Donald Trump's Podcast With Joe Rogan: A Look At The Record-Breaking Interview

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, just made waves with his latest podcast interview on Joe Rogan's show, which has been viewed over 26 million times on YouTube within the first 24 hours! This staggering figure marks it as the most viewed podcast appearance for any candidate in the 2024 presidential campaign. The episode stands out not just for its viewership but also for being among the most popular episodes in the history of the Joe Rogan Experience.

The three-hour conversation between Trump and Rogan covered a wide array of intriguing topics. From UFOs and wind turbines' alleged effects on whale mental health to Trump's reflections on his presidency and his unfounded claims regarding the 2020 election's legitimacy, the podcast offered listeners an engaging and controversial mix of content.

As the world's most-watched podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience boasts a substantial following of 14.5 million on Spotify and 17.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Although platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts do not disclose detailed viewership figures for individual episodes, the impressive YouTube numbers indicate that this particular episode has reached more viewers than recent podcasts associated with the ongoing campaign.

Biography of Donald Trump

According to the fan site JRE Library, the Joe Rogan Experience podcast has amassed a remarkable collection of over 15 years and more than 2,000 episodes. Trump’s interview, while impressive, ranks just outside the top ten most-watched episodes, which have garnered between 27 million and 68 million views on YouTube.

The number one episode remains Rogan's September 2018 interview with Elon Musk, which has been viewed over 68 million times. In that episode, Musk made headlines by smoking marijuana and drinking whiskey with Rogan, showcasing the sometimes unpredictable nature of the podcast format.

Prior to 2023, Rogan's podcast was exclusively available on Spotify. However, episodes from that period have since been re-uploaded to YouTube, lacking complete viewership data from their original release due to the retrospective nature of the uploads.

Recent episodes with comparable viewership include Rogan's May 2020 discussion with Alex Jones and Tim Dillon, which has also seen nearly 28 million views. Jones, a notorious conspiracy theorist, was infamously ordered to pay almost $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims after spreading false claims about the tragedy.

Did Joe Rogan Endorse Donald Trump?

During the podcast, Joe Rogan did not formally endorse Donald Trump. Previously, Rogan had shown support for independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has since suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump, creating an interesting political dynamic.

In their discussion, Trump expressed admiration for Rogan, describing him as a "fascinating guy," while Rogan complimented Trump’s sense of humor. He remarked, "One of the beautiful things about you is that you freeball," referring to Trump's candid demeanor, especially regarding his impressions of President Joe Biden, which Rogan found amusing.

Rogan also mentioned that he would be open to interviewing Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. However, her campaign has confirmed that she will not be appearing on his show before the upcoming Election Day, leaving fans curious about future political discussions on the platform.