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, 2025

Legendary musician discussing music career and memoir

#2386 The Red Clay Strays

September 30, 2025

Country-rock musicians discussing career without harmful content

#2385 Rick Strassman

September 26, 2025

Credentialed psychiatrist discussing DMT research

#2384 Mark Kerr

September 25, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer discussing MMA career and film

#2383 Ian Edwards

September 24, 2025

Professional comedian discussing comedy craft

#2382 Andrew Santino

September 23, 2025

Professional comedian discussing comedy and media

#2261 Warren Smith

January 23, 2025

Educator discussing critical thinking in education

#2260 Lex Fridman

January 22, 2025

MIT AI researcher discussing technology and AI

#2258 Steven Rinella

January 16, 2025

Conservationist discussing hunting and wildlife management

#1824 Lex Fridman

May 26, 2022

MIT AI researcher discussing technology, geopolitics, and philosophy without promoting dangerous misinformation

#1805 Mike Tyson

April 15, 2022

Legendary 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, 2022

Protect Our Parks 3 comedy episode without harmful misinformation

#1821 Bert Kreischer & Tony Hinchcliffe

May 19, 2022

Comedy conversation between comedians discussing entertainment, pop culture, and current events without harmful misinformation

#1820 Jack Carr

May 18, 2022

Retired Navy SEAL discussing thriller novels, The Terminal List series, and military experiences within his expertise

#1819 Cameron Hanes

May 17, 2022

Bowhunter and ultra-marathon runner discussing hunting, athletic performance, and work ethic within his expertise

#1818 Christina Pazsitzky

May 13, 2022

Professional comedian discussing comedy career, cultural commentary, and personal experiences without misinformation

#1815 The Black Keys

May 10, 2022

Musicians discussing their rock band career, album promotion, and music industry without harmful content

#1814 Radio Rahim

May 6, 2022

Credentialed boxing journalist discussing combat sports within his area of expertise

#1813 Tony Hinchcliffe

May 5, 2022

Comedy conversation without specific misinformation claims requiring fact-checking

#1810 Remi Warren

April 28, 2022

Professional hunting guide and conservationist discussing hunting, wildlife management, and conservation within his area of expertise

#1812 Doug Stanhope

May 4, 2022

Comedy conversation where Stanhope actually challenged Rogan on misinformation responsibility

#1809 Jessica Kirson

April 26, 2022

Professional comedian having a comedy-focused conversation without misinformation or harmful content

#2256 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

January 14, 2025

Protect Our Parks 14 comedy episode

#2252 Wesley Huff

January 7, 2025

PhD candidate in New Testament discussing biblical scholarship

#2250 Raekwon

January 1, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan member discussing hip-hop history

