Episodes We Appreciate
While The Brogan Report focuses on problematic content, it's important to recognize when The Joe Rogan Experience does it right. These episodes featured thoughtful conversations, credentialed experts, comedy without harmful rhetoric, or discussions that didn't spread misinformation.
Why This Matters
Critical analysis isn't about tearing everything down — it's about holding media accountable while celebrating responsible content. These 371 episodes show that it's entirely possible to have entertaining, wide-ranging conversations without platforming misinformation, conspiracy theories, or harmful pseudoscience.
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#2388 Lionel Richie
October 2, 2025Legendary musician discussing music career and memoir
#2386 The Red Clay Strays
September 30, 2025Country-rock musicians discussing career without harmful content
#2385 Rick Strassman
September 26, 2025Credentialed psychiatrist discussing DMT research
#2384 Mark Kerr
September 25, 2025UFC Hall of Famer discussing MMA career and film
#2383 Ian Edwards
September 24, 2025Professional comedian discussing comedy craft
#2382 Andrew Santino
September 23, 2025Professional comedian discussing comedy and media
#2261 Warren Smith
January 23, 2025Educator discussing critical thinking in education
#2260 Lex Fridman
January 22, 2025MIT AI researcher discussing technology and AI
#2258 Steven Rinella
January 16, 2025Conservationist discussing hunting and wildlife management
#1824 Lex Fridman
May 26, 2022MIT AI researcher discussing technology, geopolitics, and philosophy without promoting dangerous misinformation
#1805 Mike Tyson
April 15, 2022Legendary boxer sharing personal stories about career, mentorship, and philosophical reflections on human nature without harmful misinformation
#1802 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
April 7, 2022Protect Our Parks 3 comedy episode without harmful misinformation
#1821 Bert Kreischer & Tony Hinchcliffe
May 19, 2022Comedy conversation between comedians discussing entertainment, pop culture, and current events without harmful misinformation
#1820 Jack Carr
May 18, 2022Retired Navy SEAL discussing thriller novels, The Terminal List series, and military experiences within his expertise
#1819 Cameron Hanes
May 17, 2022Bowhunter and ultra-marathon runner discussing hunting, athletic performance, and work ethic within his expertise
#1818 Christina Pazsitzky
May 13, 2022Professional comedian discussing comedy career, cultural commentary, and personal experiences without misinformation
#1815 The Black Keys
May 10, 2022Musicians discussing their rock band career, album promotion, and music industry without harmful content
#1814 Radio Rahim
May 6, 2022Credentialed boxing journalist discussing combat sports within his area of expertise
#1813 Tony Hinchcliffe
May 5, 2022Comedy conversation without specific misinformation claims requiring fact-checking
#1810 Remi Warren
April 28, 2022Professional hunting guide and conservationist discussing hunting, wildlife management, and conservation within his area of expertise
#1812 Doug Stanhope
May 4, 2022Comedy conversation where Stanhope actually challenged Rogan on misinformation responsibility
#1809 Jessica Kirson
April 26, 2022Professional comedian having a comedy-focused conversation without misinformation or harmful content
#2256 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
January 14, 2025Protect Our Parks 14 comedy episode
#2252 Wesley Huff
January 7, 2025PhD candidate in New Testament discussing biblical scholarship
#2250 Raekwon
January 1, 2025Wu-Tang Clan member discussing hip-hop history
#2249 Yannis Pappas & Chris Distefano
December 31, 2024Comedians discussing AI, UFOs, and society
#2248 Michael Waddell
December 26, 2024Professional hunter discussing hunting culture
#2247 Duncan Trussell
December 25, 2024Comedian engaging in philosophical speculation
#2244 Ryan Graves
December 17, 2024Former Navy pilot and UAP expert discussing aerospace safety
#2243 Julian Lennon
December 16, 2024Musician, photographer, and filmmaker discussing his career
#2241 Rick Strassman
December 11, 2024Credentialed psychiatrist discussing DMT research and psychedelics
#2240 Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary
