#2532 - Tim Robbins
Summary
Joe Rogan interviews actor Jamie Foxx, who discusses his role in the new series Silo and compares its underground setting to the ancient Derinkuyu city in Turkey. They explore Stephen King’s prolific career, including his early drug-fueled writing period and his disdain for The Shining film adaptation. Foxx also reflects on his career choices, such as rejecting lucrative but questionable roles, and details his controversial stance against the Iraq War and COVID-19 mandates, emphasizing the importance of independent thought and dialogue.
Topics discussed
Stephen King's early career and off-the-rails days
The underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey
Driving the new electric vehicle
ZipRecruiter sponsorship segment
Playing the head of the CIA and the Iraq War
Media disinformation and the 'Embedded' play
Navigating the pandemic and theater reopening
Soviet Union parallels and political persecution
Improv techniques and the power of choice
Visible wireless sponsorship segment
Philosophy, comedy, and the Best of Enemies
Howard the Duck and early film effects
The history of music formats and vinyl
Streaming services and the evolution of TV
AI in filmmaking and actor protections
Independent film distribution and risk
The Dune controversy and cultural correctness
Early cinema and the experience of film
Gardening, pickling, and human reward systems
Fasting, carnivore diet, and processed food
Grief, near-death experiences, and synchronicity
Magic, energy, and the impact of social media
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