The JOJ

80 - He Got Jumped Working as a Bouncer in Nashville

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In Episode 80 of the JOJ Podcast, Jack and Ben dive into one of the wildest stories ever told on the show — Ben’s time working as a bouncer in Nashville’s nightlife scene. From breaking up fights to de-escalating drunk patrons, to the night he was jumped by 10 LSU frat guys, this episode is packed with insane real-life stories, psychology, self-defense, and raw honesty.

The boys also explore how social media shapes reality, why crime feels worse than ever, mental health among men, the impact of AI on jobs, and how the internet is transforming our culture. This episode is real, unfiltered, and full of moments that will stick with you.

00:00 – 01:45
Episode 80 milestone — 40th episode of the year, consistency, reflections.

01:45 – 05:30
Looking back at past episodes: Jackson Hall, Calvin, early podcast growth.

05:30 – 09:00
New podcast setup, production tweaks, camera switching ideas.

09:00 – 12:45
How the internet is changing: algorithm shifts, content consumption, distraction.

12:45 – 16:00
The Explore Page, Social Dilemma, and tech companies engineering attention.

16:00 – 19:00
Front-facing camera tracking, Meta/Facebook psychology, privacy concerns.

19:00 – 22:00
TikTok’s ownership, Larry Ellison, geopolitics, national security talk.

22:00 – 25:45
China’s tech strategy, lack of regulation, farmland ownership near U.S. bases.

25:45 – 29:20
Media manipulation: 60 Minutes, BBC, selective editing, political bias.

29:20 – 33:00
Boomers vs modern media literacy — why older generations trust legacy outlets.

33:00 – 36:45
Trump quotes, “very fine people,” context vs headlines.

36:45 – 40:15
Crime, morality, forgiveness, second chances — Michael Vick controversy.

40:15 – 43:40
Death penalty vs lifelong suffering; public executions debate.

43:40 – 47:30
How society handles violent offenders; why crime feels worse.

47:30 – 50:50
Jack’s Spectrum encounter — talking to a recently released felon struggling to find work.

50:50 – 56:15
Economic pressure, AI displacing jobs, and the rise of isolated men.

56:15 – 01:05:30
🔥 The Bouncer Section Begins
Ben describes working nightlife in Nashville: chaos, de-escalation, and fights.

01:05:30 – 01:11:30
The night he got jumped by LSU frat guys — full story.

01:11:30 – 01:15:00
Guns at the bar, fights, threats, and how fast situations escalate.

01:15:00 – 01:18:45
How to de-escalate — body language, awareness, reading dangerous situations.

01:18:45 – 01:21:10
Nashville shootings, nightlife danger, Germantown stories.

01:21:10 – 01:23:50
The Riley Strain case — when a night out turns deadly.

01:23:50 – 01:26:20
Men’s mental health — Paddy Pimblett’s message, suicide awareness.

01:26:20 – 01:28:40
Violence in Democrat-led cities, Oakland coach murder.

01:28:40 – 01:31:40
AI future: universal high income, jobs disappearing, society shifting.

01:31:40 – 01:33:40
Lottery winners going broke — what sudden wealth does to people.

01:33:40 – 01:35:26
Streamers, clout culture, “67,” and closing thoughts.

If you enjoy podcasts about culture, real-life stories, philosophy, self-improvement, and humor — this is one of the best JOJ episodes yet.

👇 Drop a comment with your craziest nightlife story or your thoughts on bouncing, crime, or social media.

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