Rogan reveals Kamala’s one-hour limit for podcast appearance.
Joe Rogan, a comedian, UFC commentator, and one of the most popular podcast hosts in the world, has built The Joe Rogan Experience into a platform where influential guests from politics, science, entertainment, and beyond sit down for long, unfiltered conversations. Known for his laid-back yet probing interview style, Rogan has a massive, dedicated audience, making his podcast a unique and influential space for guests to connect with millions of listeners.
Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, Rogan had a long-form conversation with Donald Trump, giving the former president a rare, extended platform that his fans found both revealing and energizing. But Rogan’s audience never got a similar sit-down with Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris. According to Rogan, his team had been in talks with Harris’s camp to set up an interview. However, Harris’s team reportedly wanted the appearance to be capped at an hour-far shorter than Rogan’s typical episode length.
Rogan felt this constraint wouldn’t serve the purpose of his show. Speaking about it on a later episode with Elon Musk, Rogan said, “I just wanted to talk to her. I don’t give a f**k what we talk about. We [could] talk about recipes, I don’t give a s**t. Just talk to me… But then when Trump came and did the three hours I was like, ‘You know what, it has to be like this.'”
Rogan’s openness with Trump-and Harris’s absence-quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans debating whether Harris missed an opportunity to connect more directly with voters.
It was only a matter of time someone did this. pic.twitter.com/ODdiDrf4B9
— Joe Rogan Podcast (@joeroganhq) November 6, 2024
Fans troll her missed chance with ‘octagon’ meme
In fact, The Joe Rogan Experience X account added fuel to the fire by posting an image of a despondent Harris sitting in an octagon, hinting that she had entered a “fight” she wasn’t prepared for. One fan quipped, “I bet she wishes she would have flown to Texas for a three-hour sitdown.” Another chimed in, “Don’t get in the Octagon with Trump,” emphasizing the tough challenge Harris faced.
Fans, unrestrained by politeness, took to comparing Harris’s “stand-up game”-a nod to both MMA and her perceived reticence in the media-to Trump’s bold engagement on Rogan’s show. With Rogan endorsing Trump right before the election, the absence of Harris from this massive platform led to lively speculation on whether her decision affected her image with voters.
Now, as Trump prepares to enter his second term, the big question remains: will Harris finally appear on Rogan’s podcast, sharing her perspective and perhaps offering some insight into the race that put Trump back in the White House? Fans are waiting to see if the missed interview might finally happen.
JOE ROGAN ON KAMALA HARRIS: “She's the least popular VP of all time. And then in a moment, a moment in time, all of a sudden she's our solution. She's our hero. Everyone is with her.” pic.twitter.com/fuf4yMjQaI
— Our Country Our Choice (@OCOCReport) August 17, 2024
