#WhoIsFat - Day 1

Date: 2017-01-02 | Duration: 2h 24m

Category: Comedy

Episode Overview

Joe Rogan and comedian Bert Kreischer dive into an honest and often hilarious conversation about weight, health, and personal transformation in episode 894, titled "#WhoIsFat - Day 1." The episode centers around their mutual challenge to lose weight, with both men sharing candid details about their heaviest weights—Bert hitting 267 pounds and Joe around 240—and their struggles with body image. They discuss the physical and mental toll of weight fluctuations, including the challenges of dieting, calorie counting, and maintaining motivation. Joe reflects on how public perception and social media comments about his weight have affected him, while Bert offers insights into the discipline required to commit to a fitness goal. The episode also explores the rituals and routines that support their weight loss journeys, such as running, diet adjustments, and even the psychology behind binge eating after intense dieting. They share amusing stories about weigh-ins, including the chaos of stripping down to underwear and the playful competitiveness between them. Beyond weight, the conversation touches on lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking, and the role of exercise in their daily lives. The camaraderie and humor throughout make the episode both relatable and engaging, offering listeners a raw look at the realities behind personal health challenges.

Key Moments

– Weight Loss
– Body Mass Index
– Fitness Challenges
– Diet and Nutrition
– Exercise and Running
– Mental Health
– Smoking and Substance Use
– Comedy and Performance
– Friendship Dynamics
– MMA and Jiu-Jitsu
– Injury and Recovery
– Motivation and Discipline
– Podcasting
– Barbecue and Cooking
– Real Estate
– Family and Parenting
– Head Injuries
– Body Image
– Alcohol Consumption
– Shaving and Grooming
0:00:00 – Initial discussion about weight and appearance
0:02:09 – Clarification about a loosely based biopic story
0:03:08 – Friends watching and making fun of weight
0:05:39 – Introduction to the machine story
0:06:51 – Discussion on terminal illness impact
0:09:46 – Questioning reasons behind weight gain
0:12:20 – Challenge set after RE podcast for weight loss
0:15:34 – Calorie intake and steady weight loss plan
0:16:19 – Explanation of the Mickey Mantle gene
0:17:04 – Daily running routine described
0:18:39 – Mixed feelings about public perception
0:20:00 – Jogging inspiration and motivation
0:23:54 – Stories about kids and chaotic moments
0:26:00 – Reasons behind shirtless weigh-ins
0:29:47 – Rock, paper, scissors to decide weigh-in order
0:32:44 – Weigh-in chaos and shirt removal
0:36:32 – Discussion on health and crying during weigh-in
0:38:07 – Family dynamics and daughters mentioned
0:40:45 – Breaking up food intake during the day
0:42:35 – Big Green Egg smoker and cooking techniques
0:46:09 – Offset smokers and male rituals discussed
0:48:12 – Commentary on mental health and social media
0:52:24 – Height and weight measurements for BMI
0:55:09 – BMI comparison between competitors
0:57:08 – Discussion about mortgage and financial struggles
1:02:10 – Body mass indicator and water tank measurement
1:05:00 – Mental challenges with shirt off and body image
1:07:43 – Legal risks of public nudity mentioned
1:09:14 – Entertainment value of a fluff show
1:12:31 – Direct comments about obesity
1:14:56 – Reflection on past attractiveness and weight gain
1:16:21 – Mention of Sam Kinison and comedy influences
1:19:44 – Cortisone treatment and injury management
1:21:12 – Tito's vodka sponsorship and team support
1:24:37 – Post-binge weigh-in and pizza challenges
1:25:34 – Sparring and training under influence
1:27:03 – MMA fighter Amanda Nunez threat analysis
1:31:15 – Concerns about head injuries in sports
1:34:30 – Discussion on seizure incidents
1:41:35 – Historical racial context in baseball
1:44:34 – Post-weight loss binge concerns
1:47:49 – Effects of alcohol on weight loss
1:51:57 – Obsession with weight loss and creativity
1:54:25 – Shaving grooming tips for appearance
1:56:23 – Weight loss lifestyle adjustments
2:00:44 – Genetic factors in fighting ability
2:05:01 – Accidental 10K run experience
2:08:04 – Brewery 5K event and calorie intake
2:10:17 – Alcohol tolerance and sickness discussion
2:13:02 – Sleep habits and alcohol consumption
2:15:31 – Tools for ad lib and creative writing
2:18:25 – Plans for future comedy shows
2:19:24 – Upcoming weigh-in and razor use

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 I don't know, you don't look very fat to me. Starting point is 00:00:15 I'm wearing a lot of layers. Starting point is 00:00:30 I'm at 240. Starting point is 00:00:47 That wasn't his walk around. Starting point is 00:01:03 And that's when we weighed in. Starting point is 00:01:12 You were big. Starting point is 00:01:26 are dicks. Starting point is 00:01:41 comes from. Starting point is 00:01:59 Yeah. Starting point is 00:02:09 And they did it loosely or mostly based on that story, but it wasn't a biopic. Starting point is 00:02:44 know he's very talented actor I was like I did not get, I was actually taking it as compliments because I know he's a very talented actor. Starting point is 00:02:52 where they're just, Starting point is 00:03:00 So I was, Starting point is 00:03:08 These two are watching it at the exact same time and making fun of how fat I am. Starting point is 00:03:29 I called Tom. Starting point is 00:03:44 And he goes, wait, what are you Starting point is 00:03:59 alright, let's talk about what you're Starting point is 00:04:15 And by the way, and this is at the very beginning of it. Starting point is 00:04:43 By the way, by the way, I saw him Starting point is 00:04:59 five bills. And she said, why are you Starting point is 00:05:09 as I hit the stage too. Starting point is 00:05:17 doing Stampede Starting point is 00:05:25 He's like, I've never seen that. Starting point is 00:05:39 The machine story, if you don't know, is a crazy story. Starting point is 00:05:53 Holy shit. Starting point is 00:06:06 So go to it. Starting point is 00:06:22 The reason it went viral, I think, is that people in my class Starting point is 00:06:39 drunk as fuck with the two gangsters. Starting point is 00:06:51 Terminal illness is so tough to deal with. Starting point is 00:06:58 Anyway, Starting point is 00:07:15 And her mom passed away. Starting point is 00:07:48 She had lost her mom. Starting point is 00:08:08 So he answers and he's in pu...

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