#2249 Yannis Pappas & Chris Distefano

December 31, 2024

Comedians discussing AI, UFOs, and society

#2248 Michael Waddell

December 26, 2024

Professional hunter discussing hunting culture

#2247 Duncan Trussell

December 25, 2024

Comedian engaging in philosophical speculation

#2244 Ryan Graves

December 17, 2024

Former Navy pilot and UAP expert discussing aerospace safety

#2243 Julian Lennon

December 16, 2024

Musician, photographer, and filmmaker discussing his career

#2241 Rick Strassman

December 11, 2024

Credentialed psychiatrist discussing DMT research and psychedelics

#2240 Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary

December 10, 2024

Acclaimed filmmakers discussing their careers and cinema

#2236 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

November 28, 2024

Protect Our Parks 13 comedy episode

#2235 Mike Rowe

November 27, 2024

Dirty Jobs host discussing skilled trades advocacy

#2233 Scott Storch

November 21, 2024

Grammy-winning music producer discussing career and recovery

#2230 Evan Hafer

November 15, 2024

Special Forces veteran discussing military experiences

#2228 Josh Dubin

November 13, 2024

Civil rights attorney discussing criminal justice reform

#2227 Adrienne Iapalucci

November 12, 2024

Professional standup comedian discussing comedy career

#2226 Theo Von

November 8, 2024

Comedian discussing comedy and current events

#2217 Brian Cox

October 24, 2024

Credentialed particle physicist discussing physics and cosmology

#2216 Luke Bryan

October 23, 2024

Country music star discussing career and outdoor recreation

#2213 Diane K. Boyd

October 15, 2024

Wolf biologist with PhD and 40+ years experience

#2212 Jelly Roll

October 11, 2024

Award-winning musician discussing recovery and career

#2209 Paul Rosolie

October 2, 2024

Conservationist discussing Amazon rainforest protection

#2207 Shawn Ryan

September 28, 2024

Former Navy SEAL discussing national security

#2206 Chamath Palihapitiya

September 25, 2024

Tech entrepreneur discussing AI and technology

#2203 Eric Goode & Jeremy McBride

September 17, 2024

Emmy-nominated documentary filmmakers

#2202 Tom Segura

September 16, 2024

Professional comedian discussing comedy careers

#2176 Chad Daniels

July 17, 2024

Casual comedy conversation without misinformation

#2175 Sam Tallent

July 11, 2024

Lighthearted discussion of comedy craft and touring

#2174 Annie Jacobsen

July 10, 2024

Credible journalist discussing well-researched nuclear war scenarios

#2172 Sebastian Junger

July 2, 2024

Respected journalist's thoughtful exploration of near-death experience

#2169 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

June 26, 2024

Comedy-focused Protect Our Parks episode

#2165 Jack Carr

June 18, 2024

Thoughtful discussion with cult survivor and author

#2164 Action Bronson

June 13, 2024

Entertainment-focused conversation without sustained misinformation

#2159 Sal Vulcano

May 31, 2024

Comedy conversation with personal ADHD experiences

#2158 Harland Williams

May 30, 2024

Comedy-focused conversation between longtime friends

#2157 Duncan Trussell

May 29, 2024

Philosophical discussion without promoting harmful content

#2156 Jeremie & Edouard Harris (Gladstone AI)

May 25, 2024

Credentialed AI safety experts discussing legitimate technical concerns

#2155 Brian Redban

May 23, 2024

Casual conversation with legitimate scientific topics

#2154 Remi Warren

May 22, 2024

Professional discussion about hunting and wildlife management

#2151 Rizwan Virk

May 16, 2024

Philosophical discussion of simulation theory without harmful claims

#2150 Greg Overton

May 14, 2024

Respectful discussion of Native American art and history

#2149 Sebastian Maniscalco

May 10, 2024

Lighthearted comedy conversation

#2147 Mike Baker

May 8, 2024

Standard political commentary without egregious misinformation

#2146 Deric Poston

May 7, 2024

Casual comedian conversation without sustained harmful content

#2144 Chris DiStefano

May 2, 2024

Personal faith journey and comedy discussion

#2140 Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin

April 24, 2024

Political discussion without sustained dangerous misinformation

#2139 Akaash Singh

April 23, 2024

Comedy industry conversation

#2137 Michelle Dowd

April 18, 2024

Thoughtful interview with cult survivor about published memoir

#2135 Neal Brennan

April 12, 2024

Balanced comedy discussion with open perspectives

#2131 Brian Simpson

April 5, 2024

Casual comedy conversation without substantive misinformation

#2129 David Holthouse

April 2, 2024

Legitimate investigative journalism about crimes in religious institutions

#2128 Joey Diaz

March 29, 2024

Typical comedy/storytelling without substantial harmful content

#2127 Eleanor Kerrigan

March 28, 2024

Comedy conversation without sustained harmful rhetoric

#2126 Donnell Rawlings

March 27, 2024

Comedy conversation about entertainment industry

#2124 Dave Attell & Ian Fidance

March 23, 2024

Comedy-focused conversation without misinformation

#2123 Gary Clark Jr.

March 22, 2024

Music-focused conversation about creative process and career

#2122 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

March 20-21, 2024

Entertainment-focused Protect Our Parks comedy episode

#2121 Jonathan Haidt

March 19, 2024

Legitimate scholarly debate about social media's impact on teens

#2120 That Mexican OT

March 15, 2024

Music career interview without problematic content

#2118 The Black Keys

March 12, 2024

Music industry discussion

#2117 Ray Kurzweil

March 11, 2024

Speculative futurism from credentialed expert

#2114 Zack Snyder

March 6, 2024

Filmmaking interview

#2112 Dan Soder

March 1, 2024

Casual comedy conversation

#2110 Fahim Anwar

February 28, 2024

Comedy industry discussion

#2108 Tom Green

February 24, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2107 Billy Walters

February 23, 2024

Professional sports betting expert discussing his field

#2104 Chris Williamson

February 16, 2024

Podcaster discussing cultural topics

#2103 Sam Morril

February 15, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2102 Will Storr

February 14, 2024

Award-winning journalist discussing psychology research

#2100 Cameron Hanes & Steven Rinella

February 9, 2024

Hunting and conservation experts

#2098 Shane Gillis & Matt McCusker

February 6, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2097 Jeff Dye

February 2, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2096 Josh Dubin & Sheldon Johnson

February 1, 2024

Criminal justice reform discussion

#2095 Moshe Kasher

January 31, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2093 Sober October Crew

January 26, 2024

Comedy conversation among comedians

#2092 Mariana van Zeller

January 30, 2024

Award-winning investigative journalist

#2089 Joey Diaz

January 20, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2088 Yannis Pappas

January 19, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2087 Ron White

January 16, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2086 Jim Norton

January 12, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2085 Charles Wesley Godwin

