Brian Redban

Date: 2009-12-24 | Duration: 2h 5m

Episode Overview

Brian Redban joins Joe Rogan for an informal, wide-ranging conversation that captures the early, experimental spirit of the Joe Rogan Experience. The episode opens with a behind-the-scenes look at setting up a live broadcast, complete with technical hiccups, chat interactions, and playful banter about internet speeds and on-screen effects. Redban shares stories about his custom stash box and medical marijuana culture in California, highlighting the rapid growth of dispensaries and the evolving legality of cannabis across the U.S. He also reflects on Hunter S. Thompson’s legacy, praising Ralph Steadman’s artwork and recounting how watching the film *Gonzo* sparked his interest in Thompson’s writing. The discussion shifts to media and entertainment, with Redban recounting his experiences on *NewsRadio* and *Fear Factor*, contrasting the fun and challenges of working on each show. He touches on the creative struggles behind *The Man Show*, including censorship battles over the game show segment “Make Me Hard” and the network’s discomfort with edgy humor. The episode also explores conspiracy theories, where Redban offers a balanced perspective—acknowledging real government conspiracies like Operation Northwoods and CIA LSD experiments, while cautioning against jumping to conclusions based on incomplete information. Throughout, the conversation remains candid and humorous, providing a raw snapshot of the early days of Rogan’s podcast and the chemistry between the two hosts.

About Brian Redban

Brian Redban is a renowned comedian, podcast pioneer, and co-founder of the influential podcast network, Deathsquad. Best known for his role as the creator and producer of the wildly popular "The Joe Rogan Experience," Redban played a pivotal role in shaping the podcasting landscape. His unique blend of humor and insightful commentary has made him a sought-after guest on various platforms, where he delves into topics ranging from comedy and entertainment to technology and culture. With a flair for engaging conversations and a knack for connecting with audiences, Brian Redban continues to be a significant figure in the ever-evolving world of digital media.

Key Moments

– Live Streaming Technology
– Internet Connectivity
– Social Media Interaction
– Medical Marijuana
– Hunter S. Thompson
– Comedy Industry
– Conspiracy Theories
– UFC Commentary
– Television Production
– Addiction and Substance Abuse
– Martial Arts
– Pop Culture Commentary
– Website Design
– Historical Government Operations
– Celebrity Gossip
– Science Fiction and Monsters
– Technology and User Experience
0:00:00 – Starting the live broadcast and setting up chat
0:05:00 – Introduction of Brian Redban and live audience interaction
0:10:59 – Discussion on medical marijuana legality and dispensaries
0:13:17 – Hunter S. Thompson's political views and legacy
0:15:34 – Brian's introduction to Hunter S. Thompson's works
0:17:06 – Description of visiting a marijuana grow room
0:18:01 – Discussion about UFC ring girls and industry changes
0:20:00 – Stephen Seagal's contrasting personas
0:21:15 – Controversy around the Man Show and censorship issues
0:23:07 – Make Me Hard game show concept and audience reaction
0:24:33 – Challenges of creative control in television production
0:28:00 – Internet speed and technology upgrades discussion
0:29:34 – Pop culture critique on rock stars and athletes
0:31:21 – Physical appearance and public perception of Tiger Woods
0:32:06 – Guillermo del Toro's The Strain book review
0:35:13 – Comparing experiences on News Radio and Fear Factor
0:36:24 – Personal stories about addiction and substance abuse
0:38:03 – Conspiracy theories and public fascination with mysteries
0:40:02 – Joe Rogan's experience with UFC commentary and conspiracy rumors
0:41:50 – Chemtrails explanation and pilot insights
0:44:11 – CIA's Operation Midnight Climax revealed
0:45:47 – Operation Northwoods and government deception plans
0:47:33 – Balancing belief and skepticism in conspiracy theories
0:48:27 – Debunking Mithra and religious myth comparisons
0:50:23 – Challenges of misinformation and forming opinions
0:51:10 – Opinions on Jesse Ventura's Conspiracy Theory show
0:52:00 – Discussion of Japanese monsters Mothra and Rodan
0:54:24 – Bruce Lee and the origins of mixed martial arts
0:55:17 – Appreciation of Hunter S. Thompson's genius

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Start broadcast and then update to Twitter. And then I always like to watch my own channel so let's go to your own channel so you can see what the chat is. And then I press pause on that. On this? No, no, on that. On the one on the chat. Right. Starting point is 00:00:40 And then update your internet tonight. Update my internet? Go to the faster one. Yeah, faster one. You're gonna get addicted to...oh nice colors. Pretty. Pretty, pretty. 21 minutes ago. Oh, that's Twitter. Starting point is 00:01:14 See? Now people are going to ask questions. It's just going to... All right. Awful Twitter. All right. Let me go to my website. What is my Ustream? Starting point is 00:01:26 Yeah, just click. Or go back to that other page, you know. But that's not it. I think this one is it. Or that one is it. Yeah, you don't want to have too many windows open because you're going to be killing your internet. Right. It's killing it right now. Starting point is 00:01:45 Yeah. So I would X out that one and that one. Maybe even close your TweetDeck. Really? Well, not TweetDeck, I guess. It only updates every once in a while. Um, I'll log in, right? I think that's huge. Yeah, totally. Oh, you got screen burn in? Huh? I think that's huge. Yeah, totally. Starting point is 00:02:27 Oh, you got screen burn in? Huh? You got screen burn in? What are you talking about? Go back to your message board for a second. That tattered on the way right. See that? Yeah, what is that? Starting point is 00:02:39 Looks like screen burn in. Right, but it's only the image that's blown. I think there's a transparency issue. Hoo-doo-doo-doo. Right, but it's only the image that's below. I think there's a transparency issue. Okay, what is the channel, though? This isn't the channel. It is right... Try upstream.tv backslash channel Joe Rogan life yeah right there try it you can try it out yeah yeah Starting point is 00:03:20 kill that do do do do do do do do damn this is slow as fuck right n...

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