The Joe Rogan Experience

#1686 - Ari Shaffir

Jul 22, 2021
Ari Shaffir, a stand-up comedian and host of 'The Skeptic Tank', dives into a range of captivating topics. He humorously reflects on hair loss treatments and touches on the devastating impact of diseases on Native American societies. The conversation blends nostalgia with art, screens, and personal anecdotes about navigating extreme temperatures. Ari shares his experiences with psychedelics, the impact of the pandemic on comedy, and the importance of supporting underrated comedians, all wrapped in light-hearted banter and keen insights.
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ANECDOTE

Amazonian Hair Loss Treatment

  • Ari Shaffir discusses an Amazonian hair loss treatment called Ungurawa.
  • A botanist told him it works, unless the hair loss is too far gone.
INSIGHT

Hair Loss and Native Americans

  • Joe Rogan notes that Native Americans with pure bloodlines rarely experience hair loss.
  • He suggests genetics, not leaves, are the reason why people in the Amazon don't lose their hair.
ANECDOTE

Abandoned Towns

  • Joe Rogan discusses settlers finding abandoned towns due to disease.
  • Ari Shaffir jokes about pollution being the Native Americans' final straw.
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