Elon Musk Reacts to Record-Breaking Joe Rogan Podcast Episode
Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder, has acknowledged the record-breaking popularity of his 2018 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE). This episode became the most-watched in the podcast's history.
Details of the Podcast Episode
Musk was a guest on the show on September 7, 2018. The episode is well-known for its candid discussion and the viral moment when Musk smoked a cigar containing tobacco and marijuana, offered by Rogan during the conversation.
During the podcast, Rogan offered Musk a cigar laced with tobacco and marijuana. Musk took a puff, sparking a viral moment on social media.
Social Media Reaction
On Monday, X user niccruzpatane shared that “Elon Musk’s 2018 podcast with Joe Rogan is the most-watched JRE episode ever," noting it has "69M views on YouTube alone.” Elon Musk’s brief response to the claim was:
Banger.
By the time of reporting, Musk's comment had received over 4.6 million views, 74,000 likes, and 2,100 comments on the platform.
Key Figures and Influence
- Elon Musk, 54, is the world's richest billionaire with a net worth estimated at $497 billion (Forbes).
- He acquired X (formerly Twitter) in 2022 and commands more than 228.6 million followers there.
- Joe Rogan, 58, is a top podcast host globally, frequently ranking high on Spotify's charts, with 20.4 million YouTube subscribers.
Additional Context
Newsweek sought comments from Joe Rogan's representative but no statement was provided by Monday.
Elon Musk’s understated response highlights the immense cultural impact a single podcast episode can achieve across digital platforms.
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