#2317 - Cody Tucker

Overview

This episode dives into Cody Tucker's fascination with bizarre historical facts, pop culture oddities, and the mysteries of human history. From the origins of his Instagram content to wild stories about ancient civilizations, eccentric historical figures, and speculative science, the conversation is a whirlwind of curiosity and humor.

Notable Quotes

- Getting drunk is just buying happiness from tomorrow. – Cody Tucker, on the fleeting joy of alcohol.

- The stomach rules the world. The great ones eat the less, the less, the lesser still. – Joe Rogan, quoting William Buckland's eccentric philosophy.

- What if the stories of giants and Atlantis are just echoes of a forgotten truth? – Joe Rogan, reflecting on ancient myths and their possible historical roots.

🧠 The Origins of Cody Tucker's Content

- Cody explains his love for sharing obscure historical facts and pop culture trivia, which began with his fascination for random knowledge and storytelling.

- His Instagram page, filled with quirky videos, evolved from his podcast segments like Half-Assed History.

- Joe praises Cody's ability to make history engaging, contrasting it with the dullness of traditional education.

📜 Eccentric Historical Figures

- The duo discusses William Buckland, a 19th-century naturalist who aimed to eat every animal species, including a preserved human heart.

- Other bizarre characters include General Butt Naked, a Liberian warlord turned pastor, and ancient rulers with peculiar habits like King Louis XIV's obsession with childbirth.

- These stories highlight the strange and often dark corners of human history.

🌍 Ancient Civilizations and Myths

- Joe and Cody explore the possibility of Atlantis being located in the Richat Structure in Africa, citing its alignment with Plato's descriptions.

- They discuss the Younger Dryas impact theory and how ancient floods might explain myths like Noah's Ark.

- The conversation touches on the idea that myths about giants, dragons, and gods could be distorted memories of real events or beings.

🧬 Speculative Science and Genetic Engineering

- Joe delves into the potential of modern science to resurrect extinct species, referencing experiments with dire wolves and tardigrade DNA.

- They speculate on the ethical and practical implications of creating dinosaurs or genetically enhanced humans.

- Cody humorously imagines the chaos of living alongside engineered raptors or bulletproof humans.

🏃‍♂️ Human Extremes and Modern Curiosities

- The conversation shifts to modern feats of endurance, like ultra-marathons and Nick Diaz swimming from Alcatraz.

- They marvel at the diversity of human capabilities, from extreme athletes to historical oddballs.

- Joe reflects on how these differences make humanity fascinating and worth celebrating.