The Joe Rogan Experience #2031 - Luis J. Gomez
Sep 6, 2023
Luis J. Gomez, a stand-up comic and podcast host, shares engaging stories about his evolving relationship with marijuana and its changing legality. He humorously explores plant consciousness and its interaction with music, advocating for more humane drug laws. Their candid discussions delve into social media's impact on society, personal experiences with knee injuries and martial arts, and reflections on comedy shaped by historical events like the AIDS crisis. Tune in for a mix of laughter, insights, and heartfelt moments!
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Targeted Arrests
- Luis J. Gomez recounts being arrested 10 times for smoking weed in NYC.
- He was always the one taken by police, despite being with friends, due to his ethnicity.
Early Dispensaries
- Joe Rogan describes the early days of medical marijuana in California.
- He recalls a dispensary getting robbed and his dealer being shot.
Conscious Plants?
- Joe Rogan jokes about the hypothetical consciousness of houseplants.
- He compares them to the character in Metallica's "One" video.