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#1946 - Protect Our Parks 7

NaN minutesEpisode #1946
Shane GillisMark NormandAri Shaffir

Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir are stand-up comics, writers, and podcasters.

Shane is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker. His special, "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin," is available via YouTube, and season two of "Gilly and Keeves," his sketch comedy series with John McKeever, is available now at www.gillyandkeeves.tv.

www.shanemgillis.com

Mark is the co-host of the podcasts "Tuesdays with Stories" with Joe List and "We Might Be Drunk" with Sam Morril. His latest special, "Mark Normand: Out to Lunch," is available via YouTube. 

www.marknormandcomedy.com

Ari is the host of "The Skeptic Tank" and "You Be Trippin'" podcasts. His latest special, "Ari Shaffir: Jew," is available now via YouTube.

www.arishaffir.com

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Episode Timestamps

  • The Joe Rogan Experience,

    • Joe Rogan and his guests discuss sunglasses, drug use, and writing habits."
  • Key West Adventures,

    • Joe and his guests discuss their experiences in Key West, including drinking, comedy shows, and visits to Ernest Hemingway's house."
  • Gray Wolves and Coyotes

    • The gray wolves are different from coyotes, but when they breed with coyotes, it results in an eastern wolf.
    • The reintroduction of gray wolves from Canada to Poland is a terrible idea.
    • The gray wolves used to kill the coyotes, pushing them to have more babies and pups.
    • The book Coyote America by Dan Flores is worth reading.
  • Coyote Populations in Cities

    • Coyotes are found in every city in the US and clean up rats in LA.
    • The speaker shares images of coyotes on roofs, making a perspective joke.
    • Other animals like monkeys in cities can be jarring.
  • South Park episode on Harry and Meghan's lawsuit

    • Narrator discusses his liking for South Park and other things
    • South Park made an episode on Harry and Meghan's lawsuit
    • People are mad about the episode but not suing
  • Worldwide view of America

    • Narrator discusses the worldwide view of America
    • Mentions the free speech and gun culture
    • Jokes about America being a crazy place
  • Political Division

    • Discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of political division in the government
    • Mention of the Second Amendment's purpose as protection against government control
    • Conversation on compliance to authority and how it differs in America compared to other countries
    • Mention of the removal of skate parks during COVID-19 quarantine
  • Bohemian Grove

    • Discussion on Bohemian Grove and its significance as a gathering spot for elites
    • Description of the effigy burning ritual and its similarity to other practices such as sacrifice
    • Reference to Epstein's Island and the potential use of compromising information to control world leaders
    • Mention of the loss of privacy with increased technological advancements
  • Political discussion

    • The speakers discuss the situation in Palestine and the government's response to Hurricane Harvey
    • They disagree on the details and possible motivations behind the events
    • The conversation also touches on Republican governors and the possibility of liability for companies
  • Vietnam War

    • One speaker tears up while watching a documentary on the Vietnam War
    • He reaches out to his uncle, who was wounded during the war
    • The conversation turns to the battle of Hill 102 and the role of forward observers in war
  • Experience of being a Forward Observer in Vietnam

    • Questions asked about what it was like in Vietnam
    • Focus on shutting off emotions and protecting men
    • Chaos and awareness during war
    • Importance of gunship, Spooky
    • Experience as a Forward Observer
    • Uncle's experience in Vietnam
    • False flag incident leading to the Vietnam War
  • Jim Morrison's father's involvement in Gulf of Tonkin incident

    • Discussion on Gulf of Tonkin incident
    • Jim Morrison's father's involvement
    • Speculation on influence of father's actions on Morrison's counterculture stance
  • Minimum age requirement to purchase a whipped cream charger

    • Minimum age requirement to purchase a whipped cream charger is either 18 or 21 depending on the state.
    • Whippets are widely available in areas where students frequent, such as New Orleans.
    • Long-term abuse of whippets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause numbness, trouble walking, irritability, and fatigue.
  • Discussion of the Vietnam war and its impact on veterans

