The Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe Rogan Experience #1143 - Candice Thompson
CHAPTERS
- 0:00 – 1:52
Chasing truly scary movies (and why most horror doesn’t work)
Joe and Candice open by comparing notes on horror movies and what it takes to actually feel scared. Candice explains she loves suspense but rarely finds films that deliver genuine fear beyond childhood memories.
- 1:52 – 7:11
A real-life scare: the Peeping Tom whispering through her window
The conversation turns from movie horror to something far more unsettling: Candice’s late-night encounter with a man whispering sexually explicit comments through her cracked window. She recounts the setup, her initial disbelief, and how the incident changed her sense of safety.
- 7:11 – 8:55
Vegan/vegetarian living, supplements, and Candice’s podcast ‘The Struggle’
After joking about Ian Edwards’ ability to defend anyone, they pivot into diet—veganism, discipline, and supplementation. Candice introduces her podcast concept: candid conversations about what people struggle with, including dating and daily life in LA.
- 8:55 – 11:20
Dating as an independent woman in LA (and why it’s so hard)
Joe and Candice dig into why smart, career-focused women often struggle to find compatible partners—especially in LA and entertainment. Joe praises Candice’s positivity and resilience in the ‘grind spots’ at the Comedy Store, leading into her recurring bit: being ‘too loved’ by her parents to be Hollywood-crazy.
- 11:20 – 17:28
Michael Jackson, Joe Jackson, and the “castrato” theory
A pop-culture detour becomes a serious (and speculative) discussion about allegations that Michael Jackson was chemically castrated to preserve his voice. They compare recordings, discuss what castrati were historically, and connect the topic to the costs of extreme fame and parental control.
- 17:28 – 23:15
Ambition, money, and the treadmill of “never enough”
From MJ’s fame, they broaden into how people chase status—CEOs, celebrities, and the psychology of escalating goals. They joke about Candice’s ‘retirement number,’ buying islands, and why luxury can become a trap rather than freedom.
- 23:15 – 24:58
Words, “respect,” and the policing of language
A riff on awkward-sounding words turns into a larger debate about what society labels offensive and why. Candice questions why some terms (like “tranny”) became unacceptable, and Joe frames it as respect, internet amplification, and shifting cultural norms.
- 24:58 – 31:57
Celebrity beefs, rap gossip, and enjoying bruised egos
They watch the Birdman clip and segue into rap feuds (Drake vs. Pusha T) and the appeal of celebrity conflict. Candice admits she enjoys seeing famous people humbled, while Joe probes whether that’s tied to happiness or schadenfreude.
- 31:57 – 36:13
Candace Owens, political branding, and “tribes” that demand loyalty
Candice contrasts herself with Candace Owens and argues Owens found a profitable niche as a pro-Trump Black woman. Joe and Candice discuss political identity as performance, party-line conformity, and how dissent (e.g., pro-choice conservatives) gets punished.
- 36:13 – 38:23
Border separation outrage, Mexico violence, and the drug war’s fallout
The tone darkens as they discuss family separation at the U.S. border and the moral costs of policy decisions. Joe links Mexico’s political assassinations and instability to U.S. drug demand and the incentives created by prohibition.
- 38:23 – 45:17
Weed, edibles, and the legendary ‘we’re dying’ 911 call
They pivot from drug policy to personal drug experiences—why they avoid cocaine, and how edibles can go catastrophically wrong for novices. The infamous story of cops calling 911 after eating pot brownies becomes a comedic centerpiece.
- 45:17 – 52:03
Body image whiplash: low-fat diets, carnivore claims, and body positivity debates
From drug jokes, they drift into health culture—how diet fads shape behavior and misconceptions about fat, sugar, and cholesterol. They also debate body positivity: compassion vs. enabling unhealthy habits, and the complicated role of shame as a behavior-corrector.
- 52:03 – 1:04:29
Dating apps, standards, and modern hookup culture (straight and gay)
Candice explains how sobriety/low-addiction preferences clash with LA dating norms and how paywalled apps can feel like scams. They trade stories about Tinder’s reputation, personal responsibility around STDs, and the intensity of male pursuit—plus candid talk about gay gym hookup signals and feeling unsafe.
- 1:04:29 – 1:19:07
Comedy origins and the Comedy Store: getting passed, the grind, and changing eras
The conversation returns to standup: Candice’s path in LA, why she waited to go to the Store, and what it meant to get passed in 2014. Joe reflects on leaving the club for years, the Store’s ‘harsh’ old vibe, and how it transformed into a sold-out mecca in the internet era.
- 1:19:07 – 1:48:00
Identity, violence, cults, closeted fame, and closing with dogs & goals
In the final stretch, they bounce across identity and belonging (race, ‘otherkin,’ Rachel Dolezal), Candice’s childhood feeling of not fitting in, and Joe’s ‘violence room’ metaphor for men and emotional regulation. They riff on cult dynamics (Wild Wild Country), televangelist grifts, remix culture, stigma around being gay (and closeted celebrities), and end on lighter territory: whether Candice should get a dog—and the show wrap-up and plugs.
