Greg Fitzsimmons

Date: 2020-04-02 | Duration: 3h 15m

Episode Overview

Greg Fitzsimmons joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on nature, comedy, and life’s unexpected challenges. They dive into vivid stories about wildlife encounters, including Fitzsimmons’ experiences with coyotes, baboons, and invasive pythons, highlighting the brutal realities of animal behavior and survival. These tales underscore the raw, often overlooked aspects of the natural world, from predatory instincts to the impact of invasive species like Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The discussion also explores Fitzsimmons’ reflections on human resilience and adaptation, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares insights on how the crisis has reshaped daily life, family dynamics, and the comedy scene, including the struggles faced by clubs and performers. Fitzsimmons touches on his own recovery from knee surgery and the importance of maintaining physical and mental health through exercise and humor during uncertain times. Interwoven with these themes are candid observations about culture and entertainment, from the nuances of Italian-American heritage to the enduring appeal of absurdist comedy and classic films. Fitzsimmons’ storytelling blends humor with thoughtful commentary, offering a grounded yet entertaining perspective on navigating a complex world.

About Greg Fitzsimmons

Greg Fitzsimmons is a seasoned stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host known for his sharp wit and insightful social commentary. With multiple appearances on "The Howard Stern Show" and a successful podcast, "The Greg Fitzsimmons Show," he brings a unique blend of humor and candidness to his discussions. Fitzsimmons has also earned three Daytime Emmy Awards for his writing on shows like "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," showcasing his versatility beyond stand-up. His engaging storytelling and ability to tackle everything from personal anecdotes to cultural critiques make him a compelling guest, as evidenced by his thought-provoking conversation with Joe Rogan in episode #260.

Key Moments

– Comedy
– Wildlife
– Animal Behavior
– Vaccines
– Pandemics
– Hunting
– Fitness
– Movies
– Television
– Italian-American Culture
– Environmental Issues
– Exotic Pets
– Bow Hunting
– Urban Wildlife
– Coronavirus
– Stand-up Comedy
– Wildlife Invasions
– Ancient Civilizations
– Wild Animal Attacks
0:00:00 – Introduction and casual banter
0:03:30 – Childhood memories of drinking and smoking in a fort
0:04:49 – Discussion of monsters and horror themes in woods
0:05:36 – Story about chickens and coyotes
0:08:52 – Danger of animals eating babies
0:09:35 – Baboon baby-snatching story in South Africa
0:12:22 – Hyenas and matriarchal animal societies
0:13:19 – Comparison of chimpanzee and human skull strength
0:16:46 – Speculation on human species future
0:18:26 – Regional differences in the US discussed
0:20:23 – History of Texas Rangers and Comanche conflicts
0:23:02 – Cartel violence as a death sentence
0:25:35 – Refusal to call people part of the workforce
0:27:59 – Knee surgery and performing stand-up comedy
0:30:55 – Loneliness of apartment living
0:32:31 – Jim Norton as a legit author
0:33:24 – Adam Sandler movies and humor
0:38:12 – Discussion of TV shows and performances
0:42:12 – Elena Ferrante Italian book series
0:44:45 – History of a comedy club owner
0:48:59 – Italian-American food and culture
0:50:25 – Immigration hardships at Ellis Island
0:52:44 – Vaccines and smallpox history
0:55:12 – Wolfman movie scene discussion
0:57:24 – Comparing disturbing movies
0:59:02 – Polio vaccine and childhood memories
1:01:11 – Moral obligations during coronavirus
1:03:05 – Cinematographer brother-in-law story
1:05:43 – Bot fly infestation details
1:09:38 – Pythons decimating Everglades wildlife
1:11:34 – Alligator attack story
1:15:02 – Giant python swallowing a woman
1:18:24 – Wild bulls and feral animals
1:20:04 – Appearance of wild bulls compared to dogs
1:23:10 – Animal attacks and chicken behavior
1:29:22 – Exotic pet store and baby mice
1:33:53 – Ancient giant birds and Aztec mythology
1:38:24 – Large birds like condors and albatrosses
1:41:54 – Shoe bill bird and Congo habitat
1:46:13 – Counting mountain lions in Los Angeles
1:49:18 – Coyote interactions with chicken keeping
1:51:50 – Panic buying of toilet paper
1:55:32 – Flu vaccine effectiveness discussion
2:04:24 – Common cold as a coronavirus type
2:07:13 – Mad cow disease and wildlife diseases
2:10:04 – Chronic wasting disease in deer
2:12:06 – H1N1 pandemic death estimates
2:14:53 – Coronavirus contagiousness compared to flu
2:16:47 – Coronavirus impact on elderly and vapers
2:18:24 – Changing gender norms and social dynamics
2:21:38 – Discussion of movie Ex Machina
2:24:04 – Attraction to a porn star discussed
2:27:37 – Stan Hope's lifestyle changes
2:29:38 – Coronavirus case comparisons China vs US
2:33:06 – King of Thailand's seclusion with girlfriends
2:37:48 – New York City street interactions
2:41:24 – FitzDog Radio and comedy impressions
2:43:15 – Creativity and life possibilities during crisis
2:49:56 – Post-pandemic individual and national needs
2:51:47 – Animal harvesting and bat-related diseases
2:53:57 – Exercise regimens during quarantine
3:05:00 – Marathon running for almost a month
3:07:05 – Make humanity great again slogan
3:08:52 – Vulnerable human existence reflection
3:11:21 – Closing remarks and farewell

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Gregory, how are you holding up? Starting point is 00:00:34 It's the only time you have. Starting point is 00:00:50 You got to hurt yourself. Starting point is 00:01:15 No, I meant for jerking off. Starting point is 00:01:35 I remember once I was at my brother-in-law's apartment in New York. Starting point is 00:01:56 And we come back Starting point is 00:02:19 I'm like, oh, this feels so good. Starting point is 00:02:51 Absolutely. Starting point is 00:03:13 He owns you. Starting point is 00:03:30 drinking and smoking a lot of pot we were like 13 and uh we were in this fort and we all got Starting point is 00:03:55 That really is the difference between men and women. Starting point is 00:04:03 That's a horror movie. Starting point is 00:04:18 Everything. It's like where all the grim Starting point is 00:04:34 They'll eat your kids. Starting point is 00:04:49 Going through the woods at night and monsters are hiding and they're trying to get you. Starting point is 00:05:07 of action it can get in this part of town. Starting point is 00:05:22 In real life, they always win. Starting point is 00:05:31 Yeah. Starting point is 00:05:36 They broke into the chicken coop. Starting point is 00:05:48 friends with a coyote. Starting point is 00:06:04 I wonder if the mastiff got shit from other Mastiffs. Starting point is 00:06:18 They're 13. Starting point is 00:06:30 He's like, yeah, let's kill the chickens. Starting point is 00:07:03 yeah of course duh i didn't know that until I was 40. Starting point is 00:07:26 So when we separated them, Starting point is 00:07:42 He didn't want her to fly. Starting point is 00:08:17 Yeah. Starting point is 00:08:33 and then bounced right over it and landed on the ground so gracefully. Starting point is 00:08:52 Nothing's stopping that from eating a baby. Starting point is 00:09:05 south africa one time and we're we're taking a hike down to the uh the cape of good hope which Starting point is 00:09:35 Could you im...

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