Duncan Trussell, a stand-up comic and host of the "Duncan Trussell Family Hour," dives into a whirlwind of fascinating topics. He critiques society's holiday values juxtaposed with social justice, humorously explores the absurdity of Bigfoot beliefs, and shares wild tales from 80s Miami drug culture. The conversation also touches on media manipulation, societal roles, and the influence of technology on identity. With a mix of humor and critical insight, Duncan keeps listeners engaged while pondering the quirks of human existence.

Duncan Trussell is a comedian, host of The Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast, and co-creator of The Midnight Gospel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Skiff: https://skiff.com/lex – Calm: https://calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: Duncan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/duncantrussell Duncan’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/duncantrussell The Duncan Trussell Family Hour: https://duncantrussell.com The Midnight Gospel: https://netflix.com/themidnightgospel Books mentioned: Superintelligence: https://amzn.to/3QufVEs Man’s Search for Meaning: https://amzn.to/3vU9S42 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:13) – Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence (27:03) – Artificial intelligence (55:33) – Joe Rogan (1:04:06) – Facing death (1:20:54) – Bhakti yoga (1:27:46) – Afterlife (1:38:10) – Suffering (2:03:25) – War (2:21:19) – Depression (2:43:08) – Evil (2:53:24) – Burning Man (3:08:56) – The Midnight Gospel (3:13:48) – Advice for young people (3:23:19) – Duncan reads a poem

Duncan Trussell discusses merging with AI for survival, ethical dilemmas of autonomous tech, grooming habits, algorithmic manipulation on social media, pimple popping fascination, criticism root in unmet needs, wild pig issues in Texas, cannons in warfare, supernatural movie themes, student loan discharge challenges, concept of good and evil, comparison of Dune and Star Wars, devilish discussions, rising angst in digital age, depths of evil and survival, stand-up comedy in intimate settings, advancing AI models consequences, connections between actors and Satanism, dimensional beings and psychedelic consciousness, fear, love, and ancient texts.

Guest Duncan Trussell, a comedian and actor, discusses topics such as depression, meditation, spirituality, psychedelics, and the creative process. He shares his unique perspective on the psychological states associated with Buddhist hell realms, the transcendent realm of the universe, and the connection between enlightenment and comedy. The discussion also explores the intersection of ambition and family, and the importance of enjoying one's ego while having a contemplative practice.

Comedian Duncan Trussell discusses superstitions around the number 13, belief systems, zombies, gut-brain connection, UFOs, wildlife ecology, lying, solar activity, OJ Simpson on Twitter, Instagram filters, Tibetan tulku system, and Amish 'Rump Springer' tradition.

Stand-up comedian and podcast host Duncan Trussell discusses physical alterations, human experience, leadership, creative commercials, freedom of speech, empathy, interconnected humanity, evolving technology, news anchors, Christian beliefs, historical warfare, extreme beliefs, pandemic impacts, rabies, digital memories, health risks, Havana syndrome, weapon evolution, chaos, corruption, and kindness in society.

In this entertaining podcast, Matt and Shane chat with Duncan Trussell, a shamanistic bro. They cover topics like nicotine addiction, concerns about monitoring blood sugar levels, recovering from a scary health diagnosis, the complexity of scientific research, eccentricities during the pandemic, finding it sexy to not have a boner, dangers of social media manipulation, and consciousness from the perspectives of materialism and Buddhism. They also touch on controversial themes in the book 'Vert' involving incest.

Duncan Trussell, a comedian and host known for his exploration of consciousness, dives into the subtle ways capitalism shapes personal relationships and parenting. He critiques the manipulative narratives in advertising and politics, emphasizing their societal effects. Trussell also discusses the impact of fear during COVID-19 on community resilience and argues for a more human-centric approach to societal issues. Wrapping up, he addresses the looming challenges quantum computing presents to data privacy and security.

Stand-up comedian Duncan Trussell explores societal shifts, psychedelic experiences, drug testing paranoia, and the concept of meaningless jobs. The podcast dives into topics like managing sexual energy at work, breaking free from past mistakes, the influence of psychedelics on creativity, and the importance of pursuing genuine interests. It also covers gaming insights, ethics, parenthood, immigration issues, and the impact of societal imbalance.

Duncan Trussell is a comedian, podcaster, writer and voice actor. He hosts the podcast, “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour”, and has an animated show on Netflix called “The Midnight Gospel”, based on stories from his podcast. Duncan Trussell returns to This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about the recent uptick in UFO sightings, Alien lowriders, what we could learn from an emotional cat-scan, letting go of ego, the rewards of becoming a parent, and much more. Duncan Trussell: https://www.instagram.com/duncantrussell/ Special thanks to Rooster Teeth for providing a location for this episode of This Past Weekend. Rooster Teeth: https://www.youtube.com/@roosterteeth ------------------------------------------------Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tourNew Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com-------------------------------------------------Sponsored By:Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Prize Picks: Prize Picks: Download the Prize Picks app and use CODE: THEO. Prize Picks will match your deposit up to $100. SeatGeek: Visit https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THEO and use code THEO for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. Caldera + Lab: Get 20% off with our code THEO at http://calderalab.com/THEO to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #ad #calderalabpodLucy: Go to http://lucy.co and use code THEO to get 20% off your first order.Manscaped: Go to http://manscaped.com and use code THEO for 20% off plus free shipping.-------------------------------------------------Music: "Shine" by Bishop Gunn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3A_coTcUek&ab_channel=BishopGunn------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.comHit the Hotline: 985-664-9503Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-uploadSend mail to:This Past Weekend1906 Glen Echo RdPO Box #159359Nashville, TN 37215------------------------------------------------Find Theo:Website: https://theovon.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theovonFacebook: https://facebook.com/theovonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekendTwitter: https://twitter.com/theovonYouTube: https://youtube.com/theovonClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClipsShorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z------------------------------------------------Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers/Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices