This guy seems like a bullshitter - I can’t put my finger on it but I have watched the whole episode and he gives me BS vibes. Just to clarify I don’t I don’t think he is lying about being in the Amazon but something doesn’t seem completely right about him.
Yeh man i see jaguar aliens all the time Cool, any pictures? No…. Uh… because i wanna be in the moment you know, anyways heres a picture of my face with an infection
i’ve lived in mountainous regions my entire life, we have deer and mountain lions. learning the “eye shines” is so impeccably important to your safety. i’ve had a few encounters with cougars and the only way i’ve been able to distinguish them is through there eyes. very important skill.
@@alexanderwindh4830 In the mountains where I live, dealing with both deer and mountain lions is part of life. Knowing the difference between their 'eye shines' is a crucial safety skill. When it's dark, and all you see are glowing eyes, being able to tell if it's a harmless deer or a potentially dangerous cougar is a big deal. The way the eyes shine is different for each, and it's the only way I've been able to distinguish them in the wild. It's not fancy, but it's a skill that can make all the difference when you're out there.
@@harrygreb3457thank you, dude went into an explanation on eye shine and then failed to mention which one is a harmless fear or which one is a cougar.
@@saffagooner5763 Yeah I'm getting some BS vibes. Embellishing just a bit. LIke he got lost but there was no jaguar, shit like that. Something nobody can prove
I'm an outdoors man. I hunt, fish, and camp, and have done so all over the US and parts of Canada. I know pretty much how to stay safe there, but I would not mess around in the Amazon at all. I have been to Peru, and in the tourist areas of the Amazon, and that was enough for me. I like exploring new things, but i don't have a death wish.
100% feel you. I haven’t been all over the US, but I’ve been thru Washington and Montana and Wyoming hunting and fishing and backpacking. My wife is peruvian so eventually I’m gonna have to go explore the Peruvian amazon wit the fam. Some of her family is really rural and shit out there. I’m very excited but also very wary.
I spent almost a year in the amazon and I only had one time that I was a bit scared. You can kind of gauge how big a caimen is by eye shine and how far apart their eye's are. Once we crossed a very large swamp at night wading up to our waistline. You regularly see caimens eyes looking back at you without thinking much about it, while crossing this swamp we see these 2 eyes looking at us which were soooo much further apart than all the others we had seen, I mean this caimen must have been huge! me and the guy I was with both looked at each other and said we better get out of here....We got to the other side of the swamp and looked at the GPS and realised we was on the wrong side of the swamp and had to cross it again! I was pretty nervous and found myself gripping my machete really tight until I got out the other side. Great memories looking back on it though!
@@Alexxx---101 I appreciate your comment, and your experience. I imagine I would probably do OK in the Amazon, but the unknown is always kinda scary. I have been scared a few times because of bears, and cats, but I always had my firearms to rely on in case anything happened. Not sure I would be able to get permits for that in other countries.
The part about the MRSA infection is crazy. I cut my hand real bad working, and then re opened the wound about a week later at work and it got infected. Within 12 hours my arm was twice the size from elbow to fingertips. I got to the hospital and within 1.5 hours I was unconscious in the operating room. That shit is nothing to play with. I couldn't imagine developing it on my face in the middle of the Amazon.
I just kinda realized that I have a lot of knowledge that maybe people have no idea about so I wanted to share. 1. Skincare, yes I said skin care, all tribes have their own skincare routine. Since youre a tiny kid they will shave and scrape hair out, frequently, scrape the skin and treat it with a sacred mixture of plants, charcoal, dust and so on. There are many different ways this is done, but it's done in every tribe I've heard of, they will make a ritual to purify the blood, where I see it as some kind of vaccine really, where they will scratch their own skin using bones, stone, charcoal and plants in a sacred mixture which I think it's a way to create the correct immune response by carefully introducing whatever is on the skin into the bloodstream. (Literally do not try this, it is done as a ritual and I don't know what's the secret herbs or ratios they use) 2. Making fire: this I'm not 100% sure but the tribes I have seen also have routines that help them dry they will choose specific wood types that is relatively dry in the middle, the wood hardens even more in a pervious fire and locks the moisture outside. They will whack and clear out plants by cutting and burning until the soil is just earth around the living space, that will make the area dry(er). That will help to keep your body dry also. They are actually very hygienic, and will wash themselves very often every single day, during the hottest time of the day, sweat is kinda oily and lingers in your skin, water just runs down and evaporates. 3. They don't waste a lot of time making clothes, but they know every plant, root and wood and animal part they can use and they will sometimes spend days drying leaves, preparing mats, making rope, creating arrows because it is so vital. 4. For mosquito bites there are a few things that you can do with plants but a lot of it is just pure genetics, my mom is European but I'm mixed: mosquito bites barely affect me but if it itches, you just slap the skin, never scratch with dirty nails. But we also have vampire moths and bigger flies that bite too, those will hurt a lot more. Still slap the skin. Take away: outside of the wilderness people think traditions or some habits as irrelevant or stupid, I have yet to see an Amazonian tradition that is just devoid if purpose, a lot of rituals they do and traditions they have make a lot of sense when you analyze it. Even things seen as decorative might have a health purpose. Who is to say what they are doing isn't helping with health, like paints they use and taking hairs away might help keep them bug free.
