Joe Rogan is a famous person. He’s a comedian, an MMA commentator, and the host of his own podcast called The Joe Rogan Experience. Each episode he has a different guest on the show.
The person’s guests on the podcast always change. That is why it is always fun to listen to his podcast. He has had guests like politicians, other comedians, singers, actors, athletes, scientists, and authors.
Joe Rogan has done over 1,500 podcast episodes in the past 10 years. He also does clips on YouTube and Spotify. He has gotten over 95 million views in total in his clips. It can be hard to pick which one is the best, but we have picked out some that are good for you to listen to right now.
The best Joe Rogan podcasts
Joe Rogan signed a deal with Spotify to release his podcast on Spotify as of December 2020. He can’t release it on YouTube anymore starting from #1568. He made the episodes from before that available on YouTube until he finished them all.
1. Elon Musk – #1169
This is the most popular podcast episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. Elon Musk is famous because he was the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. He’s come up with many inventions that made him popular throughout the world.
In this 2.5 hour episode, Rogan and Musk talk about his recent business ventures and what his future plans are for himself and his company. They also talk about the AI technology he has created. In this episode, Musk also takes Rogan up on his offer of smoking weed, which made Tesla stock drop significantly.
There is a reason this episode of JRE has been watched many times. Elon Musk smokes weed in it. If you are a fan of Elon Musk, you should also watch Episode 1470 from 2020 and Episode 1609 from 2021.
2. Bernie Sanders – #1330
Bernie Sanders has only been on one episode of JRE. It is one of the best episodes ever. This episode was when he campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination. He lost that to Joe Biden, but it is still worth watching or listening to this episode just because it is so good.
In this episode, Sanders talked about topics. Rogan did a really good job of asking him questions and making sure he answered everything. It was nice to hear him explain his views on things for a long time. We usually only get to hear politicians for little parts, so it was nice that we got to hear him talk for a while plus, Joe Rogan was interviewing Bernie Sanders, and then someone else wanted to interview Joe Rogan.
3. Edward Snowden – #1368
I saw Bernie Sanders on Joe Rogan’s podcast. After that, Edward Snowden did the same thing. He first appears in episode #1368, which aired in 2019. He is famous for leaking classified information from the NSA, discusses it all on this podcast.
In this episode, Snowden also talked about his other book. It is called “Permanent Record” and it talks about spying in the US government. He also talked with Rogan. Snowden shared information about how much of your life that the government is watching right now. You can hear more of Rogan and Snowden’s conversation in episode #1536, which aired in 2020.
4. Lance Armstrong – #737
Lance Armstrong is a famous person who won the Tour de France 7 times. He then revealed that he had taken performance-enhancing drugs while competing in the Tour de France. This episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast was recorded 5 years ago, but it is still one of his best episodes to date.
In episode #737, Rogan talks with Lance Armstrong about his cycling accomplishments and he also talks about the scandal over Armstrong using performance-enhancing drugs. Rogan does a really good job interviewing him and not just calling him out for his mistakes. Armstrong’s story is historical and it was interesting to listen to the two people talk about the controversy.
5. Neil deGrasse Tyson – #919
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a scientist, author, and someone who likes to talk about science. He does this on TV, too. You can listen to him talk about big topics that are hard for some of us to understand. Rogan explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He always asks the right questions so that you can talk more.
This podcast was created in 2017. Joe Rogan and Neil deGrasse Tyson talked about different things, but the most popular topic was infinity. The two people in this interview both really like science. You can hear it in their voices. It makes the whole thing very pleasant to listen to.
When he was on the Joe Rogan Experience, Neil deGrasse Tyson came back 3 times. He is on episode #1159 and episode #1347 which are also good episodes to listen to if you are interested in science.
6. Dr. Rhonda Patrick – #1054
A Dr. Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science and became a favorite guest of Rogan’s to have on the podcast because she is an expert in her field. She has been on 9 episodes of the podcast so far.
This episode aired in 2017. Dr. Patrick talks about diet and exercise and how they affect our health. She explains it really well. We need to work on different parts of our health, like eating healthy food or exercising more, so that we stay healthy. Rogan does a good job of asking all the right questions. He gets useful information from his interviews. If you are a fan of Dr. Rhonda Patrick, watch episodes 459, 502, 568, 672, 773, and 901. She has also been on episodes 1474 and 1178 recently.
7. Bob Lazar and Jeremy Corbell – #1315
Do you want to know more about Area 51 and aliens? Listen to episode 1315 with Bob Lazar and Jeremy Corbell. This episode aired in 2019 and includes over 2 hours of conversation on all the strange things that have happened at Area 51. Bob Lazar has shared a lot of information about Area 51 before, and he talks about all the details with Joe Rogan.
Even if you don’t believe everything that’s said in this episode, it’s interesting to listen to. It makes you think about what could happen.
8. Alex Jones – #1255
This episode is about Alex Jones. He hosts a radio show and he has many fans. This time, he met with Eddie Bravo on an earlier episode, but they did not get along. Two years after the first time, Alex Jones went on the show again. Rogan made Jones apologize for what he said about Sandy Hook on episode #911.
This is one of the longest podcasts Rogan has ever done. It is almost 5 hours long. You might have to listen to it in parts, but this podcast is worth listening to. Rogan invited Jones on the podcast 3 times, even though Jones said bad things about Rogan before! Some people like Alex Jones. Some people don’t like him and want to talk about things that they think he did. Rogan talks with Alex Jones in a different way and is trying to talk about things that are good for the world. Rogan doesn’t want to listen to these bad things anymore
9. Ben Shapiro – #993
Ben Shapiro is a very popular conservative because he has a good speaking voice and talks well. He gets a lot of hate from the left because of his controversial opinions. Even if the person named Joe Rogan does not agree with Shapiro’s points, this is one of the best podcasts for discussions. Shapiro is given plenty of space to talk about and defend his ideas.
