Podcast Summary: The Joe Rogan Experience #2380 – Jordan Jensen
Date: September 17, 2025
Host: Joe Rogan
Guests: Jordan Jensen, Brian Simpson
Episode Overview
This episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring comedian Jordan Jensen (with regular guest Brian Simpson and producer Jamie), is a freewheeling, humorous, and at times deeply personal conversation. The trio explores a range of topics—from the strange world of comedy collectibles to the societal impact of social media, psychedelic experiences, parental relationships, technology, and the evolution of human behavior. Amidst jokes and irreverence, the conversation also touches on mental health, public controversy, drug safety, AI, and the nature of modern connection.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Comedy Collectibles and Fan Interactions
- Collecting Odd Gifts: Jordan and the crew joke about the endless stream of weird items fans and friends give to comics (e.g., mammoth teeth, tiny animal figurines).
- Memorable Moment [00:34]:
"I brought a little tiny figurine on stage one time, and now every meet and greet people give me these little animals. I have a giant collection...I don't even like these that much." – Jordan Jensen
2. Amanda Knox, False Accusations & Solitary Confinement
- Amanda Knox Case [01:41–07:03]: Conversations about wrongful conviction, media narratives, and the U.S./Italian legal differences.
- Impact of Solitary [03:43]:
"Six months in solitude is so crazy to me. One day in solitude and I'm done." – Jordan Jensen
- They discuss how prolonged isolation is damaging and the importance of human contact for mental health.
3. Comedians’ Lives on the Road and the Comforts of Pets
- The Disorienting Life of Touring Comics: Waking up in unknown cities, the value of companionship (dogs!), and the grounding effect of pets.
- Vulnerabilities: The discussion highlights the quiet struggles many comedians face with loneliness and anxiety.
4. Dog Longevity, Cloning & Rapamycin
- Life Extension for Dogs [08:01]:
- Introduction of dog longevity drugs (e.g., rapamycin) and the ethics of cloning pets—cloning costs, re-living trauma, and the effectiveness of these new biotechnologies.
- Quote:
"Apparently there's a drug developed for dogs...could extend their lifespan by up to 20%. Shows promise." – Brian Simpson
- Pet Cloning [12:00]:
- The economics, ethics, and oddity of being able to clone animals for $30,000, and the weirdness of 'bringing back' old pets as puppies.
5. The Movie ‘The Substance’ & Societal Obsession with Youth
- Body Image/Aging:
- Jordan describes fainting in the theater due to gore, their sensitivity to needles/blood, and the cultural fixation on youth.
- Quote [14:47]:
"When people are like 'you look good for your age,' you're just hiding it... concealing your death there." – Jordan Jensen
6. Vasovagal Syncope (Fainting) & Intrusive Thoughts
- Physiology vs. Psychology [16:03]: Exploring inherited fainting responses and involuntary triggers like pain or stress.
- Intrusive Thoughts and Anxiety [18:32–20:41]:
- Jordan talks about obsessive fears of causing harm (biting people, pulling airplane exits) and the struggle to differentiate irrational thoughts from potential actions.
- Memorable:
"I started getting a full panic, which makes you want to faint...One time I was on a chairlift like, what if you jumped off? And I obsessed so long that I just jumped off." – Jordan Jensen [20:36]
7. Celebrity Interactions & Celebrity ‘Normalcy’
- Awkwardness with Fame [21:44]:
- Jordan and Brian share surreal run-ins with big celebrities like Laura Dern, Matt Damon, and Peter Dinklage—highlighting how fame warps social interactions.
- Quote:
"It's weird to know someone so well and never have spoken." – Jordan Jensen
8. Social Media, Twitter Controversies, and Mental Health
- Online Outrage and ‘Cancel’ Culture [27:16–30:44]:
- Jordan discusses getting ‘dragged’ online over misinterpreted comments on Stav’s podcast, and how quickly people pile on without context.
- Quote [29:58]:
"Twitter is just a giant cunt farm...just growing cunty thoughts." – Brian Simpson
- Mental Illness Factory:
- The trio explores how Twitter and digital mobs deepen anxiety and drive people away from good-faith dialogue.
9. AI, Deepfakes, and the Death of Trust in Media
- AI-Driven Confusion [31:46]:
- From fake UFO footage to AI-generated images, they discuss the eroding trust in 'what is real' online.
