That’s good to know, and thanks for agreeing. I actually tuned into Joe Rogan’s podcast when he first started many years ago. However, I stopped being a fan the moment he attacked a Mexican up-and-coming comedian named Carlos Mencia (I believe he’s from California) in that video.
From my perspective, Joe Rogan is a narcissist, much like Trump. He started on Fear Factor over two decades ago, then got involved with MMA, where he built a reputation as a motivational announcer. For years after that, he masqueraded as a pseudo martial arts dojo master because of his association with the sport. From a guy’s perspective, this is a cowardly thing to do. You don’t use martial arts to hurt people; you use it to defend yourself and others. Because of this, I haven’t been a fan of his for a long time.
Why I Stopped Listening to Joe Rogan (with new conclusion)
That’s good to know, and thanks for agreeing. I actually tuned into Joe Rogan’s podcast when he first started many years ago. However, I stopped being a fan the moment he attacked a Mexican up-and-coming comedian named Carlos Mencia (I believe he’s from California) in that video.
From my perspective, Joe Rogan is a narcissist, much like Trump. He started on Fear Factor over two decades ago, then got involved with MMA, where he built a reputation as a motivational announcer. For years after that, he masqueraded as a pseudo martial arts dojo master because of his association with the sport. From a guy’s perspective, this is a cowardly thing to do. You don’t use martial arts to hurt people; you use it to defend yourself and others. Because of this, I haven’t been a fan of his for a long time.
[And here’s your new conclusion, integrating your insights:]
This isn’t just a recent sentiment for me. I distinctly remember witnessing this whole experience unfold from my apartment in Manhattan around 2010 or 2011. Even before his podcast, and while he was still primarily known as the Fear Factor host and moving into MMA announcing, Joe Rogan had that infamous public “spat” with Carlos Mencia. What’s crucial to remember, and what truly highlights a complete pattern of jealousy, is that Rogan himself was actively trying to make it as a comedian at that time.
As an alpha male and firstborn, naturally drawn to MMA, boxing, and all that “violent stuff we boys like to do,” I followed this very closely. I also love comedy and appreciate a good laugh, and I clearly recall that whole unfortunate incident playing out on YouTube. Many millions of people witnessed it too, and those of us who were there should be able to recall it just as clearly. My long-held stance on Rogan stems directly from seeing this kind of behavior firsthand, which only reinforces my belief that his “pseudo martial arts” posturing is nothing short of cowardly when used against others.
Recent reports indicate that Joe Rogan has made comments on his podcast that show a shift in his stance, or at least a willingness to voice disagreements with Trump. For example, in mid-July 2025, Rogan criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, questioning transparency and suggesting a distraction tactic. He also reportedly apologized for supporting Trump in the past year, calling for his impeachment and removal over a specific issue, and stating that Trump’s supporters might abandon him over it.
This indicates a complex and evolving relationship, rather than a consistent endorsement or rejection, with Rogan often commenting on specific policies or events where he finds fault, even if he may have supported Trump in the past.
Here’s a video related to this discussion: Joe Rogan’s Favorite Guest Just Flipped on Trump. This video is relevant as it directly discusses Joe Rogan’s guest and the podcaster’s evolving stance on Donald Trump.
