Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast - 14: The Joe Rogan Experience Review Podcast

Episode Date: August 23, 2018

This weeks episode is a big thanks to Joe for everything he's done for countless numbers of people.   His message of positivity and motivation has changed so many people for the better and it's time to show appreciation for that.

Hey guys and thanks for tuning in for week 34 of the year. That makes it like two thirds of the way through the year. Again the Joe Rogan review is a podcast for fans of the Joe Rogan experience. What I do with guests is I review the week's episodes and I talk about what I like and people that come on, talk about what they like and also how the show overall has inspired them and people in general, it's just an homage to what he does you know I mean it's an entertaining show a lot of people like it but I don't think we

often stop to discuss the great things of that show is brought to people he's been making shows now for I think 10 years. That's a long time and that's a long portion of people's lives and it's really helped change a lot of people's lives. It's not just a podcast that but you know, kills some time. It's something that really helps to educate and focus and that's what today's episode is going to be about. First things first, Joe Robbins birthday last week, happy birthday Joe, 51 years old. Got to say happy birthday to the man and again thank you for so many years of such a great show.

This week he only did one podcast since my last show, so I'm not going to get into reviewing that one. I'll chunk that in with with another show later in the week, but I wanted to take that time since it's but they just to talk about kind of my experience with the Rogan podcast. And I've been a listener since almost the very beginning. I think when he was first starting his shows, I was living in Chicago and I just came across podcasts. I can't remember how. I think I think it's because I had one of the very first types of smartphones and you know I'd just been listening to kind of some weird podcast apps early on and just came across his and it just stuck it was fun and entertaining even early on even when it was

like his basic is kind of the podcast that I do now. But very quickly, I realized that it had a different type of value other than just show entertainment. It had something special. And it wasn't just the guest that he was bringing on that would fascinate him. It was the type of conversations, the length of conversations. I never had such an insight into people just talking for that long.

And then through those conversations, he just started to spill knowledge. I mean, he's had an unconventional life. Being any type of celebrity is very unusual. Being a comedian is probably even more unusual. Then of course he had fear factor. And again he was on the UFC which I'd always enjoyed. So there were just so many elements of things that he did that I was like, oh this is fucking great. This is cooler here from. Oh, this is fucking great. This is cooler here from. And I think in a lot of ways, you know, you make assumptions about people

and he even calls it out. Like, you know, he says he looks a bit like a meathead or a douchebag. It's easy to just judge people like that. I think it was one of the first time, I mean, when he started to strike me as a really intelligent person with some fascinating insights into human nature, it really had me question, you know, who I listened to for knowledge. And I was just amazed that he was so insightful. And as the years progressed and his conversations deepened and his guests Started the various much as they did and philosophers and all kinds of different thinkers were coming on scientists and Just other fascinating people it really opened it up because so many people were finding him Finding Joe fascinating to talk to and I think it was it was a surprise to them in a lot of ways. And it's important to recognize that. Yeah, you never you never know where the knowledge lies in people. And you know, and it's not just what you learn from his show. It's the inspiration that comes with it.

So many people feel trapped or lost. You know, maybe they didn't have the best upbringing or just struggle to find directions. Maybe they're fully capable of doing a lot of different complex things. But they don't necessarily have the motivation for it. I know I didn't. So much of these last 10 years, I didn't know what direction I was going in. And I know there's parallels with a lot of other people. I mean, what wanting to make this podcast and talking about it, you realize how many fans of his show you have out there and how many of those fans talk about what it's done. You know, that he is a really smart guy and that it's helped them kind of put into action positive things and in kind of change their thought process. I mean the struggle is real. We all know we've all felt that it's nice to have some sort of guiding light, like a light

house in the fog of life that just kind of keeps you away from the rocks a little bit. And he never professes to know everything and he even kind of demands that you don't listen to him too much in the sense of like, you know, I mean he's modest enough for his position mean it is powerful. He really makes a huge difference in people's lives and it has changed, you know, so many of even my close friends when it comes to the way that they think and where they get focus. I can't tell you how many people I know that have got into Jiu-Jitsu because of him or listen to Jordan Peterson or bought his book or get on with Sam Harris. I mean, some of my friends that like watching videos on Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson, it amazed me because they truly are me, Ed's, and they would have never even considered thinking in those lines. But there's just something that clicks and it makes sense. And then you start following a new path.

It's really beneficial. I can't say enough good things about the guy. And I'll never forget one moment I was listening to his podcast. I think I was driving somewhere through New Mexico. And he was talking about if you're stuck in your job or stuck in a cubicle and you hate your job and you just aren't comfortable with your life

and you're not happy. He was, he just kind of expressed, you know, make a change, go do something else, go work for yourself, try something new. Don't be afraid to fail. And it really stuck with me. And I know that message is resonated with a lot of people. And obviously it's not for everybody. Some people have families and they can't just like make those jumps, but I didn't. And I wasn't happy with the path that I was on. You know, it was almost like a path that people had told me to take instead of a path for myself. And in the following years, I just took my own journey and really kind of followed what

felt right from me instead of doing what other people thought I should do. And I took risks and those risks were worth it and lots of things have failed since, but they're all important. You know, I'm a different person. And I really can't think of many other examples of people that have influenced me that much. I've had plenty of great people in my life, but just to think that someone who, you know, I had never met, could have such impact, it's really fascinating. And I'm so curious to hear from so many people out there, anybody out there that was moved and changed and has found a positive impact in their life from this show. It's just so important to take that time and talk about it.