December 10, 2024Acclaimed filmmakers discussing their careers and cinema
#2236 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
November 28, 2024Protect Our Parks 13 comedy episode
#2235 Mike Rowe
November 27, 2024Dirty Jobs host discussing skilled trades advocacy
#2233 Scott Storch
November 21, 2024Grammy-winning music producer discussing career and recovery
#2230 Evan Hafer
November 15, 2024Special Forces veteran discussing military experiences
#2228 Josh Dubin
November 13, 2024Civil rights attorney discussing criminal justice reform
#2227 Adrienne Iapalucci
November 12, 2024Professional standup comedian discussing comedy career
#2226 Theo Von
November 8, 2024Comedian discussing comedy and current events
#2217 Brian Cox
October 24, 2024Credentialed particle physicist discussing physics and cosmology
#2216 Luke Bryan
October 23, 2024Country music star discussing career and outdoor recreation
#2213 Diane K. Boyd
October 15, 2024Wolf biologist with PhD and 40+ years experience
#2212 Jelly Roll
October 11, 2024Award-winning musician discussing recovery and career
#2209 Paul Rosolie
October 2, 2024Conservationist discussing Amazon rainforest protection
#2207 Shawn Ryan
September 28, 2024Former Navy SEAL discussing national security
#2206 Chamath Palihapitiya
September 25, 2024Tech entrepreneur discussing AI and technology
#2203 Eric Goode & Jeremy McBride
September 17, 2024Emmy-nominated documentary filmmakers
#2202 Tom Segura
September 16, 2024Professional comedian discussing comedy careers
#2176 Chad Daniels
July 17, 2024Casual comedy conversation without misinformation
#2175 Sam Tallent
July 11, 2024Lighthearted discussion of comedy craft and touring
#2174 Annie Jacobsen
July 10, 2024Credible journalist discussing well-researched nuclear war scenarios
#2172 Sebastian Junger
July 2, 2024Respected journalist's thoughtful exploration of near-death experience
#2169 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
June 26, 2024Comedy-focused Protect Our Parks episode
#2165 Jack Carr
June 18, 2024Thoughtful discussion with cult survivor and author
#2164 Action Bronson
June 13, 2024Entertainment-focused conversation without sustained misinformation
#2159 Sal Vulcano
May 31, 2024Comedy conversation with personal ADHD experiences
#2158 Harland Williams
May 30, 2024Comedy-focused conversation between longtime friends
#2157 Duncan Trussell
May 29, 2024Philosophical discussion without promoting harmful content
#2156 Jeremie & Edouard Harris (Gladstone AI)
May 25, 2024Credentialed AI safety experts discussing legitimate technical concerns
#2155 Brian Redban
May 23, 2024Casual conversation with legitimate scientific topics
#2154 Remi Warren
May 22, 2024Professional discussion about hunting and wildlife management
#2151 Rizwan Virk
May 16, 2024Philosophical discussion of simulation theory without harmful claims
#2150 Greg Overton
May 14, 2024Respectful discussion of Native American art and history
#2149 Sebastian Maniscalco
May 10, 2024Lighthearted comedy conversation
#2147 Mike Baker
May 8, 2024Standard political commentary without egregious misinformation
#2146 Deric Poston
May 7, 2024Casual comedian conversation without sustained harmful content
#2144 Chris DiStefano
May 2, 2024Personal faith journey and comedy discussion
#2140 Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin
April 24, 2024Political discussion without sustained dangerous misinformation
#2139 Akaash Singh
April 23, 2024Comedy industry conversation
#2137 Michelle Dowd
April 18, 2024Thoughtful interview with cult survivor about published memoir
#2135 Neal Brennan
April 12, 2024Balanced comedy discussion with open perspectives
#2131 Brian Simpson
April 5, 2024Casual comedy conversation without substantive misinformation
#2129 David Holthouse
April 2, 2024Legitimate investigative journalism about crimes in religious institutions
#2128 Joey Diaz
March 29, 2024Typical comedy/storytelling without substantial harmful content
#2127 Eleanor Kerrigan
March 28, 2024Comedy conversation without sustained harmful rhetoric
#2126 Donnell Rawlings
March 27, 2024Comedy conversation about entertainment industry
#2124 Dave Attell & Ian Fidance
March 23, 2024Comedy-focused conversation without misinformation
#2123 Gary Clark Jr.
