Joe Rogan Experience #2320 - Tom Segura

About this Video

• Video Title: Joe Rogan Experience #2320 - Tom Segura
• Channel: PowerfulJRE
• Speakers: Joe Rogan, Tom Segura
• Duration: 02:34:33

Introduction

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and Tom Segura discuss Tom's new Netflix show, "Bad Thoughts," the state of comedy, physical fitness, and various societal issues like the impact of technology and economic systems on personal freedom and well-being. They also touch on the importance of free will and personal responsibility.

Key Takeaways

• Tom Segura's Netflix show "Bad Thoughts": Tom discusses how he created the show, his original dream of making movies, and the fun he had during production.
• The current state of comedy: Joe and Tom talk about the fear of being offensive in comedy and the lack of support for truly funny material from studios.
• The importance of taking breaks in stand-up: Tom shares his perspective on taking breaks to reinvest in subject matters and avoid feeling like stand-up is just a job.
• The hypnotic nature of stand-up: Joe and Tom discuss the unspoken connection between great comedians and their audience, comparing it to hypnosis.
• The impact of touring on physical fitness: Tom talks about the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while touring and the importance of mitigating damage through diet and exercise.
• The dangers of processed food: Joe and Tom discuss how corporations profit from keeping people fat and sick by selling cheap, unhealthy food.
• The illusion of choice in education: Joe and Tom discuss how colleges and universities prey on young adults by saddling them with debt and not teaching them about finance.
• The importance of personal responsibility: Joe and Tom emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and making choices that lead to a fulfilling life.
• The fakeness of the world: Joe and Tom discuss the increasing prevalence of fake products, fake people, and fake news in the world.
• The future of entertainment: Joe and Tom discuss the potential of AI to create immersive and realistic entertainment experiences.