@@amandarios448the skincare routines sound like a transdermal delivery of protective and antimicrobials medicinal herbs. Heat , and scarification can enhance that.
When hes describing the wildlife of the Amazon and specifically, learning the eye shines of different animals at night, there just something so resonant about that. I have no experience with such things, but something about hearing his stories, makes me think im missing an important component of what it means to be human. Connecting with nature and the world around you like that is something that i feel we should all experience at least once in our lives. We are so removed from the natural cycles and systems of this planet that we forget how vulnerable we really are as living creatures. Mother nature is indifferent to our existence and that something we need to remember. How many of us would truly be able to survive if society actually collapsed and we had to survive on our own? The cold truth is that most of us would die within weeks-months.
I saw the eye shine in the Arabian desert under the base of mountain covered by the mountains shadow. We was quadbiking at night. Then literally walked away to.smole cigarettes. Thsts when I saw them, just the eyes. It was too dark . Then I heard them . Then I saw 7 more pairs of eyes. We starting running back to.the quads . Looked back as I.drove off and I saw wolves. Who knew the had dessert wolves
Being able to survive by yourself in the wilderness is a very enjoyable thing. When I was a kid, my older brother used to take me to the woods with him to hunt and shit, he taught me a lot about the plants and animals from our region and how to live out there with very basic equipment. I grew older, moved to the city, got a degree and now I have a job as a software engineer and I love anime girls, my standard life depends a lot on the internet and electronics but every once in a while, I go back to the woods to spend a weekend or something by myself, hunting and collecting stuff... It makes me remember that even though modern commodities are great, I don't really need them to keep myself alive and man I swear that's an awesome feeling.
I listened to the whole thing, great episode. He came straight from the jungle when he did this so everything was extremely fresh and he did a great job at articulating that.
I just got back from the jungles of India and I have to say the jungle is still very much awake and alive at night. Elephants are terrifying when they’re disgruntled. At night during the monsoon storms they would make this really loud growl noise and you could hear them smashing trees over. You couldn’t see them, you could only hear them. I’ll never forget the incredible sounds of the jungle at night. It is something everyone should experience once in their lives.
Honestly one of the best and definitely the most moving guests I think I've heard on rogan. What a guy, can't wait to see what adventures he brings next time.
Really enjoyed this. Speaking of Jaguars, one of the bad ass things I have seen is watching a clip of a Jaguar jumping in the water after a Caiman. After many seconds, the Jaguar came out with caiman and dragged it up a 10 foot bank with ease. They are incredibly strong cats.
In fact, they ate the MOST strong cats in the entire world. I know people think that Lions are the strongest, but Lions hunts in groups while Jaguars hunts alone.
I feel ya bro, when I go to Walmart, I prep by not showering for two weeks and I wear the same clothes everyday. I can usually get in and out without being noticed,...until that receipt checker at the door.
That’s pretty much all outdoor activity stories. “It was so thick you couldn’t see a foot ahead of you!” “I swear it was a 6ft catfish” “the bear was right in my face” when In reality, it was just abit thick, the fish was 4ft tops and the bear was 20 yards away
@@alaskansummertime elaborate. You lost respect for Graham Hancock or you lost respect for Joe Rogan? Joe Rogan agrees with Graham Hancock I believe so I’m confused.
Not gonna lie, I've watched so many survival type shows that I thought I can easily survive at least a week in the wilderness. I went mushroom hunting with my dad and literally a 5 minute walk off the trail into a bushy forest and I'm absolutely lost. Humbled me real quick
I am a totally different case, I was usually the person who got lost in mall But when my group decided to go on nature walks It turned out i had an amazing sense of direction it was like some primitive sense kicking in.
I was fishing a few years ago and I heard footsteps that stopped behind me. I turned around and saw two deer standing about six feet away from me. It's not as scary as a jaguar, but it's amazing how close you can get to wild animals when you're just chilling in nature!
