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[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2377 - Carrot Top

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@joerogan - "Joe Rogan Experience #2377 - Carrot Top"

Link: https://youtu.be/q8mveWHwC4E

Short Summary​

Here's a summary and action item based on the provided Joe Rogan podcast transcript:

  • Number One Action Item/Takeaway: Go see Carrot Top at the Luxor in Las Vegas and text him if you want to find out when he is performing.

  • Executive Summary: This wide-ranging conversation covers Carrot Top's career, comedy philosophy, experiences with other comedians and celebrities, and thoughts on creativity, performance, and even modern topics like AI and Ozempic. Overall, it's a glimpse into the mind of a successful and long-lasting entertainer and his insights on humor and show business.

Key Quotes​

Here are 5 quotes from the provided Joe Rogan Experience transcript:

  1. "Like good lord, we live in a world that is filled with war and famine and disease and pollution and garbage and chaos and corruption. and you want to concentrate on a prop comic. Is that is that really I mean what the problem is in this world other comics true?" This quote highlights the guest's frustration with comedian-on-comedian hate, especially in the context of larger global issues.

  2. "Johnny Carson. Yeah. I said, why? He says he hates variety. What a weird thing. And I stopped in the middle of my and I'm like, the whole [ __ ] tonight show's variety. Carac, the throwing the hatchets, every [ __ ] thing they do. Ed McMahon's a [ __ ] prop, right? The whole thing is bringing on animals. Animals. You think I'm kidding, right?" This anecdote about Johnny Carson's perceived aversion to variety, despite the Tonight Show's reputation, is a surprising revelation.

  3. "You realize how bad it is to be flying all the time. That is one great advantage of having the show every night at the Lux store cuz I leave my house. Sleep in your own bed. Oh yeah. I'm home home by 10:30 11. That is a huge plus." This is an interesting, simple, but often overlooked advantage of residency vs. touring life.

  4. "Like you have to find Well, I live in in the, you know, in the Summerland area where it's like a normal Yeah. So, it's a normal suburb, but then you go to work inside the Devil's Ball. Then I go inside the Devil's Ball is a good way to put it. And uh Yeah. And then I leave I leave the that down the shaft back to back to back to Summerland. It spits right out the tip. Right out the tip into Summerland." A humorous, but also insightful view into the dichotomy of living in Las Vegas.

  5. "But all the computer has to do is just take a giant amount of your noises and then apply it and then apply it differently emotionally, slowly, somberly, angrily and you can just put it all together." This quote gives an easy-to-understand explanation about how AI voice synthesis works.

Detailed Summary​

Here's a detailed summary of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode featuring Carrot Top, based on the provided transcript:

Key Topics:

