The Joe Rogan Experience #1681 - Brian Simpson
Jul 12, 2021
Brian Simpson shares hilarious insights on transitioning from military life to comedy, shaped by unique personal experiences. The discussion takes a light-hearted turn with whiskey and Hot Wing Roulette before diving into serious topics like Olympic doping and the ethics of drug legalization. Listeners will laugh as they reflect on indulgence in food and drink, while exploring the importance of community in comedy. The conversation wraps up with quirky takes on time travel, culinary passions, and the societal impacts of technology and wealth.
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Diffusing Racial Tension with Humor
- Brian Simpson, while in the military, was the only Black person in his platoon.
- He diffused racial tension by encouraging open dialogue and using humor.
Discovering Comedy
- Joe Rogan asks if Simpson always wanted to be a comic, or if it was something that was introduced to his head.
- Simpson says it started with getting laughs from his platoon.
Delayed Start
- Simpson first performed stand-up in 2011 but wrote his first joke in 2005.
- He waited six years due to fear and pursuing a "safe plan" of school.