The Joe Rogan Experience #1271 - Billy Corben
Mar 25, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Billy Corben, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for works like 'Cocaine Cowboys', dives into the chaos of Miami's culture and crime. He humorously explores the steroid scandal in baseball, focusing on Alex Rodriguez's antics. The conversation touches on the OxyContin epidemic and the absurdities of legal complexities surrounding drug use and sex work. Corben also shares insights on blending humor with tough subjects in documentaries, including the fascinating transformation of 'Cocaine Cowboys' into a stage play.
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Child Actors in Screwball
- Billy Corben used child actors in "Screwball" to portray the Biogenesis scandal.
- The actors lip-synced dialogue from adult interviews, mirroring the childish behavior of those involved.
Miami's Shadowy Economy
- Miami thrives on "schemes and scams," lacking traditional industry.
- It's "America's Casablanca," attracting people from all backgrounds, often with criminal pasts.
Miami Real Estate Bank Bailout
- Real estate developers in Miami opened their own bank, primarily making insider loans.
- The bank failed during the Great Recession, requiring a taxpayer bailout.