Joe Rogan Experience #1648 - Reggie Watts

From sampled pianos and drum machines to grid controllers and DJing, many tools now faithfully emulate or surpass acoustic instruments—shifting focus from how sound is made to how it feels and what it expresses.

Reggie’s own ‘Watts App’ and self‑produced web series illustrate how building your own platform frees you from algorithm changes, de‑monetization, and gatekeepers who don’t understand the creative process.

They discuss holographic NFTs, on‑chain royalties for artists, and how a token plus a physical display (like a hologram box) creates new ways to own, view, and value digital art—while also inviting scams and speculation.

Reggie describes ketamine’s dissociative, ‘paradoxical’ state and how guided, lower‑dose use can help people see their own hang‑ups with less ego and more pragmatism—though chronic use carries real health risks.

Stories about forged Picassos, the $450M ‘Salvator Mundi,’ and fake high‑end wine show that even experts can be fooled, raising questions about whether buyers value the object itself or the prestige of owning it.