'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Few podcasts compare to The Joe Rogan Experience, which has transcended the MMA and combat sports space due to the sheer breadth and variety of its guests. Joe Rogan, after whom the podcast is named, is also known for the high volume of episodes he releases.
Rogan is a prolific interviewer and has developed a reputation for being an exceptional conversationalist. 2024 has been no different. In fact, the year has produced historic moments for the podcaster and his show, featuring guests that fans never thought he would host.
So, with the year coming to a close, which of the podcast's episodes in 2024 were essential watches?
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
#5. Episode #162 of the JRE MMA Show
The JRE MMA Show is a subset of The Joe Rogan Experience, focusing on MMA and the sport's most high-profile fighters. For the #162 edition of it, the longtime UFC commentator welcomed newly-minted UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, who turned up following his UFC 304 title win.
Trending
Check out Belal Muhammad on the JRE MMA Show:
The episode is notable for several reasons. One, it showcased Muhammad's passion and knowledge of combat sports, as he offered detailed outlines of several UFC fighters and shared his experience training with legendary lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has taken 'Remember the Name' under his wing.
Second, the level of engagement he drew from Rogan was almost second to none, with the pair conversing with such ease and mutual interest that nearly three hours didn't seem like enough time for either man.
#4. Episode #160 of the JRE MMA Show
The 160th installment of the JRE MMA Show saw the return of former UFC heavyweight champion and future PFL Super Fights heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The episode was a fairly standard affair for the most part, with the pair discussing combat sports, including Ngannou's boxing excursion.
Check out Francis Ngannou on the JRE MMA Show:
However, it is toward the end of the episode that an unforgettable moment takes place. At the time, Ngannou was just two months removed from losing his 15-month-old son Kobe, and took it upon himself to detail the medical issues that led to his son's untimely passing.
It led to one of the most deeply emotional moments ever filmed on Rogan's podcast, with Ngannou using every ounce of strength to keep himself from breaking down. It was a rare glimpse of vulnerability from a man whose story of hardship has captivated millions across the globe.
#3. Episode #2245 of The Joe Rogan Experience
One of the last episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience in 2024 saw Joe Rogan interview former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was imprisoned back in 2012 after being found guilty of public corruption. His sentence was later commuted by Donald Trump during the latter's first presidency.
Check out Rod Blagojevich on The Joe Rogan Experience:
Blagojevich later shared his experience of the entire ordeal, which began with him and then U.S. president-elect Barack Obama allegedly negotiating over a Senate seat left vacant by the latter following his 2008 presidential victory. This led to a series of discussions of which Blagojevich spoke in depth.
It led to several stunning revelations and statements made on the podcast that many viewers were likely hearing for the first time. It also marked a continued trend of Rogan interviewing prominent politicians in 2024.
#2. Episode #2221 of The Joe Rogan Experience
As the 2024 United States presidential elections reached its climax, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris both considered appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. The first move, though, was made by J.D. Vance.
Check out J.D. Vance on The Joe Rogan Experience:
Vance was Trump's chosen vice president, and in a sign of things to come, he turned up for episode #2221 of the podcast. During his appearance, he touched on numerous topics in American politics, and took the time to take aim at Harris herself, branding her a liar of the highest order.
Not only did he accuse her of lying, he also compared her style of deceit to that of a toddler. It was an inflammatory attack and it set the tone for an episode that quickly became a must-see sitdown, with Vance also detailing his initial reaction to Trump's assassination attempt, speaking of which.
#1. Episode #2219 of The Joe Rogan Experience
Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election, securing his second term in the White House. His decision to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience is often cited as one of the reasons for his victory, as the near-three-hour sitdown reportedly persuaded previously uncertain voters.
Check out Donald Trump on The Joe Rogan Experience:
His appearance on episode #2219 of the podcast drew tremendous interest, becoming the second-most watched in its history, and it is easy to see why. Trump is a big personality, and his previous feud with Rogan this year over the latter's praise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. left many wondering how it would transpire.
While there was no big confrontation, especially after Rogan clarified that he had not endorsed Kennedy as a presidential candidate, the episode was rich in gripping content, ranging from Trump discussing the assassination attempt he had survived to, of courrse, the American political landscape.
