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In reply to the discussion: Joe Rogan's friends followed him to Texas. They all seem to hate it. [View all]womanofthehills
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“During the COVID-19 pandemic, comedy clubs in California faced strict lockdowns, forcing many to close or pivot to virtual and outdoor shows. Meanwhile, Texas, under Governor Greg Abbott, had looser restrictions, allowing venues in Austin to reopen earlier. This environment drew comedians from Los Angeles and New York, where performance opportunities were scarce. Joe Rogan, frustrated with California’s regulations and high taxes, moved to Austin in 2020. He purchased the historic Ritz Theater in 2022 and, after renovations, opened Comedy Mothership in March 2023. The club, designed as a haven for uncensored stand-up, features two stages—Fat Man and Little Boy—and has become a hub for both established and up-and-coming comedians, boosting Austin’s comedy scene.[](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/joe-rogan-comedy-mothership-review-austin-club-1235343105/)[](https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/03/09/ritz-theater-6th-street-austin-joe-rogan-anti-woke-comedy-club-mothership/69988835007/)[](https://finch-mauve-rk3e.squarespace.com/joes-austin/rogans-laughter-factory-hijacks-austin-comedy-elite-flock-to-alien-themed-club)
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