Joe Rogan

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan performing at a comedy club after UFC 70.
Born August 11, 1967 (1967-08-11) (age 41)
Bridgewater, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation Actor, Comedian, Color Commentator, Game Show Host
Years active 1995–present

Joe Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American comedian, actor and longtime color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Rogan is also known for his role as Joe Garrelli in NewsRadio and as host on the TV game/reality program Fear Factor. He also co-hosted the final season of The Man Show.

Rogan is currently hosting CBS's Game Show in My Head.

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Conflicts with other comedians

Rogan has been an outspoken critic of comedic plagiarism. For example, on February 10, 2007 at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Rogan argued on-stage with Carlos Mencia, accusing him of plagiarizing other comedians' work.[1] According to Rogan's account, he had just finished his act and introduced the next performer, Ari Shaffir, as a comedian who opens for "Carlos Men-steal-ia".[2] Mencia took offense and walked on the stage. Rogan then accused him of stealing jokes and falsely portraying himself as a Mexican American. The Comedy Store later canceled Rogan's shows. The entire incident was filmed as part of filming for Rogan's internet reality show, JoeShow. It was then made available to watch or download at numerous websites, including Rogan's.[2]

According to Rogan, he is currently banned from the Comedy Store for violating the club's request that he not film his internet reality show there.[3] According to Rogan, his agent and publicity firm (who also represents Mencia) demanded that he either apologize to Mencia or else be dropped from the agency. He chose to leave the agency.[4] Rogan has also strongly criticized Denis Leary for plagiarizing Bill Hicks.[5]

Controversial theories

On the February 5, 2007 Penn Jillette radio show, Rogan argued in favor of the Apollo Moon Landing hoax conspiracy theories in a debate with Phil Plait, stating "I don't think people landed on the moon." On the May 1, 2009 Adam Carolla Podcast, Rogan stated that Killer Whales stopped attacking humans after 1947 because they realized man's destructive power following pilots targeting them for practice in World War II. Rogan also repeatedly praised the virtues of psychedelic drugs' purported ability to allow humans to connect with reality, concluding "there's only one way you're going to get the government to have a more balanced approach . . . the only way is psychedelics. That's the only way. Legalized psychedelics through the whole country would change everyone's attitudes, including politicians'." Joe has appeared multiple times on Alex Jones' radio show since 1999 speaking about his beliefs in various conspiracies including 9/11 conspiracy theories.

Personal life

One of the recurring themes in his stand-up comedy and life is the use and support of cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms and DMT. Rogan supports the medical and recreational use of cannabis.[6] He has also starred in the marijuana documentary The Union: The Business Behind Getting High. He has an isolation tank in his basement, which many believe[who?] fosters the body's natural production of DMT.[7]

On May 21, 2008, Rogan announced on the Kevin and Bean radio show in Los Angeles that his girlfriend had a baby girl, and confirmed the news on his fan forum. [8]

Comedy recordings

References

  1. ^ Rogan, Joe (2005-09-27). "Carlos Mencia is a weak minded joke thief.". JoeRogan.com. http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/92. Retrieved on 2006-09-05. 
  2. ^ a b http://www.joerogan.net/main.php?archives=1&article=53945
  3. ^ http://www.joerogan.net/main.php?archives=1&article=53955
  4. ^ http://www.joerogan.net/main.php?archives=1&article=53981
  5. ^ Rogan, Joe. "Carlos Mencia is a weak minded joke thief". The Joe Rogan Blog: Conduit to the Gaian Mind. http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/92. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
  6. ^ "Joe Rogan - Cure for Life", Youtube.com,
  7. ^ "Joe Rogan flotation tank", Youtube.com,
  8. ^ Rogan's a Father?

External links

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