Oliver Anthony on Recording in a Storm, Losing a Dog and Feeding Pets Real Food
Executive Summary
Oliver Anthony tells Joe Rogan how a power cut during a storm forced his team to find a safe inverter generator at Lowe's so they could record a song, a story Rogan says fits a scary song about being trapped in a storm. Later Anthony recalls losing his white shepherd to bone cancer within weeks, and Rogan urges people to feed their pets real food instead of processed food. Partial-coverage note: this summary draws on the opening portion of a 3h00m episode. Claims about pet nutrition and cancer are Rogan's opinion and are not veterinary advice. Nothing here is advice.
Key Takeaways
A power cut mid-session
Anthony says everything was plugged in and ready when the power went out and the team was discouraged.
The inverter generator fix
A nearby Lowe's had a Honda inverter generator that was safe to plug equipment into, so they recorded the song on a generator.
Why a clean power source mattered
Anthony says he is not sure of the details but they needed a unit where the voltage would not mess up expensive equipment.
A song about being trapped
Rogan says the story may be part of the song's feel, a scary song about being trapped in a storm.
Taking time between releases
Anthony says he had not put a lot of new music out recently and reflects on the time since his last visit.
Losing his white shepherd
Anthony says he had three dogs and lost his white shepherd to bone cancer within a month or so after a tour.
Rogan's pet food opinion
Rogan says people should stop feeding dogs processed food and give real food, saying anything that sits on a shelf for six months without rotting is not good for you. This is his opinion, not veterinary advice.
The Conversation Breakdown
The storm session
⏱ Untimed topicHow a power cut threatened the recording.
Finding a safe generator
⏱ Untimed topicThe practical fix at a hardware store.
Making the song
⏱ Untimed topicHow the story shaped the track.
Time between albums
⏱ Untimed topicAnthony on pacing his releases.
Dogs, cancer and food
⏱ Untimed topicAnthony's loss and Rogan's opinion on diet.
Core Frameworks & Ideas
Solve the blocker
Fix practical problems quickly to protect creative momentum.
Equipment safety
Use appropriate power sources for sensitive gear.
Opinion versus advice
Pet-diet claims here are opinion; ask a vet.
Actionable Next Steps
- ✓Keep a backup plan for power when recording or presenting.
- ✓Ask a veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
- ✓Write down one story from a hard day that could become a song or essay.
- ✓Give yourself time between projects instead of rushing releases.
Notable Quotes
“we recorded the song while on a generator”
“and then I lost my white shepherd like right after we got off a tour”
“stop feeding your dog processed food”
The One Thing to Remember
Anthony's storm-recording story is a reminder that creative work often depends on solving practical problems on the fly.