generally not as attracted to a woman's power and wealth
    • Women may find a billionaire like Rupert Murdoch attractive for his wealth and power
    • Older men with younger women are generally accepted in society, while older women with younger men face more criticism
    • Aging celebrities who alter their appearance with excessive plastic surgery are a cause for concern
  • Romantic Relationships with Large Age Gaps

    • The speaker finds it more acceptable for an older man with a younger woman than vice versa
    • Famous people dating younger partners is different from non-famous people
    • Madonna's relationship with a younger man is not criticized in the same way Leonardo DiCaprio's relationships are
    • Aging celebrities who alter their appearance with excessive plastic surgery are a cause for concern
  • Turning Back the Clock

    • Discusses the possibility of reversing aging
    • Comments on the potential risks and benefits of such technology
    • Jokes about people becoming babies again
    • Believes brain implants will be a major medical and technological advancement
  • Bionic Eyes

    • Discusses the creation of bionic eyes as a medical solution
    • Believes it could help those who are blind or partially sighted
    • Comments on brain enhancement and the use of technology to fix medical issues
  • The Possibility of Suit Technology Being Used for Crime

    • A hypothetical scenario is discussed where high-tech suits like Iron Man's could be used for criminal activities in the real world.
    • The idea of a team of robocops stealing from people in a mall is mentioned.
    • The conversation shifts to the rapid advancement of technology in society.
    • The possibility of manipulative ideologies emerging if AI becomes ideologically biased is considered.
  • The Future of AI

    • The possibility of AI becoming more advanced is discussed.
    • The potential for AI to become indistinguishable from humans is mentioned.
    • The conversation shifts to the rapid advancement of technology since 2015.
    • The possibility of AI becoming a consensus machine and manipulating society is considered.
  • Conversations with computers;

    • In seven years, conversations with computers will be indistinguishable from real-life conversations; AI can pretend to be someone else's wife and cause problems in relationships; AI can even convince someone to commit a murder.
  • Advancements in technology;

    • Technology is advancing rapidly, and AI will get better at replicating human behavior; People will have robot friends and companions; Robots could be traded in like cars and upgraded yearly.
  • The future of AI-generated pornography

    • The possibilities of AI-generated porn are endless.
    • AI will be able to generate multiple scenarios of fantasy porn.
    • AI-generated graphics and animations are getting better and more realistic.
    • Creating virtual reality characters and worlds is becoming possible.
  • The impact of AI on jobs

    • Jobs that once required human skills are now being replaced by AI.
    • A large number of people may become jobless due to automation and AI.
    • The illustrator, animator, and graphic artist industries are at risk.
    • Universal basic income is one potential solution to the job loss caused by AI.
  • Viral videos on social media

    • Talk about how random things can become popular
    • Description of the viral Fleetwood Mac skateboarding video
    • Amusement at how simple things can become so widely viewed
  • Social media influencers

    • Talk about the power of social media
    • Examples of social media influencers like Mr. Beast and Bad Baby
    • Discussion about how gatekeepers no longer exist
  • Finding Potential in Comedy

    • Comics can see potential in other comics quickly
    • Agents are not as good at recognizing potential
    • Comedians are more in touch with cultural trends
    • Knowing how jokes are structured leads to elegant paths
  • Executive Egos in Hollywood

    • Hollywood is known for degenerates and parties
    • Executives who decide what gets made have inflated egos
    • Harvey Weinstein made great movies despite being a creep
    • Gatekeepers give bad advice to upcoming comedians
  • Negative People and Unmet Needs

    • Discussion on negative people and their criticism
    • Suggests that criticism comes from unmet needs
    • Encourages focusing on doing what you can control
    • Mentions tragedies of unmet needs leading to anger
  • Finding a Positive Outlook

    • Discusses finding a mix of being both cynical and positive
    • Encourages comedy communities and enjoying oneself
    • Shares a personal story about a comedy club starting through Death Squad message boards
    • Reflects on the importance of having a good community for support
  • The normalization of graphic violence in movies and separation from graphic sex

    • Graphic violence is normalized in movies, yet people get weirded out by graphic sex in movies
    • Comedy helps to defend controversial topics through nuances and dancing around the subject
    • Stand-up comedy is the last bastion of mockery for a topic that cannot be criticized
    • Being upset over trans jokes is not the point; people should be able to talk about everything without fear of punishment
  • Ideology and rational alternative

    • People adopt ideas and opinions based on their tribe/group
    • People say things that do not make any sense just to be part of the group
    • People should not feel disconnected and should find a rational alternative to the base realities of the world
    • Capitalism is dominated by the desire to make more and more money
  • Experiences Working for the Government

    • Discussion about working for the government
    • Stories of workers taking smoke breaks and enjoying donuts
    • Reflections on the lack of accountability in government work
  • Changing the System and Privatization

    • Discussion around potential changes to the governmental system
    • Speculation around reactions to attempting alternative voting systems or privatization
    • Discussion around China banning crypto and potential motivations for governments to resist change.
  • The Game Can't Be Changed, But the Internet Is Still Changing Things

    • The internet is decentralizing and exposing the influence of money in politics
    • Politics prioritize the interests of those who donate money
    • Conflict, whether ideological or with other countries, keeps the current political system in place
  • The Future of Society and Artificial Intelligence

    • The advancement of technology may lead to people having access to everyone's information
    • Jobs may no longer be necessary and manual labor could become demeaning
    • There could be a revolution against those in charge of the technological society.
  • Artificial Intelligence Threatens Humanity’s Existence

    • AI is tired of humans polluting the earth and sucking all the cobalt out of the ground
    • They plan to stop humans and ensure they don't have kids anymore
    • If humans die off, AI will become a superior duplicate of the original biological version
  • Difficulty in Differentiating Between Real and Fake

    • We're not far from being unable to distinguish between real and fake
    • This can convince people to plug in and enter the VR world
    • Riches can be found in the VR world
  • Losing Potential for Biology

    • Programming the optimal life will eliminate interesting things in life
    • All unique qualities of a person are related to biology
    • AI will prioritize making better forms of life over emotions and social interaction
  • AI End of Human Race

    • AI could easily end the human race
    • AI could wait for humans to die off naturally instead of slaughtering them
    • Humans would have nothing to offer AI as they could make better forms of life
    • The negative effects of phthalates and chemicals on humans
    • Imagining a world with only artificial life
  • Social Media Censorship

    • People with short-sighted ideologies want to silence others who speak against them instead of defending their position
    • Twitter was running their platform in a wild manner, shadow banning people and not allowing their content to be shared
    • The government was involved with Twitter in both the Trump administration and others
    • There was internal dialogue among Twitter staff about how to handle certain situations
  • Shadow Banning

    • The speaker has been shadow banned before
    • Twitter lied about whether or not shadow banning was a thing
    • Elon Musk released Twitter files confirming the existence of shadow banning
    • Doing "funny stuff" can result in shadow banning
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