• Duncan Trussell (2025) - Epstein, ICE and UFOs
    Oct 10 2025

    This recap episode of JRE features Duncan Trussell, which explores a broad range of contemporary and historical issues. The discussion initially focuses on the rise of anti-capitalist sentiment and revolutionary thought among young people, linking it to economic instability and high living costs. They pivot to critiquing US immigration policy and the perceived cruelty of ICE tactics, balancing the need for border security with humanitarian concerns. The conversation expands to include the deterioration of major US cities due to homelessness and poor governance, alongside a tangential discussion of pop culture, historical atrocities like those committed by Genghis Khan, and speculative theories about alien intervention in human evolution and the development of artificial intelligence.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/faf14d5a-5e5c-48cd-adb2-322f19909c22 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    12 mins
  • Jack Carr (2025) - Vietnam War, The Terminal List and Media Failure
    Oct 9 2025

    This recap episode unpacks a podcast interview featuring author, Jack Carr on the Joe Rogan Experience, discussing various topics. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around Carr's meticulous historical research for his latest book, which is set in 1968 Vietnam, focusing on the effort required to portray the era authentically without hindsight. The speakers also discuss the challenges and creative processes of adapting Carr's work, such as The Terminal List, into a successful television series, touching upon topics like casting, stunts (with a nod to Tom Cruise), and gaining the trust of Amazon Studios. Furthermore, the conversation shifts to societal concerns, including the impact of technology on reading culture, the threat of AI in creative industries, and recent political events such as an assassination and the resulting public reactions, before concluding with personal anecdotes about hunting and home security.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/97a3467e-207b-4cdb-91b3-0874fa39657b - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    10 mins
  • Sal Vulcano (2025) - Comedy, Fitness and Anecdotes
    Oct 8 2025

    This recap episode unpacks The Joe Rogan Experience podcast featuring guest Sal Vulcano. The conversation covers a variety of topics, beginning with Vulcano's recent decision to improve his fitness with a personal trainer, inspired by blood work results and a desire to regain stamina. The discussion shifts to martial arts, team sports, and personal philosophies, including a humorous anecdote about Vulcano's disastrous childhood basketball career and Rogan's thoughts on the concept of manifestation. The speakers also discuss bizarre personal experiences, such as an unexplained hand-squeezing incident Vulcano had, which leads to speculation about ghosts, aliens, and sleep paralysis. Finally, the conversation explores modern art's origins as a possible CIA Cold War operation, various historical medical practices, and Vulcano’s experiences filming Impractical Jokers, including an infamous stage dive and an unsettling scuba diving incident.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/0dc21fdc-6f93-46a3-b141-9ceda3b469c4 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    13 mins
  • Michael "Venom" Page (2025) - MMA Style & Mental Fortitude
    Oct 8 2025

    This recap episode unpacks a conversation with Michael "Venom" Page (MVP). The discussion centers on Page's distinctive, elusive point-fighting style and its effectiveness in MMA, with both men celebrating his success as proof of the style's viability, despite initial criticism and challenges in getting fights. They discuss Page's career journey from point-kickboxing to Bellator and finally the UFC, highlighting his notable knockouts and his focus on psychological warfare and self-promotion through unique walk-ins and antics. The conversation also touches on other top fighters, the challenges of weight cutting, the importance of mental fortitude in combat sports, and Page's ventures outside of fighting, including filmmaking and business.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/7e5c43da-1af1-42d9-8c2f-ce749f9a7c31 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    12 mins
  • Lionel Richie (2025) - Surviving the Valleys of Superstardom
    Oct 3 2025

    This recap episode unpacks an extensive discussion between Joe Rogan and legendary musician Lionel Richie on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The conversation centres on Richie's process of writing a memoir, which forced him to reflect on his long and storied career, from his start with the Commodores in the 1960s to his solo superstardom and experiences on American Idol. Richie repeatedly emphasises that his success was driven by overcoming fear and insecurity, contrasting the seemingly charmed life of a celebrity with the constant personal and professional struggles faced behind the scenes. The discussion also explores the nature of creativity in the music industry, highlighting the contrast between academic training and the organic, unscripted "hustle" of true artistry, exemplified by figures like Marvin Gaye and the challenges of dealing with the industry's often shady business practices.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/cd467bfd-2fd1-4333-94fa-17613e4677a6 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    12 mins
  • Gregg Braden (2025) - Consciousness, Climate and Human Potential
    Oct 3 2025

    This recap episode unpacks an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast featuring guest Gregg Braden, spanning a wide range of topics. The conversation begins with a light-hearted discussion about hair before transitioning to the legacy of late radio host Art Bell and the increasingly mainstream acceptance of fringe topics like Area 51 and Bob Lazar. A significant portion of the dialogue explores ancient structures and unusual geological formations on Mars and the Moon, including discussions about NASA image pixelation and the possibility of past human or advanced civilisations dating back 50,000 years. Braden also presents arguments for intelligent intervention in human evolution, citing the fusion of human chromosome number two and the unique nature of chromosome number seven relating to complex speech and music. Finally, the speakers debate contemporary issues such as the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), the transhumanism movement, and the global agendas of organisations like the World Economic Forum and the United Nations, which Braden links to a deeper, ancient struggle to deny human divinity and exploit the population through control and fear.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/47cf7210-1905-4b6a-8aee-378d49856101 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    17 mins
  • The Red Clay Strays (2025) - Rejecting Ego and Internet Absurdity for the Authentic Grind of Success
    Oct 1 2025

    This recap episode features the band The Red Clay Strays, offering an overview of their career and personal experiences. The conversation covers the band's origins, including how the current members met and started touring in an old car from 2018, and their unconventional early days learning the music business and performing despite initial setbacks. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the band members’ mindset, emphasising themes of selflessness, continuous improvement, and the spiritual conviction that guides their work, contrasting this with the typical internal conflicts of many bands. The dialogue also touches on broader, diverse topics such as the impact of their emotional music on fans, the challenges of life on the road, the pervasive negativity of social media, government overreach, and various conspiracy theories about historical events and scientific discoveries.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/c5539b70-ca5b-43f5-82a5-87e76ac40d73 - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    13 mins
  • Rick Strassman (2025) - Biblical Interpretation, Consciousness and Psychedelics
    Sep 29 2025

    This recap episode is from The Joe Rogan Experience #2385 with Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule. The conversation centres on the Hebrew Bible and its narratives, often interpreted through the lens of psychedelic experiences, particularly DMT. Strassman, who took 16 years to write a book on prophecy, suggests that biblical events like Ezekiel's visions or Moses' burning bush could have been DMT visions induced by natural plants like acacia, which contains DMT. The speakers also extensively discuss the complexities of translating ancient Hebrew, the controversial Book of Enoch (including the Nephilim and Watchers), and the potential impact of AI and technological advancements on humanity and spirituality.


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    We all love The Joe Rogan Experience and much prefer the real thing, but sometimes it's not possible to listen to an entire episode or you just want to recap an episode you've previously listened to. The Joe Rogan Recap uses Google's NotebookLM to create a conversational podcast that recaps episodes of JRE into a more manageable listen.


    On that note, for those that would like it, here's the public access link to the Google Notebook to look at the mind map, timeline and briefing doc - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/96d3c64c-d2f1-4f1c-9339-00c4b7f0e8fd - Please note, you must have a Google account to access.

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    13 mins