George Perez

Date: 2016-09-22 | Duration: 3h 0m

Episode Overview

George Perez shares a candid and wide-ranging conversation that touches on his experiences with addiction, incarceration, and personal transformation. He opens by reflecting on the harsh realities of drug culture, particularly speed, and how it shaped his early life. Perez offers vivid stories about prison life, describing the routines, social dynamics, and inventive ways inmates create tattoo machines and cook meals under restrictive conditions. His insights reveal the complexity of surviving behind bars, including the constant tension, racial divisions, and the psychological toll of lockdown and parole. The discussion also explores Perez’s journey into comedy after prison, highlighting how humor became a tool for reinvention and connection. He recounts moments of confrontation and redemption, including how he navigated the challenges of reentering society and the stigma attached to his past. Later, the conversation shifts to broader topics such as ancient civilizations, with Perez expressing fascination for Mayan history and monumental architecture, and the mysteries surrounding human achievement long before modern technology. Throughout, his storytelling blends raw honesty with curiosity, offering listeners a unique perspective on resilience, history, and the human spirit.

About George Perez

George Perez is a dynamic stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling. With a career that has seen him perform on major platforms like Comedy Central, Showtime, and MTV's "Yo Mama," he has captivated audiences nationwide with his relatable humor and charismatic stage presence. George is particularly recognized for his ability to blend personal anecdotes with social commentary, making him a distinctive voice in the comedy scene. Currently, he headlines shows across the country, bringing laughter to diverse audiences while sharing his unique perspective on life and culture. His appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience further solidified his status as a comedian to watch, showcasing his genuine approach to comedy and conversation.

Key Moments

– Prison Life
– Drug Use
– Tattoo Art
– Comedy Career
– Mayan History
– Ancient Civilizations
– Wild Horses
– Plastic Surgery
– Martian Canals
– Parole System
– Prison Economy
– Pyramid Construction
– Mental Health Medication
– Speed Drug Effects
– Prison Riot Dynamics
– Cremation Practices
– North Korea
– Testosterone Effects
– Basketball
– Construction Work
0:00:00 – Podcast begins with live broadcast
0:01:08 – Discussion on selling speed in Reseda
0:04:41 – Child prescribed Prozac in kindergarten
0:05:54 – Description of speed's awful taste
0:08:43 – Kamikaze pilots and speed usage
0:10:31 – Gangs selling guns
0:11:45 – Tweaker behavior with lighters
0:13:50 – Watching prison shows like Gangland
0:15:37 – Experience working as a janitor in prison
0:17:36 – 12-hour shifts for prison guards
0:21:44 – Playing basketball and construction work
0:23:08 – Transition to becoming a comedian
0:25:21 – Orbital fracture from a fight
0:28:34 – Joey Diaz invites to comedy slam
0:30:54 – Riot control by checking inmates' hands
0:36:10 – 90-day lockdown and day room hour
0:41:54 – Making electrified ramen cookers in prison
0:44:44 – Homemade tattoo gun mechanics explained
0:48:14 – Prison tattoo art websites
0:51:44 – Cigarette availability and rules in prison
0:56:40 – Fire camp and reduced sentence benefits
1:02:04 – Participation in SAP program
1:05:01 – Happiness driving on the street after release
1:07:42 – Adjusting to life after prison
1:09:59 – Legalization efforts for marijuana
1:13:02 – Discussion on trying mushrooms
1:14:57 – Son living by the beach and custody
1:20:54 – More female fights than male in clubs
1:24:49 – Observations on local comedy scenes
1:31:17 – Psychological effects of incarceration
1:34:37 – Court experiences and prison intake
1:41:49 – Early prison experiences and insults
1:43:49 – Discussion on modern slavery in prisons
1:50:26 – Historical impact of Cortez on indigenous people
1:55:30 – Mayan use of psychedelic plants
2:00:47 – Recommendation of Hardcore History podcast
2:07:57 – Adapting to prison boredom
2:14:37 – Imagining catastrophic ocean rifts
2:17:57 – Moon's rotation and visibility from Earth
2:22:26 – Reading 'The Biggest Secret' in prison
2:30:16 – Burial practices and decomposition
2:38:50 – Speculation on historical executions
2:42:12 – Life under North Korean dictatorship
2:46:11 – Painful plastic surgery procedures
2:52:05 – Old-school calisthenics for training
2:55:07 – Discussion on body types and muscle growth

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Boom! And we're live, just like that. Starting point is 00:00:30 Did you have location services turned on? Starting point is 00:00:40 He doesn't want that GPS on him. Starting point is 00:01:08 Well, we used to sell speed to people in Reseda. Starting point is 00:01:23 You know, they had uh statistic the other day on Starting point is 00:01:58 all that combined, there's more people on pain pills. Starting point is 00:02:09 No, nothing. I mean, I don't know about professional. Starting point is 00:02:36 Look at him. Starting point is 00:02:46 Yeah, they used to smoke cigarettes and then spit. Starting point is 00:03:13 that's not me did i ding somebody ding um when you uh when you have add which is real debatable Starting point is 00:04:00 Maybe that's because you don't have it though because you don't have ADD, whatever that means. Starting point is 00:04:41 was just a regular fucking kid and they put the kid on prozac Starting point is 00:05:10 a kindergarten. Yeah, I think I would have too Starting point is 00:05:29 And I was just like, oh, what the hell? Starting point is 00:05:41 What is that? Starting point is 00:05:54 It was weird because back in those days, Speed had a taste that was just awful. Starting point is 00:06:36 You focused. Starting point is 00:07:07 Still to this day. Starting point is 00:07:28 Man. Man. That's a weird one right people that are on speed i hung out with a dude recently that was on speed he didn't want to admit Starting point is 00:08:05 I mean I would look at the way he was turning fuck, does he know I'm on it? Okay, regather myself. Calm, calm, calm, calm, calm. Starting point is 00:08:17 It's up. Starting point is 00:08:43 the kamikazes too that's how they got the kamikazes Starting point is 00:09:00 I remember there was this, I believe it was GQ Starting point is 00:09:19 Yes. Starting point is 00:09:51 an hour really yeah that's why those guys have those they touch it when they cut it up and then Star...

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