Joe Rogan Experience #2445 - Bert Kreischer

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Joe Rogan Experience #2445 - Bert Kreischer

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January 29, 2026
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How the Internet Ended Comedy Scarcity

Joe Rogan breaks down how the transition from TV-controlled slots to internet-based collaboration turned comedians from competitors into assets for one another.

comedy knowledge
2:21:06
Duration: 0:34

Old School UFC Legends vs. Modern Fighters

Joe analyzes how early UFC pioneers like Tank Abbott and Royce Gracie would fare against the highly specialized athletes of today's MMA landscape.

MMA knowledge
1:21:15
Duration: 0:58

The Great White Shark Principle for Success

Bert Kreischer discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with elite performers to force personal growth and improvement.

personal development advice
2:24:30
Duration: 0:24

Joe Rogan's Theory on Chevy Chase and CTE

Joe posits that Chevy Chase's notoriously difficult personality might be the result of years of violent physical comedy and 'Pratt falls' resulting in CTE.

CTE controversy
58:41
Duration: 0:45

How Viruses Evolve: Potency vs Transmissibility

Joe Rogan explains the biological mechanism of how viruses typically become less deadly but more contagious over time to ensure their survival.

science knowledge
1:33:41
Duration: 0:30

Why Joe Rogan Replaced Google Search with AI

Joe Rogan explains his transition from traditional search engines to using Perplexity AI for answering complex questions and researching topics on the fly.

technology knowledge
1:31
Duration: 0:28

The Problem with Awards for Art

A discussion on why judging art as a competition is fundamentally flawed due to the inherent subjectivity of personal taste.

comedy controversy
1:54:48
Duration: 0:50

The Viral Moments That Launch Comedy Careers

Joe and Bert discuss the specific 'lightning in a bottle' moments that catapulted famous comedians like Bill Burr, Shane Gillis, and Tom Segura to superstardom.

comedy story
16:28
Duration: 0:53

The True Story of Rasputin's 'Magic' Healing

Joe explains how Rasputin gained influence over the Russian Zar by accidentally saving the hemophiliac heir by removing aspirin, a blood thinner the doctors were using.

history knowledge
53:11
Duration: 1:36

Why Joe Rogan Refuses to Submit for Awards

Joe Rogan explains his philosophy on why industry awards like the Golden Globes are irrelevant to him when he already has the top-ranking podcast.

entertainment industry controversy
1:52:10
Duration: 0:44

The Strategy of Being Less Famous

Joe Rogan shares a counterintuitive career tip he gave Bert Kreischer: focusing on being 'less famous' to maintain sanity and control over one's life.

business advice
1:27:28
Duration: 0:30

Why Brutal Workouts are Essential for Sanity

Joe Rogan explains how intense physical exercise acts as a centering mechanism that humbles him daily, preventing his career success from inflating his ego.

productivity motivation
1:25:17
Duration: 0:42

How Red Light Therapy Can Restore Your Vision

Joe Rogan and Bert Kreischer discuss the surprising benefits of red light therapy, specifically how it significantly improved their eyesight and ability to read small text without glasses.

health knowledge
0:14
Duration: 1:04

Bert Kreischer's Hilarious Interview Misunderstanding

Bert Kreischer recounts a funny story about appearing on Shannon Sharpe's show and accidentally agreeing that he 'lost everything' despite it not being true, simply to avoid confrontation.

comedy humor
11:26
Duration: 1:45

The First Two-Way Communication in Dreams

Joe and Bert discuss a groundbreaking scientific experiment where researchers successfully transmitted a coded word between two people while they were in a state of lucid dreaming.

science knowledge
37:23
Duration: 2:38

Joe Rogan's Hyper-Realistic Alien Encounter Dream

Joe describes a vivid and terrifying dream where he encountered non-human entities that communicated through thoughts and seemed to 'prep' him for a real encounter.

aliens story
44:36
Duration: 2:08

MSNBC Caught Doctoring Photos for Narrative

Joe points out a specific instance where MSNBC allegedly edited a photo of a shooting victim to make him appear more sympathetic by changing his physical features.

media bias controversy
1:14:59
Duration: 0:42

The Benefits of Mouth Taping for Deep Sleep

Joe Rogan describes his specific sleep routine using mouth tape and mouthpieces to force nasal breathing, claiming it significantly improves energy levels.

health advice
1:45:26
Duration: 0:22

Why Physical Struggle is Necessary for Happiness

Joe Rogan discusses the documentary 'Happy People' and explains the psychological necessity of physical struggle to prevent the mind from creating artificial problems.

mental health knowledge
2:08:58
Duration: 0:23

How Exercise Kills Negative Internal Chatter

Joe Rogan explains how high-intensity workouts satisfy biological reward systems and eliminate the anxiety that leads to negative online behavior.

productivity advice
2:11:24
Duration: 0:53

The Deep State Coup Against Richard Nixon

Joe discusses Tucker Carlson's theory that Watergate was a coordinated setup by the FBI and CIA to remove a popular president who wanted to investigate the JFK assassination.

politics controversy
1:09:30
Duration: 3:11

The Trap of Disrespecting Your Own Life

A powerful perspective on how modern habits like obsessive scrolling and lack of real-world connection are a form of disrespect to one's own existence.

lifestyle motivation
1:30:26
Duration: 0:53

The Stevie Wonder Blindness Debate

Joe and Bert discuss the hilarious and controversial theory that Stevie Wonder might not be fully blind, citing stories from Shaq and Snoop Dogg.

conspiracy theories humor
2:31:54
Duration: 0:56

Don't Let Critics Dictate Your Memories

Bert Kreischer shares a profound piece of advice from his daughter about why you shouldn't let negative online comments ruin your personal experience of an event.

mental health motivation
27:58
Duration: 1:14