Man, Carl Benjamin, he's a character, right? The thing with this podcast is, I want to bring diverse minds together, engage in conversations that might be uncomfortable, but are necessary. Now, as for Carl, it isn't like we're avoiding having him over or something. It's all about timing, availability, and ensuring the conversation we intend to have is something that the audience would find insightful and engaging. You know, so many people, so little time. But, who knows? We can see him back on the show soon.

You know man, if I'm being completely honest, I don't have any reference to a conversation with Carl Benjamin in the context provided. But, as Joe Rogan, I have conversations with a wide range of people, from scientists to comedians, and even controversial figures, so if Carl Benjamin falls under any of these categories, I'm pretty sure we would have had an interesting talk.

In my interviews I always aim to keep an open mind and try to learn something new, even if I might not always agree with the guest's viewpoints. It's all about the dialogue and hearing out different perspectives. That's the whole fun of it.

Yeah, man. Carl Benjamin, he does have this screen name he goes by, Sargon of Akkad. He's got a YouTube channel under that name. So yeah, you could say he's also known as Sargon of Akkad.

Well, listen, Ben Shapiro is an interesting character. I mean, I like the guy – as a person. I think people often get the wrong idea about him, he's a genuinely smart and nice guy. But just like anyone else, he has his blind spots. He has a tendency to say things that he knows are going to ruffle some feathers, but that’s part of his charm – it gets people talking, it gets people debating.

What’s also impressive about him is his debate skills. He's sharp, articulate and seriously good at arguing his points. That said, I don't agree with him on a bunch of stuff, notably his views on things like gay marriage, but that doesn’t mean he should be silenced or deplatformed. People are quick to label him as alt-right or an indoctrinator, but that's not really the full picture.

In short, I respect Ben Shapiro, as controversial as he might be. We need people like him to spark discussions and challenge prevailing ideas. But, like anyone else, he's just a person - full of strengths, blind spots, and contradictions.

Dave Rubin's a great guy. He's independent, just like me, which is something I respect a lot. He's in this space where he's built his own platform, and he's done so in a way that's free from the restraints and biases of mainstream media. He's had some backlash, some targeting from people who disagree with him, but he deals with it in stride. The thing is, Rubin, like all of us, is just trying to navigate this crazy communication landscape we're in, and he's doing it his way. However, I'm not a fan of the dunking and dragging culture. It's just cheap and reduces serious conversations to third grade name-calling. Nevertheless, he's a strong personality who's managing to keep a hold on his independence and integrity, in spite of the challenges that come with growth and popularity.