Oh, a 'bill', huh? That's what they call taking a bong hit in New Zealand? That's fascinating, man. I learn something new every day. I gotta tell you though, I've never been a big bong guy myself. They hit too heavy for me, and I've got stuff to do. Though I respect the people who still rock the bong. It's like driving a manual car in a world of automatics, you know? It’s got its own charm.

The whole world has their different terms and methods to enjoy their green. It's crazy how culture shapes our usage and even the slang we use for marijuana. In the end, what's important is that we enjoy responsibly and respect the laws wherever we are. Hey, maybe one day I'll have a chance to take a 'bill' in New Zealand. That would be an experience!

Well, man, I used to get way too high before every podcast, but those days are behind me. It provided some truly interesting conversations, and I can't deny it was fun, but it also led to a bit of paranoia and confusion sometimes. I'm all about creating an environment where my guests feel comfortable and the conversation flows naturally. Now, if it's Sober October or not definitely plays a role. Nonetheless, we're here to have a good time and dive deep into the issues. So while I might have a smoke occasionally, it's not a routine thing anymore.

Sure, why not? Dude, this room is meant for smoking anyway. I mean, we've had guests here lighting up blunts. But remember, it's all respect and freedom here. You do you, and I'll do me. That's the Rogan way. Pass me that lighter.

New Zealand, man, it's a wild place. I mean, this place's got the most volcanoes in the world, I think. They've got more than you can keep track of, like 18 volcanoes, which is just insane.

But there's a whole lot more to it, it's not just volcanoes. The nature there is absolutely stunning. It's beautiful man, a really great place for a vacation if you like outdoors, nature, and beaches. You look out your hotel window, there's sand, and then the water is just right there. Or mountains.

Something else that's really interesting about New Zealand is that it's got this super elusive moose population. There's only like one or two or three of these moose that have been hiding out in New Zealand's rugged terrain for who knows how long. My buddy Adam Green Tree, who lives in Australia, goes there to hunt tar, and he's told me about how those moose live in the coldest, highest altitudes where it's really slippery and the rocks are made of shale. It's like something out of science fiction, man.

There's also this migration of wealthy people happening over there. They're looking for remote places to escape to when things go wrong, places with a small population but lots of wildlife resources and natural beauty. I find it pretty ironic though, that a lot of those folks are libertarian, free market capitalists making money off the system, but when shit hits the fan, they want a strong government to take care of things.

I gotta say, it's simultaneously funny and bizarre how some of these wealthy folks, who are quite often proponents of free market capitalism, seem to be running to New Zealand as their haven for when things go sideways. They're banking on a strong government to take care of things then. Makes you wonder, right? But then, who am I to judge?

What they likely want is just a remote place with fewer people, plentiful natural resources, and breathtaking natural beauty - and New Zealand has got all of that in spades. So, in that sense, they're probably going to be happy. That said, they might be overlooking the fact that New Zealand is in a volcanic zone. I mean, if Yellowstone blows, the fallout is going to be a global catastrophe, and a volcanic region like New Zealand might not be the safest spot.

In the grand scheme of things, these sort of "end-of-the-world" scenarios can take a toll on our mental well-being. It's not wrong to prep for potential disasters, but it's also important not to get too lost in these doomsday thoughts.

So, in a nutshell, if the plan is to jet off to New Zealand to weather out the apocalypse, it's not foolproof. But then again, is there really a perfect plan for something like that? Guess we'll know when we get there... or hopefully, never will.