Joe Rogan Experience #1871 - Jon Peters

Jon Peters is a veteran Hollywood film producer and executive. His credits include such films as "Batman," "Tango and Cash," "Superman Returns," and "A Star is Born."

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Jun 27, 20241h 13mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 1h 13m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Jon Peters is a veteran Hollywood film producer and executive. His credits include such films as "Batman," "Tango and Cash," "Superman Returns," and "A Star is Born."

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Jon Peters and Joe Rogan, Joe Rogan Experience #1871 - Jon Peters explores legendary producer Jon Peters on movies, fights, trauma, and redemption Jon Peters, famed Hollywood producer and former hairdresser, sits down with Joe Rogan for his first in-depth interview in decades, weaving wild, often shocking life stories with reflections on filmmaking, fighting, and personal healing. He recounts producing classic films like A Star Is Born, Batman, Caddyshack, Vision Quest, and American Werewolf in London, and his near-mythic encounters with Elvis, Michael Jackson, Jack Nicholson, Mike Tyson, and UFC pioneers. A lifelong fight fan, Peters details his deep involvement with early Gracie jiu-jitsu, Vitor Belfort, Chuck Norris, and his aborted attempt to produce a UFC project, while comparing the brutality and artistry of fighting to making movies. Underneath the bravado, he speaks candidly about childhood abuse, juvie, being shot, addiction, near “accidental suicides,” therapy, spirituality, and how love and helping others have become his driving purpose late in life.

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