Joe Rogan Experience #2457 - Michael Malice

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Joe Rogan Experience #2457 - Michael Malice

JRE
February 19, 2026
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Michael Malice’s 25-Year Creative Journey

Michael Malice shares the inspiration behind his new graphic novel 'Unwanted,' based on an 80s band, and encourages young creators to embrace the risk of failure.

creativity story
2:36:34
Duration: 3:55

The Top 1% Fund NYC

A breakdown of New York City's tax revenue structure, highlighting that the top 1% of earners pay nearly half of the city's personal income tax and the economic risk of them leaving for Florida or Texas.

politics knowledge
41:11
Duration: 1:10

Michael Malice's Russian Leg DNA

Michael Malice explains his 'bro split' workout routine and why he skips leg day, claiming his Russian genetics have already made them 'too big' for his jeans.

fitness humor
1:19:27
Duration: 0:44

The Reality of UK Grooming Gangs

Michael Malice recounts his realization about the severity of grooming gangs in the UK after seeing legal receipts, and how a tweet regarding the issue caused Elon Musk to 'blow a gasket.'

current events story
2:11:18
Duration: 0:58

The Extraction of Nicolas Maduro

A discussion on the bizarre and under-reported extraction of Venezuelan leader Maduro and the subsequent US control over Venezuelan oil exports.

politics controversy
2:27:57
Duration: 1:27

Why Joe Rogan Replaces Bench Press with Dips

Joe Rogan explains why he avoids traditional barbell bench pressing due to shoulder health and advocates for functional, full-body movements like kettlebells and weighted dips.

health advice
1:23:24
Duration: 1:44

The Mental Impact of Constant Digital Violence

Joe and Michael discuss the psychological toll of casually viewing realistic violence and AI-generated footage on platforms like YouTube and social media, questioning if it desensitizes the human mind.

psychology controversy
2:02:13
Duration: 1:38

The Hidden Cost of Diet Soda

Michael Malice shares a cautionary tale about his consumption of aspartame-heavy diet sodas and the immediate cognitive improvements he felt after switching back to real sugar.

health advice
1:07:27
Duration: 1:39

How Search Engines Nudge Your Behavior

Michael Malice and Joe Rogan discuss Robert Epstein's research on 'The Creepy Line,' explaining how search engine rankings can manipulate public opinion and voter behavior without direct endorsement.

technology knowledge
2:05:15
Duration: 1:28

The Link Between Head Trauma and Testosterone

Joe Rogan discusses how repeated head injuries can damage the pituitary gland, leading to low testosterone levels and chronic depression.

health knowledge
1:34:00
Duration: 1:32

AI Deepfakes: A New Frontier of Horror

A chilling look at how AI technology is being used to create non-consensual content and the inability of investigators to distinguish real from fake, leading to a 'bridge that's been crossed' with no clear solution.

technology controversy
2:03:56
Duration: 0:49

Reframe Your Shitty Job

Michael Malice explains a powerful mindset shift from Scott Adams' book 'Reframe Your Brain,' teaching listeners how to view a bad job as a stepping stone rather than a dead end.

productivity motivation
1:04:55
Duration: 0:44

The Protein Bar Warning Sign

A funny and informative discussion about lab-engineered fat substitutes like EPG in modern protein bars and the gastrointestinal 'warning signs' the body sends when eating them.

health humor
1:15:02
Duration: 1:23

The 'Jacked and Funny' Dilemma

Michael Malice and Joe Rogan debate whether being too physically fit or 'jacked' ruins a comedian's ability to be funny by making them too intimidating to the audience.

comedy controversy
1:29:53
Duration: 2:05

Joe Rogan's 10-Year Rule for Success

Joe Rogan gives blunt advice to Michael Malice about starting stand-up comedy, emphasizing the necessity of 'bombing' and the decade-long commitment required to become legitimate.

comedy advice
1:41:53
Duration: 3:07

The End of Hollywood: AI Movie Generation

Joe Rogan and Michael Malice discuss the rapid acceleration of AI art and video, observing high-quality AI-generated movie clips that threaten the traditional film industry.

technology knowledge
1:57:00
Duration: 3:05