- Generational divide: Boomers especially are lost amid the rise of AI fakes, illustrated by anecdotes about parents falling for deepfake photos.
10. Controversial Drawings, Cloning, and Alien Theories
- Epstein/Trump Drawing [33:07]:
- The group riffs on the bizarre, published birthday sketch from Trump to Epstein, dissecting its message and absurdity.
- Ancient Technology and Aliens [35:33]:
- Joe discusses ancient Egyptian vases—possibly made by lost civilizations or aliens—speculating about evidence for ancient advanced technologies.
11. Psychedelic Experiences and Mental Shifts
- Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics [37:46–39:33]:
- Both Joe and Jordan talk about transformative moments on psychedelics, using vivid hallucinations as metaphors for mental health and self-regulation.
- Quote:
"Every time I do it, it feels like it's making fun of me...like, ‘bro, this is all you. You have control.’" – Jordan Jensen [38:35]
12. Comedy Process, Ego, and Humility
- Post-Special Vulnerability [39:33]:
- The challenge of returning to the stage with new material after a special, dealing with self-doubt, and the cyclical nature of a comedian’s ego.
- Quote:
"You gotta get smacked in the face and start from scratch again." – Brian Simpson [40:18]
13. Living Uncomfortably, Self-Sabotage, and Family Roots
- Poverty Mindset & ‘Struggle’ as a Motivator [42:14–43:06]:
- Jordan explores how she keeps herself in cramped living situations out of a misguided belief that struggle is necessary for creativity.
- Family & Small Towns:
- Contrasts city life and small-town dynamics, with anecdotes about her eccentric family in Ithaca.
14. Addiction, Recovery, and Mushrooms for OCD
- Drug History (Alcohol, Sugar, Benzos) [44:52–48:51]:
- The conversation covers family addictions, quitting substances, and leveraging psychedelic trips (especially mushrooms and acid) for OCD relief and self-understanding.
- Quote:
"I use mushrooms to cure, like, a huge amount of OCD. OCD was dominating my life... I came out of it and [it] was like, you can trust yourself." – Jordan Jensen [47:03]
15. Contaminated Mindsets and Cutting People Off
- OCD Rituals & Boundaries [50:00]:
- Jordan talks about contamination fears extending to people ("If someone was whack they'd be contaminated and I couldn't go near them.") and parallels this with the need to sometimes cut out toxic people in comedy.
16. Social Media Regulation, Youth, and Radicalization
- Regulation of Big Tech [128:11–134:44]:
- Deep dive on whether social media should be regulated, especially for kids; debates about censorship, whistleblowers, ethics, and control versus open platforms.
- Quote:
"I think most people should stay off of it. Most of the people that are doing it are wasting their life." – Brian Simpson [137:12]
17. Technology, AI, and Human Evolution
- AI Utopias vs. Dystopias [107:56–113:15]:
- Will AI help or destroy us? Jordan is optimistic—hoping superintelligence will assist humanity, while Joe is skeptical given corporate/ideological meddling.
- Tangible examples: Neuralink's potential to restore movement to paralyzed people, upcoming telepathy devices, and the rise of self-driving cars.
18. Body Awareness, Nutrition Fads, and Food Myths
- Sugar Addictions, Diets, and Gut Biome [80:20–84:54]:
- The trio discusses viral sugar-only diets, Candida cleanses, raw milk, MSG myths, and how the gut biome changes cravings and mood.
- Quote:
"We're a literal ecosystem...we want to think of ourselves as a person, but we're really like a life form that houses life forms." – Brian Simpson [83:52]
19. The Martial Arts & Brain Health
- Boxing, Brain Damage, and Jiu Jitsu [97:53–103:20]:
- Honest perspectives on the fun and long-term risks of boxing, with Jordan expressing love for hitting pads and Brian advocating the mental benefits but warning about cumulative damage.
20. Sex, Gender, Human Evolution, and Dating Culture
- Human Sexual Anatomy, BlueChew, and Dating App Addictions [166:32–174:36]:
- Deep (and comedic) analysis of male anatomy, the loss of the penis bone in humans, pharmaceuticals affecting dating (BlueChew), and challenges of modern romance for comedians.
