Maynard James Keenan

Date: 2019-07-29 | Duration: 1h 46m

Category: Arts & Entertainment, Nature & Outdoors

Episode Overview

Maynard James Keenan joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on his diverse interests beyond music. They begin by discussing Keenan’s experiences with falconry and how trained hawks are used to protect vineyards from pests, sharing vivid stories about falcons attacking drones and scaring off pigeons. This segues into Keenan’s ventures in winemaking and farming, where he emphasizes the importance of maintaining ecological balance and reconnecting with nature. He reflects on the challenges of managing multiple creative and business projects simultaneously, including his bands, wineries, and a restaurant. The discussion also delves into health and wellness, with Keenan sharing insights from his practice of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the role of probiotics and natural remedies in his routine. He talks candidly about the physical toll of touring and the importance of sustainable habits. Politics and social division come up as well, with Keenan expressing frustration over societal toxicity and the need for open, honest conversations to bridge divides. Throughout the episode, Keenan’s grounded perspective and storytelling reveal a thoughtful approach to life’s complexities, blending creativity, nature, and personal growth.

About Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan is a multifaceted artist renowned as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. With a unique blend of progressive rock and thought-provoking lyrics, he has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning a reputation as one of the most innovative figures in modern music. Beyond his musical prowess, Keenan is also a successful winemaker, owning the acclaimed winery Caduceus Cellars in Arizona, where he applies his artistic vision to the world of viticulture. His diverse talents and enigmatic persona make him a compelling figure in both the music industry and beyond, sparking discussions on creativity, philosophy, and the interplay between art and life.

Key Moments

– Falconry
– Streaming Media
– Music Industry
– Wildlife Conservation
– Fire Evacuation
– Mental Health
– Social Media Toxicity
– Child Actors
– Rock Music Culture
– Jiu-Jitsu
– Probiotics
– Sports Injuries
– Desert Wildlife
– Wild Pigs
– Agriculture
– Water Wells
– Vineyard Management
– Marathon Running
– Cannabis Use
– Film Industry
0:00:57 – Falconry used to protect vineyards from pigeons
0:02:39 – Falcons attacking drones at high speed
0:04:17 – Discussion about starting streaming content
0:06:07 – Mention of Garth Brooks and music streaming challenges
0:09:39 – Farmers adopting new technology
0:10:37 – Experiences with wildfire evacuations
0:13:52 – Impact of divisive conversations on society
0:17:03 – Chemical reactions in the body from adrenaline
0:19:06 – Advice to disconnect from screens and socialize
0:21:31 – Communication habits of drug dealers
0:22:57 – Need for people to reconnect with loved ones
0:24:09 – Emergence of new diseases and fungi
0:26:04 – Online solutions to social problems
0:27:09 – Nature versus nurture in societal conflicts
0:29:27 – Challenges faced by child actors
0:32:38 – Image-based culture in rock music industry
0:36:16 – Learning to use stoves safely
0:40:41 – Fermentation process using apples
0:44:04 – Recommendations for dining in Scottsdale
0:48:42 – Marathon and ultramarathon running benefits
0:50:58 – Stereotypes about cannabis users
0:53:18 – Effects of moderate cannabis use
0:56:04 – Learning and practicing jiu-jitsu on the road
1:01:08 – Strength and toughness of jiu-jitsu practitioners' hands
1:03:53 – Benefits of probiotics for health
1:06:26 – Risks of chest muscle injuries in athletes
1:08:04 – Staph infections and fight injuries
1:10:06 – Encounters with rattlesnakes and tarantulas
1:12:08 – Comparing centipede and tarantula hawk stings
1:16:00 – Discussion about 'The Make You Work' movie
1:18:56 – Yoga practice in hotel rooms
1:21:18 – Delegation and sustainability in business
1:25:55 – Distraction tactics to divide society
1:28:06 – Growing up without internet versus now
1:31:25 – Impact of locusts and grasshoppers on vineyards
1:34:37 – Wild pig populations damaging lawns
1:37:31 – Installing backup water wells on properties
1:41:48 – Closing remarks and goodbyes

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Young Jamie, three, two, one. Starting point is 00:00:21 I wasn't going to say it, but if you're going to bring it up. Starting point is 00:00:34 See? Starting point is 00:00:57 the area they'll have a memory of that so like if you have this hawk come through the the vineyard Starting point is 00:01:23 I'm completely fucked. Starting point is 00:01:43 And then the fucking pigeons come in like crazy. And when the guy's there with the falcon the pigeons just ghost they're gone they Starting point is 00:02:15 Dude, it's wild. Starting point is 00:02:39 Because the falcons will go full force into your drone and destroy it. Starting point is 00:02:55 don't they go like 200 miles an hour? Starting point is 00:03:08 So look, these dudes run. Starting point is 00:03:21 Good God. Starting point is 00:03:49 Are you, like, softening in your age? Starting point is 00:04:17 gonna try it out you're gonna stream it's a new thing it's a new thing streaming uh so you can Starting point is 00:04:30 To us it's brand new Starting point is 00:04:37 Wow Starting point is 00:04:46 I'm going to do a thing. Starting point is 00:05:02 Well, it's because you guys are awesome. Starting point is 00:05:18 Yeah. Starting point is 00:05:35 On Napster. Starting point is 00:05:44 He's going to try to figure out how to undermine them. Starting point is 00:06:07 Garth Brooks? Starting point is 00:06:26 order for his songs he says that that's what he says yeah we tried to we tried that one before Starting point is 00:06:50 An absolute Starting point is 00:06:59 And away we go Starting point is 00:07:06 So why have you guys not had anything on streaming up until this moment? Starting point is 00:07:20 Or no discussion. Starting point is 00:07:46 Yeah, do you want a knife? Starting point is 00:07:58 Yeah, you're doing it on your phone first. Starting point is 00:08:28 I didn't hear what you said. Starting point is 00:08:38 You're out of line. Starting point is 00:08:47 I'm just...

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