525 The Return of the JRE Companion and ED

Adam Thorne opens this week's episode with a tribute to Ed from the JRE Companion Instagram page, one of the most important fan creators in the entire Joe Rogan ecosystem. I share the story of first connecting with Ed in January 2023, discuss the incredible rise of the JRE Companion page, and explain why it stands apart as the best Rogan fan account online. From pulling up every video, image, article, and reference discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience to being reposted and acknowledged directly by Joe Rogan himself, Ed has helped shape the viewing experience for hundreds of thousands of fans around the world. I talk openly about Ed's recent health battle, the toll recovery has taken, and why the Rogan community should rally around someone who has given so much to the fanbase without asking for much in return. A call to action is made to support Ed's GoFundMe and help him during his continued recovery journey. JRE Companion page Eds Gofundme Then for the solo review of Joe Rogan Experience #2490 with RZA. The conversation touches on discipline, Shaolin philosophy, staying grounded through success, Wu-Tang mythology, creativity, health, and RZA's new film One Spoon of Chocolate. Adam breaks down why the episode works best as a reflective conversation about alignment, purpose, and returning to the habits that keep people centered as life becomes bigger and more chaotic. This weeks sponsors Draft Kings www.draftkings.com DraftKings Casino changed the game with exclusive FLEX SPINS! Now YOU can choose how to use your spins across more than one hundred different slots! New casino players play five dollars and get FIFTEEN HUNDRED Flex Spins! Claim FIFTY spins a day for thirty days. Then YOU choose how to play across your favorite games! Download the app and sign up with code JRER. For Iphone get from the Store Android playstore    Gamble responsibly. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty-one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. Non-withdrawable Spins issued as fifty spins per day for thirty days, valid for select games only and expire each day after twenty four hours. See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Ends May tenth at eleven fifty nine PM For fee-free banking go to Chime.com/JRER Please email us here with any suggestions, comments and questions for future shows.. [email protected]