January 10, 2024

Musician discussing music career

#2081 Tony Hinchcliffe

January 2, 2024

Comedy conversation

#2080 John Reeves

December 28, 2023

Amateur paleontologist discussing Ice Age fossils

#2077 Tim Dillon

December 20, 2023

Satirical comedy conversation

#2076 Aza Raskin & Tristan Harris

December 19, 2023

Credentialed AI ethics experts

#2075 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

December 13-14, 2023

Protect Our Parks comedy episode

#2074 Shane Gillis

December 12, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2073 Derek (More Plates More Dates)

December 7, 2023

Fitness influencer discussion

#2072 Stavros Halkias

December 5, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2071 Kim Congdon & Sara Weinshenk

November 30, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2070 Evan Hafer

November 29, 2023

Special Forces veteran and CEO

#2068 Cameron Hanes

November 25, 2023

Bowhunting expert

#2066 Ralph Barbosa

November 22, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2064 Mike Baker

November 16, 2023

Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics

#2062 Will & Jenni Harris

November 23, 2023

Regenerative agriculture experts

#2061 Whitney Cummings

November 10, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2059 Adam Greentree

November 8, 2023

Bowhunting expert

#2058 Elliott West

November 7, 2023

Distinguished historian discussing American West

#2057 Dale Brisby

November 3, 2023

Professional rodeo expert

#2056 David Blaine

November 2, 2023

Magician/entertainer

#2053 Danny & Michael Philippou

October 27, 2023

Filmmakers discussing their movie

#2052 Shane Dorian

October 26, 2023

Professional surfer

#2050 Ehsan Ahmad

October 21, 2023

Comedian

#2049 Coleman Hughes

October 20, 2023

Writer/columnist on race and public policy

#2048 Reggie Watts

October 2023

Comedian/musician

#2046 Brian Redban

October 10, 2023

Podcast producer

#2045 Jimmy Carr

October 7, 2023

Comedy conversation

#2044 Sam Altman

October 6, 2023

OpenAI CEO discussing AI safety and governance

#2042 Joe List

September 30, 2023

Comedian

#2041 Steve Strope

September 28, 2023

Car fabrication expert

#2040 Eddie Bravo

September 27, 2023

Sports-focused conversation

#2039 Michael Easter

September 26, 2023

Health/fitness writer and UNLV professor

#2038 Trae Tha Truth

September 21, 2023

Rapper and philanthropist

#2036 Kurt Angle

September 19, 2023

Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestler

#2035 Brian Simpson

September 14, 2023

Comedian

#2034 Jeremy Jones

September 13, 2023

Professional pool player

#2033 Matt Rife

September 12, 2023

Comedian

#2031 Luis J. Gomez

September 6, 2023

Comedy conversation with established comedian without harmful misinformation or dangerous content

#2030 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

September 5, 2023

Comedy hangout session (Protect Our Parks 9) with established comedians having casual conversations without misinformation or harmful content

#2027 Oliver Anthony

August 30, 2023

Musician discussing viral fame and mental health journey without promoting misinformation

#2026 Peter Berg

August 29, 2023

Accomplished filmmaker discussing his Netflix series about the opioid crisis and entertainment industry topics within his expertise

#2024 Hulk Hogan

August 23, 2023

Wrestling legend discussing career without dangerous misinformation

#2023 Brian Keating

August 22, 2023

Cosmologist and physics professor discussing science

#2022 Jeremy Gerber, Phil Gerber, & Josh Henning

August 17, 2023

Automotive experts discussing classic car restoration

#2021 Mike Baker

August 16, 2023

Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics and intelligence

#2020 Tom Papa

August 15, 2023

Professional comedian discussing comedy and entertainment

#2019 Tim Dillon

August 10, 2023

Comedy conversation without harmful misinformation

#2018 Post Malone

August 8, 2023

Musician discussing health journey and music career

#2017 Bryan Callen

August 4, 2023

Comedy conversation between longtime friends

#2015 Zach Bryan

August 1, 2023

Country musician discussing Navy service and music career

#2013 Paul Rosolie

July 31, 2023

Conservationist discussing Amazon rainforest protection

#2011 Tony Woods

July 20, 2023

Veteran comedian discussing comedy career

#2010 Marc Andreessen

July 19, 2023

Technology pioneer discussing AI and tech industry

#2007 Adrienne Iapalucci

July 13, 2023

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy industry

#2006 Brian Simpson

July 11, 2023

Comedian discussing current events and comedy

#2005 Tom Segura

July 4, 2023

Comedy conversation between comedian friends

#2003 Killer Mike

June 27, 2023

Grammy-nominated rapper discussing music and social issues

#2002 Amanda Feilding

June 23, 2023

Psychedelics researcher discussing therapeutic research

#2001 Gabriel Iglesias

June 22, 2023

Comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment

#2000 Duncan Trussell

June 20, 2023

Comedian and podcast host engaging in philosophical discussion

#1998 Ali Siddiq

June 14, 2023

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and storytelling

#1997 Cameron Hanes

June 13, 2023

Bowhunter and ultra-marathon runner discussing fitness and hunting

#1996 Andy Stumpf

June 8, 2023

Decorated Navy SEAL discussing military service and extreme sports

#1995 Chad Stahelski

June 7, 2023

Film director and stunt coordinator discussing action filmmaking

#1994 Theo Von

June 6, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and entertainment

#1993 Josh Dubin & Bruce Bryan

June 1, 2023

Criminal justice advocates discussing wrongful convictions

#1991 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

May 26, 2023

Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 8)

