Joe Rogan keeps shocking refusal.
Joe Rogan, the reigning king of podcasts, is notorious for pushing boundaries.
But there’s one guest he just won’t entertain, despite massive fan demand.
Joe Rogan’s huge following exposed.
“The Joe Rogan Experience” pulls in around 11 million listeners per episode.
Rogan inked a jaw-dropping $100 million deal with Spotify in 2020.
The podcast has hosted an array of big names: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Elon Musk, and Snoop Dogg, to name a few.
Yet, despite all the power players he’s welcomed, one name has repeatedly been snubbed.
Podcast controversy exposed.
This isn’t the first time Joe Rogan has shaken up the podcast world.
In 2022, Rogan drew sharp criticism for controversial guests and his take on COVID-19 vaccines.
But this name is a different beast entirely.
That name? Donald Trump.
Trump’s relentless pursuit detailed.
Behind the scenes, Trump’s camp has been relentless in their pursuit of an invitation.
The former president is a confessed Rogan listener and has had his team reach out several times.
But Joe isn’t budging.
Rogan’s clear stance explained.
Back in 2023, Rogan made his stance clear on the Lex Fridman podcast.
“I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape, or form,” Rogan bluntly stated.
He even went as far as to call Trump a “man-baby.”
Rogan’s refusal revealed.
“I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once,” Rogan confessed.
“I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him. I’m not interested in helping him.”
Potential viral episode.
Trump’s team believes that a Rogan-Trump episode would shatter the internet.
“The mere discussion of Donald Trump on a blockbuster podcast like Joe Rogan builds a remarkable audience,” a Trump adviser told The Daily Beast.
They’re not wrong. Trump, after all, commands a loyal and vocal base.
Trump’s appearance on Rogan would be a massive cultural moment, regardless of which side you’re on.
Rogan’s resistance confirmed.
Rogan, however, has made it clear he’s not interested in facilitating that moment.
“I don’t want to help him,” Rogan reiterated, standing firm on his decision.
This hasn’t stopped Trump’s team from trying.
At UFC 290 in Las Vegas last year, Trump and Rogan shook hands in what some saw as a thawing of relations.
But the reality is, Rogan’s resolve remains unchanged.
Trump’s exclusion telling.
In a world where the biggest names are desperate for a spot on Rogan’s show, Trump’s exclusion is telling.
The Trump camp, undeterred, has upped the ante.
Cage match proposal revealed.
Long-time Trump adviser Roger Stone even floated a bizarre challenge: a UFC-style cage match against Rogan to secure the podcast appearance.
While Rogan is no stranger to physical competition, having been a martial artist and UFC commentator, a cage match with Stone seems far-fetched.
For now, the Trump episode that could “break the internet” remains in the realm of speculation.