Tom Segura

Date: 2025-05-13 | Duration: 2h 39m

Category: Comedy

Episode Overview

Tom Segura joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends sharp comedy with candid reflections on life and current events. They kick off by sharing humorous and personal stories, including a wild arm wrestling incident that ended with a hospital visit, showcasing Segura’s knack for storytelling. The discussion then shifts to deeper topics such as assisted suicide in Canada, where Segura and Rogan explore the complexities and social implications with a mix of curiosity and empathy. The episode also delves into politics and media, with Segura offering his take on election dynamics, voter ID laws, and the polarized nature of today’s political landscape. Their dialogue touches on the influence of social media, misinformation, and the challenges of navigating truth in the digital age. Later, the conversation moves toward lighter yet passionate subjects like cars and sports. Segura shares his enthusiasm for high-performance vehicles and the thrill of driving, while also reflecting on his evolving interest in soccer and tennis. Throughout, the duo balances humor with insight, making the episode both entertaining and thought-provoking.

About Tom Segura

Tom Segura is a renowned stand-up comedian, writer, and podcast host, celebrated for his sharp observational humor and relatable storytelling. With several successful Netflix specials, including "Ball Hog" and "Take It Down," he has captivated audiences worldwide and earned critical acclaim for his unique comedic style. As co-host of the popular podcast "Your Mom's House" alongside his wife, Christina Pazsitzky, Segura delves into the absurdities of everyday life, often featuring hilarious guest appearances from fellow comedians like Bert Kreischer and Joey "CoCo" Diaz. Known for his laid-back demeanor and quick wit, Segura continues to be a prominent figure in the comedy scene, making him a must-listen guest on platforms like the Joe Rogan Experience.

Key Moments

– Stand-up Comedy
– Mixed Martial Arts
– Jiu-Jitsu
– Political Commentary
– Automotive Enthusiasm
– Sleep and Recovery
– Nutrition and Diet
– Social Media and Censorship
– War and International Conflict
– Film and Television Production
– Podcasting
– Fitness and Exercise
– Smoking and Barbecue
– Technology and Surveillance
– Mental Health
– Sports Analysis
– Conspiracy Theories
– Philanthropy
– Vaping Culture
0:00:00 – Introduction and ZipRecruiter sponsorship mention
0:03:06 – Discussion about arm wrestling injury
0:07:25 – Talk about assisted suicide in Canada
0:13:32 – Comparison of conversation style to Jiu-Jitsu
0:16:15 – Warning about legal consequences and prosecution
0:19:58 – Discussion on social benefits and immigration
0:22:12 – Technology for covert communication devices
0:26:50 – Voter ID laws and election integrity
0:29:02 – Reflection on political fairness and RFK
0:33:43 – Social media censorship and misgendering
0:35:37 – War footage and drone technology
0:37:57 – Watching biographies before bed
0:40:46 – Nuclear threat and international tensions
0:44:39 – Airline malfunction causing shutdown
0:46:54 – Arrest of Misha Wackaman and whistleblower speculation
0:49:07 – Impact of internet on information and conversation
0:51:31 – High school baseball and fastball speeds
0:56:15 – Building a cigar humidor room
0:58:16 – Benefits of sleep for workouts
1:03:44 – Discussion of a book on stimulant effects
1:07:03 – Review of new BMW 750 and car enthusiasm
1:12:08 – Luxury car prices and exclusivity
1:18:39 – Fun of driving small, sporty cars like Miata
1:23:13 – Praise for automotive journalists
1:27:34 – Admiration for classic Porsche 911 design
1:34:10 – Post-fight interviews and sports focus
1:36:12 – Interest in soccer and MLS growth
1:40:05 – Favorite fight venue: Apex Center
1:42:52 – Observations on crowd behavior at events
1:46:11 – Realistic expectations for physical transformation
1:49:10 – Discussion on digestive health concerns
1:51:10 – Glyphosate vs gluten intolerance debate
1:54:32 – Comedy show timing and preparation
2:00:26 – Importance of hamstring stretching for back health
2:06:21 – Writing short stories and collaborating with Rami
2:10:14 – Plans for comedic short story series
2:16:04 – Challenges with Hollywood producers and creative control
2:22:20 – Deep-fried food and cooking for parties
2:28:40 – Grilling equipment and Argentine barbecue style
2:31:05 – Praise for chef Jose Andres and his restaurants

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 The Joe Rogan Experience. Trained by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. What's wrong with you? How? First of all, how did Netflix let you make this show? Well, they wouldn't have let me make it if I just pitched it to them. What did you do? I made a few and showed it to them. Starting point is 00:00:31 Oh my god. Because I knew. I knew that if we... You can't give anybody the script. No. The script won't work. The script won't work. I mean, that's just... Starting point is 00:00:44 That's the thing is like... It's very funny. Thanks man. It's. So ridiculous. It's pretty ridiculous. You know, it was a few years ago that I made the, like the initial one. It was, I was on that crazy tour, that real crazy tour, where it was like, you know, fucking 10 shows a week. Starting point is 00:01:01 And I had a break coming up. And so I've always liked movies, like features, right? But it's a huge undertaking to get a feature made, but I liked short films, because it feels like you're making a movie, you know, like a mini movie, right? And it feels much more accessible to do. So I had written all these like short stories, short films, Starting point is 00:01:23 and I called my friend Rami Hashash, and I was like, hey, I have a break coming up on tour. Let's shoot a short film, because we'd done other things before. And when I sent him, I sent him like 10 different scripts. He was like, what if we did three of these? I was like, how can we do three of them? He's like, we'll shoot like 11 days in a row. Starting point is 00:01:41 We can do three of these stories. And even then I wasn't thinking of like having a television series, I was just like, oh, it'll be fun to make these stories, you know? And so after we shot those three, it was clear that we had like the bones of a show. Like what if we did a show that was based on short stories, you know? Like short films basically. And I don't know, there's another view that were in the original. And ...

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