JRE 2472 · March 25, 2026
Jeff Ross
Who is Jeff Ross?
Jeff Ross is a comic, actor, director, and producer known as the Roastmaster General. His new special, "Take a Banana for the Ride," is streaming on Netflix.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Jeff Ross appears on JRE to discuss Kill Tony's massive success and how it's become a launching pad for comedians like Adam Ray
- 02Jeff owns a rescue German Shepherd named Nipy that he trained to perform on Broadway, appearing in his show with her own dressing room
- 03Discussion about German Shepherds requiring significant exercise and mental stimulation, and how they're working dogs that need tasks
- 04Jeff shares his journey from being allergic to and afraid of dogs during childhood to becoming a 'doggy daddy' during the pandemic
- 05Conversation covers dog training, the importance of real food over kibble for dogs, and how dogs can detect when people are mentally unstable
- 06Dogs develop strong separation anxiety and attachment to their owners, especially working breeds like German Shepherds
- 07Jeff's dog Nipy demonstrated intelligence by remembering plane procedures and her seat nine months after flying to New York for Broadway
The Show
Jeff Ross joins Joe Rogan to discuss his life and career, with much of the conversation centered on dogs. Jeff reveals he owns a rescue German Shepherd named Nipy that he trained for a Broadway performance where she had her own dressing room and learned to howl on cue. The conversation explores the special needs of German Shepherds, which are working dogs requiring significant exercise, mental stimulation, and tasks to stay mentally healthy. Jeff shares his unexpected journey to becoming a dog lover, starting from childhood fear and allergies, to adopting dogs during the pandemic. Joe and Jeff discuss dog training, nutrition—particularly the superiority of real food over kibble—and the remarkable intelligence and emotional connection dogs develop with their owners. Jeff mentions that his German Shepherd can sense when people are mentally unstable or off their medication, alerting him to potential issues. The episode emphasizes the emotional bonds between dogs and their owners, the importance of proper exercise and nutrition, and the special intelligence of breeds like German Shepherds.
Best Quotes
“He's the new Johnny Carson. I mean, think about how many like Adam Ray is killing it. Selling out giant theaters. All these guys that came through that show are destroying now.”
— Jeff Ross
From the JRE 2472 conversation with Jeff Ross.
“They're very smart dogs. Very smart dogs. It's one of the reasons why they need so much to exercise. Like the dumbest dogs can just lay around and do nothing.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2472 conversation with Jeff Ross.
“They're just these amazing creatures that just love the s*** out of you. And especially if you train them from the time they're puppies and you give them nothing but love. Yeah. Like they're so connected to you.”
— Jeff Ross
From the JRE 2472 conversation with Jeff Ross.
“Real food is great. Real real food for your dog is the way to go.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2472 conversation with Jeff Ross.
“This one was a rescue dog, too. I found her. She was covered in mange. It was so sad.”
— Jeff Ross
From the JRE 2472 conversation with Jeff Ross.
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