#1947 - Chris Distefano
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Chris Distefano is a stand-up comedian, on-air personality, host of the "Chrissy Chaos" podcast, and co-host of "Hey Babe!" podcast with Sal Vulcano. His new comedy album, "Chrissy New York Comedy Club", is available now.
www.chrisdcomedy.com
Episodes with Chris Distefano
Episode Timestamps
Paul vs Fury Fight Analysis
- Joe Rogan and Chrissy discuss the recent boxing match between Paul and Fury
- Chrissy thinks Jake Paul is 100% legit
- Joe Rogan comments on the peak and prime of fighters
Addressing the Issue of Homelessness
- Discussion of the factors leading to homelessness
- Joe Rogan suggests using psychedelic drugs to help those who are chemically or psychologically damaged
- The cost of homelessness is discussed
- Chrissy and Joe Rogan talk about the need for comprehensive programs to help those in need.
Unequal starting lines
- Pulling up by bootstraps and telling people to figure it out themselves doesn't work for everyone
- Unequal starting lines can lead to differences in outcomes
- Good education and caring teachers should be available for everyone
- Until the root cause of homelessness is fixed, the problem cannot be solved
Effects of police violence
- George Floyd, Rodney King, and other instances of police violence lead to mistrust of all police
- Defunding the police leads to an increase in crime
- A system of law and order is necessary
- Society must protect the vulnerable and peaceful people
Should police have the power to frisk people without any criminal behavior?
- It is a violation of freedom to allow police to frisk people without any probable cause.
- It is not good to take away all power from the police.
- Logical recognition of issues is necessary.
Talking about Vikings and intermittent fasting
- Joe and his guest discuss the use of mushrooms by Vikings.
- His guest shares his own experience with intermittent fasting.
- They talk about the benefits of the diet and how it changed his life.
Is Chris Gay?
- Jazz has brought up the topic of Chris's sexuality multiple times
- Chris is unsure about his sexuality
- Tim Dillon convinces him that he is not gay
- Chris commits to not being gay until New Year's Eve 2023
Chris's Expensive Watch
- Chris buys an expensive watch, despite criticism from a friend
- The watch reminds Chris of his decision to pursue comedy
- Chris is proud of his success and does not let others' hate affect him
Buying Nice Things is Not a Bad Thing
- Joe argues that it is alright to buy oneself nice things
- People have different preferences for luxury items
- Joe himself buys both an expensive watch and ice cream for the homeless
- Playing the game of capitalism and engaging in luxury consumption is acceptable
Ted Bundy's Ominous Look
- Joe shares a story about his mother's friend who went on a date with Ted Bundy
- The woman felt an ominous feeling and called her brother to pick her up
- Ted Bundy had already committed murders at the time
- The woman later saw Bundy's face contort to look sinister when his crimes were revealed
The Son of Sam and Other Serial Killers
- A woman named Jerry was in prison with the Son of Sam and Ronald DeFeo.
- She claimed that the Son of Sam did not kill all those people and was involved in a cult. This was before the Netflix documentary.
- The documentary suggests that the Son of Sam may have only killed one or two people, and other murderers got away with it.
- The discussion also delves into the Henry Lee Lucas story, a drifter who was arrested for 62 murders. However, he may have been pinned with crimes he didn't commit.
The Henry Lee Lucas Story
- Joe and the guest talk about how Henry Lee Lucas might have been coerced into confessing to murders he didn't commit.
- They discuss how people confess to false crimes to get away with the real ones.
- They rave about the show "Blackbird" on Apple TV which is about a man who has to get a murderer to confess to a crime to shorten his prison sentence.
The necessity of physical training for police officers
- Police officers need to have a certain level of physical training to be effective in their jobs.
- Lack of physical skill can lead to problems during physical altercations with individuals.
- Andrew Yang suggests that police officers should be proficient in jujitsu, specifically at the purple belt level.
- Law enforcement positions should be prestigious and well-funded, as they are essential to society.
The presence of violence in human history
- Throughout history, violence and war have been pervasive themes.
- The prevalence of violence is often due to the activation of a certain program in the human brain.
- Human history is filled with horrific actions in war, conquests, and raids.
- It can be challenging to discern the truth of events, especially with limited access to information.
Addiction Spectrum and Brain Chemistry
- The narrator reflects on their personal addiction to Nutella and pizza and acknowledges that addiction can be positive or negative.
- They discuss the addictiveness of painkillers and how brain chemistry plays a role in addiction.
Whitney Houston and Eerie Coincidences
- The narrator discusses how Whitney Houston and The 1975 have helped them through tough times.
- They also bring up the eerie coincidence of both Whitney Houston and her daughter dying in bathtubs and discuss the possibility of Whitney Houston being molested as a child.
The Shameful Part of my Career
- Initially charged for meet and greets, regretted it and stopped doing them
- Inspired by an interview with Matty Healy of the 1975 to stop doing them
- Believes asking for money directly from fans after the show is more genuine than going through a third party
Prioritizing Family over Money
- Stopped doing meet and greets to spend more time with family
- Believes missing time with family isn't worth the extra money or success
- Values spending time with his children and being present for important moments
Motivation and Success.
- Having enough money means realizing you have enough and focusing on things that matter, like quality of life.
- Concentrating on doing your best at what you do achieves measurable success.
- Comparing yourself to others or an unrealistic version of yourself is counterproductive."
Being Present.
