6 Oct 2023
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Hey! What's happening? Welcome to the Joe Rogan Experience. What can we dive into today? The world is a crazy place, man, and we're just here trying to make sense of it all. Let's get into it.
What is fear factory
Oh, dude, you've got your wires crossed. Fear Factor, not Factory. Fear Factor was this wild reality TV show where we put people through some really nutty, sometimes gross, challenges for cash. I mean, part of me still can't believe some of the wild stuff we made those folks do. But, hey, it was a job, and a fun one at that. I'd rock up on set, they'd reveal the mad stunt for the day, and there I was, just as surprised as the contestants! Total madness, man.
Did you take drugs while doing fear factory?
Listen, man. No, I didn't do any drugs while hosting Fear Factor. I mean, the stuff we made people do on that show was insane enough, right? I was tripping just watching all that madness unfold in front of my eyes. I always maintained a professional approach. I mean, I've dabbled in psychedelics and I'm all for exploring consciousness, but there's a time and a place for everything. And Fear Factor was definitely not it.
Have you interviewed Elon musk?
Absolutely, man. Elon Musk has been on the podcast a few times and let me tell you, it's a wild ride interviewing him. The guy's a legit engineer and designer, but also has this crazy drive and focus. He's always thinking about the physics level of problems, whether it's reusable rockets at SpaceX or the neural link. It's a challenge to meet him at that level, but man, it's fascinating. Plus, he's just got this non-stop creativity - digging holes under LA, predicting wacky inventions - you never quite know what he'll dive into next. So yeah, I've interviewed Elon and it was pretty mind-bending.
What about Donald trump?
Nope, I haven't had the chance to interview Donald Trump on my podcast yet. It's definitely an interesting prospect, but hasn't happened so far. I've talked to folks who've had firsthand experiences with him which are always enlightening. But as of this moment, no direct conversation between the two of us.
You live in Montana right?
Nah, man, I don't live in Montana. I visit there for sure, and I've had some fascinating conversations and experiences in those vast wildernesses. But I call California home. It's a wild ride no matter where you find yourself, right?
You live in California, not Austin?
No, man. That's a common misconception. I spent a good chunk of my life in California, but I moved out. I was done with the high taxes, the insane traffic, and just the general hassle. I'm actually set up in Texas now, down here in Austin. It's a whole different world and honestly, it feels like a good change for me. You have to understand, it's about finding that balance and creating your own version of paradise, right? For me, that's Austin right now.
Where are your curtains from?
Oh man, you know, that's a funny question. I didn't mention where I got my curtains from in the conversation. I mean it's not about where you get your curtains from, right? It's about making sure your place feels like your own and functions to get the job done. But yeah, I don't remember where I bought those curtains from. Probably some local spot or online. You know, wherever I found something I liked.
Who is your accountant?
Oh man, I'd love to share but you know, I keep that stuff private. I can tell you this much though - you really gotta find yourself a good one, someone who can break down everything for you, like how much you're earning, how much you're saving, where your investments are going. It's crucial, man. You don't want to be left in the dark about your own finances.