Joe Rogan has had his fair share of wild guests, but his most recent episode with Scott Payne may have been one of the most interesting ones in recent times yet. Payne, who spent 25 years working undercover for the FBI, infiltrating various notorious criminal organizations, had experiences that visibly surprised Rogan’s audience. The former undercover agent opened up about his time inside some of America’s most deadly organizations, and his firsthand accounts made for an amazing episode. In fact, even Joe Rogan couldn’t help but praise how good the podcast episode was.

The UFC commentator has had his share of bizarre, insightful or downright shocking conversations throughout his podcasting career, but even he was blown away by the talk. When promoting episode #2295 on Instagram, he didn’t mince words, writing, “This one is pretty f——- nuts. Scott Payne spent 25 years undercover for the FBI infiltrating outlaw biker gangs and neo-N***groups, and man, does this dude have some fucking insane stories.” That’s quite a statement coming from the biggest podcaster in the world.

On the much-acclaimed episode, Payne revealed terrifying information about the dangers of undercover operations, revealing how he spent years earning the trust of criminals while always fearing that his cover could be blown someday. He recalled heated interactions, split-second decisions, and the emotional toll of leading a double life for over 20 years.

Joe Rogan, clearly captivated, continued to dig for more information, keen to learn about the psychological and strategic components of Payne’s work. It was the type of honest, riveting storytelling that defines a classic JRE episode. Imagine being an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the mob in The Sopranos, except with biker gangs and Neo-N***s.

Fans of the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) have been really vocal in recent months about the show’s guest choices, with many complaining about repeat appearances and overly political topics. But this time, the UFC commentator appeared to offer exactly what his fans expected. Scott Payne’s remarkable storytelling and insights immediately captivated listeners, keeping them glued from beginning to end. And based on the reactions, this episode may go down as one of the finest in recent memory.

Fans go ga-ga over the latest addition to Joe Rogan’s greatest ever episodes

After Joe Rogan promoted his latest episode on Instagram, fans quickly flooded the comments with their thoughts. And, for once, there were no complaints about politics or repeat guests. Instead, people were captivated from beginning to end, describing it as one of the best JRE episodes in a long time. One fan put it perfectly: “Best episode we’ve had in a looooong time. More guests like this would be great.” Another fan added, “I was entertained the entire time. Dude is an excellent storyteller.”

Some were so engrossed that they didn’t notice time passing. “This podcast had me from the very first minute. Loved every second of it. One of the top 3 in the last year.” And then there were those who simply did not want it to end: “I could’ve listened to his stories for another 3 hours; great pod.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be a JRE episode without some frustration with Rogan. Fans once again accused him of talking too much, a charge he has faced for years. One fan bluntly stated, “Would’ve loved it only if you would stop yapping.” Another kept it simple, as he described the vicious cycle of agony that the JRE host often offers his fans: “Rogan invites a guest, Rogan keeps on talking, and the guest leaves. STOP this cycle already.” Then there were many who simply wanted to hear more from Payne and less from the JRE host, “Great guest, but please stop talking over.”

Still, what is the most important takeaway? People want Scott Payne back. The demand for a follow-up episode was overwhelming, to say the least, with one fan stating, “Bring him back soon. His stories are intense.” Demanding a follow-up episode, a fan wrote, “We want a sequel!” Another fan joked, “Can we skip the political talks and bring him back instead?” Given how much people enjoyed this episode, it’s not surprising if Payne returns sooner rather than later. But what did you think of the podcast episode? Do you consider Scott Payne as one of the greatest podcast guests ever? Let us know in the comments.