- Being present is a common theme among philosophers like Saad Guru, Marcus Aurelius, and the Dalai Lama.
- Staying off social media can help you focus on the present and improve mental health.
- Comparison is the thief of joy."
A Profound Shift in Human Consciousness
- Talks about how the internet is a profound shift in human consciousness
- States that children today will be more advanced at understanding things
- Compares it to past shifts in history
Fatherly Advice on Addiction and Life
- Talks about his father's advice on addiction
- Discusses how knowing that life isn't fair can help in loving life
- Discusses how his father taught him to be the opposite of him
The Winning Strategy,
- Comedian continues to discuss his conversation with his father.
- Father emphasizes the importance of focusing on one goal and not getting caught up in the allure of more.
- Comedian admits to a tendency towards gambling and doubling up.
- Father urges him to stop doubling up and just get the win.
The Art of Stand-Up Comedy,
- Comedian talks about how stand-up comedy is the superior art form and how there are no shortcuts to success.
- He cites his mentor, Colin Quinn, who advised him to focus on getting a clean, solid hour of material and not worry about the algorithm.
- Comedian reflects on the cathartic nature of comedy and the importance of getting his point of view out.
Advice from Ari Shafir
- The speaker talks about Ari Shafir, a comedian they admire
- They mention that Ari has experience and advice for any situation
- They discuss leaning on Ari for support during difficult times
- They mention Ari's impressive new comedic work
Puritanical Society
- The speaker expands on their idea that the US has a puritanical society
- They compare this to the Salem witch trials
- They mention a theory that the hysteria during the trials may have been caused by a fungus
- They discuss the predisposition for hysteria during times of famine, war and disease
Ergot poisoning and train derailment in Ohio
- Discussion about the role of ergot in Salem witch trials and a town in France
- Mention of a train derailment in Ohio with residents experiencing high-pitched voices
- Mayor's response to the incident and lack of action
- Discussion about the need for toxicological testing and long-term effects
Mickey Mouse voice from train derailment chemicals
- Discussion about the train derailment in Ohio
- Reports of high-pitched voices resembling Mickey Mouse's
- Speculation about the chemicals causing long-term effects
- Lack of access to toxicological testing in the town
- Personal anecdotes from affected residents
Gender blurring and the future of humankind
- Discussion about the blurring of lines between homosexuality and heterosexuality
- The commentator speculates that aliens with genderless bodies could be humans in the future.
- The discussion leads to new ideas about gender and how technology could change human reproduction.
- The possibility of human extinction is raised, along with the use of artificial forms of reproduction or cloning to keep the population alive.
Feeling like a fraud
- The commentator admits to feeling like a fraud and almost canceling a performance.
- The feeling is seen as normal and comes from a desire to do well and care about one's craft.
- Feeling like a fraud can lead to being good at your craft because it shows a drive to improve.
- The importance of not allowing the feeling to consume you is stressed.
Imposter Syndrome
- Joe Rogan reflects on feeling like an imposter in his stand-up comedy career
- He often apologizes to the audience and worries that he isn't good enough
- His guest suggests he shift his mindset to appreciation and enjoy engaging with the audience more
Attention vs. Skill
- The desire for attention is what drives many to show business, but it's important to shift the focus to improving your skills
- Joe believes he is currently at his best as a comedian because he's been doing it a lot and is smarter and older
- Woke social media culture is not compatible with stand-up comedy, which should be unapologetic and focused on the bits
Science Behind Physical Fitness;
- Joe and his guest discuss the abundance of information available on physical fitness and the importance of consistency, focus, and effort.
Family and Loyalty;
- Joe shares a personal anecdote about his father's instilling the importance of loyalty to family and respecting the mother of one's children.
Dad beats up man dating Chris's mother
- Chris's mother is crying because the man she was dating dumped her for someone across the street.
- Chris's dad asks Chris to go get them bagels and not come outside.
- Chris hears his mother screaming and goes down to see his father beating up the man who disrespected his mother.
- Chris's father gets in his face and tells him he should have done his job of protecting his mother.
- Chris's anxiety begins to make sense.
Dad admits wrongdoing on the Verrazano Bridge
- Chris's dad takes him to his game and admits that what he did was wrong.
- Chris reminds him that everyone knows he shouldn't have done it.
- His father tells him instead of playing video games, he should have been there for his mother.
- Chris's responsibility to protect his mother is instilled in him.
How being a step-parent is different from being a biological parent
- Chrissy talks about being a step-father and how it is a thankless job
- He reflects on his own step-mother and treats his step-son like his own child
- Chrissy loves all of his children equally, even though one is not biologically his
On trying to be the best version of oneself
- Chrissy and the interviewer discuss the importance of striving to be a better person
- He shares his own personal growth and how he sees the connection between all living things
- Chrissy acknowledges that happiness can be transferred to one's family
The Accidental Death of Larry
- Larry, a dog was accidentally given electrolytes instead of the death medicine by a new vet tech.
- Larry had a quick surge of energy and was acting like a puppy.
- However, the right medicine was administered, and Larry died in 5 seconds.
Comprehensive Health Analysis
- To make sure a person is healthy and needs a surgery, comprehensive blood work and analysis should be done to check hormones, nutrients, and fitness levels.
- Joe Rogan shares his daily intake of peptides and BPC-157 for injury recovery and growth hormone production.
- The narrator suggests preventing baldness and blood clots by taking pills that are specific to each condition.