#1944 - Ryan Long
NaN minutesEpisode #1944
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