Action Bronson

Date: 2016-02-23 | Duration: 2h 15m

Episode Overview

Action Bronson joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on his multifaceted career as a rapper, chef, and food-travel show host. Bronson shares how a leg injury shifted his path from professional cooking to music and media, leading to the success of his Vice series “Fuck, That’s Delicious.” They discuss the evolving landscape of media consumption, noting how platforms like YouTube and streaming services are making traditional TV obsolete. Bronson emphasizes the importance of accessibility and how digital content allows fans to engage on their own terms. The episode also delves into Bronson’s personal struggles and insights around health and diet. He candidly talks about his fluctuating weight, his experiment with a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, and the challenges of balancing indulgence with discipline. The conversation highlights the addictive nature of sugar and the difficulty of maintaining healthy habits amid a lifestyle filled with rich foods. Alongside these topics, the hosts share stories about extreme sports, like urban climbing and street drifting, and reminisce about classic comedy and bodybuilding culture, blending humor with thoughtful reflections on dedication and lifestyle choices.

About Action Bronson

Action Bronson is a rapper, culinary enthusiast, and cultural commentator known for his larger-than-life personality and eclectic interests spanning hip-hop, combat sports analysis, and alternative history. A dedicated student of ancient mysteries and lost civilizations, Bronson brings infectious energy to deep dives into archaeological enigmas and speculative theories about humanity's forgotten past. Beyond music, he's an engaged fitness enthusiast who trains in jiu-jitsu and combat sports, maintains a passion for overlanding and survival preparation, and demonstrates the kind of intellectually voracious curiosity that makes him a dynamic conversationalist across virtually any topic.

Key Moments

– Action Bronson
– Food Travel
– Vice Media
– YouTube Content
– Phonograph History
– Street Racing
– Urban Climbing
– Bodybuilding
– Ketogenic Diet
– Celebrity Chefs
– Music Streaming
– BMW Cars
– Ice Skating
– Comedy Movies
– Social Media
– Fitness Training
– Nutrition
– Food Culture
– Technology Trends
– Audio Equipment
0:00:00 – Introduction and origin of Action Bronson's name
0:01:32 – Discussion on being boxed in by public perception
0:02:21 – Vice show and Viceland network launch
0:03:30 – Impact of YouTube and streaming on TV consumption
0:06:02 – Exploration of early music recordings and phonograph history
0:08:11 – Vinyl sound quality and audiophile perspectives
0:10:33 – Car subwoofers and loud music culture
0:12:11 – BMW 5 Series discussion and street racing video
0:14:48 – Street racer Giorgio Tevzadze's fatal crash
0:17:16 – Urban climbers and extreme stunts discussion
0:19:00 – James Kingston's dangerous building jumps
0:22:11 – Challenges learning ice skating
0:24:22 – Differences between hockey and figure skating skates
0:25:02 – South Park early episodes and cultural impact
0:27:33 – Favorite comedy movies and Adam Sandler mention
0:28:07 – Action Bronson's travel show filming process
0:31:22 – Chef culture evolution and Anthony Bourdain influence
0:34:47 – Tony Bourdain's personality and jiu-jitsu practice
0:35:54 – Bodybuilding and steroid use discussion
0:43:06 – Dedication required for weight loss and lifestyle changes
0:46:06 – Discussion on sugar intake and comfort foods
0:48:29 – Ketogenic diet principles and fat adaptation
0:52:36 – Challenges of dieting while loving pasta and fine foods
0:54:10 – Regional food preferences: cheesesteak and pork sandwiches

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Yee-haw ladies and gentlemen yee-fucking-haw that's what I have to say to everyone in America but dude when you get to call yourself a name like action like how dare you first of all how dare you be so bold that that's your name, Action? That's my name, man. That's who I am. That's who I was born. How did you get this name, man? Listen, I'm just known to be doing things. I'm just known for things. Starting point is 00:00:35 It's just too cool. It's too cool for a white person. You know? Dude, I've been watching your stuff on Vice. And first of all, what a great idea What a great idea to come up with that hashtag Fuck That's Delicious Thank you, man Because your Instagram picture is Starting point is 00:00:53 It is one big Fuck That's Delicious I know, it's crazy Your Instagram page, rather It's awesome You wouldn't expect it from a rapper Slash food-traveling human being such as myself I would expect it from a rapper slash food-traveling human being such as myself. I would expect exactly that. Yeah? Starting point is 00:01:10 Yeah, that's exactly what I expect from you. All right. Yeah. Good. I think I've got you figured out. You put the thumb on me already? Shit. It's a good thing, though. Starting point is 00:01:19 All right, good. I'm a fan. I like what you're doing. Appreciate it. Well, do you think that people try to define you? Is that what it is? Is it like people look at you and they try to dismiss you or what is it i don't think they try to dismiss me but i feel that people try to define you of course put you in a box of course Starting point is 00:01:32 but i'm not the one that's ever to be put in a box you just there hasn't been any person like me ever and they'll probably you know there will be someone like me coming along but are you the white kanye def i'm the i'm the i'm the slightly tan adiano slani aka action bronson so you're you're traveling around how many of these restaurants are you visiting how many of these shows yo...

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