The trick to getting approval is to never need it.

Joe "It doesn't matter what I say. People will use the quote as my new middle name" Rogan

Joe 'I used to date this girl' Rogan

i mean, im mentally unstable and I’m not even an actor

Im an actor in LA and I can truly say, I hate being around actors. Some of the fakest people I’ve ever met and most of them are overly nice to people they think they can get something out of.

As a theatre major I can confirm actors are insane

Most actors are really insecure. Not all. And many of them have narcissistic tendencies. The key to auditioning is to go in with an "I don't give a shit if I get it or not, I am only here because I had nothing better to do today" mindset.

Comedians are also pretty unstable...

Convince yourself you don't want the role. Go into the audition hoping you don't get it. That's the best way to overcome fear of auditions.

I remember my first audition, I bombed horribly. But I felt 10 feet tall when I left, because even though I was unprepared and out of my element. I still went through it

I love how Joe always rips on actors haha

joe rogan: actors are mentally unstable also joe rogan in the thumbnail: 😳😳😳😳

I did a shoe commercial once. When we were shooting it I was the absolute center of the universe. I realized then the money was NOT worth how disconnected from reality too many actors get, and it could happen so fast. Your every move on set is crazy. You're sudden level of importance to this huge number of people producing the commercial is incomprehensible. I can't imagine a career like that. It's an INSANE existence!!! You feel like a pharoh.

The ancient Greeks and Roman's thought that actors couldn't be trusted because they lived fantasies

Over-payed modern day Jesters, and for some reason we value their opinions like they're gods.

I have no idea how Joe Rogan has lasted decades in LA aka The LAnd of Snakes. It is a cultural and logistical nightmare.

The line between crazy and genius is very thin.

3:45 “I’m not good at pretending to be someone.” Yes, that might be a slight problem when trying to get ACTING GIGS.

When I was 17 years old, I wanted to be an actress, I was actually quite good at it and got straight A's in drama class. I thought I wanted to be an actress but I really just wanted to be famous because my parents neglected me as a child, I was invisible to them, I wanted to be noticed, I wanted to be loved. Well, I went on to become a biologist which was a better career path because science is based in reality and I needed to get back to reality, I was so lost in my ego. I wanted attention but in a science lab you don't get much attention so I learnt to be okay not having attention. Most people aren't interested in my work because they are scientifically illiterate and don't understand what I do.

“I tell people im from N.Y..... it sounds cooler” Yup, humanity is lost.

Nowadays I think some younger actors/musicians are fame hounds But if you think back to high school - the kids into drama and music were generally outliers, kinda nerds - so if they do make it big, some people that may be kind of naturally introverted are now celebrities with no privacy - who may naturally be kind of geeky are now supposed to be "hip"

Kanye West said it best “We’re all insecure, I’m just the first to admit it.

Joe "I CAN'T TELL YOU" Rogan.

What’s funny about this is I see a parallel in politicians. When Joe says it attracts people for whom this is the worst possible career, I think the same applies. Politics should attract caring people that want to change the world but instead it’s just become a sick game played by power hungry narcissists

Hollyweird

5:18 "I can't tell you who it is" i bet he told him off air

I've always wondered if acting had a psychological impact on the actors/actresses in the entertainment industry. Due to the fact they constantly have to change mentally to fit in character

Joseph "Joe" Rogan

Especially tough guy actors They think they are real life hitman (Seagal) 😂😂

You can tell who really wants to act for the sake of acting from those who just want fame.

Best Bruce Springsteen impression ever 😂😂

Joe Rogan In A Nutshell 1. I run hills using Vibram shoes 2. I eat elk meat everyday 3. I bow hunt 4. I have a bit about it in my special 5. I wish there were more than 3 judges at MMA fights 6. My friend Cam Hanes 7. Barboza is an animal 8. Do you know about Dimethyltryptamine? 9. Psilocybin does 10. Decorticator anyone? 11. I have chickens at home 12. Sober October 13. Keto Flu 14. I have tendonitis in my right elbow 15. Regenokine 16. I was reading this article about... 17. I have powerful friends at KZfaq 18. Young Jamie pull this up 19. John Dudley 20. I was at the Comedy Store the other day and happened 21. The Google Pixel has those headphones that translate languages 22. It's because of tribalism 23. Marxism 24. Wow 25. That's crazy FYI - I stole this.

