Joe Rogan Experience #1924 - Andrew Santino

Jetpacks

The conversation between Joe Rogan and Andrew Santino takes a thrilling turn as they discuss the world of jetpacks. Joe shares a story about a jetpack enthusiast who, despite severe knee injuries, continues to fly, highlighting the risks involved 1. Andrew is fascinated by the advancements in jetpack technology, noting that modern jetpacks can now hover for minutes rather than seconds. Joe humorously reflects on past expectations of future technology, saying, "I thought we'd have jetpacks and robot fuck dolls. That's what I thought we'd have."

I thought we'd have jetpacks and robot fuck dolls. That's what I thought we'd have.

--- Joe Rogan

The discussion also touches on the excitement and potential dangers of flying near restricted airspace, with Joe recalling reports of a jetpack user near an airport 1.

   

Skiing Risks

Joe and Andrew explore the exhilarating yet perilous world of skiing and snowboarding. Joe recounts his own skiing accident, which resulted in an insufficiency fracture, emphasizing the physical risks involved 2. Andrew shares a story about a friend who broke ribs while skiing, underscoring the unpredictability of these sports. Joe humorously notes the abundance of orthopedic surgeons in ski towns, saying, "There's a lot of orthopedic surgeons in Aspen."

There's a lot of orthopedic surgeons in Aspen.

--- Joe Rogan

The duo also discusses the thrill of snowboarding and the allure of extreme sports, with Joe mentioning a world record wingsuit flight by his friend Andy Stumpf 3.