Joe Rogan Experience #2066 - Ralph Barbosa

Ralph Barbosa is a stand-up comic. His new comedy special, "Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga," is available to stream on Netflix. www.barbosacomedy.com

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Jun 27, 20242h 49mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 2h 49m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Ralph Barbosa is a stand-up comic. His new comedy special, "Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga," is available to stream on Netflix. www.barbosacomedy.com

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Narrator and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #2066 - Ralph Barbosa explores rising comic Ralph Barbosa, Rogan dissect comedy, fame, and freedom Joe Rogan and Ralph Barbosa spend the episode swapping stories about stand‑up, the rapid rise of new comics via social media, and the evolution of the Austin comedy scene post‑COVID. They cover how podcasts and clips have replaced Hollywood as the main gatekeepers, why work ethic and stage time still matter most, and how Rogan’s Comedy Mothership and Kill Tony are reshaping comedy culture around pure funniness. The conversation veers into social media sanity, the dangers of chasing validation, and the importance of having a grounded life outside show business. Along the way they detour into climate change, religion, dangerous animals, drugs, and cars, all framed through the lens of two comics at very different career stages comparing notes.

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