#1990 Bert Kreischer

May 25, 2023

Comedian discussing comedy and entertainment

#1989 Andrew Dice Clay

May 24, 2023

Legendary comedian discussing stand-up career

#1988 James Reed

May 18, 2023

Documentary filmmaker discussing nature documentaries

#1987 Jelly Roll

May 17, 2023

Musician discussing music career and personal transformation

#1986 Jack Carr

May 16, 2023

Author and former Navy SEAL discussing thriller novels

#1985 Steven Wright

May 13, 2023

Legendary comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1984 Brian Redban

May 11, 2023

Original JRE producer discussing podcasting and comedy

#1983 Kim Congdon & Sara Weinshenk

May 10, 2023

Comedians discussing stand-up and entertainment

#1982 John Hennessey

May 5, 2023

Automotive engineer discussing high-performance vehicles

#1981 Pauly Shore

May 3, 2023

Comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment history

#1978 Ms. Pat

April 28, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and sitcom career

#1975 Dan Flores

April 25, 2023

Historian and naturalist discussing American West wildlife

#1973 Joey Diaz

April 21, 2023

Comedian sharing comedy stories and entertainment career

#1971 Howie Mandel

April 19, 2023

Comedian and TV host discussing entertainment career

#1970 Bill Ottman

April 13, 2023

Tech entrepreneur discussing social media and internet freedom

#1969 Sam Tallent

April 12, 2023

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career

#1968 Jason Everman

April 11, 2023

Former musician and Army Ranger discussing unique life journey

#1967 Mike Vecchione

April 6, 2023

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy

#1966 Big Jay Oakerson & Ari Shaffir

April 5, 2023

Comedians discussing stand-up comedy

#1965 David Choe

April 4, 2023

Artist discussing art career and creative process

#1964 Rick Doblin

March 31, 2023

Psychedelics researcher discussing MDMA therapy research

#1962 Eddie Huang

March 29, 2023

Chef and filmmaker discussing food, culture, and career

#1960 Andrew Schulz

March 24, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and podcasting

#1959 David Buss

March 23, 2023

Evolutionary psychologist discussing mating strategies

#1958 Andrew Huberman

March 21, 2023

Neuroscientist discussing brain science within his expertise

#1957 Shane Gillis

March 17, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1956 Luke Combs

March 16, 2023

Country music star discussing music career

#1954 Bert Kreischer

March 14, 2023

Comedian discussing comedy and entertainment

#1953 Josh Dubin & Bruce Bryan

June 1, 2023

Criminal justice advocates discussing wrongful convictions

#1951 Coffeezilla

March 7, 2023

Investigative journalist exposing cryptocurrency scams

#1950 Derek Wolfe

March 3, 2023

Former NFL player discussing football career

#1947 Chris Distefano

February 28, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1946 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

February 23, 2023

Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 7)

#1944 Ryan Long

February 21, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up and sketch comedy

#1943 Joel Turner

February 17, 2023

Archery expert and mental coach discussing shooting sports

#1942 Mark Greaney

February 16, 2023

Thriller novelist discussing writing career

#1940 Matt Taibbi

February 13, 2023

Investigative journalist discussing media and reporting

#1939 B-Real

February 9, 2023

Musician from Cypress Hill discussing hip-hop career

#1938 Mariana van Zeller

February 8, 2023

Investigative journalist discussing undercover reporting

#1937 Punkie Johnson

February 7, 2023

Comedian and SNL cast member discussing comedy

#1936 Krystal Ball & Saagar Enjeti

February 4, 2023

Political commentators discussing independent media

#1935 Kyle Kulinski

February 3, 2023

Political commentator discussing progressive politics

#1934 Lex Fridman

January 31, 2023

AI researcher and podcast host discussing technology

#1932 Merlin Tuttle

January 27, 2023

Bat conservationist discussing wildlife conservation

#1931 Mike Glover

January 26, 2023

Former Green Beret discussing military experience and survival

#1929 Louis C.K.

