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Anything can be the topic of discussion on The Joe Rogan Experience. Ranging from UFC to Music, UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan possesses knowledge in almost every field. He is aware of what is happening in the world at all times.
Episode #1987 of The Joe Rogan Experience featured famed singer, rapper, and songwriter Jelly Roll. The two were engaged in nearly a 3-hour-long conversation. Roll remembered a Hawaiian wonderkid who auditioned on American Idol while watching an audition clip of America’s Got Talent. He then proceeded to tell the podcast host about the contestant, the song, his story, and more.
The Joe Rogan ‘Moving’ Experience – 18-year-old kid on American Idol moves everyone to tears
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When talking of music and going through an America’s Got Talent audition clip, Jelly Roll remembers the audition of an 18-year-old Hawaiian kid named Iam Tongi, who covered ‘Monsters’ by James Blunt on American Idol. In describing the contestant, Roll said, “He’s got the.. like deep Hawaiian voice”. He went on to talk about the contestant’s story of how he lost his father a few months back. Then, describing his singing, Roll said, “It’s angelic.”
The video clipping of the audition played and by the end, Joe Rogan choked up. As his eyes welled up,
Jelly Roll said, “How crazy is that Joe? I’m sorry I did that to us man!” fighting to hold back tears. “Holy s**t! That’s so good.” said an emotional Rogan, wiping his tears. “He’s 18? Holy s**t is he good!” said the podcast host in utter disbelief.
It takes a while before Rogan gets a hold of himself. He says, “That’s authentic, you can’t fake that – there’s no faking that. Oh my god it tells you a story – takes you to a place. Oh my god – and you know it’s coming from him” continued Rogan, still unable to believe his ears.
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Impressed with the 18-year-old Hawaiian kid’s voice, Rogan added, “Its like you see a person with a beautiful voice and you know there’s some. Theres some good in you. Whatever you are, if you can make a song that makes everyone happy, they’ll look past so much!”
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The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the biggest podcasts in the world. Rogan’s in-depth knowledge of almost every topic of discussion paired with eminent personalities and their experiences makes for a great auditory and visual experience. What did you think of the episode and the song by the young singer? Let us know below!
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