March 22, 2024Music-focused conversation about creative process and career
#2122 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
March 20-21, 2024Entertainment-focused Protect Our Parks comedy episode
#2121 Jonathan Haidt
March 19, 2024Legitimate scholarly debate about social media's impact on teens
#2120 That Mexican OT
March 15, 2024Music career interview without problematic content
#2118 The Black Keys
March 12, 2024Music industry discussion
#2117 Ray Kurzweil
March 11, 2024Speculative futurism from credentialed expert
#2114 Zack Snyder
March 6, 2024Filmmaking interview
#2112 Dan Soder
March 1, 2024Casual comedy conversation
#2110 Fahim Anwar
February 28, 2024Comedy industry discussion
#2108 Tom Green
February 24, 2024Comedy conversation
#2107 Billy Walters
February 23, 2024Professional sports betting expert discussing his field
#2104 Chris Williamson
February 16, 2024Podcaster discussing cultural topics
#2103 Sam Morril
February 15, 2024Comedy conversation
#2102 Will Storr
February 14, 2024Award-winning journalist discussing psychology research
#2100 Cameron Hanes & Steven Rinella
February 9, 2024Hunting and conservation experts
#2098 Shane Gillis & Matt McCusker
February 6, 2024Comedy conversation
#2097 Jeff Dye
February 2, 2024Comedy conversation
#2096 Josh Dubin & Sheldon Johnson
February 1, 2024Criminal justice reform discussion
#2095 Moshe Kasher
January 31, 2024Comedy conversation
#2093 Sober October Crew
January 26, 2024Comedy conversation among comedians
#2092 Mariana van Zeller
January 30, 2024Award-winning investigative journalist
#2089 Joey Diaz
January 20, 2024Comedy conversation
#2088 Yannis Pappas
January 19, 2024Comedy conversation
#2087 Ron White
January 16, 2024Comedy conversation
#2086 Jim Norton
January 12, 2024Comedy conversation
#2085 Charles Wesley Godwin
January 10, 2024Musician discussing music career
#2081 Tony Hinchcliffe
January 2, 2024Comedy conversation
#2080 John Reeves
December 28, 2023Amateur paleontologist discussing Ice Age fossils
#2077 Tim Dillon
December 20, 2023Satirical comedy conversation
#2076 Aza Raskin & Tristan Harris
December 19, 2023Credentialed AI ethics experts
#2075 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
December 13-14, 2023Protect Our Parks comedy episode
#2074 Shane Gillis
December 12, 2023Comedy conversation
#2073 Derek (More Plates More Dates)
December 7, 2023Fitness influencer discussion
#2072 Stavros Halkias
December 5, 2023Comedy conversation
#2071 Kim Congdon & Sara Weinshenk
November 30, 2023Comedy conversation
#2070 Evan Hafer
November 29, 2023Special Forces veteran and CEO
#2068 Cameron Hanes
November 25, 2023Bowhunting expert
#2066 Ralph Barbosa
November 22, 2023Comedy conversation
#2064 Mike Baker
November 16, 2023Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics
#2062 Will & Jenni Harris
November 23, 2023Regenerative agriculture experts
#2061 Whitney Cummings
November 10, 2023Comedy conversation
#2059 Adam Greentree
November 8, 2023Bowhunting expert
#2058 Elliott West
November 7, 2023Distinguished historian discussing American West
#2057 Dale Brisby
November 3, 2023Professional rodeo expert
#2056 David Blaine
November 2, 2023Magician/entertainer
#2053 Danny & Michael Philippou
October 27, 2023Filmmakers discussing their movie
#2052 Shane Dorian
October 26, 2023Professional surfer
#2050 Ehsan Ahmad
October 21, 2023Comedian
#2049 Coleman Hughes
October 20, 2023Writer/columnist on race and public policy
#2048 Reggie Watts
October 2023Comedian/musician
#2046 Brian Redban
October 10, 2023Podcast producer
#2045 Jimmy Carr
October 7, 2023Comedy conversation
#2044 Sam Altman
October 6, 2023OpenAI CEO discussing AI safety and governance
#2042 Joe List
September 30, 2023Comedian
#2041 Steve Strope
September 28, 2023Car fabrication expert
#2040 Eddie Bravo
September 27, 2023Sports-focused conversation
#2039 Michael Easter
September 26, 2023Health/fitness writer and UNLV professor
#2038 Trae Tha Truth
September 21, 2023Rapper and philanthropist
#2036 Kurt Angle
September 19, 2023Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestler
#2035 Brian Simpson
September 14, 2023Comedian
#2034 Jeremy Jones
September 13, 2023Professional pool player
#2033 Matt Rife
September 12, 2023Comedian
#2031 Luis J. Gomez
September 6, 2023Comedy conversation with established comedian without harmful misinformation or dangerous content
#2030 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
September 5, 2023Comedy hangout session (Protect Our Parks 9) with established comedians having casual conversations without misinformation or harmful content
#2027 Oliver Anthony
August 30, 2023Musician discussing viral fame and mental health journey without promoting misinformation
#2026 Peter Berg
August 29, 2023Accomplished filmmaker discussing his Netflix series about the opioid crisis and entertainment industry topics within his expertise
#2024 Hulk Hogan
August 23, 2023Wrestling legend discussing career without dangerous misinformation
#2023 Brian Keating
August 22, 2023Cosmologist and physics professor discussing science
#2022 Jeremy Gerber, Phil Gerber, & Josh Henning
August 17, 2023Automotive experts discussing classic car restoration
#2021 Mike Baker
August 16, 2023Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics and intelligence
#2020 Tom Papa
August 15, 2023Professional comedian discussing comedy and entertainment
#2019 Tim Dillon
August 10, 2023Comedy conversation without harmful misinformation
#2018 Post Malone
August 8, 2023Musician discussing health journey and music career
#2017 Bryan Callen
August 4, 2023Comedy conversation between longtime friends
#2015 Zach Bryan