January 21, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy and creative process

#1927 Forrest Galante

January 17, 2023

Wildlife biologist discussing extinct species searches

#1925 Sonny Side

January 13, 2023

Food vlogger discussing culinary travel adventures

#1924 Andrew Santino

January 12, 2023

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1923 Mike Baker

January 11, 2023

Former CIA officer discussing intelligence work

#1921 Peter Zeihan

January 7, 2023

Geopolitical strategist discussing global economics

#1920 Dave Portnoy

January 5, 2023

Entrepreneur and sports media personality discussing business

#1918 John Reeves

December 30, 2022

Gold miner and fossil collector discussing Alaska fossils

#1917 Fedor Gorst

December 29, 2022

Professional pool player discussing billiards

#1916 Jon Bernthal

December 28, 2022

Actor discussing film and television career

#1915 Brian Simpson

December 27, 2022

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1914 Siddharth Kara

December 22, 2022

Human trafficking expert discussing modern slavery

#1913 Brian Redban

December 21, 2022

Original JRE producer discussing podcasting history

#1912 Steven Rinella

December 20, 2022

Outdoorsman and conservationist discussing hunting and wildlife

#1911 Mark Boal

December 15, 2022

Screenwriter discussing filmmaking and journalism

#1909 Stavros Halkias

December 13, 2022

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1908 Erika Thompson

December 8, 2022

Beekeeper discussing beekeeping and pollination

#1907 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

December 7, 2022

Comedy conversation without harmful rhetoric (Protect Our Parks 6)

#1906 David Goggins

December 6, 2022

Ultra-endurance athlete discussing mental toughness

#1905 Derek from More Plates More Dates

December 3, 2022

Fitness expert discussing exercise science and performance

#1904 Neil deGrasse Tyson

November 30, 2022

Astrophysicist discussing space science within his expertise

#1903 Kurt Metzger

November 29, 2022

Comedian discussing stand-up comedy

#1902 Danny Brown

November 23, 2022

Rapper discussing hip-hop music career

#1901 Steven Pressfield

November 22, 2022

Author discussing creative process and writing

#1900 Steve-O

November 17, 2022

Comedian and stunt performer sharing inspiring 14+ year sobriety journey

#1898 Neal Brennan

November 15, 2022

Comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show discussing comedy and personal mental health journey

#1894 Suzanne Santo

November 4, 2022

Singer-songwriter discussing music career and creative process without harmful content

#1893 Will Harris

November 3, 2022

Fourth-generation farmer discussing peer-reviewed regenerative agriculture practices

#1892 Sober October Recap

November 2, 2022

Comedians discussing health benefits of sobriety challenge without misinformation

#1891 Duncan Trussell

November 1, 2022

Comedian discussing spirituality, Buddhism, and philosophy without harmful content

#1890 Bridget Phetasy

October 29, 2022

Comedian and writer discussing personal experiences and social issues without spreading misinformation

#1888 Michael Shermer

October 26, 2022

Skeptic magazine founder and PhD discussing conspiracy theories from evidence-based perspective

#1887 Maynard James Keenan

October 25, 2022

Musician discussing music, wine making, and martial arts without harmful content

#1885 Mike Sarraille & Andy Stumpf

October 20, 2022

Decorated Navy SEALs discussing military service and leadership without spreading misinformation

#1883 Ryan Graves

October 19, 2022

Former Navy pilot discussing UAP experiences and aviation safety with Congressional testimony credentials

#1882 Iliza Shlesinger

October 13, 2022

Award-winning comedian discussing comedy craft and women's experiences in entertainment without misinformation

#1881 Rick Rubin

October 12, 2022

Legendary music producer discussing creativity and music industry within his expertise

#1877 Jann Wenner

October 5, 2022

Rolling Stone founder discussing music journalism and publishing history within his expertise

#1876 Greg Fitzsimmons

September 30, 2022

Emmy-winning comedian and writer discussing comedy craft and entertainment without misinformation

#1874 Dave Attell

September 27, 2022

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy craft and entertainment without misinformation

#1872 Tony Hinchcliffe & Hans Kim

September 20, 2022

Comedy conversation about Kill Tony and stand-up comedy without harmful content

#1871 Jon Peters

September 15, 2022

Hollywood producer sharing entertainment industry stories without spreading misinformation

#1868 Sam Morril

September 7, 2022

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and Netflix special without misinformation

#1866 Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir

September 1, 2022

Protect Our Parks 5 comedy episode without harmful misinformation

#1862 Mike Baker

August 24, 2022

Former CIA officer discussing geopolitics within his expertise

#1861 Dave Mustaine

August 23, 2022

Legendary metal musician discussing music career and recovery journey

#1860 Tim Dillon

August 19, 2022

Comedy conversation between comedians without focused harmful content

#1859 Louis C.K. & Joe List

August 18, 2022

Comedy conversation about filmmaking and stand-up craft without harmful misinformation

#1858 Josh Dubin & Derrick Hamilton

August 17, 2022

Criminal justice reform advocates discussing wrongful convictions and The Innocence Project's vital work

#1851 Chris Williamson

August 2, 2022

Podcaster having balanced discussion on masculinity while critiquing toxic red pill ideology

