#1994 - Theo Von
NaN minutesEpisode #1994
Theo Von is a stand-up comic and podcaster. He is the host of "This Past Weekend with Theo Von."www.theovon.com
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Joe Rogan discusses his recent show in Austin Texas
- Joe Rogan and Friends shows have surprises for the audience
- Guest mentions a video of the show
- Comedian talks about performing at the venue and how it has changed since
- Talks about how the experience of building something from scratch has been inspiring
Discussion regarding age and consent in sexual relationships
- Discussion of double standards between men and women in sexual relationships with minors
- Mention of teachers having relationships with students and consequences
- Comedian discusses the responsibilities of having a child at a young age
- Discussion on whether men take the nine month period before the birth seriously
Dangerous selfie trends;
- People have died from taking dangerous selfies, including a recent case of a woman falling off a cliff while taking a selfie.
- People should not put themselves in danger for the sake of social media.
Orcas attacking boats;
- Orcas off the Iberian coast have been sabotaging boats and have even taught other whales to do the same.
- Bringing fish onboard could possibly ease tensions with these animals.
Pit Bulls and their love for humans
- Discusses the loyalty and affection of pit bulls.
- Compares the love of pit bulls to that of other dogs.
- Wishes he could measure how much dogs love their owners.
- Shares personal experiences with his dogs.
The danger of pit bulls and their unpredictable behavior
- Shares personal experiences with a pit bull, including one bred for hog hunting in Hawaii.
- Explains the power and unpredictability of pit bulls.
- Comments on the need for responsible ownership and proper training.
- Shares stories of dangerous dogs in his neighborhood.
First experience with dogs. Importance - 6/10. Bullet point summary - The speaker shares their lack of experience around dogs growing up, and their first encounter with an indoor dog which they found to be gorgeous.
- The speaker shares their lack of experience around dogs growing up, and their first encounter with an indoor dog which they found to be gorgeous.
The downfall of Three's Company. Importance - 7/10. Bullet point summary - The speaker shares the story of Three's Company's downfall due to a salary negotiation dispute involving Suzanne Somers and how it affected her role in the show.
- The speaker shares the story of Three's Company's downfall due to a salary negotiation dispute involving Suzanne Somers and how it affected her role in the show.
Animals and Breeding
- Male and female animals need to want to breed for it to happen
- Nature can be brutal during breeding season
- Touching a baby animal can lead to rejection from the mother
- The scent of humans can also lead to rejection from the herd
World's Biggest Penis
- Discussion about a man with the world's biggest penis, measuring 13.5 inches
- Reactions to the news, including shock and amusement
- Discussion about the impracticality of having such a large penis
- Comparison made between the genetic lottery of having large tits and having a large penis
Gerbil story and difficulties in acting
- Describes the idea of inserting a gerbil into a man's intimate area
- Comments on how difficult it is to succeed in the acting industry due to casting agent and director preferences, nepotism and power trip games
Networking in acting and political opinions
- Reflects on the importance of networking and fakeness in the acting industry through personal experiences
- Suggests that actors change their political opinions to fit with the politics of casting agents and executives in the industry
Sauna and Frequency
- Reflection on achieving a certain frequency in life and the impact of alcohol on that frequency.
Comedy and Drugs
- Discussion of the speaker's experiences with drugs and funny anecdotes from the comedy world.
