Steve-O joins Joe Rogan to discuss his rollercoaster journey since their last meeting, including his massive success in 2022 followed by internet backlash and personal struggles with criticism. Steve-O, now 18 years sober, has evolved from the chaotic Jackass star into a touring comedian while maintaining his signature multimedia approach.

The conversation covers Steve-O's recent Mr. Beast competition victory where he donated $1 million to charity, his near-miss with getting breast implants as a stunt, and his move to a 44-acre Tennessee ranch. Rogan provides perspective on dealing with online negativity, the nature of consciousness and reincarnation, and societal changes including the rise of OnlyFans culture.

Steve-O references his deep dive into spirituality, including reading The Spirits Book by Allan Kardec, a 1857 work on spiritism and mediumship. The discussion explores themes of personal growth, the challenges of fame, and finding balance between chaos and peace.

The 2022 Peak and Internet Backlash Reality Check

Steve-O describes 2022 as his most successful year ever, more than doubling his previous best year during the post-pandemic revenge spending boom with free money and no interest rates.

The internet turned against him for over-promoting merchandise, criticism he admits was accurate: 'That's my thing: when I see a negative comment about me, if I agree with it, then it really bothers me.'

Rogan advises against reading comments entirely: 'You're jumping into a pool of mentally ill people and trying to stay clean. They know what a gun tastes like.'

Mr. Beast Victory and Sarcasm Gone Wrong

Steve-O won Mr. Beast's 30-celebrity competition and donated the $1 million prize to Doctors Without Borders, expecting it to be life-altering but receiving minimal recognition.

A sarcastic comment about immigrants being murderers during his Harland Williams podcast was taken seriously and clipped out of context, causing massive backlash.

His clarification post backfired when he said 'if there's a group more likely to murder someone, it's ICE agents,' angering the opposite political side.

The Breast Implant Stunt That Almost Happened

Steve-O planned to get double-D breast implants as a publicity stunt, consulting with Botched surgeon Terry Dubrow who said his skin could accommodate them.

The universe intervened when the anesthesiologist backed out the night before surgery, and a conversation with a transgender cashier made him reconsider the impact.

Rogan bluntly advised: 'You need better friends. Call me next time. Don't do that. No one's going to like you more because you got a boob job at 52.'

Tennessee Ranch Life and Animal Sanctuary Dreams

Steve-O bought 44 acres in Tennessee after fearing LA fire risks and wanting land for an animal sanctuary, discovering the property during a UFC Nashville trip.

The property includes a one-mile trail loop and additional dwelling unit, providing peace he never experienced in LA: 'I'm not chewing on my lip. I can breathe.'

He established the Radical Ranch as an official 501c3 non-profit animal sanctuary with website radicalranch.org, housing rescue animals including his Peru dog Wendy.

Consciousness, Reincarnation, and Spiritual Exploration

Steve-O has been exploring spirituality deeply, including reading The Spirits Book by Allan Kardec, a 1857 French work on spiritism and communication with mediums.

Rogan suggests reincarnation memories might be genetic memory rather than past lives: 'Think about all the DNA and information inside your genes. Maybe you can access some of that.'

Near-death experiences fascinate Steve-O, particularly the concept of life review where 'you experience your life from the perspective of people you influenced' without time constraints.

Duncan Trussell's antenna theory resonates with Steve-O: the brain as receiver rather than generator of consciousness, explaining how signals could transfer between 'radios.'

OnlyFans Culture and Societal Changes

Rogan reveals shocking statistics: '14% of American women aged 18-24 have an OnlyFans account' with 4-5 million creators worldwide and 1 million in America.

Only 4% of OnlyFans users actually pay for content, meaning over 100 million people access free content while 4-5 million pay for subscriptions.

The discussion touches on how this represents a fundamental shift in society, with Rogan noting the psychological and social implications of widespread participation.

Mental Health and Getting Out of Your Head

Rogan diagnoses Steve-O's core problem: 'You're a little too in your own head, bro. Your thoughts can run away with you. You got to get better at corralling that bitch.'

Steve-O admits his head 'terrorizes' him and he's addicted to self-analysis, constantly worrying about public perception and past mistakes.

The solution involves surrounding himself with people not in their own heads: 'Being a loser is contagious. If you're around people that sabotage their life, you're wrapped up in their shit.'

Rogan emphasizes radical self-forgiveness: 'You got to have radical self-forgiveness for your past. You got to let it go. You're not the guy who got stuffed into a locker in high school.'