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Ari Shaffir

Guest: Ari Shaffir

Date: 2026-04-30 | Duration: 2h 35m

Category: Politics & Media, Health & Medicine

Episode Overview

Joe Rogan and Ari Shaffir dive into Ari's recent seven-month odyssey through South America, a period during which Ari managed to pre-record two months of his "Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank" podcast and completely develop his new storytelling special, "The End." This free-wheeling conversation, marked by frequent tangents, explores the profound impact of unplugging from social media and conventional responsibilities, noting how the absence of digital noise fostered a surge of creative thought. Ari recounts filming remote podcast ads from exotic locations and detailing the logistical challenges of producing content while traveling extensively. The discussion veers into the shifting landscape of drug legality, contrasting the Nixon-era Controlled Substances Act with modern studies on MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic uses. They praise Texas Senator Dan Patrick's surprising support for an Ibigan initiative after being educated on its benefits for veterans, lamenting the political pressures that often hinder drug reform. The conversation also touches on the commercialization of weed, the absurdities of unregulated edibles, and the distinct subcultures of various drug users. Further tangents include the ethics of elephant riding, the notorious case of Britney Griner, and the perceived "symbiotic" relationship between the U.S. and terrorism. They also delve into the dark side of corporate ethics, discussing historical allegations against companies like Ford, Coca-Cola, and Dole for prioritizing profit over human life or well-being. The episode concludes with Ari reflecting on the challenges of dealing with network executives who "gatekeep" content, particularly regarding the cancellation of his Comedy Central show, "This Is Not Happening," and the liberating experience of creating his new special independently with the help of supportive friends like Tom Segura.

About Ari Shaffir

Ari Shaffir is a comedian and podcaster best known for hosting "Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank," a long-running podcast where he explores unconventional topics ranging from drug policy reform to corporate ethics. He recently completed a seven-month extended travel through South America, during which he developed his storytelling special "The End" and continued producing content remotely from exotic locations. Shaffir is known for his willingness to tackle controversial subjects and his independence from traditional media gatekeeping, having previously hosted "This Is Not Happening" on Comedy Central.

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[00:00:01] Joe Rogan podcast, checking out. The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. What you are on my phone? What? Ari the Wanderer. That's a new phone number. That's not bad. [00:00:19] That's the new number. Because that's what you are. I was telling you last night that I thought it was in Mexico City, but we had a report that you were at an Oasis concert in Mexico City. And he said, no, it was in Rio. Sao Paulo. Oh, Sao Paulo? Yeah. [00:00:32] So it was in Brazil. So we know and knew where you were. You were gone for how many months? Six. Seven. Jesus Christ. Yeah. How many times have you done that now? [00:00:55] I still had numbers. I was still like doing like podcasts and stuff. What are you doing remotely? Doing remotely. Yeah. I would do one with Big J. and Soder. We did a 21 Jump Street breakdown podcast. Yeah. [00:01:10] We were so bored during the pandemic. We're like, let's find a show and just let's get together. I watched 21 Jump Street. First we chose sex in the city. And then found out gay fucking Ian already had a Sex and the City podcast. Ian Fideon? Yeah. Did he really? [00:01:37] Like, is he only gay? No. No, he fucks. He fucks better than we ever did for women. Women? Yeah. Okay. He gets it. [00:01:47] So, and then, but then he went to guys? He's a new breed. He's a new breed of just like. When did he go to guys? Is that a new thing? I think he battled with it for a while. Oh, okay. So he was fucking girls but hating him? [00:02:14] You're asking questions, I don't know. I always assumed in my head. It was he was sucking dudes off. But I'm actually not sure. Yeah, interesting, right? It's interesting. Yeah, because if the dick comes through the hole, if you like, you ever want to suck a dick but I don't want to look a guy in the eyes, I just want to know what it's like, see if I'm good at it. I don't want to be embarrassed in front of anybody. [00:02:33] They can recognize me later. I just want to wo...

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