Podcast host Joe Rogan has embraced being labeled a “dragon believer” after The View hosts mocked his recent discussion about the mythical creatures.
During a recent episode of his JRE podcast with comedian Adrienne Lapalucci, Rogan shared his fascinating theory about dragons coexisting with humans throughout history. “You know what I’m really fascinated with, is things that existed, like only in myth, but that every culture has — like dragons,” Rogan explained on his show.
He pointed to the widespread presence of dragons across various civilizations, noting, “There’s Chinese culture that has dragons, Japanese culture has dragons, ancient European has dragons.”
When Lapalucci questioned whether these creatures existed during the dinosaur era, Rogan firmly stated, “No, no, they lived alongside humans.” He clarified that while he doubts fire-breathing dragons existed, he believes they were more like “flying crocodiles” or “some kind of enormous bird-type creature.”
The podcast host credited the HBO series Game of Thrones for deepening his interest in the subject, saying, “It’s so good, it makes you want a dragon.”
The View’s Joy Behar took aim at Rogan’s dragon theories, highlighting the difference between their content and his. She emphasized that their show’s content is “checked by ABC News,” unlike Rogan’s discussions, and called his dragon beliefs “really, really, bad information that’s going out there.”
In response, Rogan displayed his sense of humor by embracing the criticism. After The View’s segment aired, he tweeted, “That’s my new official X description,” referring to being called a “dragon believer.”
Despite the mockery, Rogan’s podcast continues to dominate Spotify’s charts, maintaining its position as one of the platform’s most popular shows, though he was briefly overtaken in October by guest Shawn Ryan.
The debate has sparked widespread social media reaction, with many viewers pointing out that Rogan’s “dragons” might have simply been dinosaurs, while others appreciate his openness to exploring unconventional theories.
