AUSTIN, TEXAS: Joe Rogan has spent hundreds of hours podcasting and sharing great stuff with a variety of guests. Despite the often fiery content, Rogan's podcasts are approachable and frequently involve devastating anecdotes.
Though he usually exhibits an uber-masculine demeanor, Rogan has never been reluctant to show his emotions and is as diverse in his emotional responses as anyone else. This means that his passions and concerns occasionally appear as genuine emotional displays on the program.
5 most emotional moments of Joe Rogan
Here are some of the most emotional moments of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' host.
1. Remembering Anthony Bourdain
Rogan and other fans were severely impacted by Anthony Bourdain's death in 2018. Bourdain, who participated on Rogan's podcast 'Parts Unknown', began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Rogan's advice. Morgan Fallon, 'Parts Unknown's producer and director, appeared on the 'JRE' months after their friend's death, sharing memories about their friendship with Bourdain.
Rogan became overcome with grief over his friend's death. This episode almost feels like therapy as the two men pay their respects to the departed while also coming to terms with their loss.
2. Discussing his dog Marshall's death
In an interview with American filmmaker Kevin Smith, Rogan, known for his fondness for his dog Marshall, explains his love for animals. Rogan talks about bonding with a puppy that was having seizures and the emotional trip he had to take the dog to the vet. The narrative becomes even more poignant when he discloses that the vet, with whom he enjoyed a heartfelt moment, was later killed by a drunk driver.
3. Diamond Dallas Page's motivational story
Rogan believes that exercise is good for both physical and mental well-being. Former WCW Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page discussed his yoga career and transformation into a fitness coach in one of the episodes.
Rogan and Dallas shared inspiring anecdotes about former paratrooper Arthur Boorman's transformation from immobile and severely overweight to recovering mobility through consistency and hard work after following the DDP Yoga program. Rogan clearly admires Boorman's change and tears up toward the end of the video, which shows the former paratrooper running for the first time in years.
4. Mother and child's bond
Witnessing a parent's unconditional love can elicit emotional responses, like when Tyron Woodley demonstrated in his victory against Kamaru Usman at UFC 235. During his fights, Woodley's mother gave emotional support and reassured him of his strength.
Rogan and Usman watched the footage of Woodley's mother hugging him after UFC 235 and assuring him that no harsh feelings existed. Usman then mentioned seeing Woodley at a UFC event, which added to the emotional nature of the 'JRE' episode. As Usman and Rogan view the tape back, both men cry at the touching moment.
5. Rogan recounts Ronda Rousey's stunning victory
Rousey's career ended prematurely, but she had a tremendous peak in combat sports. To defend the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in Brazil, she had a twelve-fight unbeaten streak with a knockout win against Bethe Correira. Rousey's ring prowess was lauded by Rogan, who was moved by her historic triumph on episode #690 of the podcast. Rogan, who was holding back tears, revealed that he was overcome with emotion because he knew he was seeing history with Rousey's victory.