August 1, 2023Country musician discussing Navy service and music career
#2013 Paul Rosolie
July 31, 2023Conservationist discussing Amazon rainforest protection
#2011 Tony Woods
July 20, 2023Veteran comedian discussing comedy career
#2010 Marc Andreessen
July 19, 2023Technology pioneer discussing AI and tech industry
#2007 Adrienne Iapalucci
July 13, 2023Stand-up comedian discussing comedy industry
#2006 Brian Simpson
July 11, 2023Comedian discussing current events and comedy
#2005 Tom Segura
July 4, 2023Comedy conversation between comedian friends
#2003 Killer Mike
June 27, 2023Grammy-nominated rapper discussing music and social issues
#2002 Amanda Feilding
June 23, 2023Psychedelics researcher discussing therapeutic research
#2001 Gabriel Iglesias
June 22, 2023Comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment
#2000 Duncan Trussell
June 20, 2023Comedian and podcast host engaging in philosophical discussion
#1998 Ali Siddiq
June 14, 2023Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and storytelling
#1997 Cameron Hanes
June 13, 2023Bowhunter and ultra-marathon runner discussing fitness and hunting
#1996 Andy Stumpf
June 8, 2023Decorated Navy SEAL discussing military service and extreme sports
#1995 Chad Stahelski
June 7, 2023Film director and stunt coordinator discussing action filmmaking
#1994 Theo Von
June 6, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and entertainment
#1993 Josh Dubin & Bruce Bryan
June 1, 2023Criminal justice advocates discussing wrongful convictions
#1991 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
May 26, 2023Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 8)
#1990 Bert Kreischer
May 25, 2023Comedian discussing comedy and entertainment
#1989 Andrew Dice Clay
May 24, 2023Legendary comedian discussing stand-up career
#1988 James Reed
May 18, 2023Documentary filmmaker discussing nature documentaries
#1987 Jelly Roll
May 17, 2023Musician discussing music career and personal transformation
#1986 Jack Carr
May 16, 2023Author and former Navy SEAL discussing thriller novels
#1985 Steven Wright
May 13, 2023Legendary comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1984 Brian Redban
May 11, 2023Original JRE producer discussing podcasting and comedy
#1983 Kim Congdon & Sara Weinshenk
May 10, 2023Comedians discussing stand-up and entertainment
#1982 John Hennessey
May 5, 2023Automotive engineer discussing high-performance vehicles
#1981 Pauly Shore
May 3, 2023Comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment history
#1978 Ms. Pat
April 28, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and sitcom career
#1975 Dan Flores
April 25, 2023Historian and naturalist discussing American West wildlife
#1973 Joey Diaz
April 21, 2023Comedian sharing comedy stories and entertainment career
#1971 Howie Mandel
April 19, 2023Comedian and TV host discussing entertainment career
#1970 Bill Ottman
April 13, 2023Tech entrepreneur discussing social media and internet freedom
#1969 Sam Tallent
April 12, 2023Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career
#1968 Jason Everman
April 11, 2023Former musician and Army Ranger discussing unique life journey
#1967 Mike Vecchione
April 6, 2023Stand-up comedian discussing comedy
#1966 Big Jay Oakerson & Ari Shaffir
April 5, 2023Comedians discussing stand-up comedy
#1965 David Choe
April 4, 2023Artist discussing art career and creative process
#1964 Rick Doblin
March 31, 2023Psychedelics researcher discussing MDMA therapy research
#1962 Eddie Huang
March 29, 2023Chef and filmmaker discussing food, culture, and career
#1960 Andrew Schulz
March 24, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and podcasting
#1959 David Buss
March 23, 2023Evolutionary psychologist discussing mating strategies
#1958 Andrew Huberman
March 21, 2023Neuroscientist discussing brain science within his expertise
#1957 Shane Gillis
March 17, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1956 Luke Combs
March 16, 2023Country music star discussing music career
#1954 Bert Kreischer
March 14, 2023Comedian discussing comedy and entertainment
#1953 Josh Dubin & Bruce Bryan
June 1, 2023Criminal justice advocates discussing wrongful convictions
#1951 Coffeezilla
March 7, 2023Investigative journalist exposing cryptocurrency scams
#1950 Derek Wolfe
March 3, 2023Former NFL player discussing football career
#1947 Chris Distefano
February 28, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1946 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
February 23, 2023Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 7)
#1944 Ryan Long
February 21, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up and sketch comedy
#1943 Joel Turner
February 17, 2023Archery expert and mental coach discussing shooting sports
#1942 Mark Greaney
February 16, 2023Thriller novelist discussing writing career
#1940 Matt Taibbi
February 13, 2023Investigative journalist discussing media and reporting
#1939 B-Real
February 9, 2023Musician from Cypress Hill discussing hip-hop career
#1938 Mariana van Zeller
February 8, 2023Investigative journalist discussing undercover reporting
#1937 Punkie Johnson
February 7, 2023Comedian and SNL cast member discussing comedy
#1936 Krystal Ball & Saagar Enjeti
February 4, 2023Political commentators discussing independent media
#1935 Kyle Kulinski
February 3, 2023Political commentator discussing progressive politics
#1934 Lex Fridman
January 31, 2023AI researcher and podcast host discussing technology
#1932 Merlin Tuttle
January 27, 2023Bat conservationist discussing wildlife conservation
#1931 Mike Glover
January 26, 2023Former Green Beret discussing military experience and survival
#1929 Louis C.K.
