August 8, 2024 • 2hr 45min

#2185 - Bob Gymlan

The Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Rogan interviews Bob Gymlan, a YouTuber who creates content exploring cryptozoology, unexplained phenomena, and other mysterious topics. Bob runs the YouTube channel "Bob Gymlan" where he presents stories and theories about creatures like Bigfoot in an old-time radio style format. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the unexplained, from cryptids to UFOs to theories about human origins and consciousness.

#2185 - Bob Gymlan

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Key Takeaways

Bob Gymlan is a YouTuber who creates videos exploring cryptozoology, unexplained phenomena, and other mysterious topics
He believes there is still much unknown about the world and is open to the possibility of creatures like Bigfoot existing
They discussed various cryptids, UFO sightings, alien abduction theories, and government secrecy around UFOs
Bob is skeptical of the 50-foot crocodile story but believes Bigfoot is more likely to be real
They explored theories about ancient civilizations, human origins, and potential alien intervention in human development
Bob shared a personal UFO sighting experience he had in college
They discussed the nature of human consciousness, dreams, and memory
Bob has been running his YouTube channel for over 10 years and recently transitioned to doing it full-time
He is working on getting a high fantasy novel published

Introduction

Joe Rogan interviews Bob Gymlan, a YouTuber who creates content exploring cryptozoology, unexplained phenomena, and other mysterious topics. Bob runs the YouTube channel "Bob Gymlan" where he presents stories and theories about creatures like Bigfoot in an old-time radio style format. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the unexplained, from cryptids to UFOs to theories about human origins and consciousness.

Topics Discussed

Bob's Approach to Mysterious Phenomena (0:00)

Bob explains his perspective on exploring mysterious phenomena:

He is open to the possibility that there is still much unknown about the world
Believes official accounts of history and science are often incomplete or incorrect
Tries to approach topics like Bigfoot more seriously than typical sensationalized coverage
"People don't know anything. They just don't. I mean, people know stuff, but so much of what has been in history books is already wrong, you know?"

Cryptids and Mysterious Creatures (5:00)

They discuss various cryptids and mysterious creatures:

Bigfoot - Bob believes it's more likely to be real than a 50-foot crocodile
Giant crocodiles - Joe thinks a 50-foot crocodile could have existed before widespread hunting, Bob is skeptical
Terror birds - Extinct giant predatory birds that may have overlapped with early humans
Native American legends often include consistent stories of Bigfoot-like creatures across many tribes

UFOs and Alien Theories (30:00)

The conversation turns to UFOs and theories about alien visitation:

Bob shares a personal UFO sighting experience he had in college
They discuss famous UFO cases like the Phoenix Lights
Bob is skeptical of government UFO disclosure efforts, believes there may be coverups
They explore theories that aliens may view humans as "containers" for souls
Bob's view: "I think that extraterrestrials, if they exist, are evil...if you look at the lion's share of abduction reports, they're all really nasty."

Ancient Civilizations and Human Origins (1:00:00)

They discuss theories about ancient civilizations and human origins:

The mysterious stone wall discovered in Montana that suggests advanced ancient construction
Theories that aliens may have intervened in human evolution and development
Ancient Sumerian texts that describe advanced knowledge and possible alien contact
Joe suggests: "If we found a planet filled with monkeys. You don't think we'd take a few of them and shoot our stuff into it? Let's see."

Nature of Consciousness and Reality (1:30:00)

The conversation explores philosophical ideas about consciousness and the nature of reality:

Theories that reality may be more fluid or permeable than we realize
The strange nature of dreams and how they can seem hyper-realistic
How memory can be unreliable or manipulated
Joe suggests our understanding of reality is limited: "I think there's things that exist that are not perceivable."

Bob's YouTube Channel and Creative Work (2:00:00)

Bob shares details about his YouTube channel and other creative projects:

Has been running the channel for over 10 years, started when he was 21-22
Transitioned to doing YouTube full-time about 2 years ago
Creates content on cryptids, UFOs, mysterious phenomena in an old-time radio style format
Is working on getting a high fantasy novel published
Joe compliments the channel: "It's very good, dude. It's fun. It's really fun. Like I said, it makes me feel like old timey radio."

Thoughts on Modern Society and Media (2:30:00)

They share some critiques of modern society and media:

Concerns about government overreach and erosion of freedoms
Skepticism towards mainstream media narratives and "fact-checkers"
Bob avoids social media beyond YouTube
Joe advises not reading YouTube comments once you reach a certain size

Conclusion

The conversation between Joe Rogan and Bob Gymlan covered a wide range of mysterious and unexplained phenomena, from cryptids like Bigfoot to UFOs and alien theories. They explored ideas about human origins, ancient civilizations, and the nature of consciousness and reality. Bob shared insights into his approach to these topics and his work as a YouTuber creating content on the unexplained. While maintaining skepticism, both expressed openness to the possibility that there is still much unknown about our world and reality. The discussion highlighted the ongoing fascination with mysterious phenomena and the human desire to explore the unexplained.