  • Carrot Top's Comedy:
    • Discussion about prop comedy and its popularity.
    • Addressing the perceived hate towards prop comics, especially Carrot Top.
    • Reflecting on his early success and television appearances.
    • Discussion about his current show in Luxor, Las Vegas.
  • Comedy Industry and Late Night TV:
    • Experiences with Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" and why he was initially blocked from appearing due to Carson's dislike of variety acts.
    • The "Team Leno" vs. "Team Letterman" mentality and the pressure to choose sides.
    • Discussion on getting "cancelled" and the reaction from audiences.
    • Carrot Top reflects on being on Jay Leno's Tonight Show.
  • Vegas Residency and Touring:
    • Celebrating almost 20 years of residency at the Luxor.
    • Weighing the pros and cons of touring vs. a steady residency.
    • Carrot Top's love of touring in a bus like a "Rock Star."
  • Living in Las Vegas:
    • Discussing the unique experience of living in a normal suburb (Summerlin) while working in the "Devil's Ball" that is the Las Vegas Strip.
    • Observing the growth of community in Vegas with sports teams.
  • Protesting and Social Issues:
    • The concept of paid protesters and how they can manipulate public opinion.
    • Modern protests and whether or not he's been protested.
    • Discussions of the political correctness and controversy about the names of sport teams.
  • NASA and Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories:
    • Carrot Top's father's work at NASA.
    • Addressing moon landing conspiracy theories, and defending against these arguments.
    • Humorous anecdotes about the lunar rover.
  • Area 51 and Red Stripe Planes:
    • Discussing the mystery and secrecy around Area 51.
    • Relating a personal story about Carrot Top's brother flying the "red stripe planes" and the surrounding secrecy.
  • Conspiracy Theories and Secret Keeping:
    • Joe and Carrot Top talk about why people aren't to be trusted with classified information.
  • Ron White and Comedy Mothership:
    • Sharing stories about fellow comedian Ron White, the move to Austin, and their friendship.
    • The funny incident about Ron White smoking weed and leaving his wallet in Carrot Top's dressing room.
    • Ron White's influence on Joe opening the Comedy Mothership club in Austin.
    • Anectdote about a wild night involving smoking and police.
  • Vegas and the Mob:
    • Historical anecdotes about the founding of Vegas and the mob's influence.
    • Discussing some of the city's unique and strange landmarks, such as the Bodies Exhibit and the Titanic Exhibit.
  • Cruise Ship Comedy:
    • Discussions about cruise ship comedy shows, and what it's like performing for a cruise ship audience.
  • AI and Music:
    • The potential and concerns around AI-generated music.
    • Playing an AI-generated song of 50 Cent covered by a soulful jazz singer.
    • Discussion of the Randy Travis AI comeback.
  • Music and Nostalgia:
    • Recalling early musical influences, especially Prince and Billy Joel.
    • Analyzing Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" song, examining the lyrics and their interpretations.
    • Remembering the era before the internet and the impact it had on culture.
  • Kenny Rogers:
    • Carrot Top's funny story about seeing Kenny Rogers concerts with his father.
    • Meeting Kenny Rogers and talking about the chicken chain restaurant.
  • Old Fashioned Comedy and Comics:
    • Remembering comics like Rodney Dangerfield.
    • Discussing shows where the comedians were able to develop the material.
  • Kil Tony:
    • Discussion about Tony Hinchcliffe and the Kil Tony comedy show.
    • Praising the show for giving new comics a platform, discussing how those types of shows make comics shine.
    • Telling the humorous story about working on that show.
  • Great Wood Center for the Performing Arts:
    • Old stories from work working at the Great Wood Center.
  • The Tonight Show Experiences:
    • Carrot Top discusses memories and interactions from working on the Tonight Show.
    • Carrot Top talks about working with Dick Cheney on a show.
    • A story about meeting and being rebuffed by Prince.
  • Body Image and Omempic:
    • Debate about omempic and other plastic surgury and "body altering" technologies.
    • Discussion of plastic surgery and unrealistic body images.
  • Future for humanity:
    • Discussions on how future society will look.
    • Debate about AI and tech progress for humanity.

Arguments & Information:

  • Carrot Top defends his comedy style, emphasizing the effort and engineering behind his props.
  • Expresses frustration with comedians who dismiss prop comedy and those who judge him.
  • Highlights the unique advantages of having a Vegas residency, including stability and a consistent audience.
  • Showcases both admiration and bewilderment at the success and strangeness of Las Vegas.
  • Presents anecdotes illustrating the absurdity of fame and celebrity encounters.
  • Discusses the impact of technology on culture and the evolution of entertainment.
  • Reflects on how technology has affected people and has brought the world closer together.
  • Explores the ethical implications of AI and genetic engineering.
  • Shares personal stories and observations about the comedy industry, offering insights into the creative process and the pressures of the business.
  • Discusses how modern technology has changed stand-up.

The conversation is often humorous and insightful, with both Rogan and Carrot Top sharing anecdotes and opinions on a wide range of topics, providing a glimpse into Carrot Top's career, thoughts on comedy, and observations about modern society.