January 21, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and creative process
#1927 Forrest Galante
January 17, 2023Wildlife biologist discussing extinct species searches
#1925 Sonny Side
January 13, 2023Food vlogger discussing culinary travel adventures
#1924 Andrew Santino
January 12, 2023Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1923 Mike Baker
January 11, 2023Former CIA officer discussing intelligence work
#1921 Peter Zeihan
January 7, 2023Geopolitical strategist discussing global economics
#1920 Dave Portnoy
January 5, 2023Entrepreneur and sports media personality discussing business
#1918 John Reeves
December 30, 2022Gold miner and fossil collector discussing Alaska fossils
#1917 Fedor Gorst
December 29, 2022Professional pool player discussing billiards
#1916 Jon Bernthal
December 28, 2022Actor discussing film and television career
#1915 Brian Simpson
December 27, 2022Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1914 Siddharth Kara
December 22, 2022Human trafficking expert discussing modern slavery
#1913 Brian Redban
December 21, 2022Original JRE producer discussing podcasting history
#1912 Steven Rinella
December 20, 2022Outdoorsman and conservationist discussing hunting and wildlife
#1911 Mark Boal
December 15, 2022Screenwriter discussing filmmaking and journalism
#1909 Stavros Halkias
December 13, 2022Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1908 Erika Thompson
December 8, 2022Beekeeper discussing beekeeping and pollination
#1907 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
December 7, 2022Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 6)
#1906 David Goggins
December 6, 2022Ultra-endurance athlete discussing mental toughness
#1905 Derek from More Plates More Dates
December 3, 2022Fitness expert discussing exercise science and performance
#1904 Neil deGrasse Tyson
November 30, 2022Astrophysicist discussing space science within his expertise
#1903 Kurt Metzger
November 29, 2022Comedian discussing stand-up comedy
#1902 Danny Brown
November 23, 2022Rapper discussing hip-hop music career
#1901 Steven Pressfield
November 22, 2022Author discussing creative process and writing
#1900 Steve-O
November 17, 2022Comedian and stunt performer sharing inspiring 14+ year sobriety journey
#1898 Neal Brennan
November 15, 2022Comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show discussing comedy and personal mental health journey
#1894 Suzanne Santo
November 4, 2022Singer-songwriter discussing music career and creative process without harmful content
#1893 Will Harris
November 3, 2022Fourth-generation farmer discussing peer-reviewed regenerative agriculture practices
#1892 Sober October Recap
November 2, 2022Comedians discussing health benefits of sobriety challenge without misinformation
#1891 Duncan Trussell
November 1, 2022Comedian discussing spirituality, Buddhism, and philosophy without harmful content
#1890 Bridget Phetasy
October 29, 2022Comedian and writer discussing personal experiences and social issues without spreading misinformation
#1888 Michael Shermer
October 26, 2022Skeptic magazine founder and PhD discussing conspiracy theories from evidence-based perspective
#1887 Maynard James Keenan
October 25, 2022Musician discussing music, wine making, and martial arts without harmful content
#1885 Mike Sarraille & Andy Stumpf
October 20, 2022Decorated Navy SEALs discussing military service and leadership without spreading misinformation
#1883 Ryan Graves
October 19, 2022Former Navy pilot discussing UAP experiences and aviation safety with Congressional testimony credentials
#1882 Iliza Shlesinger
October 13, 2022Award-winning comedian discussing comedy craft and women's experiences in entertainment without misinformation
#1881 Rick Rubin
October 12, 2022Legendary music producer discussing creativity and music industry within his expertise
#1877 Jann Wenner
October 5, 2022Rolling Stone founder discussing music journalism and publishing history within his expertise
#1876 Greg Fitzsimmons
September 30, 2022Emmy-winning comedian and writer discussing comedy craft and entertainment without misinformation
#1874 Dave Attell
September 27, 2022Stand-up comedian discussing comedy craft and entertainment without misinformation
#1872 Tony Hinchcliffe & Hans Kim
September 20, 2022Comedy conversation about Kill Tony and stand-up comedy without harmful content
#1871 Jon Peters
September 15, 2022Hollywood producer sharing entertainment industry stories without spreading misinformation
#1868 Sam Morril
September 7, 2022Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and Netflix special without misinformation
#1866 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir
September 1, 2022Protect Our Parks 5 comedy episode without harmful misinformation
#1862 Mike Baker
August 24, 2022Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics within his expertise
#1861 Dave Mustaine
August 23, 2022Legendary metal musician discussing music career and recovery journey
#1860 Tim Dillon
August 19, 2022Comedy conversation between comedians without focused harmful content
#1859 Louis C.K. & Joe List
