Ryan Kruger is a comedian and physical therapist working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss how Ryan found a career in physical therapy without a formal degree, what would happen if Trump were the first human to talk to aliens, the strange parasocial relationships we have with content creators, the genius of artists like Mac Miller & MF Doom, the rise of nerd culture, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro, Comedy Beginnings & Music Background2:25 - Contrasts Between Music and Comedy, Ego & Shame in Growth5:04 - Ps1ch3delics and First Standup Experiences9:26 - Life-Changing Mu5hr00m Tr1ps & Creative Crossover17:56 - Comedy Writing, Cyber Roasts & Improv Rants24:11 - Oversaturation in Art, Revisiting Old Jokes & Growth30:06 - Nerd Culture, MF DOOM, Childhood Fights & WWE48:57 - The Rock’s Heel Turn, Andy Kaufman & Comedic Commitment56:02 - Focused Practice, Ps1ch3delics, and Childhood Fears1:03:00 - Indian Culture, Muslim Rap, and Metaphysical Themes1:10:50 - Religion, Morality, and Abstract Views on God1:17:02 - Education, History, YouTube Monetization & AI Podcasts1:22:58 - Podcasting, Parasocial Bonds, and Long-Form Interviews1:25:50 - Joe Rogan’s Style, Curiosity, and Nerdcore Rap1:29:40 - Comedy and Rap Parallels, Finding Your Voice1:36:02 - Evolution in Music: Kendrick, J. Cole, Mac Miller & Jazz1:40:07 - Reinvention in Art, Skill Trees, and Artistic Growth1:44:01 - Comedy Reinvention, Andy Kaufman & Expectations1:46:30 - Twerking Bits, a55 Building & Fitness Wisdom1:51:04 - Nutrition Fundamentals, Muscle Control, & Real-World Training1:57:35 - Wisdom from the Gym, Movement Awareness, and Human Biology2:03:05 - UFO Disclosure2:08:10 - Aliens, Whistleblowers, & Government Secrecy2:14:28 - If Aliens Landed… + Trump the Alien Ambassador2:17:25 - Final Thoughts: Self-Improvement, A55 Goals & Farewell
