The Joe Rogan Experience #2472 - Jeff Ross
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Mar 24, 2026 Jeff Ross, comic and the Roastmaster General, gets into stand-up’s booming scene, his rescue dog Nipsey, and the wild absurdity of fame and public scandals. He also talks about losing his parents young, remembering iconic comics, surviving colon cancer, opening up about alopecia, and how USO tours shaped his new special.
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Taekwondo Gave Jeff Ross Confidence As A Kid
- Jeff Ross says taekwondo saved him as a bullied kid and taught him hard work could change his life.
- Newark detective Ronnie Roselli trained him from age six, and earning a black belt by ten gave him confidence and self-respect.
Comedy Has No Finish Line Only Temporary Stops
- Joe Rogan says comedy works because comics understand the grind, support each other, and treat milestones as temporary stops.
- Jeff Ross says even a special is just a water break, because there is no real finish line in entertainment.
Tom Brady Saw The Roast As A Comedy Reset
- Jeff Ross says Tom Brady agreed to be roasted because he wanted to push back on cancel culture and help revive comedy.
- Ross claims the Brady roast hit 1.6 billion viewing minutes and proved brutal live comedy could dominate Netflix.
