Pop singer and actress Reneé Rapp had an unexpectedly funny moment during her recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast when host Alex Cooper asked about dating men who listen to Joe Rogan. The twist? Rapp had no idea who he is.
The question came during a rapid-fire segment:
“What would you do if you were forced to have dinner with a straight white man whose personality revolved around Joe Rogan being his religion?”
Rapp responded immediately:
“I need you to tell me something. Who the f*** is Joe Rogan? Because I saw something using I saw a TikTok using his name today and I was like, what is that?”
When Cooper mentioned Fear Factor and the UFC, Rapp asked,
“What’s that?”
and
“What is this? The UFC?”
Her confusion deepened upon learning Rogan hosts a podcast.
Studies show consuming content from the “manosphere” is often viewed negatively in dating contexts, with over half of women considering listening to podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience a red flag.
For Rapp, the topic is irrelevant—she is in a relationship with musician Towa Bird, describing her as
“really one of one”
. The couple recently moved in together after more than a year of dating.
Rapp’s unfamiliarity with Rogan contrasts with his widespread cultural presence, showing how media consumption varies across communities. The singer has built her career on candidness, from her acting role to her personal life.
During the interview, she also discussed her upcoming album, nearly two years in the making, and reflected on navigating public perception without formal media coaching.
Her reaction sparked laughter and quickly became a fan talking point, a reminder that not everyone engages with the same media landscape.