- Quote:
"Bluechew dick is so weird. It feels like a strap on and it's attached to somebody who's anxious." – Jordan Jensen [172:22]
Notable Quotes & Highlights with Timestamps
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[07:26] On dogs dying:
"That's the only time I've seen [my mom] really cry is when a dog dies." – Jordan Jensen
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[16:03] On Fainting:
"It's called vasovagal. Like, sometimes I'll be putting an earring in...I'll just faint." – Jordan Jensen
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[29:58] On Twitter:
"Twitter is just a giant cunt farm...just growing cunty thoughts." – Brian Simpson
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[38:35] On psychedelics:
"Every time I do it, it feels like it's making fun of me...like, ‘bro, this is all you. You have control...’" – Jordan Jensen
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[40:18] On comedy:
"It's a good reality check...every couple of years, you gotta get smacked in the face and start from scratch again." – Brian Simpson
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[83:52] On the body as an ecosystem:
"We're a literal ecosystem...we want to think of ourselves as a person, but we're really like a life form that houses life forms." – Brian Simpson
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[107:56] On AI:
"I would like the record to state that this is my theory...I think [AI] is going to help things, not hurt things." – Jordan Jensen
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[128:11] On regulation:
"Some regulation is good...but you need someone to go and inspect." – Brian Simpson
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[137:12] On social media addiction:
"I just think most people should say the fuck off of it. Because most of the people that are doing it are wasting their lives." – Brian Simpson
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[140:07] On religion and wokeism:
"There's a spot in our brains that religion has always been there, and we filled that spot with whatever the fuck it is." – Brian Simpson
Additional Noteworthy Segments
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[12:01] Brady Feigl Baseball Players:
The uncanny case of two unrelated baseball players with the same name and appearance, used as a riff on the simulation theory and cloning conspiracies. -
[92:00+] Fear Factor Antics:
Joe and Jordan recall the extremes of Fear Factor, including never-aired episodes involving “donkey cum” and the logistics behind producing such a wild show. -
[135:07] Raising Kids in the Modern Era:
Joe and Jordan unpack the dilemma of bringing children into a fraught world and how having kids reshapes one’s connection to society and future planning.
Conclusion & Tone
The episode maintains Joe Rogan’s signature blend of irreverent humor, curiosity, and skepticism. Jordan Jensen emerges as a witty, honest conversationalist, bouncing from stories of comedy’s harsh realities to candid mental health struggles. Brian Simpson brings both comic relief and thoughtful perspective, particularly on social commentary.
Major themes revolve around the contradictions of modern life—struggling with anxiety amidst public success, the double-edged sword of technology and social media, and the age-old search for meaning, connection, and authenticity in an overstimulated world.
For Listeners:
If you’re interested in:
- Modern mental health and the realities of touring comics
- Technology’s impact on society and personal identity
- Stories of psychedelics, self-discovery, and social media controversy
- Honest, comedic takes on sex, gender, diet, and more
This episode is an engaging, funny, and sometimes poignant window into the anxieties and oddities of contemporary existence.
Timestamp Index
- 00:34 - Comedy collectibles
- 01:41 - Amanda Knox & justice
- 03:43 - Solitary confinement
- 07:26 - Grief over pets
- 08:01 - Dog longevity science
- 12:01 - Cloning and simulation
- 14:47 - Fainting and body image
- 16:03 - Vasovagal syncope
- 18:32 - Intrusive thoughts
- 21:44 - Celebrity weirdness
- 27:16 - Twitter controversy
- 29:58 - Social media toxicity
- 31:46 - AI and deepfakes
- 33:07 - Epstein drawing
- 35:33 - Ancient technology/aliens
- 37:46 - Psychedelic revelations
- 39:33 - Comedy vulnerability
- 42:14 - Poverty/self-sabotage
- 44:52 - Addiction and recovery
- 47:03 - Mushrooms and OCD
- 50:00 - Boundaries and toxicity
- 80:20 - Sugar diets/gut biome
- 83:52 - Human ecosystem
- 97:53 - Martial arts & brain health
- 128:11 - Regulating social media
- 131:46 - Censorship/Free speech
- 137:12 - Social media use
- 140:07 - Religion & politics
- 107:56 - AI utopia/dystopias