The Joe Rogan Experience: '#2505 - Tom Segura' Review

The Joe Rogan Experience #2505 brings comedian Tom Segura back for a sprawling 164.5-minute conversation covering comedy, competitive banter with Bert Kreischer, his Netflix show, dancing mishaps, and backcountry hunting prep. Joe and Tom fall naturally into the kind of easy-flowing podcast chemistry that makes JRE work—two people genuinely enjoying each other's company, riffing on whatever comes up, from Tom's rehearsal war stories to Bert's unhinged confidence in his own athleticism. The conversation touches on what makes Tom's comedy special (he describes Netflix's creative freedom as "do whatever you want to do"), the logistics of training for a 5K while dropping 50 pounds, and lengthy tangents about weighted hiking gear that somehow feel essential to the episode's texture. You get a single ad break at the 1-minute mark, consuming just 0.6% of runtime. This is the kind of episode that works best when you're comfortable with 2.5+ hours of two comedians genuinely making each other laugh—no interviews, no agenda, just presence. Score: 7.8/10. Worth the time if you like Tom Segura or want to hear Joe in relaxed, generative conversation mode.

What Makes The Joe Rogan Experience '#2505 - Tom Segura' Work

Tom Segura episodes hit because Tom has a rare combination: he's genuinely funny, endlessly curious, and completely comfortable sitting with Joe for hours without overthinking it. If you've enjoyed other recent JRE episodes like "#2504 - Skylar Grey" and "#2502 - David Paulides", you know Joe's range with guests—but Tom Segura brings a particular comedy-inflected ease to the conversation.

Early on, Joe asks about Tom's Netflix show and Tom's eyes light up describing the creative process. The show gives him "no restraints," and you can feel how much that freedom matters to him. The episode captures Tom in genuine delight—not performing, just talking.

The recurring bit of Bert Kreischer's unhinged confidence becomes a thread throughout: Tom describes it perfectly:

"Because it's just, um, it's just like wild, unhinged confidence."

It's not mean-spirited; it's affectionate ribbing about a guy who drops 50 pounds, cuts 16 minutes off a 5K time, and somehow has the audacity to claim he's a better dancer than Tom. The asymmetry of that confidence—where it comes from, how it persists—becomes genuinely funny.

The second half pivots to hunting and backcountry prep, where Joe and Tom geek out over weighted vests, backpack frames, and the specifics of carrying 50+ pounds on multi-day hunting trips. It's the kind of minutiae that could be boring but lands because both guys clearly love it. Tom hasn't done the truly extreme expeditions anymore ("I've done it a few times"), but the conversation still captures the appeal: preparation, self-sufficiency, the physical challenge of it.

The Ad Load on The Joe Rogan Experience: 1 Ads, 1.0 Minutes

One ad in 164.5 minutes of content—that's genuinely minimal. AG1 gets the lone sponsor slot for 1.0 minute total (0.6% of the episode). If ads break your flow, skip The Joe Rogan Experience ads automatically while you listen with PodSkip.

The Joe Rogan Experience Review: Is '#2505 - Tom Segura' Worth Listening?

7.8/10. This is a solid, well-paced JRE episode where the chemistry between host and guest is palpable—two people genuinely enjoying the conversation. If you like Tom Segura's comedy or want low-stakes, generative podcasting, it's absolutely worth your time.

FAQ: The Joe Rogan Experience '#2505 - Tom Segura' Review

How long is this episode?

The Joe Rogan Experience #2505 runs 164.5 minutes (just under 2 hours 45 minutes), so it's a substantial sit. Most of that time is natural conversation without agenda—Joe and Tom riffing on comedy, fitness, hunting, and life.

Does Tom talk about his Netflix show?

Yes. Tom goes in-depth about creating his Netflix special with full creative freedom, including comedy bits that required six rehearsals and recurring sketches like a "freaky Friday" bit that clearly resonated with him during taping.

Is there a lot of ad interruption?

No. One ad break consuming 1.0 minutes out of 164.5 total means ads take up 0.6% of the episode—practically negligible. The Joe Rogan Experience on Apple Podcasts feeds your regular player, and PodSkip works on every show for ad-free listening.

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