Everlast

Date: 2019-08-21 | Duration: 3h 16m

Category: Combat Sports, Arts & Entertainment

Episode Overview

Everlast joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on mixed martial arts, music, and personal resilience. They dive into the intensity of MMA fandom, sharing vivid memories of Irish fight crowds and the evolution of fight commentary, highlighting fighters like Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Everlast reflects on the physical and mental demands of combat sports, offering insights into the mindset required to compete and recover from injuries. The discussion also explores the cultural impact of MMA and the unique energy surrounding live events. The conversation shifts to Everlast’s music career, where he discusses his late start as a professional musician and the creative process behind his genre-blending albums. He shares stories about how his wife encouraged him to pursue music seriously at 36 and how he approaches songwriting with a visual and intuitive style. Everlast also touches on the importance of authenticity in art and collaboration, emphasizing the value of putting genuine energy into one’s work. Throughout the episode, Everlast opens up about personal challenges, including health struggles and the experience of witnessing natural disasters near his home. He reflects on resilience, the passage of time, and the importance of community and shared experiences, whether through music, fighting, or simply connecting with others. The episode balances candid storytelling with thoughtful reflections on life’s unpredictability.

About Everlast

Erik Francis Schrody, better known as Everlast, is a multifaceted artist acclaimed for his contributions to music as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Rising to prominence in the 1990s with the iconic hit "What It's Like," Everlast seamlessly blends elements of hip-hop, rock, and blues, earning him a Grammy Award for his work with House of Pain. Known for his distinctive voice and introspective lyrics, he has captivated audiences with his authentic storytelling and raw emotion, making him a prominent figure in the music industry. Everlast's engaging appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience delves into his diverse experiences, offering insights into his creative process and the evolution of his career, solidifying his status as a compelling personality worthy of attention.

Key Moments

– Mixed Martial Arts
– UFC History
– MMA Commentary
– Irish MMA Fans
– Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
– Wrestling
– Music Production
– Comedy Writing
– Health and Surgery
– Wildfires
– Conspiracy Theories
– Climate Change
– Drug Culture
– Hip Hop Music
– Stand-up Comedy
– Television Shows
– Animation Films
– Hunting and Outdoors
– Animal Biology
0:00:00 – Opening discussion on clinking glasses phrase
0:05:46 – Comparing Brazilian and Irish MMA fans' passion
0:07:23 – Watching Pride fights live in Japanese time
0:10:44 – Analyzing Stipe Miocic's resilience in fights
0:13:32 – Discussing Daniel Cormier's wrestling and fight skills
0:15:41 – Craig Jones and leg lock techniques in BJJ
0:18:25 – Challenges of making weight in MMA divisions
0:20:02 – Josh Barnett as youngest UFC heavyweight champion
0:22:19 – Breakdown of fight techniques and timing
0:24:58 – Watching fights with friends and fan culture
0:27:19 – Paulo Costa's dominance over Yoel Romero
0:31:56 – Ric Flair and WCW wrestling nostalgia
0:37:38 – Transition from fighting to filmmaking mindset
0:40:18 – Story of a wrestler losing a finger in a fight
0:44:22 – Discussion on Mandela conspiracy theories
0:46:14 – Climate change and human responsibility
0:50:51 – Exploring altered perceptions and waking reality
0:55:24 – Everlast's new album and music career
1:01:37 – Stylebender's entrance song and UFC culture
1:04:12 – Beat Junkies Institute of Technology mention
1:10:00 – Personal story about a nearby wildfire
1:15:12 – House sprinklers and fire prevention technology
1:18:05 – Evacuating during a dangerous fire event
1:21:51 – Consequences of living in fire-prone areas
1:23:11 – Songwriting process and visual creativity
1:27:16 – Comparing comedy and music creative processes
1:35:48 – Valve replacement surgery and health reflections
1:37:01 – Shout out to St. Jude's hospital
1:40:43 – Story of young and dumb mistakes
1:43:27 – Planning a bow hunting trip to Greenland
1:46:17 – Traditional hunting methods with dogs and snowmobiles
1:49:17 – Must ox biology and comparison to cattle
1:52:30 – Power of collective belief in ideas
2:00:31 – Freddie Mercury's vocal harmonies praised
2:03:28 – Discussion of Netflix's Stranger Things series
2:05:58 – Comedian with the stage name Savage
2:07:42 – Fighting for the baddest UFC belt
2:11:42 – Fighter walkout songs and UFC atmosphere
2:14:30 – Stipe Miocic knockout of Daniel Cormier meme
2:18:26 – Reflection on realness and authenticity in fights
2:22:22 – OG Everlast's influence and legacy
2:28:53 – Childhood fight story with a burned kid
2:31:43 – Gun safety and accidental shooting story
2:33:44 – Mother's discipline memories
2:36:48 – Larry King impressions and anecdotes
2:40:46 – Richard Quest's humorous story
2:44:32 – Drug smuggling and customs experience
2:49:20 – Urban legends in the hip hop industry
2:52:41 – Collaboration value in comedy and music
3:00:24 – Comedy as performance art
3:05:09 – Earthquake aftermath and training in Van Nuys
3:08:04 – Second wave of martial arts after Bruce Lee
3:11:17 – Closing with Beach Junkies music mention

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 What is that thing you say when you clink glasses? Starting point is 00:00:25 I'm probably saying it real, I mean, like let it slide, because I didn't want to seem like a dork. You know? Starting point is 00:00:54 made whiskey you know so the irish would so the irish would never rule the world when you see a Starting point is 00:01:27 shit is healed up Starting point is 00:01:35 still smacking people Starting point is 00:01:42 don't do that Starting point is 00:01:57 Conor didn't really. Starting point is 00:02:06 It can kind of be interpreted as hitting, but it really ain't quite a hit. Starting point is 00:02:30 stop him from doing checks when he threw that guy's phone down the ground stomped it in miami Starting point is 00:03:00 He figured it out. Starting point is 00:03:21 Yeah, so quick. Starting point is 00:03:59 in pretty sure he said exactly those that's exactly what he said he was going to do right Starting point is 00:04:37 I see how a guy moves. Starting point is 00:04:58 He just had me winning, you know, the whole Irish thing. Starting point is 00:05:12 if he wins a fight, and Starting point is 00:05:30 It's insane how many people fly over. Starting point is 00:05:46 I used to think Brazilian fans were crazy until I saw the Irish fans. Starting point is 00:06:07 the same song like thousands of them together singing the same song i remember the first time Starting point is 00:06:40 He's got to fight in Dublin in a soccer stadium. Starting point is 00:06:59 Doesn't the time have a lot to do with it, too, when they do it on the European thing? Starting point is 00:07:23 We would have guys come over to my house and we would watch Pride at like 3 o'clock in Japanese time. That's how Pride used to be. We would get up at, like, we would have guys come over my house, Starting point is 00:07:45 totally do it live i was hip to that mma share thing a long time ago they always had the bootleg Starting point is 00:08:24 But you started see...

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