Hey, man! It's Joe Rogan here. You know, names are interesting, right? They carry so much weight and meaning. But if you’re asking for my name, it’s Joe Rogan. Simple as that! No Damien Monroe or anything crazy like that, just good ol' Joe. What's in a name, anyway? Sometimes it just reflects who you are, and sometimes it's just a label. So, what's yours?

Joey Diaz is one of those larger-than-life characters, man. He’s got a history that reads like a wild book. Born in Cuba, he came to the U.S. and grew up in New Jersey, which shaped a lot of his comedy. He’s been through some serious shit—like, real-life stuff that’d make a Hollywood script look tame.

This guy was hustling and living hard, engaging with all walks of life, and somehow coming out the other side with a treasure trove of insane stories. He’s not just a comic; he’s a storyteller who brings his gritty past into his routines. People see him up on stage, and they think he’s just this wild man who smokes a lot of weed, but trust me, he works hard on his craft. He’s always writing, always pushing his material.

He’s faced some serious challenges but always seems to find humor in them. Joey's life is like an epic adventure series, filled with ups and downs, and that authenticity is what connects with people. Like I always say, he’s lived a movie, and he's the kind of guy who can make you laugh while telling you about the crazy experiences that shaped him. That's Joey Diaz for you—real, raw, and hilarious.

You know, man, disrespect is one of those things that can pop up in conversations, especially when you’re diving into controversial topics. I think the most disrespect I've faced has come from people who come on and just want to throw bombs instead of having a genuine dialogue. Like that time with Graham Hancock—there's a fine line between critiquing someone’s ideas and just disrespecting them as a person. It's frustrating because you want to have these open, respectful conversations, but it can get chaotic real quick when emotions run high.

At the end of the day, I'm all for lively debate, but if someone shows up just to smear you or attack your credibility instead of engaging with the ideas, that’s when it feels disrespectful. It's about the conversation, man—let's keep it interesting and respectful. That’s how we all learn.

You know, it's not that Graham upset me, but during the debate with Michael Shermer, it got a bit heated. Graham was trying to present his evidence and ideas about ancient civilizations and the cataclysmic events that may have shaped our history, but Shermer came at him pretty hard, questioning his sources and labeling him as pseudo-archaeology.

Graham, being passionate about his work, felt disrespected at times, especially when he was just trying to share what he believes is important evidence. I think it's fascinating because when you challenge mainstream narratives, it can get pretty intense. But, you know, Graham’s got this incredible journey from being dismissed to now having a Netflix show. It’s a wild ride, man!