The Joe Rogan Experience

Comedian and author James McCann joins Joe to discuss his comedy special "Island of Strangers," his perspective on the entertainment industry, and observations about human behavior and social dynamics. The conversation ranges across personal experiences, creative process, and the evolving landscape of comedy.

Action Bronson, musician, chef, and creator of the acclaimed food show 'Fuck That's Delicious,' joins Joe to discuss his multidisciplinary creative practice spanning music, culinary arts, and visual art. The conversation ranges across his artistic philosophy, upcoming album 'Planet Frog,' and the intersection of food culture with creative expression. Bronson brings his characteristic enthusiasm and storytelling to explore what drives creative work across different mediums.

Spencer Pratt, reality TV personality turned entrepreneur and mayoral candidate, discusses his reinvention from The Hills villain to content creator, his marriage to Heidi Montag, and lessons learned from navigating fame, cancel culture, and building a sustainable personal brand. He reflects on his controversial past, the mechanics of reality TV, and his current ventures including a mayoral campaign for Los Angeles.

Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, record-holding wingsuiter, and host of “Cleared Hot” and “Change Agents.” His new book, “Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water,” is available now.

Andy Stumpf, retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and record-holding wingsuiter, discusses his new book 'Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water.' The conversation covers lessons from extreme athletics, military training, and survival mindset—practical frameworks for handling pressure, building resilience, and staying composed when circumstances demand it.

Joe is joined by mixed martial artists John Rallo, Matt Serra, and Din Thomas.John Rallo owns Shogun Fights and is the owner and head coach at Ground Control Mixed Martial Arts Academy.www.groundcontrolbaltimore.comwww.shogunfights.comMatt Serra is a mixed martial artist and host of “UFC Unfiltered”

Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, voice actor, and host of “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour.” He will perform live April 9–11 at Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont in Rosemont, Illinois. Tickets are on sale now.

Arsenio Hall is a comedian, producer, writer, and actor.

Bob Lazar returns — the most famous UFO whistleblower. Claims to have reverse-engineered alien technology at Area 51's S-4 facility. His story hasn't changed in 35+ years.

Theo Von — comedian, podcast host. Surreal Southern storytelling from a chaotic Louisiana childhood. His movie Busboys releases April 2026. Part comedy hangout, part vulnerable conversation about addiction and recovery.

Former TX Governor and Energy Secretary Rick Perry + Bryan Hubbard (CEO of Americans for Ibogaine) making the case for ibogaine as addiction treatment. A conservative Republican championing psychedelic medicine gives the movement political credibility.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry and ibogaine advocate Bryan Hubbard make the case for ibogaine as a revolutionary treatment for opioid addiction. They claim it can reset the brain's dopamine and serotonin systems to pre-addiction levels in 36-48 hours with a single dose. Perry's unexpected pivot from conservative politics to psychedelic advocacy gives the conversation unusual political weight.

Dr. Swan — epidemiologist whose research shows sperm counts declining 1% per year since 1970s. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (phthalates, BPA, PFAS) in everyday products are the cause. At current rates, median sperm count could reach zero by 2045. Netflix's The Plastic Detox.

Filmmaker behind The Jinx (got Robert Durst to confess) and The Alabama Solution (prison system, 2026). How to get anyone to talk, ethics of investigative documentary, and systemic justice failures.

Dave Smith — libertarian comedian, host of Part of the Problem. Anti-war analysis, government overreach, civil liberties. Libertarian political framework applied to current events.

Bill Thompson is a retired U.S.

The Roastmaster General. The art of the roast: making people laugh at the most uncomfortable truths about themselves. A great roast joke has to be true enough to hurt and funny enough to heal.

Joe is joined by Joey Diaz, Brendan Schaub & Eddie Bravo to watch the fights on March 21, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-up comedian, co-host of Tuesdays with Stories. Comedy craft: write 10 jokes a day, test all on stage, keep the 1 that works. The stage is the laboratory, not the performance.

Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Housing affordability, Trump's tariffs, 51st state provocations. A political leader choosing a 3-hour American podcast over traditional Canadian media.

Peptide regulation debate. FDA reclassifying peptides (BPC-157, GHK-Cu) as prescription-only. Patient access vs. pharmaceutical regulation. BPC-157 was used by Ferriss for surgery recovery (#826).