It can actually be both Joe, a combination of desire for attention that wasn't fulfilled in childhood (loss of a parent, divorce, etc), and then the love of the craft and art of acting can take over too. They often work in tandem, and it's a mighty whirlpool.

Joe described a person who was sexually aggressive towards many actors they were casting. Sounds like those actors can accuse that person of rape in the next 20 years right?

I love his podcasts he always talks about something different and it's always interesting he really knows how to pick people to bring on his pod cast

Bryan "I used to date this guy" Callen

"when the actor becomes the act."

If a guy is doing what Joe described that woman to be doing, he would be demonized, likely fired, and would have to publicly apologize. I’m sure some would even call it rape.

Theatre actors and film actors are two different breeds, for sure.

It almost seems like Joe is the guest. He’s doing all the talking.

Joe “Everyone In LA is crazy” rogan

The truth has come out. Most people don't admire/worship actors/actresses anymore after everything that's come out about the industry lately. They're now seen as the weird creeps that most of them are.

David Bowie's song "The Man who sold the World" Seems to be about this exact same issue of people and identity, especially actors. They pretend to be someone theyre not and they actually convince themselves they're still who they are but everybody else in the world knows them for something entirely different than what their true self is.

Yes, major problems in childhood that causes them to want to escape into another character because facing reality is painful. They get so "into" their craft and character escapism that they never end up dealing with their issues. Ticking time bomb.

As an actor and member of the SCREEN ACTORS GUILD for 33+ years and counting....that's all I really wanted to say.

exactly what I said about acting from 90s.

Yeah....The stress of having to work with a bunch of egomaniacs, dealing with production staff who think they understand the art better than you, working in multiple locations with no guarantee of the: weather,, sets, crew, lighting, cast all being perfect, rehearse after knocking off from your day job, staying healthy and in good voice, memorizing all of the: dialogue, blocking, facial expressions, timing, dance moves(if included), having an understanding partner who doesn't automatically think you're sleeping with the female lead and who knows you will be away a lot, making every moment exist as if that is the first and only time you've been in it and....to cap it all off, for stage acting: being able to feel the crowd and bring them into the narrative without them knowing you're doing that or feeling conned. Being able to truly enthrall and entertain a full theatre of paying customers is a tough gig. There are nights you wonder what went wrong and it wasn't anything you, or the other cast, could've done done anything about. Then...you need to unwind. To let your motor get back to idle and allow the endorphins, serotonin and adrenaline to ebb back to a normal state. Now...go and get some sleep. Oh...I forgot the audition process. Brutal! I know people think ill of the 'Hollywood' types. That stands to reason as they've created that environment for themselves. The machine is relentless and there is a huge dose of self importance. Actors the world over don't associate with that group because it is a world of fakery. All smoke and mirrors and very little substance. Now. Comedians on the other hand... They're all completely normal folk. Hahahaha!

What 'bout wannabe actors? Like that guy who played the electrician on NewsRadio.

Joe "you should see a hypnotist" Rogan

Yeah, evil makes people unstable.

Actors are unstable because 1. Many lack mental resiliency or toughness. They lack the life experience or skills they need to cope with the emotions and characters they create. The mind will make that shit real, and theater school won't teach how to do with it, when it gets out of control. 2. Its 60% looks, 45% network, 5% talent. When you go to a casting call where everyone looks like you, there's not much to differentiate yourself from others. Many resort to extreme measures to stand out or get noticed. 3. Hollywood is full of angry beta males, running things, who are left uncheck because everyone is always fake nice (see no.2) or emotionally worn out or weak (see no 1.) to resist. (Tell me James Bond, or any ROMCOM is not the ultimate beta male fantasy.)

Joe "*entire therapy session worth of personal statements* Rogan

This clip has inspired me to join a local acting school. It seems like a good place to meet people.

Joe’s right... it’s certainly difficult to “act” like you’re happy.

I'm an actor and I honestly never been bothered by auditions or being rejected. I know these gatekeepers are tainted crazy folk, and I know their choices are so unpredictable that there is really no point in taking it personally. You NEVER find out the real reason you got picked or rejected anyway. (Except when you land on the casting couch cause that is some rock solid evidence). I always tell myself "This happened before, it will happen again, just stick to your craft and stay persistent and the moment you get to display your craft they will all go: Fuck us, we made a mistake!" By the way, for that to not make you look like a delusional asshole you actually have to be a good craftsmen though. Just so you know.

