In an unprecedented episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcaster Joe Rogan sat down with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for a marathon three-hour interview that captivated audiences across platforms.
With over 33 million views on YouTube and an additional four million on X, the episode became a viral sensation, sparking conversations about Trump’s stamina, personality, and unique style of communication.
Reflecting on the interview in a follow-up episode, Rogan shared his impressions of Trump, particularly noting the former president’s relentless energy. “The guy didn’t pee before the podcast. He didn’t pee after the podcast.
He just left,” Rogan told his guests Eddie Bravo, Brendan Schaub, and Bryan Callen. Not only did Trump sit through the three-hour conversation without breaks, but he then went on to hold a high-energy rally in Traverse City, Michigan, without missing a beat. For Rogan, this relentless stamina was nothing short of impressive.
Joe Rogan Gives His Thoughts on How the Podcast Went With President Trump
“He’s got this ability to just keep going. This is what’s crazy. The podcast was three hours long. The guy didn’t pee before the podcast. He didn’t pee after the podcast…He didn’t drink anything during… pic.twitter.com/WZdoiFI833
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Despite the high stakes of interviewing a former president and active nominee, Rogan emphasized that he didn’t feel pressured, but rather “hyped” and “excited” to dive into the conversation. He shared that his preparation focused on crafting questions he genuinely wanted answered, setting a tone that allowed the episode to feel both natural and substantial.
One of Rogan’s standout observations centered on Trump’s conversational style. Known for taking unpredictable turns, Trump has a tendency to “weave” through topics, often detouring before circling back to the original point.
“He’s real good at – you ask him a question, and he starts to answer it, but then he takes you on a totally different route,” Rogan remarked, adding that part of the challenge was keeping Trump on track in a way that respected his rhythm without losing the thread of the conversation. This dynamic, Rogan observed, is one of the things that makes Trump both a challenging and compelling interviewee, able to cover a vast array of topics while maintaining an authentic, unscripted tone.
Joe forgot to mention that Trump then flew to Michigan and did another 2 hour rally.
Trump is a machine. Say what you will about him but his work ethic should be studied. I’ve never seen anything like it.
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The interview also sparked inevitable comparisons with Vice President Kamala Harris, with Rogan and his guests questioning whether Harris could hold her own in a similarly unscripted, three-hour dialogue without teleprompters or aides. For Rogan’s audience, the stark contrast in styles was unmistakable: while Trump thrives in extended, candid exchanges, Harris’s public appearances are often tightly controlled and scripted.
