Conor McGregor recently revealed a different side of him that has left the fans wanting more! The Irish MMA icon was a guest on James Corden’s podcast ‘This Life of Mine’. And a video clip from the conversation shared online has caught the attention of the fans.
When Corden stated, “You said that when, Conor Junior was born, when he came into the world that he softened you in ways that you needed to be softened”, McGregor responded by confessing, “For sure. You know, when you’re grown up, and things that happened to you, in your life harden you, or trauma happens to you. We’re all dealing with some form of trauma or something…”
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He further expressed gratitude for the transformative effect of parenthood, acknowledging how it has changed his perspective on life. McGregor revealed, “…it just softens me, and I almost look at him and I actually say, ‘that’s who I am.’ Seeing what I was before I felt the world changed me.”
While McGregor’s interview with Corden provided valuable insights into his personal life, many fans remained eager to hear him delve into deeper topics on Joe Rogan’s platform instead. The Irish MMA star and the UFC color commentator/podcast host have previously showcased their support for one another online but have yet to sit down in the JRE studio to have an unfiltered conversation. As such, McGregor’s interview with Corden has received largely mixed reactions, with many fans left questioning the appeal of Corden’s podcast compared to Rogan’s.
Fans are demanding a Joe Rogan Experience episode with Conor McGregor
Here’s a look at what the fans had to say:
Fans were left stunned at McGregor’s choice of platform as they indicated that Corden isn’t exactly the first choice in their opinion for a long-form interview
“Conor could have went on Rogan or any other platform but chose that kn**head James Corden”
Others were left stunned at the fact that the man known for ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is now hosting a podcast and wanted to know if it was indeed a “thing”
“Who….and I mean WHO tf watches a James Corden podcast!? This is actually a thing??”
Some reiterated the fact that despite the JRE podcast’s long history, McGregor has yet to make an appearance on the show
“Need that Conor / Rogan episode”
Fans also wanted to know if the collaboration between ‘The Notorious’ and Joe Rogan will happen soon or not
“When we gonna see him on Joe Rogan podcast”
While others were more blunt in their response as they outright demanded McGregor make his way to the JRE studio
wtf is this go on @joeroganexperience
In fact, the overwhelming sentiment from a large portion of the fanbase indicates that they are confused as to why the McGregor JRE episode hasn’t been done yet
“How is McGregor not on Rogan’s podcast instead?”
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Fans also took hilarious jabs at McGregor’s Irish accent in the clip
“The mix of accents per actual word is confusing to me.”
In conclusion, the clamor for Conor McGregor to appear on the Joe Rogan Experience underscores the widespread interest in hearing the MMA star’s perspectives in a long-form interview format. As one of the most prominent figures in MMA, McGregor’s insights into various aspects of life, including fatherhood and career challenges, are highly sought after by fans worldwide.
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If it does happen in the future, ‘The Notorious’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience would likely generate significant interest and offer fans a unique opportunity to gain further insights into his world!
