“Why the F*ck Are We Doing This Joe?” – Joey Diaz Initially Despised Joe Rogan’s Podcast That Put Him on the Spot

‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, hosted by the 55-year-old UFC commentator Joe Rogan, has achieved unprecedented success. It is one of the most popular podcasts in the world today. With thought-provoking discussions and Rogan’s unique interviewing style, the show has captivated millions of listeners. 

Joe Rogan was able to develop a platform for a broad audience. JRE has become a hub for engaging and insightful conversations. From science and technology to popular culture, Rogan dives deep into discussions that both educate and entertain. His authenticity and open-mindedness allow guests to express their opinions freely. However, there was a time when JRE was taking its first steps. That was the time when the Cuban-American solo comedian Joey Diaz doubted the potential of the show.

Joey Diaz had no confidence in ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’

In an episode of Flagrant, Diaz spoke about the early days of the JRE. He mentioned that he least expected anyone to listen to the podcast. The comedian said, “Well, we were doing podcast at 9 on the road. Then it start like that, then we start the studio. We would do a comedy show, then go to the whole tower room and him and Brian would talk s*it…”

Diaz continued, “We do the show at night and then I am like ‘Why am I doing the show? Who the f*ck is at home at Friday, at midnight?, 13-year-old that’s who is home. Why the f*ck are we doing the show with Joe?… Let’s go smoke pots.’ That’s when he started doing the podcast.” However, with time, the show became a huge success and began to stream on Spotify.

Rogan shares the reason behind the show’s success

In the #1951 episode of JRE, Rogan was talking to YouTuber Stephen Findeisen. During the conversation, Rogan talked about the success of his show. The 55-year-old believed that when individuals engage in activities they genuinely enjoy, it becomes evident to observers. He theorized that this inherent passion contributes to the appeal of many shows and ultimately leads to their success.

READ MORE: “I Do Stuff to Put Myself Alone” – Despite Amassing a Fortune, Joe Rogan Reveals He Still Spends a Lot of Time Worrying About the Future

Joe Rogan emphasized that one of the key factors behind his own accomplishments was his strict criteria for selecting guests. He only invites guests whom he admires or finds interesting. Elon Musk, Kanye West, and Miley Cyrus are some well-known personalities who appeared on the JRE podcast.

WATCH THE STORY: Joe Rogan on Howard Stern and His Evolution Towards Being ‘Woke’