9: Bryan Callen - Cracking Wise

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Oct 31, 2019

Eric sits down with philosopher, comic, actor, and fighter Bryan Callen for a wide-ranging conversation on difficult topics like the holocaust, gender dynamics, and the legacy of the enlightenment. They also discuss camaraderie, conflict, comedy, the transformative nature of fights, the state of comedy and censorship, living in diversity, the need for an enemy, the role of men as protectors, Gandhi's views on violence and nonviolence, the power of humor in dire situations, scientific experimentation and medical advancements, the connection between comedy and analytic truths, and bringing science to a wider audience.

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Embracing Diverse Perspectives

02:24 • 11min

Emotions of Parenthood, Envy, and Experiencing Danger

The Transformative Nature of Fights

The State of Comedy and Censorship

Exploring Stand-Up Comedy, Craft, and Deeper Questions

Living in Diversity

31:32 • 24min

The Need for an Enemy and Challenges Faced by Combat Athletes

The Rediscovery of Chivalry and the Role of Men as Protectors

58:36 • 24min

Gandhi's Views on Violence and Nonviolence

01:22:09 • 6min

The Power of Humor in Dire Situations

01:28:07 • 16min

Scientific Experimentation and Medical Advancements

01:44:19 • 7min

The Connection Between Comedy and Analytic Truths

01:51:07 • 16min

Bringing Science to a Wider Audience

02:07:23 • 9min