Addiction and Management
- Conversation about addiction to drinks and substances
- Discussion on how addiction can be managed
- Exploring the effects of caffeine, vapes, and hand sanitizer
- Joe Rogan's struggle with quitting vaping
Kava Kratom Drink Lawsuit
- Discussion on Kava Kratom drinks and a lawsuit surrounding them
- Explanation on how a person became addicted from consuming too much
- Debate on whether companies should provide clearer dosage guidelines
- Exploration of the potential risks and unknown effects of Kratom
Alcoholic sues wellness drink company
- Alcoholic sues a wellness drink firm for getting him hooked on 10 of its "feel free" kava drinks a day
- The drinks contained addictive morphine-like substance Kratom
- Discussion on whose fault it is
Club members discuss the feel free drink and class action lawsuit
- Club members are wary of the feel free drink and the class action lawsuit against it
- Discussion on how the drink makes them feel and after-effects
- Tangent on addictive vapes
American Gladiators TV Show
- The TV show had 13 million viewers at some point
- The promoter paid the athletes nothing
- One athlete is now suffering from multiple injuries
Conversation about Diet and Energy
- Joe Rogan talks about his experience on the carnivore diet
- He says that he felt better and had more energy
- He also discusses the process of gluconeogenesis
Starting Time
- Joe discusses wanting to do ayahuasca again and getting back in touch with nature
- Mentions his friend Neil Brennan, who was cured of personality disorders after taking ayahuasca
- Talks about anxiety and how it can be caused by childhood trauma and genetics
Starting Time
- Joe talks about taking SSRIs to help battle his anxiety and depression
- Describes feeling like his emotions can drop off suddenly and intensely without medication
- Reflects on his past views on mental illness and now realizing the importance of treating it seriously
Joe's Club Experience
- Talking about club excitement and the audience's hype
- Emphasizes the perfect setup of the environment and the sound system
- Discusses the club's reception in Austin
- Shares the lengthy construction process and renovations made after receiving feedback from Louis CK
- Admiration for Louie as a friend and his insights
- Laments being censored on YouTube and discusses vaccine efficacy
Pharmaceutical Greed
- Talks about the history of pharmaceutical companies lying to people
- Questions the efficacy of the COVID vaccine rollout
- Discusses the Sackler family's immunity from opioid lawsuits
- Calls for accountability and punishment for pharmaceutical companies causing harm
- Cites the Vioxx case as an example of profit-driven greed over people's well-being
- Criticizes a system where profit is prioritized over people's safety and questions when this started.
Pharmaceutical drug advertising on television
- Advertising for pharmaceutical drugs on television is illegal in every country except for New Zealand and the United States
- People should not be influenced to take drugs that they may or may not need
- Advertising should not take the place of a conversation between the patient and their healthcare provider
- Pharmaceutical companies spend an extraordinary amount of money on advertising for their drugs
the medical industry and health optimization
- Some doctors who recommend vaccines are unhealthy themselves
- Taking care of one's health through exercise, supplements, etc. is important
- A healthy person stands a better chance with illness
- Organizing bodies like the FDA and CDC have revolving doors with pharmaceutical companies
COVID Symptoms
- After playing pool till 3.30 in the morning, the speaker felt tired and off.
- The speaker got tested in the morning and found out he had COVID.
- He felt better after getting IVs.
Deaths Due to COVID Shutdowns
- The speaker raises concerns about COVID shutdowns causing addictions and recovery programs to close down.
- He points out that the number of addicts who died from the shutdowns is higher than that of COVID deaths.
- The speaker explains that some COVID diagnoses could be inaccurate.
Contemplating Mortality
- Conversation on the fear of being alive
- Realization of one's mortality
- Inquiry into whether wind has the ability to send messages
Mortality Revisited
- Discussion on a person who disappeared on a cruise ship
- Reflections on the possibility of coming back from being disappeared
- Fact about most fish residing near shore
The ocean and Mother Nature
- Discussion about fish being 200 miles from shore
- Talk of tiger sharks being dangerous
- Personal experience of snorkeling and feeling scared
- Belief that Mother Nature will have a role in all of this
- Dislike towards the Sackler family
The Sackler Family and Diffusion of Responsibility
- Discussion about the Sackler family and the dangers of the drug they produce
- Explanation of diffusion of responsibility
- Belief that people think they can't be held responsible because they are part of a big corporation
- Personal experience with being offered painkillers after surgery
Media bias and the need for an app to determine a business' political affiliations
- Joe discusses media bias and its influence on left-leaning politicians; proposes an app that shows a business' political affiliations to affect their bottom line.
Companies losing money over excessive woke campaigns
- Joe talks about the negative impact on businesses who promote excessive woke campaigns, citing examples of Target and Bud Light's financial losses.
Trichinosis and cooking bear meat
- Trichinosis is a parasite that can be contracted by consuming undercooked meat
- 90% of trichinosis cases in North America are from people eating bear meat that is not cooked enough
- Store-bought bacon and ham are safer to consume because the animals are not free-range and thus not exposed to the parasite
Goodbye and congratulations
- The conversation is ending
- The speakers express appreciation for each other's company
- They briefly discuss a recent club performance and upcoming plans
- The conversation ends with a farewell.