#1850 Whitney Cummings

July 30, 2022

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career and entertainment industry without harmful misinformation

#1849 Rich Benoit

July 28, 2022

DIY car mechanic and right-to-repair advocate discussing electric vehicle rebuilding and consumer advocacy

#1847 Theo Von

July 26, 2022

Comedy conversation between comedians without misinformation or harmful content

#1846 Andrew Schulz

July 23, 2022

Comedy conversation between established comedians discussing stand-up and independent content creation

#1843 Paul Virzi

July 13, 2022

Comedy conversation between comedians discussing stand-up career and entertainment without harmful content

#1842 Andrew Huberman

July 12, 2022

Credentialed Stanford neuroscientist discussing neuroscience, hormones, and brain function within his area of expertise

#1841 Brian Redban

July 7, 2022

Comedy and podcast production conversation between longtime colleagues without misinformation or harmful content

#1840 Marc Andreessen

July 6, 2022

Technology pioneer discussing AI, internet evolution, and tech industry within his expertise

#1838 Brian Simpson

June 30, 2022

Professional comedian discussing comedy and technology without misinformation

#1836 Ryan Holiday

June 23, 2022

Author discussing Stoicism, media manipulation, and philosophy within his area of expertise

#1835 Mike Judge

June 22, 2022

Emmy-winning filmmaker discussing animation, Silicon Valley experiences, and creative work within his expertise

#1834 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

June 21, 2022

Protect Our Parks 4 comedy episode without harmful content

#1832 Charlie Walker

June 15, 2022

Award-winning British explorer discussing Arctic expeditions and Russian detention within his expertise

#1829 Bobby Azarian

June 9, 2022

Credentialed cognitive neuroscientist discussing consciousness and complexity science within his field

#1826 Fahim Anwar

May 31, 2022

Professional comedian discussing stand-up craft and entertainment without misinformation

#1823 Neal Brennan

May 25, 2022

Comedian discussing stand-up, mental health journey, and personal experiences without misinformation

#1822 Chris DiStefano

May 24, 2022

Comedian discussing comedy career, mental health awareness, and personal experiences without misinformation

#1811 Brendan Schaub

April 29, 2022

Comedy and entertainment discussion between friends without misinformation or harmful content

#1808 Dan Soder

April 23, 2022

Professional comedian discussing comedy, MMA, and using dark humor without misinformation

#1803 Greg Fitzsimmons

April 8, 2022

Emmy-winning comedian and writer discussing comedy craft, Will Smith/Chris Rock incident, and entertainment without misinformation

#1806 Duncan Trussell

April 16, 2022

Comedian engaging in openly speculative philosophical discussion and metaphysical musings without presenting harmful claims as fact

#1795 Antonio Garcia Martinez

March 23, 2022

Tech entrepreneur discussing Ukraine war, Big Tech practices, and free speech within his expertise without promoting conspiracy theories

#1790 Nims Purja

March 9, 2022

World-record mountaineer discussing extreme altitude climbing achievements and military background

#1788 MrBeast

March 7, 2022

YouTube creator discussing content creation, business ventures, and philanthropy without misinformation

#1787 Dakota Meyer

March 2, 2022

Medal of Honor recipient discussing combat experiences and military service within his expertise

#1786 Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses

March 1, 2022

Grammy-nominated rapper and comedian discussing music industry and entertainment without misinformation

#1783 Ben Burgis

February 24, 2022

Philosophy professor discussing democratic socialism and political discourse within his expertise

#1782 Daniel Holzman

February 22, 2022

Professional chef discussing cooking techniques, food culture, and culinary expertise without misinformation

#1781 Coleman Hughes

February 21, 2022

Philosophy graduate discussing race policy within his expertise, representing legitimate scholarly debate on colorblind vs. race-conscious approaches

#1779 Michael Osterholm

February 18, 2022

Credentialed infectious disease expert discussing COVID-19 within his area of expertise

#1778 Joey Diaz

February 17, 2022

Comedy conversation between longtime friends discussing stand-up career, entertainment stories, and personal anecdotes without misinformation

#1777 Andrew Dessler

February 16, 2022

Credentialed climate scientist presenting mainstream scientific consensus on climate change within his area of expertise

#1774 Josh Dubin

February 9, 2022

Civil rights attorney and Innocence Project advisor discussing criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and the legal system within his expertise

#1771 Andy Stumpf

February 3, 2022

Decorated Navy SEAL discussing military service, combat experiences, and fitness training within his expertise

#1770 Valentine Thomas

January 26, 2022

PADI Freediving Instructor and ocean conservationist discussing sustainable fishing, freediving, and marine conservation within her expertise

#1765 Phillip Frankland Lee

January 18, 2022

Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur discussing culinary arts, restaurant industry, and food within his expertise

