[rolha-capoeira]

I used to listen to Rogan quite regularly. I think he's funny (on occasion) and is truly inquisitive (when he wants to be) and is a good interviewer of experts for the every-man. (That said, I personally never enjoyed his MMA or comedian episodes -- they have a very different tone.)

Where I fell off was that he consistently skewed guests to the right side of the political spectrum. Did he have Bernie Sanders on and express his support for Bernie? Absolutely. But he more often gives a platform to many people I'd consider far, far right -- and in my summation, it's because the right-leaning side of his audience is louder and demands those subjects. Ultimately, it is not a very balanced show. And that's ok, it's his show.

It's not just Joe. In America, what seems "left" to us is actually fairly moderate, politically. I liked having something to listen to that seemed to truly want to find the middle ground, at first. The show has since gone off the rails, IMO.

[100011_100001]

Ironically I was the opposite, liked his early comedy and MMA, but left when the podcasts started.

[kcplate]

Actually I think you see what you want to see. A month ago he had an interesting podcast with Jimmy Dore. That man is as far left as the most right wing guest Joe has ever had on.

If I could sum up Rogan’s podcast guests it would be whatever side they lean, they tend to be a bit outside the orthodox right or left. For that I give him kudos because I think it’s much more interesting to hear from those off the beaten paths.