I'm not particularly a fan of Joe Rogan, given the general popularity & quality of his guests and show. I'm all for freedom of speech, but there does have to be some checks and balances, and very often his guests reflect his own quality of 'thought', which is to say he frequently exhibits all the credulity of Art Bell, only whereas I suspect Art Bell might have on occasion known or suspected his guests or call-ins were insane and was too kind to say, I too frequently see Rogan embracing guests without allowing for a more reasonable POV. And I suspect Joe Rogan buys it.
In any event, given the current state of the world I think we need to start running out of patience for self-serving stupidity.
On that note, here's a long Joe Rogan podcast wherein he interviews accomplished archaeologist Flint Dibble - by his dress alone a character, and Graham Hancock, who's made a great deal of money entertaining all manner of theories involving Ancient Aliens, fringe archaeology, etc. He's the Erich Von Däniken for the 21st Century. Entertaining, yes, but yet another example of someone who managed to "think for himself" with absolutely no credentials whatsoever.
I like to hear from people who've done the work.
Anyways, the Embed YouTube Videos feature still not working, I'm waiting for the solution, the perils of being an early adapter. So follow the link here - it's over 4 hours long, and it's entertaining to hear them 'debate' - and if you happened to think that Hancock's any sort of historical authority prepare to be undeceived.
Link: The Joe Rogan Experience #2136
Perfect for listening to while you're painting, drawing, or your otherwise busy.
Actually, I have to revise that. It's largely an aggrieved Graham Hancock arguing that his 'life's work' is being undermined by real science and legitimate archaeology. He's an embittered person who feels his "opinions" deserve equal weight to the work of thousands of Archeologists worldwide over hundreds of years. And - really, given the traction his idiocy has gotten him - specials on Netflix, for example, he's done pretty good. But it's time to lay aside the fairy tales and get back to the science. It's a little bit like Facebook Mom arguing treatments for Bacterial Meningitis with her Doctor.