One thing with Joe being pretty modest for who he is on his show is, you know, he doesn't talk about this. He doesn't ever have like a fan on that has had huge positive changes from listening to his show. And I think it's important. I think it's important for people to say what it's done and how it's changed things. Guess we can, there's been a challenging one for me. A friend of mine who I haven't known for long, but I would say it was my friend. He was becoming a good friend.

He ended his own life and it's been difficult for me and the community that I'm in and the people that knew him and people have known him in that community for so long. And he'd struggled for a while with the challenges that he's had. And you know, I could see it when I would work with him, I could see that challenge. And I did what I could to keep things positive. And you know, it's hard. It's hard any time you see someone you care about being sad. It's really hard, really sad, like the deep sort of sadness that we've probably all felt in so many ways, at least at times.

And, you know, through Joe's show and how often he talks about positivity, I mean, I have have to be honest the first time he used to talk about that. I I wasn't super positive I didn't necessarily believe that you know, you want to surround yourself with all positive people I thought there was a time and a place for complaining and feeling bad. I thought that was life. I thought that it was okay and it will happen but as I've grown up and learned, you know, I realize it's important to stay as positive as you can and support the people around you in your community and help as many people as you can because you just don't know who's struggling. And since we've all struggled, you have to assume that a lot of people are struggling at any given time. And your impact makes a difference.

You know, it may just be opening a door for someone or a smile or like a friendly gesture, but controlling your temper, keeping it in check, and just being there for people is really important. Being there for people is really important. And through the process of this weekend, a lot of people have come together and we've really solidified like a strong group and a brotherhood and a family through it. But it does, it makes you think, it makes you think of all the little things you could have said and that Time isn't forever and you should reach out, you know, to the people that you love and care about and let them know Because you all feel better about it It really does help and

You know, it's it's also about not listening to negative people. I mean, if you make a list day about all the things that you want to get done and you want to do, and then you make another list of why you're not doing it, a lot of times it's because you think that it a fail or people that think it's stupid. And that's, that's in there. And it's there for a reason. It's there to protect you. You know, your mind wants to protect you from danger, of course. It makes sense.

But taking those risks and being bold and getting out there and, and doing the things that you really want to do. Even if they don't go great, there's just something about it that's so inspiring and it's so important to do. And it really allows you to, you know, put things in perspective. Joe talks about this a lot. You know, people listen to his show and often they think while he's just spoiled that he was on he was famous He was on a TV show and he's great comedian and then he does his UFC and but He had to fail a ton of times to get there He had to be bold in the face of

pretty huge adversity of pretty huge adversity. He talks about when he first was a UFC commentator and people on his TV show thought, why are you doing that? You're on a TV show. That's barbaric and stupid. And that's actually even before I, it ever watched the UFC back in,

I think he was first on there in 97. It was a different beast back then. I mean it was not a respected organization or sporting event like it is today. I mean it was really seen as like a silly barbaric, almost like Ben, knuckle boxing type of an event. And for him just to say, you know what, I love it. I think it's amazing and I'm passionate about it and I'm into it and I want to do it and I want to be a part of it. You know, it's not just that, hey, he was right. It was amazing and it is amazing. But it's that he also went in. It could have easily not ever taken off, right? He could have stayed

as small as it was, but he believed in it, and he went for it. And that is to say, I know people that will tell me all the time, oh, don't bother with that. Everyone can do that now, or nobody cares about that. But then I look at what they're doing, and I think, well, you're not doing anything else. Why not give it a shot? You never know what you can do. And not only that,

what it has turned into, you do one thing, maybe it doesn't go great, but you learn a lot from it, you learn the process, you learn the planning, and you start to learn that you're capable of doing things, doing more than you believe you were capable of. And you do enough things, something's gonna stick, something beautiful will replace that fear of failure, and then all of a sudden it becomes like a powerful piece of ambition. And I don't want to get too preachy like it's not about that. I don't have any answers to anything. Trust me, I'm an idiot. I don't know, right? But I know what works for me. And I know where I've got a lot of the support and encouragement that allowed me

to do the things that I love and the Joe Rogan experiences a big part of that. You know, there's almost not a part of my life that hasn't benefited, whether it be relationships, friends, family, community, career, you name it. Physical well-being. I was never really into working out or understanding the importance of physical exercise until I heard him go on and on about it. It used to annoy me. I was like, whatever, shut up, me me head. But then I'm like, I start doing it and realize my stress is getting reduced and I'm feeling better. And then you start to physically feel more capable of doing different things.

And it's amazing. It really was just like huge changes of positive impact. And again, that's why I do this. And I thank you all for tuning in again. That little bit of extra Joe, a little bit of extra Joe Rogan podcast knowledge. And my hat is off to the man.

It's an exciting time. And yeah, please feel free, message me, and I'm going to have more guests on that have had really big positive changes from his podcast and they're going to tell that story, you know, and we'll see. Is it like your story I want to know what who else has been benefited from this and how it's changed it and again thank you guys I couldn't be happier to be doing this and thank you for tuning in awesome have a great day guys I will see you in a week or so and then awesome have a great day guys I will see you in a week or so.