August 18, 2022Comedy conversation about filmmaking and stand-up craft without harmful misinformation
#1858 Josh Dubin & Derrick Hamilton
August 17, 2022Criminal justice reform advocates discussing wrongful convictions and The Innocence Project's vital work
#1851 Chris Williamson
August 2, 2022Podcaster having balanced discussion on masculinity while critiquing toxic red pill ideology
#1850 Whitney Cummings
July 30, 2022Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment industry without harmful misinformation
#1849 Rich Benoit
July 28, 2022DIY car mechanic and right-to-repair advocate discussing electric vehicle rebuilding and consumer advocacy
#1847 Theo Von
July 26, 2022Comedy conversation between comedians without misinformation or harmful content
#1846 Andrew Schulz
July 23, 2022Comedy conversation between established comedians discussing stand-up and independent content creation
#1843 Paul Virzi
July 13, 2022Comedy conversation between comedians discussing stand-up career and entertainment without harmful content
#1842 Andrew Huberman
July 12, 2022Credentialed Stanford neuroscientist discussing neuroscience, hormones, and brain function within his area of expertise
#1841 Brian Redban
July 7, 2022Comedy and podcast production conversation between longtime colleagues without misinformation or harmful content
#1840 Marc Andreessen
July 6, 2022Technology pioneer discussing AI, internet evolution, and tech industry within his expertise
#1838 Brian Simpson
June 30, 2022Professional comedian discussing comedy and technology without misinformation
#1836 Ryan Holiday
June 23, 2022Author discussing Stoicism, media manipulation, and philosophy within his area of expertise
#1835 Mike Judge
June 22, 2022Emmy-winning filmmaker discussing animation, Silicon Valley experiences, and creative work within his expertise
#1834 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
June 21, 2022Protect Our Parks 4 comedy episode without harmful content
#1832 Charlie Walker
June 15, 2022Award-winning British explorer discussing Arctic expeditions and Russian detention within his expertise
#1829 Bobby Azarian
June 9, 2022Credentialed cognitive neuroscientist discussing consciousness and complexity science within his field
#1826 Fahim Anwar
May 31, 2022Professional comedian discussing stand-up craft and entertainment without misinformation
#1823 Neal Brennan
May 25, 2022Comedian discussing stand-up, mental health journey, and personal experiences without misinformation
#1822 Chris DiStefano
May 24, 2022Comedian discussing comedy career, mental health awareness, and personal experiences without misinformation
#1811 Brendan Schaub
April 29, 2022Comedy and entertainment discussion between friends without misinformation or harmful content
#1808 Dan Soder
April 23, 2022Professional comedian discussing comedy, MMA, and using dark humor without misinformation
#1803 Greg Fitzsimmons
April 8, 2022Emmy-winning comedian and writer discussing comedy craft, Will Smith/Chris Rock incident, and entertainment without misinformation
#1806 Duncan Trussell
April 16, 2022Comedian engaging in openly speculative philosophical discussion and metaphysical musings without presenting harmful claims as fact
#1795 Antonio Garcia Martinez
March 23, 2022Tech entrepreneur discussing Ukraine war, Big Tech practices, and free speech within his expertise without promoting conspiracy theories
#1790 Nims Purja
March 9, 2022World-record mountaineer discussing extreme altitude climbing achievements and military background
#1788 MrBeast
March 7, 2022YouTube creator discussing content creation, business ventures, and philanthropy without misinformation
#1787 Dakota Meyer
March 2, 2022Medal of Honor recipient discussing combat experiences and military service within his expertise
#1786 Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses
March 1, 2022Grammy-nominated rapper and comedian discussing music industry and entertainment without misinformation
#1783 Ben Burgis
February 24, 2022Philosophy professor discussing democratic socialism and political discourse within his expertise
#1782 Daniel Holzman
February 22, 2022Professional chef discussing cooking techniques, food culture, and culinary expertise without misinformation
#1781 Coleman Hughes
February 21, 2022Philosophy graduate discussing race policy within his expertise, representing legitimate scholarly debate on colorblind vs. race-conscious approaches
#1779 Michael Osterholm
February 18, 2022Credentialed infectious disease expert discussing COVID-19 within his area of expertise
#1778 Joey Diaz
February 17, 2022Comedy conversation between longtime friends discussing stand-up career, entertainment stories, and personal anecdotes without misinformation
#1777 Andrew Dessler
February 16, 2022Credentialed climate scientist presenting mainstream scientific consensus on climate change within his area of expertise
#1774 Josh Dubin
February 9, 2022Civil rights attorney and Innocence Project advisor discussing criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and the legal system within his expertise
#1771 Andy Stumpf
February 3, 2022Decorated Navy SEAL discussing military service, combat experiences, and fitness training within his expertise
