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[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2414 - Brian Simpson

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@joerogan - "Joe Rogan Experience #2414 - Brian Simpson"

Link: https://youtu.be/FM463bp-UdM

Short Summary​

This podcast episode features a lively discussion on a variety of topics, including recent UFC fights, the intense training of Dagestani fighters, the legacy of MMA legends like Fedor Emilianenko and Stipe Miocic, and the speaker's career and the state of comedy. They also delve into topics such as free bleeding trends, the history of the Tulsa massacre, wealth taxes in California, and the ethics of stock trading in government, as well as food.

Key Quotes​

Here are 5 quotes extracted from the provided transcript that offer valuable insights or strong opinions:

  1. "It's like training to suffer and then the losing weight. the losing weight and competing on the same day." - This highlights the brutal physical and mental demands of wrestling, especially the added pressure of weight cutting.

  2. "It's kind of disappointing when you realize it takes a long time. It takes a long time to burn off 10,000 calories." - This is a brutally honest and relatable sentiment about the disproportionate effort required to burn calories compared to how easily they are consumed.

  3. "When you're your own boss, you can't also be a shitty employee, right?" - This offers a smart perspective on the challenge of self-discipline when you are in charge of your own life.

  4. "You don't really lose weight in the gym...the real way you lose weight is your diet." This succinctly captures the crucial role diet plays in weight management, often outweighing exercise.

  5. "But I love that. I love like getting to watch a comic to make you go, 'God damn, I need to just ball my [ __ ] up and [ __ ] throw it away.' Yeah. That's the best feeling." - This beautifully illustrates the value of a comedian's skill that leaves the audience stunned.

Detailed Summary​

Okay, here is a detailed summary of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast transcript, presented in bullet points, covering key topics, arguments, and information:

UFC & Combat Sports:

  • Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski: Discuss the recent UFC fight where Islam (Khabib's protege) dominated Volkanovski, even moving up a weight class. They note Islam's impressive striking skills, which are different from Khabib's grappling-focused approach.
  • Dagestan Training: Emphasis on the intense training regimen in Dagestan: constant training, strong religious focus, no partying, and a community dedicated to martial arts, resulting in high-level fighters. Balah Muhammad, a welterweight champ, also corroborates the intensity of the Dagestani training.
  • Consequences of Disrespect: Discuss that the Dagestani fighters do not forgive disrespect, pointing to an incident involving Dillon Danis.
  • Khabib and Conor McGregor: Explore if Conor McGregor could ever apologize and bury the hatchet with Khabib, stating that Khabib doesn't play the promotional "trash talk" game, especially regarding his family and culture. Discuss how Khabib would be angry if his friends were friendly with his enemies.
  • Wrestling as a Base for MMA: Highlight that wrestling is the best base for MMA because it requires suffering and intense training. Elite wrestlers are used to the kind of exhaustion Khabib and his crew are accustomed to.
  • Elite Heavyweight Fighters: Discussion of the greatest heavyweights, including Fedor Emilianenko, Cain Velasquez, Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, and Fabricio Werdum, with a focus on Werdum's impressive submission wins over legends.
  • Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez in Mexico City: Highlight that Fabricio got acclimatized to Mexico City's high altitude, while Kane Velasquez didn't acclimatize, leading to Kane's loss.

Training and Weight Cutting:

  • Wrestling Training: Discussion on the difficulty of wrestling training, including the suffering involved and the challenges of cutting weight. Discuss possible eating disorders and stunted growth that can come from a career in wrestling.
  • Calorie Burning: Discuss the surprisingly large amount of exercise required to burn a significant number of calories, highlighting the importance of diet for weight loss.

Diet and Discipline:

  • Carnivore Diet: Mention the effectiveness of the carnivore diet for weight loss.
  • Discipline and Motivation: Talk about the difficulty of self-discipline, especially when you are your own boss. David Goggins is mentioned as an example of someone who is extremely disciplined.
  • Overcoming Obstacles: Discussion on pushing yourself and going past what you are able to do.

Combat Sambo and Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov:

  • Description of Combat Sambo: Discuss what it is, including the use of a Judo ghee top, shorts, wrestling shoes, MMA gloves, and headgear, with ground-and-pound allowed.
  • Legacy of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov: Discuss his extensive coaching career that saw 18 world champions come under his tutelage.

Comedy Scene and Show Business:

  • The Aspen Comedy Festival: Talk about how comedians used to take time off of the road to go to Montreal and do their best set to potentially get a development deal.
  • Comedy Gatekeepers: Discuss how those who give opportunities in comedy now are less likely to take risks and put on the people they believe in, opting instead to wait until somebody already has momentum.
  • Adam Eaggan: Praised Adam for his artistic sensibilities, ability to recognize talent, and belief in his vision.
  • Comedy Meritocracy: Say that comedy is the only field of entertainment where it's a genuine meritocracy.

Conspiracy Theories and Social Commentary:

  • Epstein Files: Debate surrounding the release of Epstein's files and the possibility of innocent people being harmed. Suggest that Trump is hiding the Epstein list to protect powerful friends.
  • QAnon and Radical Politics: Comment on the difficulty in telling what is satire because most of these groups have been infiltrated.

Government Misconduct:

  • The Waco Massacre: Highlight the storming of the Branch Devidian compound that was a massive display of governmental overreach.
  • Ruby Ridge Incident: Highlight the shooting of a mother while she was holding her baby and killing his dog.
  • Police Invasions: Highlighting how police killed dogs while in pursuit of finding drugs at the mayor's house.

Black Wall Street:

  • Greenwood and Black Wall Street: Discussion on the burning down of the Greenwood area of Tulsa due to racial jealousy. Say it is a heavy day because it is just now acknowledged.

Kinks and Furries:

  • The Origin of Kinks: Highlight that a person's first time encountering something sexual imprints that in their mind.
  • The Furry Convention: They talked about the first time Rogan accidentally stumbled on a furry convention.

Sports Betting and Sponsors:

  • Sponsorship: Promotion of DraftKings Sportsbook with a promotional code.

California Wealth Tax:

  • 5% Tax for the Elite: The podcasters discuss a proposed 5% wealth tax on savings accounts. They highlight that it will hurt more people than the targeted elites.

Wealthy Politicians:

  • Richest in Congress: Questioned whether Nancy Pelosi and Elizabeth Warren were rich before they got into politics.

Restaurants and Texas Fast Food:

  • New York Deli: The podcast discusses how delicious the sandwiches at G&R Deli in the Bronx are and said that you should come with him to try it.
  • Texas-based Restaurants: Highlight Jesse Griffith being a Texas-based restaurant owner who uses local ingredients.
  • Fast Food Preferences in Texas: The podcasters talk about Texas-based fast food chains like Dan's, Waterburger, and Cane's.

This summary attempts to capture the diverse range of topics and viewpoints expressed in the transcript. Note that the podcast contains strong language and potentially controversial opinions, which are reflected in the summary.