What happened in this episode?
Joe Rogan speaks with musician and producer Travis Barker about recovery, trauma, and the day-to-day consequences of surviving a 2008 plane crash. Barker describes prolonged burn treatment, including repeated surgery and psychological fallout, and says the experience ultimately pushed him away from drug use. He also details living for two decades with a fear of flying, saying it dictated touring and travel decisions — including multiple transatlantic crossings by ship — before he eventually returned to air travel.
A substantial portion of the episode turns to health and injury management. Barker says he has Factor V (Factor V Leiden), describes being prone to blood clots, and says he received a permanent IVC filter after the crash. He says he takes blood thinners only in specific situations such as flying or long periods of immobility.
Rogan adds his own claims about injury treatment, including an account of resolving cervical disc symptoms using a branded “Regenicine” procedure and an anecdote about Cam Hanes stopping daily ibuprofen. Both are presented as personal experiences and second-hand recollections rather than independently verified medical evidence.
The conversation also ranges across training culture (jiu-jitsu, boxing, conditioning for drumming), touring logistics, and Barker’s working life in Los Angeles, including why he remains based there for studio access and collaborations.