#1770 Valentine Thomas
January 26, 2022PADI Freediving Instructor and ocean conservationist discussing sustainable fishing, freediving, and marine conservation within her expertise
#1765 Phillip Frankland Lee
January 18, 2022Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur discussing culinary arts, restaurant industry, and food within his expertise
#1764 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
January 14, 2022Protect Our Parks comedy episode with three professional comedians having casual conversation without harmful content
#1762 Josh Szeps
January 12, 2022Credentialed ABC Radio journalist successfully fact-checked Rogan's COVID vaccine misinformation in real-time with accurate data about myocarditis risks
#1760 Adam Curry
January 8, 2022Technology-focused conversation about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and the metaverse without documented misinformation
#1758 Carrot Top
January 4, 2022Professional prop comedian discussing Las Vegas residency, fitness journey, and entertainment career without misinformation
#1756 John Abramson
January 18, 2022Harvard Medical School lecturer and pharmaceutical industry expert discussed Big Pharma corruption while affirming vaccine importance and pushing back against misinformation
#1755 Tony Woods
December 29, 2021Veteran stand-up comedian and Dave Chappelle mentor discussing comedy craft, storytelling, and navigating different audiences without misinformation
#1754 Suzanne Santo
December 28, 2021Musician and HoneyHoney member discussing music career, creative process, and industry challenges without misinformation
#1753 Brian Redban
December 24, 2021Comedy conversation celebrating 12 years of JRE, discussing technology, gaming, and podcasting history without sustained misinformation
#1751 Brian Simpson
December 23, 2021Professional comedian discussing comedy, drug policy debates, and gaming culture without misinformation
#1750 Ari Shaffir & Tony Hinchcliffe
December 22, 2021Comedy conversation between comedians discussing sports, politics, and entertainment without harmful misinformation
#1749 Shane Dorian
December 21, 2021Professional big wave surfer discussing surfing career, training, and ocean sports within his expertise
#1748 Beeple
December 14, 2021Digital artist discussing NFTs, blockchain technology, and digital art within his area of expertise
#1745 Matt Taibbi
December 7, 2021Credentialed investigative journalist discussing media criticism and journalism ethics within his expertise
#1743 Steven Pinker
December 2, 2021Harvard psychologist discussing rationality, cognitive biases, and conspiracy theories within his expertise
#1739 Philip Goff
November 24, 2021Philosophy professor discussing consciousness and panpsychism within his area of academic expertise
#1738 Ben O'Brien
November 23, 2021Conservation expert and hunting writer discussing outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and podcasting within his expertise
#1736 Tristan Harris & Daniel Schmachtenberger
November 18, 2021Credentialed technology ethics experts discussing social media's threats to democracy and the meta-crisis
#1735 Peter Attia
November 17, 2021Credentialed physician (Stanford MD, Johns Hopkins) discussing longevity medicine, exercise science, and metabolic health within his expertise
#1734 Ron White
November 16, 2021Comedy conversation covering sobriety, stand-up comedy, and life in Austin without misinformation
#1733 Snoop Dogg
November 12, 2021Legendary rapper discussing hip-hop history, music career, and creative process
#1731 Theo Von
November 8, 2021Comedy conversation between comedian friends covering MMA, pop culture, and entertainment
#1730 Cameron Hanes
November 5, 2021Professional bowhunter and ultramarathon runner discussing hunting, fitness, and outdoor athletics within his expertise
#1729 Gilbert Gottfried
November 4, 2021Comedy legend sharing career stories about SNL, George Carlin, and Hollywood
#1728 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand
November 3, 2021First Protect Our Parks comedy episode without misinformation or harmful content
#1727 Rob Kearney
October 29, 2021Professional strongman discussing competition, training, and his experience as the first openly gay professional strongman
#1726 Chuck Palahniuk
October 27, 2021Acclaimed novelist discussing literature, creative writing, and artistic expression within his expertise
#1725 Bridget Phetasy
October 26, 2021Comedian and writer discussing addiction recovery, sobriety journey, and cultural commentary
#1724 Jewel
October 25, 2021Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discussing her life story, overcoming homelessness, and mental health advocacy
#1723 Amishi Jha
October 21, 2021Credentialed neuroscientist discussing peer-reviewed research on attention, working memory, and mindfulness
#1722 Bartow Elmore
October 20, 2021Award-winning environmental historian discussing Monsanto's corporate history and food sustainability
#1716 Steven Rinella
October 7, 2021Experienced outdoorsman and conservationist discussing hunting, wildlife management, and conservation