    • Participants discuss the Vietnam war and the impact it had on veterans, including the stress and trauma they experienced.
    • They talk about the challenges veterans faced when returning home, and the difficulties they had transitioning back to civilian life.
    • Some members express admiration for veterans and their service, while others express sadness and empathy for their struggles.
  • Life as a Military Veteran and Comedian

    • Talks about joining the military and his family's reactions
    • Family was happy when he became a comedian
    • Jokes about his dad always asking how much he gets paid for comedy gigs
    • Parents saw him perform stand-up and were shocked by his controversial jokes
    • Talks about the odds of success in comedy and how his parents brag about his job now
  • Controversial Jokes and Disapproving Parents

    • Talks about a memorable joke of doing a sexual act with his dad
    • Describes his parents' reactions and how he discouraged them from coming to his shows
    • Jokes about bringing back the controversial joke for his dad at a later show
    • Mentions how his parents only understand his success on SNL and brag about it to their friends
    • Talks about some audience members doing whippets during a poker game
  • Chatting about Football, FBI, and Global Wealth Distribution

    • Discusses Patrick Mahomes, his wife, and brother on TikTok
    • FBI reportedly involved in turning Black Lives Matter protests violent
    • Occupy movement and the global wealth distribution
    • Bernie Sanders' idea of taxing small amounts of speculative market wagers
  • National Inequality and the Flaws of Redistribution

    • Talks about the top 1% of earners and what it means globally vs. in America
    • Disagrees with idea of taking wealth away from wealthy people to redistribute it
    • Suggests changing the system and finding ways to live our lives without 60-hour work weeks or barely making ends meet
    • Discusses issues with homeless population and finding solutions at the source
  • Musical influences

    • Recalls listening to NWA on a treadmill and being impressed
    • DMX and Eminem were heavy influences in his youth
    • Was a huge fan of Ghetto Boys and listened to them while delivering newspapers
    • Talks about his uncle who was a prison warden and hung out with black dudes
    • Did a podcast with Ghetto Boys and enjoyed it
  • Use of different drugs and experiences

    • Discusses use of Salvia and the quick high it provides
    • Explains what DMT is and its psychedelic effects
    • Recalls trying mushrooms and Molly together
    • Talks about a friend who detoxes in the jungle
    • Expresses a desire to go to London and Sydney for stand-up shows
  • The Origins of South Park"; Importance - 6/10; Bullet point summary - the conversation revolves around the origins of South Park, how it began as a Christmas card, the characters in the show, and how they hit both sides of the political spectrum.

    • the conversation revolves around the origins of South Park, how it began as a Christmas card, the characters in the show, and how they hit both sides of the political spectrum.
  • The Dark Side of Comedy"; Importance - 7/10; Bullet point summary - the conversation discusses the freedom of the internet compared to traditional television, the dangers of notes from network executives, and the controversy around South Park.

    • the conversation discusses the freedom of the internet compared to traditional television, the dangers of notes from network executives, and the controversy around South Park.
  • Being a fan and walk-out music

    • Discussion on being a fan and experiencing the walk-out
    • Comments on Anderson Silva's walk-out music
    • Tangent on football movies and inaccuracies
    • Comments on the movie Warrior
  • Slaughterhouse employing children and movie discussions

    • Discussion on a slaughterhouse with a bad safety record and illegal employment of children
    • Comments on the heroics of children working in a dangerous environment
    • Tangent on movie Fifty Shades of Grey and its impact on sexual preferences
    • Comments on the inaccuracies in military movies
  • Shower Sex and Pissing in Public

    • Narrator discusses his experience with shower sex and how it can be uncomfortable and chafing
    • He also talks about the practice of having sex in public places and the different ways people try to pee discreetly in public
    • The conversation shifts to the legal consequences of urinating in public and how it can lead to being labeled a sex offender
  • Smart Guys Drunk and Q&A's

