In this entertaining podcast, they discuss Howard Stern's chat with Alex Jones in 2013. They explore domain names and bidding wars, express excitement for a new anime series, delve into Alex Jones' paranoia and controversial behavior, and examine the mysterious influence of Steve Pachanek. They also cover a conspiracy theory about Bin Laden's frozen body, explore Alex's motivation and inconsistencies regarding his dad's role, and analyze Howard Stern's perception of Alex Jones.
Alex Jones admits to possibly exaggerating his situation on the Piers Morgan show due to illness, shedding light on the aftermath of his controversial appearance.
Howard Stern prompts Alex Jones to reveal his views on abortion and gay marriage, highlighting his controversial stance on these topics.
Howard Stern challenges Alex Jones on conspiracy theories, questioning his credibility and uncovering inconsistencies in his beliefs, demonstrating the dynamic between the two.
Deep dives
Alex Jones discusses his experience on Piers Morgan show
Alex Jones talks about his appearance on the Piers Morgan show and the controversy it generated. He shares that he was sick and had a fever during the show, leading to an emotional and intense interview. Alex mentions that there were detectives following him in New York and expresses his belief that Mike Bloomberg may have been involved in a plot against him. Howard Stern, the host, probes Alex on his claims and eventually gets him to admit that he may have exaggerated the situation due to being unwell. This interview sheds light on the aftermath of Alex's appearance on the Piers Morgan show and the impact it had on his public image.
Alex Jones discusses his beliefs on abortion and gay marriage
During the interview, Howard Stern asks Alex Jones about his stance on abortion and gay marriage. Alex tries to deflect and avoid directly answering the questions, but Stern persistently seeks his opinion. Alex eventually reveals that he is in favor of abortion with the argument that there are already too many unwanted children in the world. He also mentions that he supports gay marriage as a libertarian, stating that it should be a state issue and that the government should not be involved in the matter. This portion of the interview provides insights into Alex's controversial views on these topics.
Alex Jones gets confronted on his conspiracy theories
Throughout the interview, Howard Stern challenges Alex Jones on various conspiracy theories, including aliens and frozen bodies of famous people. Alex deflects with impersonations and evades direct answers, leading to a playful and confrontational exchange. Stern questions Alex's credibility and tries to uncover inconsistencies in his beliefs. This part of the interview showcases the dynamic between the shock jock host and the controversial conspiracy theorist.
Alex Jones reminisces about clean and intelligent Charlie Sheen
Alex Jones recalls a time when Charlie Sheen was clean, intelligent, and had a deep interest in quantum mechanics. Jones emphasizes that Sheen's behavior on his show was a mistake and regrets not preventing it. He expresses surprise at Sheen's downfall and acknowledges that he played a part in it.
Alex Jones discusses conspiracy theories around Osama bin Laden's death
Alex Jones questions the official narrative surrounding Osama bin Laden's death, citing remarks made by Dr. Steve Pieczenik. Jones claims that bin Laden died of kidney failure in 2002, and his body was frozen. He suggests that the Navy SEALs were used to retrieve the thawed body and later silenced to prevent them from revealing the truth. Jones highlights the lack of evidence regarding bin Laden's burial at sea.
In this installment, Dan and Jordan try to find something fun to talk about with Alex out of the studio, following his outburst last week. They decide to check in on the time back in 2013 when Alex chatted with Howard Stern, which is about as productive a chat as you imagine.
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