Be forewarned, Ari Shaffir isn’t for everybody — specifically dorks — but oddly enough could offer the rare middle ground between the anti-PC audience and woke individuals.
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10+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Jan. 13-16)
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Cleveland Orchestra plays Mozart and more this weekend.
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calenda r.Franz Welser-Möst leads the Cleveland Orchestra in a concert that features Mozart’s Linz symphony and Dvořák’s Eighth. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Concert Hall, where concerts continue tomorrow and Saturday. Consult the orchestra’s website for more info.11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com The pandemic put this annual tour on pause last year, but Disney on Ice returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this year for a series of special shows. Tonight’s event begins at 7, and events continue through Sunday. Check the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse website for more info.One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com From sharing the stage with Parliament/Funkadelic, Chanté Moore, the Ohio Players, Najee and more, Cleveland-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor Alvin Frazier brings his own R&B, soul and jazz sound in a captivating return appearance at BLU, where he performs tonight at 7 and 9:30. Frazier recently released his first album in eight years,, and is certain to play a few tracks from it along with some of his other work. Check the venue website for more info.47 E. Market St., Akron, 330-252-1190, blujazzakron.com Known as the “Queen of Comedy,” Adele Givens uses her crass sense of humor to focus on everyday situations such as marriage, going to the gynecologist, and picking baby names. She also examines double standards. She performs tonight at 7:30 and 10 at the Improv, where shows are scheduled through Sunday. Consult the website for more info.1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com A veteran comic whose career stretches back nearly 30 years, Kathleen Madigan spends about three-fourths of the year on the road. Madigan, who’s made 25 appearances on, has ridden around with fellow comic Jerry Seinfeld in his internet series,. She returns to town to perform tonight at 8 at the State Theatre. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info.1519 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org A producer and host of thepodcast, comedian and actor Ari Shaffir also co-hosts the podcastwith Jayson Thibault and Sam Tripoli and is a regular guest onpodcast. Many of his jokes address simple human interactions, like struggling to extricate yourself from conversations with annoying people. Shaffir says that his shows are not for the “easily offended.” He performs tonight at 7 and 9:30 at Hilarities, where he has shows scheduled through Sunday. Check the venue’s website for ticket prices.2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com Known for pulling outrageous stunts as part of the Jackass crew, comedian Steve-O will bring his the Bucket List Tour to the Agora tonight. A press release promises that the stunts are “more ridiculous than what you already know Steve-O for, [but] he did them all and made a multimedia comedy show out of them. Not for kids, or the faint of heart.” The event begins at 6. Check the venue website for more info.5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com This Golden Girls parody featuring puppets (!) promises an evening of “cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down.” The performance takes place at 7:30 tonight at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue tomorrow and Sunday. Check the Playhouse Square website for more info.2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org Walkabout Tremont, which takes place on the second Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., showcases the best of this smart neighborhood, with art openings, extended hours at galleries and shops, restaurant and bar specials, street performers, live music, pop-up vendors, neighborhood walking tours and much more.Singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde self-released a couple of albums before inking a major label deal for 2018’s Girl Going Nowhere. If that album represents what McBryde describes as “a snapshot of the time,” 2020’s Never Will is a conscious attempt to crank up the guitars and emphasize the rock side of McBryde’s sound. Ashland Craft opens the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Agora. Consult the venue website for more info.5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com ABK, the Legend K.C., Slagle, Ca$hious, Qubed, Runitup Ryan and Moe Beatz will perform tonight at 6 at Shadows Bar in Parma Heights as part of the Noah’s Gift Charity Show. In addition to the live performances, there will also be raffles and food. All proceeds go to the Thomas Hilt Allen Foundation. Local talent manager Nathan Wickham organized the benefit concert; he and his fiancé Kenzie lost their four-month old son Noah and the Thomas Hilt Allen Foundation bought his urn for the family and catered food for the family after his funeral.6699 W 130th St., Parma Heights, 216-235-0654, facebook.com/ShadowsBar/ The son of swing sensation Louis Prima, Louis Prima Jr. blends big band jazz, swing and rock ’n’ roll. The band will draw from its two releases (a third album is in the works) for this show. The concert begins at 7:30 