I am from Brazil and used to live in a region near the edge of the Amazon Rainforest, right where the savanna begins. I have always been fascinated by the idea of exploring the dense, lush rainforest, dreaming of embarking on an adventure through its vast, vibrant expanse. In fact i have some experiences in the forest, but wasn't deep inside it, and yooo the amount of snakes i've fount there traumatized me. Nowadays i live in the south, where the nature here is way different!
I am 82 years old. I have spent the past 20 years in Sub-Saharan Africa in the bush! This "Dude" knows what he is talking about!!! To this day, Westerners are at the pleasure of the "Fern", "Fauna", "Critters" and the goodness of the hearts of the "Locals", whether it be city or bush> Absolutey great show!
At 82. You do not speak at all like a man at 82. You seem to have a well grasp on using technology, also making this all up. Lol nice try bro. You aren't Sir David Attenborough... lol also yeah you would have been out in African bush at 60 years old. That doesn't happen.
Best episode in ages and I'd encourage everyone to listen to the full podcast. The dangers of the Amazon, the harrowing stories etc. are incredible, but it shouldn't overshadow the empathy, dedication and passion this man has for saving the most diverse and vibrant part of our earth. The Amazon needs our help and he really details the ways in which it is under threat and gives us valuable insight into why we should all care about protecting it.
I get lost a lot. Joe: Do you bring a compass, map, or GPS? Naw man, it's the trees, I'm definitely better off without all that equipment and finding my own way. Joe: But you do still get lost, and fairly often? Yeah man, but it's like the blair witch jungle mannnnn, i DEFINITELY know what I'm doing! 😂 Dudes a clown! Wtf is this?
Of course you can, but not if you're standing near an iron deposit for example, which perhaps there's plenty of. Centainly not "literally can't" levels of true, but there you go.
0:07: 😱 The speaker got lost in the jungle during a solo trip and had a close encounter with a jaguar. 3:19: 🐆 The speaker discusses their experiences with jaguars and panthers in the Amazon. 4:45: 🐆 The speaker enjoys blending in with animals in various environments and shares an encounter with a jaguar. 7:01: 🌳 The speaker discusses encounters with animals and an uncontacted tribe in the forest. 9:19: 🌳 Efforts are being made to establish one of the largest protected areas in the Amazon rainforest to encompass uncontacted tribes and preserve their way of life. 11:56: 😱 The speaker discusses the challenges of gathering information from a person who grew up in a dark environment and the dangers of the jungle. 14:06: 💀 Percy Fawcett's expedition was dangerous and resulted in many deaths, but his fate remains unknown. Recap by Tammy AI
I listened to this guy’s entire pod and you can genuinely re-listen and it still feels new because of the myriad of interesting stories and concepts he talks about.
In the Colombian Amazon this year 3 children (1 child in arms) went lost after a small plane crashed in the middle of the jungle, the pilot, the mother and if I remember correctly an uncle of the children died immediately. The children miraculously survived the crash as they were in the very back of the plane, which suffered less damage. Indigenous people from the area found the crash plane and from there began a historical search with the Colombian military and volunteers. The soldiers were leaving food and messages in the jungle so that the children would have more chances of surviving. The children were missing for 40 days and in the end they were all found alive. These children were born and raised in the jungle, they knew very well how to survive, but still it was a miracle that even the child in arms survived after more than 1 month. There is a lot of speculation regarding this case, it's even say that the children were hiding on purpose from the military since they were afraid that they were guerrillas instead that can also be found in the area. There are many missing parts in this story and i hope in the future they can tell world how they managed to survived, but definitely in the end the most important thing is that they are alive.
Joe has the best job on the planet. Get really stoned and listen to amazing people talk about amazing things i truly hope he knows how blessed be is. Amazing show
I absolutely love listening to this guy, and I'm sure he knows more than I, but as someone who operates in dense unmapped primary rainforests of the Congo I absolutely use GPS and analogue compass for navigating off trail. Id love to know more about Paul's dead reckoning bushcraft.
Believe what you will but I'm about ten minutes into the Spotify ep and he already betrayed that he doesn't understand jungle economics from a residents point of view. Maybe it's a Jersey thing🤷♂️
I 100 percent can understand how the jungle could swallow you. I've gotten turned around in the wilderness, even in places that didn't seem that thick. Never got completely lost, but I've never gone very far out.
Im brazilian from São Paulo, i went to the Amazon for 2 times for fishing. I met a biologist who told me 5 things: - Never sleep on the ground, only on a tree or something. - Never swim at night. - Light a campfire, it keeps big animals away. - Beware of wasps, they dont stop chasing. - NEVER pee inside water, candiru fish is evil as hell
@@commanderjonson2610 lol, thats exactly what I was thinking. Maybe he really did feel a Jaguar breathe on his face or maybe he felt monkey breath... hell, maybe he had a few to many drinks and mistook his 5 pound kitty-cat for a 500 pound kitty-cat. How would anyone know?