Rogan and Shapiro talk about a lot of issues. One is Donald Trump. Another is gender pronouns. It can be hard to agree with the things that Shapiro says, but you should still listen because it will teach you something new. In 2017, episode number 993 aired. Shapiro was on that show. In 2019, he was on episode 1276. In 2020, he was on episode 1512.
10. Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein – #1006
Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein are both university professors. They love to talk about controversial topics on their JRE podcast. Jordan Peterson usually appears by himself on the show, but he shines when he is talking with Bret Weinstein in episode 2017. They tackle all kinds of topics together, like Hitler, human nature, racism, and more, with Rogan leading the discussion.
Peterson and Weinstein are both incredibly intelligent, so this is easily one of the best Joe Rogan podcasts. Everything that comes out of their mouths is highly fascinating and
11. Anthony Bourdain – #138
The podcast with Joe Rogan and Anthony Bourdain is one of his earliest. The show has stood the test of time because Anthony Bourdain died. We remember him because he did many other things, like this podcast, before he died.
Bourdain was a chef who cooked food and wrote books. He also had a TV show where he talked about food. He loved to talk and listen to people’s stories so he talked on his show too. His last episode is very sad because Bourdain died after having something bad for lunch, but it is still fun to listen to
12. Russell Brand – #1283
The comedian Rogan talked with Russell Brand. They talked for over 3 hours, and it was funny. Russell Brand acted in movies and TV shows too. The conversation had parts that were quirky and funny, but there were also some deep questions about life. It was nice to listen to Russell Brand and hear his thoughts instead of just hearing him crack jokes. One episode with Russell Brand aired in 2019, but he has appeared on Rogan’s podcast twice before. Episode #812 aired in 2016 and episode #1021 aired in 2017. While the other episodes are also entertaining, I like this
13. Randall Carlson – #606
This is another podcast episode. This one is very intellectual. In this podcast, Randall Carlson speaks with Rogan for three hours on different scientific topics. Randall Carlson also has many titles including teacher, geomythologist, and geological explorer.
He appeared on a show called The Joe Rogan Experience. In this show, it is usually one person who talks and then another person. They talked about big ideas. Sometimes he would be the only guest and sometimes he was there with other people from time to time.
14. Graham Hancock – #1284
Graham Hancock is a British writer and journalist. He has a lot of ideas about ancient myths and civilizations, natural disasters, and more. In episode #1284, which aired in 2019, Rogan talked to Graham about some of his ideas. They talked about how people have reacted to him in the community.
He has been on a few episodes of the JRE podcast with Randall Carlson. He also appeared on quite a few episodes by himself. You can find him in episodes #142, #417, #551, and so on.
15. Matthew Walker – #1109
Matthew Walker wants you to know more about sleep. He talks about the patterns of sleep, what is healthy and what is not. You can listen to his podcast episode #1109 if you want more information. Matthew also wrote a book called “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.”If you have time, read this book. If you don’t have the time, listen to this podcast instead.” The reporter can’t go into as much detail as Walker does in his book. But he can talk about certain things. For example, he can tell you why we oversleep and why sleep is so important for our bodies
16. Jocko Willink – #962
The first podcast Jocko Willink appears on is episode #962. He served in the Iraq War and became an author afterward. His podcast is very good. Willink seems like someone who is tough. He has many good ideas and information. He talks about everything that makes a good leader, how to develop willpower, and so much more.
Willink was a great guest. Rogan has had him on three times since the first time. You can listen to him on episodes #729, #1391, and #1492 [with Tulsi Gabbard]. If you want to feel inspired and ready to take on the world, these are all great episodes to listen to
17. Bill Burr – #967
Bill Burr has been on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast many times. He was one of the show’s early guests and he has been on it regularly over the past decade. Here are episodes that you can find him in 26, 91, 228, 343, 583, 727, 909, 1219, 1348 and
Bill Burr and Joe Rogan talk for a while. Sometimes they talk about serious things, but most of the time they are just making jokes. When Burr is on the podcast it is always really funny, and when he isn’t then it is still good.
18. Andrew Yang – #1245
Andrew Yang was a candidate for president in our recent election. He lost to Joe Biden who was the Democratic nominee for 2020. But his views on the issues are still worth listening to, so it is good that he has a podcast episode on this topic.
Yang’s personality wasn’t always shown on camera during debates, but in this interview with Rogan, Yang was able to talk freely about the issues. The two of them talked for almost two hours and Yang was able to give his unique opinion on the topics.
If you’ve seen Yang speak before, or maybe thought he came off as a little extreme on the issues, this interview is worth checking out. He comes off as less intimidating and gives explanations of his views. Even if you don’t agree with him, it’s still an entertaining interview.
19. Michael Osterholm – #1439
Episode # 1439 was recorded in March 2020, when the coronavirus started to affect the United States. Michael Osterholm is an American epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research Policy at the University of Minnesota. Covid-19 showed up in large groups and there were a lot of different thoughts about it.
Joe Rogan had Osterholm come on the podcast to help best explain Covid-19 to the public and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the virus. At the time of this episode, Osterholm knew more about the virus than a lot of people in the US; and still today, he’s considered an expert on the subject and was appointed as a member of President-elect Biden’s Covid-19 Advisory Board.