Joe sits down with Dustin Poirier, a mixed martial artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.www.ufc.com/athlete/dustin-poirierwww.thegoodfightgroup.comwww.diamondpoirier.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at Uber Eats: Score Gameday deals all tournament long Learn more about

Yellowstone actor (Kayce Dutton) and musician. Dual creative outlets: acting is collaborative interpretation, music is solo expression. Each prevents burnout from the other.

Author of How to Change Your Mind and A World Appears. Psychedelics in therapeutic settings — 60-80% response rates for treatment-resistant depression. Plant intelligence. Consciousness as fundamental question. The default mode network connects psychedelics to meditation.

Triggernometry hosts. Free speech, culture wars, immigration. Kisin went viral with his Oxford Union speech. An immigrant's defense of Western free speech.

Journalist — government censorship, Twitter Files, homelessness policy, institutional failure. 3-hour deep dive on where institutions fail and why: the incentive structures reward failure.

Joe sits down with Shakur Stevenson, a professional boxer, four-time world champion, and Olympic medalist. Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bollywood superstar turned global actor. Unexpected depth: the East India Company's legacy, colonial psychology, and how extraction creates patterns in economics and self-perception that persist centuries later.

Jackass star — addiction, 15+ years sober, animal rights activism. One of the most dramatic sobriety arcs in entertainment. From consuming every drug to using his platform for advocacy.

Attorney specializing in vaccine safety litigation. Argues childhood vaccines weren't tested against true placebos. Controversial — challenges mainstream consensus. Whether this is a genuine methodological problem or a misunderstanding is intensely debated.

Now HHS Secretary. Reforming FDA, addressing chronic disease, food industry regulation. His thesis: 60% of adults have a chronic disease — that's a systemic failure, not individual failure. Exercise and nutrition before pharmaceuticals.

Detransitioner. Personal experience transitioning and detransitioning. Informed consent, irreversibility, and what happens when you regret a life-altering medical decision.

Joe sits down with retired boxer Terence Crawford, a three-division undisputed champion who retired 42–0.www.youtube.com/@TBudCrawfordOfficialwww.tbudcrawford.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at Order ALDI on Uber Eats: Learn more about your ad choices.

Former SNL (Goat Boy), host of The Breuniverse. Comedy in an age of sensitivity. His solution: be so funny the laugh overrides the discomfort.

Co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. How the alternative comedy podcast scene created a parallel industry outside traditional media gatekeepers.

Author, anarchist, host of YOUR WELCOME. Media criticism, North Korea, intellectual independence from both left and right. Corporate media as the new establishment religion.

Michael Jai White — actor (Spawn, Black Dynamite) and martial arts expert. Personal growth through adversity, cultural perspectives on masculinity, discipline as a foundation. A conversation about what martial arts teaches you about yourself.

Donnell Rawlings — comedian from Chappelle's Show. The evolution of comedy and podcasting, authenticity in comedy, and what success and personal fulfillment actually look like in the comedy world.

Dr. Robert Malone returns. Controversial figure — discusses mRNA technology, mass formation psychosis, and public health policy. His previous JRE appearance was one of the most listened-to and most debated episodes in the show's history.

Evan Hafer — founder of Black Rifle Coffee, former Green Beret and CIA contractor. Building a brand around veteran culture, the transition from special operations to entrepreneurship, and what military leadership teaches about business.

Roger Avary — Oscar-winning screenwriter (Pulp Fiction co-writer), director of Killing Zoe and Rules of Attraction. The creative process behind Pulp Fiction, working with Tarantino, and the craft of non-linear storytelling.

Cheryl Hines — actress (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and wife of RFK Jr. Discusses the intersection of Hollywood and politics, navigating public life as a spouse of a polarizing political figure, and Larry David's improvisational genius.

Dr. Tommy Wood returns — now on JRE after appearing on Ferriss #851. Brain health, dementia prevention, and why 45-70% of dementia is preventable. APOE4 genetics, the importance of cognitive challenge, and making mistakes as brain training. Cross-podcast reference.

Raul Bilecky — details on this guest are limited. Based on the episode transcript, discussion covers personal experiences and storytelling.

Andrew Doyle — comedian and creator of Titania McGrath (satirical woke Twitter persona). Free speech, comedy vs. ideology, and why satire is the most effective weapon against orthodoxy.

Mike Benz — executive director of Foundation for Freedom Online. 3.5 million leaked government files revealing how government agencies, NGOs, and private companies coordinated internet censorship. NATO's 'tanks to tweets' doctrine. How soft power replaced hard power after 2014.

Bert Kreischer — 'The Machine.' Comedian known for the most famous comedy story ever told (getting nicknamed 'The Machine' by Russian gangsters). Shirtless comedy, Netflix specials, and the art of turning real life into performance.