My thing was when he was on about the snakes. People who live in the wild don't have much time to identify potential life or death threats before acting economically. Not really a critique of this guy so much as it seems many people from some urban environs like to attribute superpowers to people in some places that if those same people were their neighbors and looked like most people in their own community, they would despise their existance. But only from a distance.
I gotta say I’ve been living in the PNW without air conditioning and I’ve started gardening I’ve been going on hour or two walks a day. I am still in a super urban environment and I am learning how to code for games I am at the pinical of human technology but these simple acts of tending to plants, exploring my local area and every day feeling the weather and the days heat up to 90 degrees without air con has been great for me. Even just a step back from living in the peak of modernity has been amazing for my mental health. I plan to be an urban gardener to give food and experience to my local community.
I don't bring GPS with me because batteries die. I won't bring extra batteries or only turn it on when I need it....nope...I won't bring a GPS and just get lost.
Either listen to the whole podcast or when he was on Lex’s so you understand where he lives in the jungle. Also, how does that set off alarm bells when tribes don’t use gps or anything? It can be done.
@@megmc80 it can be done, but his reasoning doesn't make any sense. Indians don't use gps because they don't have one, not because they are impractical or don't work.
Just watched this episode and it has to be one of, if not the, best episode I've listened to. So much crazy information and insane stories. Joe, if you go you have to document it dude!
I just finished watching the whole podcast. Very interesting I have to say, and it is a real eye opener. Thank you, Joe, for bringing your guest and bless his heart too.
I’ve just been mesmerised listening to this. I was walking my dog in a park at night and I was just imagining the anacondas and the cannopy in the sunrise. This Paul is a super cool guy but he is also a fantastic story teller; I could almost see it and feel like I was there. What an incredible path a life he’s driven. Woo! Plus so passionate and what a calling. Best interview I’ve listened in a long time. Thank Joe for inviting him to the podcast. It was awesome. But I can’t believe there was no commentary about Eleanor the anaconda; when I heard she was named after Paul’s grandmother I broke into laughter 😂
Very fun to watch! I always take what Joe's guests say with a grain of salt, though. Every so often you dig a bit deeper into one of their topics and find that they're just speaking with confidence and making a myriad of errors. Would be curious to learn how the Amazonian tribes really do survive there and how much of this is legit.
"We dont know what they do with their old people" I read the book Sapiens and one chapter was a translation of a tribesmans account of their way of life. He said when people got too sick or old that one of the young men would kill them outside the view of the others. It was sort of a taboo that no one spoke about but it was understood as necessary. The women and elderly were nonetheless in constant fear of the young guys. A lot of other stuff was interesting in that chapter. He said it was a tough life and that no one ever got a good nights sleep 🤔
This is one of the most interesting guests I've heard in a while! I was truly locked in the whole podcast (which is rare with my short attention span) 😂
A gps can last a month easy. You don’t need it running 24/7. You turn it on and off as needed. Also a single portable battery pack, say 20000mah would suffice as backup for the gps. This guys full of shit, anyone with any ounce of sense would have gps, I don’t believe he didn’t.
Its amazing how this man explains everything in a way to where someone that totally knows nothing about the amazon, can totallly get it and understand everything hes explaining! Very awesome
I listened to this guy on Alex’s podcast on a long drive. Had me captivated the whole time. I bought his book but it didn’t seem to have the same impact. He’s just a great storyteller.
@@redomega24 oh yeah. I’m not hating on him. I think it’s much harder to be such a captivating speaker than it is to write a good story. It was just that his book didn’t hold my attention as well as his conversation.
The jaguar story was really interesting, growling near my face while sleeping is a true nightmare, This guy needs to film these stuff, it would make an awesome documentary.
Love the stories of recent instead of the "okay this dudes full of it or trolling joe". May I make a recommendation for your guest list. Name is Karl Bushby, the man that walked from the bottom of Chile to Russia through the Bering strait. He was turned around by Russia and unable to complete his hike around the world. You need to hear this guys story, its insane and I think people would absolutely love it. He even walked from LA to DC to the Russian Embassy to have his ban reversed. This guy needs and deserves a platform such as yours. I just found out some of the details and i'm already mind blown, like its worth a movie lol. Cheers Joe, thanks also to Paul for the incredible stories likewise his story is valuable for all to hear, and daring. Amazon is not a friendly place for humans.