    • Narrator discusses the fun of getting smart guys drunk and how they don't lose their intelligence even when drunk
    • He mentions the Q&A portion of his shows and how it can be disruptive if people ask inappropriate questions
    • He shares a story about Jerry Seinfeld doing a Q&A portion of his show and how he would use it to come up with new material
  • Jewish women and their body parts

    • Discussion about Jewish women and their body parts, specifically their noses and breasts
    • Mention of Barbara Streisand being hot in her youth
    • Disagreement on the attractiveness of certain Jewish women, including Scarlett Johansson and Sarah Jessica Parker
  • Heavyweight vs Light Heavyweight,

    • Discussion about whether a fighter has ever gone up to heavyweight
    • Claims that John Jones has gone up to heavyweight are corrected
    • Speculation about potential heavyweight fights
  • Fighters' Interactions,

    • Talk about how fighters talk about each other
    • Differences between respectful recognition and denial/haters
    • Examples of memorable interactions and trash-talking between fighters
  • Scoring System Problems in MMA".

    • Joe and Brendan discuss problems with the UFC's 10-point must scoring system
    • They talk about how it's designed for boxing, not MMA
    • They suggest a more complex system that takes into account kicks, punches, submission attempts.
  • Controversial Fights in the UFC".

    • Joe and Brendan discuss the controversy surrounding recent UFC fights, including Volkanovsky-Islam and Patty Pimlet.
    • They consider the frustration for fans when a fighter they believe won is not given the victory.
  • Australian Fighters and Shoeies

    • Discussion about Australian fighters and their unique "shoeie" drinking tradition
    • Complimenting the crew and their humor
    • Joe's experience being pressured to do a shoeie on stage in Australia
  • Naked Roast at Skankfest

    • Nate joining Joe at Skankfest and witnessing the naked roast
    • Joe's love for edgy comedy and appreciation for the naked roast
    • Discussion of outrageous acts witnessed at the past naked roasts
  • Late Pregnancy

    • Discussion about having kids at an older age and the challenges it poses
    • Mention of a 48-year-old woman and a friend who had kids in their 40s
    • Conversation about good genes and the risks associated with late pregnancy
  • Controversial Joke

    • Conversation about the advances in HIV prevention and treatment
    • Mention of the history of AIDS being a death sentence
    • Joe Rogan makes a controversial joke about NWA and the A standing for AIDS, generating a mixed reaction from guests and causing concern about the need to delete the segment.
  • Comics discuss the difficulty of not being able to perform during the pandemic

    • The speakers talk about how the pandemic affected their ability to perform
    • They mention being unable to perform for months on end, which caused feelings of emptiness
    • Discussion centers on the importance of comedy as a profession and lifestyle
    • There is reference to rooftop shows, outdoor shows, and comedians' dissatisfaction with them
  • Discussion about the precautions comics took while performing during pandemic

    • The speakers talk about the precautions they took to prevent spreading COVID while performing
    • They mention getting tested every day
    • A nurse played a role in keeping them healthy and receiving vitamins
    • There is discussion about fears of spreading the virus to loved ones
  • Comics at my club - Not talented enough

    • Boicott of comics in the club
    • Comics are not skilled enough
    • No high-level working comics
    • No future for them
    • They don't respect the art.
  • Virtue signaling

    • Virtue signaling is like name-dropping
    • People try it, but everybody knows what they're doing
    • Only dummies will like you
    • Democratic party laughing
    • Laughing means they know they've got the power
  • Undercover operations by the FBI

    • The Gretchen Whitmer incident and how 12 FBI informants tricked two individuals.
    • Mention of a documentary about six black men in Miami roped in by an FBI informant.
    • Discussion of how many people have been caught due to FBI informants who instigated their actions.
  • The Liberty City Seven case

    • Overview of the Liberty City Seven case where a group of men were roped in by an FBI informant who instigated their plans.
    • Mention of the group's lack of resources and how the FBI provided them with equipment such as cameras and cars.
    • Discussion about how they did not have any means to carry out the alleged terrorist plot they were being accused of.
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