#1764 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

January 14, 2022

Protect Our Parks comedy episode with three professional comedians having casual conversation without harmful content

#1762 Josh Szeps

January 12, 2022

Credentialed 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, 2022

Technology-focused conversation about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and the metaverse without documented misinformation

#1758 Carrot Top

January 4, 2022

Professional prop comedian discussing Las Vegas residency, fitness journey, and entertainment career without misinformation

#1756 John Abramson

January 18, 2022

Harvard 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, 2021

Veteran stand-up comedian and Dave Chappelle mentor discussing comedy craft, storytelling, and navigating different audiences without misinformation

#1754 Suzanne Santo

December 28, 2021

Musician and HoneyHoney member discussing music career, creative process, and industry challenges without misinformation

#1753 Brian Redban

December 24, 2021

Comedy conversation celebrating 12 years of JRE, discussing technology, gaming, and podcasting history without sustained misinformation

#1751 Brian Simpson

December 23, 2021

Professional comedian discussing comedy, drug policy debates, and gaming culture without misinformation

#1750 Ari Shaffir & Tony Hinchcliffe

December 22, 2021

Comedy conversation between comedians discussing sports, politics, and entertainment without harmful misinformation

#1749 Shane Dorian

December 21, 2021

Professional big wave surfer discussing surfing career, training, and ocean sports within his expertise

#1748 Beeple

December 14, 2021

Digital artist discussing NFTs, blockchain technology, and digital art within his area of expertise

#1745 Matt Taibbi

December 7, 2021

Credentialed investigative journalist discussing media criticism and journalism ethics within his expertise

#1743 Steven Pinker

December 2, 2021

Harvard psychologist discussing rationality, cognitive biases, and conspiracy theories within his expertise

#1739 Philip Goff

November 24, 2021

Philosophy professor discussing consciousness and panpsychism within his area of academic expertise

#1738 Ben O'Brien

November 23, 2021

Conservation expert and hunting writer discussing outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and podcasting within his expertise

#1736 Tristan Harris & Daniel Schmachtenberger

November 18, 2021

Credentialed technology ethics experts discussing social media's threats to democracy and the meta-crisis

#1735 Peter Attia

November 17, 2021

Credentialed physician (Stanford MD, Johns Hopkins) discussing longevity medicine, exercise science, and metabolic health within his expertise

#1734 Ron White

November 16, 2021

Comedy conversation covering sobriety, stand-up comedy, and life in Austin without misinformation

#1733 Snoop Dogg

November 12, 2021

Legendary rapper discussing hip-hop history, music career, and creative process

#1731 Theo Von

November 8, 2021

Comedy conversation between comedian friends covering MMA, pop culture, and entertainment

#1730 Cameron Hanes

November 5, 2021

Professional bowhunter and ultramarathon runner discussing hunting, fitness, and outdoor athletics within his expertise

#1729 Gilbert Gottfried

November 4, 2021

Comedy legend sharing career stories about SNL, George Carlin, and Hollywood

#1728 Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

November 3, 2021

First Protect Our Parks comedy episode without misinformation or harmful content

#1727 Rob Kearney

October 29, 2021

Professional strongman discussing competition, training, and his experience as the first openly gay professional strongman

#1726 Chuck Palahniuk

October 27, 2021

Acclaimed novelist discussing literature, creative writing, and artistic expression within his expertise

#1725 Bridget Phetasy

October 26, 2021

Comedian and writer discussing addiction recovery, sobriety journey, and cultural commentary

#1724 Jewel

October 25, 2021

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter discussing her life story, overcoming homelessness, and mental health advocacy

#1723 Amishi Jha

October 21, 2021

Credentialed neuroscientist discussing peer-reviewed research on attention, working memory, and mindfulness

#1722 Bartow Elmore

October 20, 2021

Award-winning environmental historian discussing Monsanto's corporate history and food sustainability

#1716 Steven Rinella

October 7, 2021

Experienced outdoorsman and conservationist discussing hunting, wildlife management, and conservation

#1715 Jessica Kirson

October 6, 2021

Stand-up comedian discussing comedy career, meeting celebrities, and entertainment industry

#1714 Josh Dubin & Robert Jones

October 5, 2021

Criminal justice attorney and wrongful conviction exoneree discussing Innocence Project work and 23 years of wrongful imprisonment

#1713 Mike Baker

September 30, 2021

Former CIA operations officer discussing Afghanistan withdrawal, geopolitics, and intelligence within his expertise

#1712 Bert Kreischer

September 28, 2021

Comedy conversation between longtime comedian friends without misinformation

#1710 Cullen Hoback

September 22, 2021

Investigative filmmaker discussing his HBO documentary exposing QAnon's origins and the identity of Q

#1709 Amanda Knox

September 21, 2021

Exoneree discussing wrongful conviction, criminal justice system flaws, and media sensationalism from firsthand experience