#1715 Jessica Kirson
October 6, 2021Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career, meeting celebrities, and entertainment industry
#1714 Josh Dubin & Robert Jones
October 5, 2021Criminal justice attorney and wrongful conviction exoneree discussing Innocence Project work and 23 years of wrongful imprisonment
#1713 Mike Baker
September 30, 2021Former CIA operations officer discussing Afghanistan withdrawal, geopolitics, and intelligence within his expertise
#1712 Bert Kreischer
September 28, 2021Comedy conversation between longtime comedian friends without misinformation
#1710 Cullen Hoback
September 22, 2021Investigative filmmaker discussing his HBO documentary exposing QAnon's origins and the identity of Q
#1709 Amanda Knox
September 21, 2021Exoneree discussing wrongful conviction, criminal justice system flaws, and media sensationalism from firsthand experience
#1708 Anna Lembke
September 16, 2021Stanford addiction medicine professor discussing dopamine, addiction, and the pleasure-pain balance within her expertise
#1707 Kyle Dunnigan & Kurt Metzger
September 15, 2021Comedy conversation between stand-up comedians about the comedy industry and collaborative projects
#1706 Billy Corben
September 14, 2021Documentary filmmaker discussing Miami crime history; notably pushed back on Rogan's COVID misinformation with data
#1704 C.K. Chin
September 8, 2021Austin restaurateur discussing the restaurant industry, food culture, and community involvement
#1703 Tom Segura
September 7, 2021Comedy conversation between longtime friends about Texas lifestyle, restaurants, and comedy industry
#1702 Laurie Woolever
August 26, 2021Credentialed food writer discussing her oral biography of Anthony Bourdain
#1701 Dr. Rhonda Patrick
August 25, 2021Biomedical scientist who effectively pushed back on Rogan's vaccine skepticism with data-driven arguments
#1700 Eleanor Kerrigan
August 24, 2021Comedy conversation about her stand-up career and personal stories
#1698 Neill Blomkamp
August 19, 2021Academy Award-nominated filmmaker discussing his career and science fiction
#1696 Lex Fridman
August 17, 2021AI researcher discussing technology, robotics, and science communication with nuance
#1695 Andrew Schulz
August 12, 2021Comedy conversation covering standup comedy and cultural commentary
#1694 Ms. Pat & Jordan E. Cooper
August 10, 2021Comedians discussing Ms. Pat's life story and the creation of The Ms. Pat Show on BET+
#1692 Jason Wilson
August 5, 2021Martial arts mentor discussing men's emotional health and his acclaimed Detroit youth program
#1690 Jessimae Peluso
July 31, 2021Comedy conversation covering entertainment topics without misinformation
#1689 Yannis Pappas
July 29, 2021Comedy conversation about documentaries, pop culture, and the comedy scene
#1686 Ari Shaffir
July 22, 2021Comedy conversation between longtime friends about travel, culture, and personal anecdotes
#1685 Shane Gillis
July 21, 2021Comedy conversation discussing stand-up career and SNL firing controversy
#1681 Brian Simpson
July 8, 2021Comedy conversation covering standup career, documentary recommendations, and drug policy discussion
#1680 Jakob Dylan
July 7, 2021Musician discussing his career with The Wallflowers and growing up as Bob Dylan's son
#1678 Michael Pollan
June 30, 2021Harvard/UC Berkeley professor discussing psychoactive plants and drug policy within his expertise
#1676 Jesse Griffiths
July 1, 2021James Beard Award-winning chef discussing hunting, butchering, and cooking wild game
#1675 Quentin Tarantino
June 29, 2021Acclaimed filmmaker discussing his career and creative process
#1674 Clay Newcomb
June 26, 2021Hunter, naturalist, and Bear Hunting Magazine publisher discussing conservation and rural culture
#1672 Iliza Shlesinger
June 24, 2021Comedy conversation about stand-up, dating, and her Netflix film
#1670 David Sinclair
June 22, 2021Harvard geneticist discussing aging biology and longevity research within his expertise
#1669 Kyle Kulinski
June 17, 2021Progressive political commentator discussing Biden-Putin media coverage and political analysis
#1668 Krystal Ball & Saagar Enjeti
June 16, 2021Political commentators discussing media independence, corporate power, and economic inequality
#1667 Annie Lederman
June 15, 2021Comedy conversation about pandemic experiences and LA vs Austin
#1666 Duncan Trussell
June 11, 2021Philosophical comedy conversation about consciousness, technology, and culture
#1665 Carole Hooven
June 10, 2021Harvard evolutionary biologist discussing testosterone and sex differences within her expertise
#1664 Josh Dubin
June 9, 2021Innocence Project advisor discussing wrongful convictions and criminal justice reform
#1663 Edward Slingerland
June 8, 2021Distinguished UBC scholar discussing his academic book on alcohol's role in human cultural evolution
#1688 Greg Fitzsimmons
July 28, 2021Comedy conversation between longtime friends about standup, wildlife, and pop culture
#1684 Abby Martin
July 16, 2021Investigative journalist discussing Israeli-Palestinian conflict with largely fact-based on-the-ground reporting
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