This is the case for most art schools. Whether it's visual art, music or drama, the rejection is real and the criticism is intense. It's a situation that attracts fucked up people.

Joe "I dated this girl when I first got to L.A." Rogan

Reverse casting couch would mean the actors auditioning would require the casting director to sleep with them

I always say I'm only gonna grab one pretzel, but my hand seeks to fill the palm.

gotta love some JRE at work

Somebody’s nervous for any reason Joe rogen: “have you tried hypnotism?”

My dream was to be a famous singer like Celine Dion but I could not handle the rejections and suffering I had to endure. I gave up and sing for myself now.

I love how the guest makes him sing 😂

“She was kinda gross” 🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE YOU! So real man. So good!

Joe "casting couch" Rogan

The best inteview EVER god bless Joe Rogan

So true. Every word. Thanks for posting.

You know this concept is brilliant.

Listen to George Michael's song Star People from 96...basically says the same thing..great song

Interesting conversation. I enjoyed ☕️

5:36 "I can't tell youuuuuu" 😂😂

Wow, Rogan sure can dominate a conversation.

Joe “ I’m from New Jersey” Rogan.

where can i find the full segment?

I want to see that audition tape lol

OK I have a friend who is an acting coach and a professor at a small university in Ohio and we had this discussion once how does an actor create a character without losing themselves in the reality of it and his response was they create their character peripherally and not in front of them. My response to that is we cannot live peripheral everything that we create is in front of us through feelings and thought. Meaning what I/eye believe myself to be is what I/eye am. I don’t mean we just put thought to it . I mean to sew it into our Being.

#metoobro Why not out the woman, Joe?

I just realized this is a conversation with Craig. With Craig! OMG OMG OMG! Frackin' Craig!

I always get blown away by play actors that I sometimes go watch

Good Springsteen impression yo.

Joe “friends with a friend of mine” rogen

Joe, "actors are mentally unstable and I'm not", Rogan.

Joe, actors are mentally versatile bro’. Just like genius can be easily mistaken for madness, so too can the talent of acting be taken for being bonkers... (However like all professions there’s the odd genuine nutter - naturally statistically even across the board.)

I did an audition for the movie Last Castle many years back and it was weird. They talked about me like I was not in the room for a bit and then after a couple minutes they looked at me and said "you would need to shave your head" I didn't know what to say cause it wasn't a question so I awkwardly stood there for what felt like a long time and then said "would that give me the role?" The lady said "we would need to see you with your head shaved". I told them I could not do that because my normal job was customer facing and my boss would lose her mind (well, more than usual she was always freaking out about something). That was that. I never had much interest in acting though did some stage stuff to help friends who were playwrights. I'd just went down there because it was filming in my town and they specifically said they were looking for muscular, athletic men to fill small roles as military prisoners. The irony is years later I shaved my head and now keep it that way.

The whole basis of being an “actor” is bizarre and disturbing. Constantly being out of character, where in your career you get rewarded for how good your personality change is

@0:26 oh my god! Right on the button.

I thought I wanted to be an actor when I was a kid, and I was a huge class clown and loved to make people laugh. I’m really glad that notion faded over time, it seems wild out there. Wild can be fun hell yeah, but instability is way worse

The thing to remember about auditions is: they are looking to cast a very specific type for the role. If you are not the type, they pass on your audition. I realize how difficult rejection is but you can’t take it personally and you can’t give up. Perseverance wins the role.

Joe is an actor so he should know... 😆

I love how joes voice turns into a 14 year old going through puberty when he's got a guest on he doesn't really feel comfortable with

Joe "I have friends" Rogaine

Joe “good to see you” Rogan

Joe has confirmed every actor stereotype I've ever heard...

Joe 'insert something something here' Rogan

I was a drama kid in high school. actors are WILD! I enjoy the eccentricities, but at the end of the day there's a job to be done.

We are all kinda crazy tbh

There's something to be said for a person that spends their life trying to be someone that they are not. I believe to be famous and successful in the entertainment industry, one HAS to be a little imbalanced. Insane even.

You are the most capable navigator of life and its systems I have ever come across Joe. 👏🏻

I heard years ago, that "Hollywood is full of crazy people". Some actor randomly threw that out there. And over the years, I have witnessed different actors that appeared stable either commit suicide, rape people, or otherwise engage in the craziest acts.

Reverse casting couch and you get employed by the lady, she sounds nice! 👍🏽