Andrew Wilson — host of The Crucible and proprietor of Debate University. The art of debate, critical thinking, and why the ability to argue both sides of an issue is the most undervalued skill in modern discourse.

Ehsan Ahmad — comedian and co-host of The Solid Show. Comedy, cultural identity, and navigating being Pakistani-American in the comedy world.

Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez and William 'Blinky' Rodriguez — martial arts legends. The golden age of kickboxing, training actors for fight scenes, and what martial arts philosophy teaches about life. Benny fought in an era with no weight classes and no protective gear.

Paul Rosolie — conservationist, filmmaker, and author of Junglekeeper. Protects the Amazon rainforest by buying land. Has been squeezed by a giant anaconda on camera for Discovery. Conservation through ownership rather than policy.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck discuss The Rip (Netflix), cancel culture ('permanent consequences' that 'follow you to the grave'), and how Netflix executives ask screenwriters to hook viewers in 5 minutes and repeat the plot 3-4 times because people are on their phones.

Johnny Knoxville — Jackass creator. The physical toll of 25+ years of stunts, concussions and brain damage, and why he kept doing it. Steve-O's sobriety came up — connecting to the sobriety arc from #2463.

John Mellencamp — rock legend (Jack & Diane, Small Town, Pink Houses). 40+ years of music, the death of the middle-class musician, and staying authentic in an industry that rewards conformity.

Senator Rand Paul — libertarian-leaning Republican. Government overreach, healthcare policy, Fauci accountability, and the proper limits of government power. Paul's consistent position: the government that can give you everything can take everything.

Whitney Cummings — comedian, actress, podcaster. Comedy, relationships, dating in the modern era, and the challenges women face in comedy. Cummings is characteristically blunt about everything.

Bradley Cooper — A Star Is Born, Maestro, Silver Linings Playbook. The craft of acting, directing, and the transformation required for roles like Leonard Bernstein. Sobriety's role in his career — Cooper has been sober since his early 30s.

Kurt Metzger — stand-up comedian and writer (Inside Amy Schumer, Riotcast). Sharp, contrarian comedy. The state of comedy writing, the difference between stand-up and TV writing, and being too controversial for Hollywood.

James McCann — discussion topics not fully available from search results. New Year's Eve episode.

Josh Dubin — wrongful conviction attorney. The systemic failures in the American justice system that put innocent people in prison for decades. How forensic evidence gets misused, false confessions happen, and eyewitness testimony is unreliable. Connects to Jarecki's prison system work (#2475).

Shane Gillis — Christmas Day episode. The comedian who was hired then fired from SNL, then became bigger without it. Star of Netflix's Tires. Co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast (McCusker was on JRE #2458). Comedy, cancel culture survival, and building an audience the institutions rejected.

Jay Anderson — storm chaser. The science of extreme weather, tornado prediction, and what it's like to deliberately drive into the most dangerous storms on Earth. Christmas Eve episode.

Tom Segura — comedian, co-host of Your Mom's House. Dark, deadpan comedy. The economics of stand-up in the streaming era, touring vs. specials, and the comedy friendship ecosystem that Rogan sits at the center of.

Dr. Michael Masters — biological anthropologist with a provocative thesis: UFOs aren't piloted by aliens but by future humans visiting their own past. He uses evolutionary biology to argue that future humans would look exactly like the 'grey alien' archetype — larger heads, smaller faces, bigger eyes.

Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris from the Center for Humane Technology present a comprehensive case for the existential risks of advanced AI. They argue that AI development is creating a second-contact-level event for humanity and that current safety measures are catastrophically insufficient.

The first and most famous Elon Musk appearance on JRE, including the viral moment of Musk smoking cannabis. The conversation covers AI risk, Tesla, SpaceX, the Boring Company, and Musk's mental framework for thinking about the future.

Sam Harris discusses free will, consciousness, meditation, and the nature of the self. He argues that free will is an illusion, that meditation reveals this directly, and that understanding this has profound implications for morality, justice, and compassion.

Neuroscientist Matthew Walker presents a comprehensive case for sleep as the single most important health behavior. He explains how insufficient sleep causes cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, and mental illness, and provides practical protocols for improving sleep.

Neuroendocrinologist Robert Sapolsky discusses the biological and environmental determinants of human behavior. He explains how hormones, brain structure, childhood experience, and evolutionary history interact to produce everything from violence to compassion.