tonight at the Music Box Supper Club. Find more details on the venue’s website.1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com , an exhibition by two local visual artists who happen to be father and daughter, opens today at Beck Center for the Arts’s gallery. Ryan Finley is a Cleveland-based freelance hand-drawn sketch artist as well as a visual arts instructor at Beck Center. Since she was old enough to hold a pencil, daughter Keria has been by her father’s side drawing. An opening reception takes place today from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Beck Center lobby. Admission is free.17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org A master timbales player, Sammy DeLeon has appeared in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Juan and many points in between. Formerly the musical director of Impacto Nuevo, he’s led his own group since 1996. Equally adept in Latin jazz, salsa and merengue, DeLeon is a local treasure. He performs with Jackie Warren tonight at 7:30 at the B-Side Lounge. Check the venue’s website for ticket prices.2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com Last year, indie rockers Inner Waver released their fourth full-length album,, marking a new musical chapter for the band. Recorded over two weeks at True Sound during quarantine in 2020, the album sets a distinct atmosphere that morphs several times over the course of its 12 songs and dabbles across electronic, soul, funk and garage rock. The band performs tonight at 8 at the Grog Shop. Girl Ultra opens the show. Consult the venue’s website for ticket prices and more info.2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs A self-professed sneakerhead, comedian Sal Vulcano, a member of the the Tenderloins, a comedy team that starts in the TV series, brings his stand-up show to the Agora tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Consult the venue website for more info.5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com
Best bets: Things to do around Akron this week
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Kristine Jackson at Sarah’s Vineyard
Solo at Sarah’s presents Kristine Jackson: 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. For more information, go to https://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/events/solo-sarahs.
Comedian Tig Notaro at the Agora
Tig Notaro: Doors open at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.agoracleveland.com/events.
Improv at Jilly’s
Point of No Return Improv: 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. For more information, go to https://jillysmusicroom.com/events-calendar/.
Comedian Ari Shaffir at Hilarities
Ari Shaffir: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 14-15, 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland. For tickets and information, go to https://www.pickwickandfrolic.com/comedy-calendar/.
Doors tribute at Jilly’s
Morrison Hotel: A tribute to The Doors: 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. $5-$10. For more information, go to https://jillysmusicroom.com/events-calendar/.
Belden Village Bridal Show
The Belden Village Bridal Show: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 16 inside Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village St. NW, Jackson Township. The show will include local vendors sharing wedding planning information including formal attire, photographers, rental services, bakeries, DJ services, reception venues, salon and spas, caterers, travel agencies, beauty consultants, and more. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/BeldenVillageBridalShow/.
Best Joe Rogan podcasts to listen to
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If you’re a fan of comedian and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, then you know that he has one of the most interesting and diverse minds in show business. Rogan’s long-form conversations with guests on his podcast are always full of thought-provoking insights, and there’s a great episode for everyone out there. Here are some of the best Joe Rogan podcasts to check out, ranked.
Who is Joe Rogan?
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Joe Rogan is a stand-up comedian, actor, and commentator who has been in the entertainment business for over two decades. He is known for his work on the television show Fear Factor and as the host of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Recently, he has made headlines due to his controversial statements about sexuality and gender identity.
You may have seen him on TV or something. Some people know him as a standup comedian, while others might know him as a UFC commentator and analyst. He’s also a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast with a black belt, martial artist, and actor. But what you may not know is that Rogan is also into self-improvement and has a lot to say about it.
He’s a bit of an unconventional comic, and his jokes often cover controversial topics like religion and politics. But that’s what makes him so brilliant – he isn’t afraid to challenge people’s perceptions and make them think about things in a new way.
Top 6 Best Joe Rogan Podcasts and Why
If you’re a fan of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, then you’re going to love this list of his top 10 best episodes of the Joe Rogan experience podcast. Joe is a hilarious and thought-provoking host who always has interesting guests on his show. Whether you’re looking for entertainment or enlightenment, these podcasts have it all. So without further ado, let’s get started!
Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein
If you’re a fan of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, you’ll love this interview with Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein. Peterson is a professor of Psychology while Weinstein specializes in Biology. The three of them discuss everything from free speech to the dangers of political correctness.
These two university professors also have some pretty interesting views on topics like religion, racism, Hitler, and human nature. Rogan doesn’t hold back either, and he probes them with some tough questions. This Joe Rogan podcast is worth a listen. It’s an engaging conversation that will keep you enlightened at the end.
Key Notes: “Most learning disabilities are actually teaching disabilities”
- Ben Shapiro
If you’re not familiar with Ben Shapiro, he’s a conservative political commentator and editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire. His well-spoken behavior and wits made him the most popular right-wing. The two of them had an interesting conversation that covered everything from Trump to Covid and police reforms and control.
No one can deny that Shapiro knows his stuff. The interview is worth a listen if you’re curious about some of the things that Shapiro stands for. In addition to discussing politics and polarizing issues, they also talk about comedy and how to be successful in life in this Joe Rogan podcast.
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Key Notes: “People are flawed, society’s flawed, you’re flawed, do the best you can ” – Ben Shapiro
- Quentin Tarantino
If you’re a fan of Tarantino’s work, this interview is well worth a listen. Rogan and Tarantino discuss everything from how Tarantino became a director to his thoughts on violence in movies. It’s an interesting conversation that provides some great insights into Tarantino’s filmmaking process.
It’s one of the best ones yet, and Tarantino also dishes on everything from his early career to what it was like working with Uma Thurman on Kill Bill. The most interesting part of this Joe Rogan podcast episode is his reactions illustrating Bruce Lee’s role in One Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- Jon Stewart
It’s one of the best you’ll hear on the Joe Rogan podcast episodes. They talk about everything from what it was like working on The Daily Show, to addiction and how to handle difficult situations. It’s insightful and funny too. The two of them have some great banter and talk about everything from politics to the media.
They also talked about a variety of topics, but one of the most interesting was their discussion about aging. It was fascinating to listen to them talk about how they’ve both aged in different ways and what they’ve learned from it.
Key Notes: “It’s always about money. We always have money for war but we almost never have money to pay for what absolutely could have seen a mile away consequences.” – Jon Stewart
Alex Jones
If you’re up for some conspiracy theory, this Joe Rogan podcast is for you. While Alex Jones is one of the most popular conspiracy theorists in America, he also spilled some beans on these podcasts.
For the record, this is the longest podcast Joe Rogan has reached, almost 5 hours. Joe Rogan as the host surely knows how to steer the wheel. In this episode, Rogan maintains the conversion not to dig too deep into the conspiracy theory debate.
Key Notes: “The media is not gonna cover this. They literally have an alien base and they are making intergalactic deals.” – Alex Jones
Elon Musk
Joe Rogan interviews Elon Musk and the discussion is one for the books. If you haven’t listened to this particular podcast episode yet, I suggest you do so now – it’s fascinating. From discussing artificial intelligence to space travel, these two cover a wide range of topics that are sure to spark your interest.
This Joe Rogan podcast is the most popular episode making it the number one podcast episode on YouTube. It has had 39 million views since it was uploaded on the platform. While this podcast lasted for 2.5 hours, these two brilliant minds discussed a lot.
We won’t spoil that these two even smoked weed in this episode. A controversy that attracted more viewers but impacted a huge drop in Tesla’s stock at that time.
Key Notes: “In order to understand the meaning of life, we got to expand the scope and scale of consciousness…A species that does not become multi-planetary is simply waiting around till there’s some extinction event.” – Elon Musk
Key Takeaway
Aside from his stints as a stand-up comedian, Joe Rogan is also known for his popular podcasts. The names on the list above are just some of the most popular Joe Rogan podcasts.
One of the most controversial guests on the podcast is Dr. Robert Malone whose podcast video is taken down by YouTube and other social media platforms due to COVID-19 controversies. There’s also Ari Shaffir, Brian Redban, and Eddie Bravo. Though the other Joe Rogan clips are still available on YouTube.
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