Joe Rogan found himself in a bit of hot water recently when a podcast episode took an unexpected turn, leading to a 40-minute heated argument with his guest. The incident prompted Rogan to issue a public apology to the guest in question.
Rogan, known for his popular ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast that has been running since 2009, is no stranger to hosting high-profile guests, including the likes of Donald Trump, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Mike Tyson, and Kanye West. His podcast, which recently became available on all major platforms after a lucrative deal with Spotify, has solidified his place as one of the most influential voices in the podcasting world.
However, a recent episode with American-Canadian political commentator Steven Crowder took a turn for the worse when the discussion veered into the topic of marijuana, a subject Rogan is known to support. The heated argument that ensued between the two dominated a significant portion of the episode, leading Rogan to reflect on the incident and issue a public apology to Crowder.
In his Instagram post, Rogan admitted that the conversation didn’t go as planned, especially since both parties were a bit intoxicated during the recording. He took full responsibility for allowing the episode to go ‘off the rails’ and expressed his regret over the situation.
Despite the fallout from the controversial episode, Rogan remains a prominent figure in the podcasting world, continuing to host a diverse range of guests on his show. The incident serves as a reminder that even seasoned podcasters like Rogan are not immune to the occasional misstep.
The episode in question, featuring Crowder, aired in 2015, but the two would later reconcile on subsequent episodes in 2017 and 2021. The incident serves as a valuable lesson in navigating difficult conversations and maintaining professionalism, even in the heat of the moment.