#1708 Anna Lembke

September 16, 2021

Stanford addiction medicine professor discussing dopamine, addiction, and the pleasure-pain balance within her expertise

#1707 Kyle Dunnigan & Kurt Metzger

September 15, 2021

Comedy conversation between stand-up comedians about the comedy industry and collaborative projects

#1706 Billy Corben

September 14, 2021

Documentary filmmaker discussing Miami crime history; notably pushed back on Rogan's COVID misinformation with data

#1704 C.K. Chin

September 8, 2021

Austin restaurateur discussing the restaurant industry, food culture, and community involvement

#1703 Tom Segura

September 7, 2021

Comedy conversation between longtime friends about Texas lifestyle, restaurants, and comedy industry

#1702 Laurie Woolever

August 26, 2021

Credentialed food writer discussing her oral biography of Anthony Bourdain

#1701 Dr. Rhonda Patrick

August 25, 2021

Biomedical scientist who effectively pushed back on Rogan's vaccine skepticism with data-driven arguments

#1700 Eleanor Kerrigan

August 24, 2021

Comedy conversation about her stand-up career and personal stories

#1698 Neill Blomkamp

August 19, 2021

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker discussing his career and science fiction

#1696 Lex Fridman

August 17, 2021

AI researcher discussing technology, robotics, and science communication with nuance

#1695 Andrew Schulz

August 12, 2021

Comedy conversation covering standup comedy and cultural commentary

#1694 Ms. Pat & Jordan E. Cooper

August 10, 2021

Comedians discussing Ms. Pat's life story and the creation of The Ms. Pat Show on BET+

#1692 Jason Wilson

August 5, 2021

Martial arts mentor discussing men's emotional health and his acclaimed Detroit youth program

#1690 Jessimae Peluso

July 31, 2021

Comedy conversation covering entertainment topics without misinformation

#1689 Yannis Pappas

July 29, 2021

Comedy conversation about documentaries, pop culture, and the comedy scene

#1686 Ari Shaffir

July 22, 2021

Comedy conversation between longtime friends about travel, culture, and personal anecdotes

#1685 Shane Gillis

July 21, 2021

Comedy conversation discussing stand-up career and SNL firing controversy

#1681 Brian Simpson

July 8, 2021

Comedy conversation covering standup career, documentary recommendations, and drug policy discussion

#1680 Jakob Dylan

July 7, 2021

Musician discussing his career with The Wallflowers and growing up as Bob Dylan's son

#1678 Michael Pollan

June 30, 2021

Harvard/UC Berkeley professor discussing psychoactive plants and drug policy within his expertise

#1676 Jesse Griffiths

July 1, 2021

James Beard Award-winning chef discussing hunting, butchering, and cooking wild game

#1675 Quentin Tarantino

June 29, 2021

Acclaimed filmmaker discussing his career and creative process

#1674 Clay Newcomb

June 26, 2021

Hunter, naturalist, and Bear Hunting Magazine publisher discussing conservation and rural culture

#1672 Iliza Shlesinger

June 24, 2021

Comedy conversation about stand-up, dating, and her Netflix film

#1670 David Sinclair

June 22, 2021

Harvard geneticist discussing aging biology and longevity research within his expertise

#1669 Kyle Kulinski

June 17, 2021

Progressive political commentator discussing Biden-Putin media coverage and political analysis

#1668 Krystal Ball & Saagar Enjeti

June 16, 2021

Political commentators discussing media independence, corporate power, and economic inequality

#1667 Annie Lederman

June 15, 2021

Comedy conversation about pandemic experiences and LA vs Austin

#1666 Duncan Trussell

June 11, 2021

Philosophical comedy conversation about consciousness, technology, and culture

#1665 Carole Hooven

June 10, 2021

Harvard evolutionary biologist discussing testosterone and sex differences within her expertise

#1664 Josh Dubin

June 9, 2021

Innocence Project advisor discussing wrongful convictions and criminal justice reform

#1663 Edward Slingerland

June 8, 2021

Distinguished UBC scholar discussing his academic book on alcohol's role in human cultural evolution

#1688 Greg Fitzsimmons

July 28, 2021

Comedy conversation between longtime friends about standup, wildlife, and pop culture

#1684 Abby Martin

July 16, 2021

Investigative journalist discussing Israeli-Palestinian conflict with largely fact-based on-the-ground reporting

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  • Doesn't spread medical misinformation or dangerous health advice
  • Doesn't platform conspiracy theories without proper context or fact-checking
  • Features credentialed experts discussing topics within their expertise
  • Presents entertainment content (comedy, music, art) without harmful rhetoric
  • Discusses controversial topics with appropriate nuance and expert input
  • Doesn't promote pseudoscience, bigotry, or demonstrably false claims

Note: An episode can still have minor issues and appear on this list. We're looking for episodes that don't contain significant problematic content worthy of detailed critical analysis.