#2414 - Brian Simpson
Joe Rogan and comedian Bryan Simpson discuss recent UFC fights, Dagestani training culture, and why elite wrestlers and fighters develop such unusual levels of discipline and resilience. They dive into the realities of weight cutting, diet and self-discipline, the comedy industry's gatekeeping and diversity debates, and strange internet subcultures like furries and bronies. The conversation also covers government overreach in events such as Waco, Ruby Ridge, and the Tulsa massacre, as well as debates over Epstein files transparency, wealth taxes, political corruption, and how charities and institutions often mismanage funds.
JRE MMA Show #170 with Michael "Venom" Page
Joe Rogan and Michael "Venom" Page discuss Page's unorthodox point-fighting-based striking style, his transition from traditional kickboxing to MMA, and the challenges he faced earning respect from critics and opponents. They break down the mental and strategic dimensions of fighting, including nerves, fun, pattern-breaking movement, wrestling and grappling realities, and the dangers of extreme weight cutting. The conversation also ranges across notable fighters and matchups, training philosophies, the importance of self-marketing as a fighter, and how Page is preparing creatively for life after MMA.