#2271 - John Reeves
Feb 11, 2025•3 hr 17 min•Ep. 2271
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Summary
Joe Rogan talks with Alaskan gold miner John Reeves about his recent health issues that led him to quit smoking after 50 years and the surprising benefits he's experienced. They share insights from John's recent road trip across America, touching on diverse perspectives, gas prices, and the nature of oil. The conversation delves into contemporary issues including government spending, political division, immigration, and the potential impacts of AI automation. A major focus is John's extraordinary discovery of thousands of Ice Age animal bones on his mining claim, the scientific implications, and his ongoing conflict with major museums over the return of artifacts taken decades ago. They also discuss the craft of ivory carving using mammoth remains and the challenges of managing such a unique historical site.Episode description
John Reeves is an Alaskan gold miner who first came to public prominence on the 2012 National Geographic docu-series "Goldfathers." More recently, his ongoing search for gold uncovered the remains of thousands of Ice Age animals lying beneath the permafrost on his property. The discovery is featured in the 2019 documentary "Boneyard Alaska" and popular Instagram account @theboneyardalaska.
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